Today I’m kicking off a full week of holiday knock-offs for a little Christmas in July fun. Nick from Choose to Thrive created this gorgeous white planter for her Christmas centerpiece. Wondering what it’s made from? Would you believe me if I said it’s an oatmeal container covered with foam strips and newspaper? This planter [...Read More]
Wire Basket Pendant Light
July 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Ashley Ann from Under the Sycamore wasn’t deterred when a plan to form her own pendant light from wire didn’t go as hoped. Instead she simply moved on to Plan B which took form when she laid eyes on her daughter’s wire toy basket on the floor. Ashley Ann removed the handle and added an [...Read More]
Antiqued Blue and Chestnut Coffee Table
July 8, 2011 By 1 Comment
Suzy from Saved by Suzy finally had a vision for the coffee table that had been sitting in her garage with a coat of primer for awhile. After stripping the primer from the top, Suzy stained it a rich chestnut. She coated the legs with blue paint, added some stain, and then distressed them to [...Read More]
Custom Monogrammed Mugs
July 8, 2011 By 1 Comment
Gabrielle from Design Mom shares a simple gift idea that you can get the kids in on creating. Gabrielle and her daughter used transfer paper to create these monogrammed mugs. After transferring the initial, her daughter used a porcelain pen to fill it in with sketchy diagonal strokes for a fun, imperfect look. Pair them [...Read More]
I MADE IT TO THE TOP 5!
July 7, 2011 By 10 Comments
I just got word that I made it to the Top 5 {squeeeeeeeeeeeeeal!} in the Coolest Space in my Place contest put on by ForRent.com and Homes.com. Would you consider taking 2 seconds out of your day today to vote for my Baby Girl Nursery! I can’t win without you! Would you be so awesome [...Read More]
Natural Manila Rope Bowl
July 7, 2011 By 1 Comment
Amanda from Every Creative Endeavor used manila rope and hot glue to create this bowl for only $8.00. I love the look of natural fibers and the texture they bring to a space. You could easily modify the shape and size of your bowl to serve multiple purposes, such as catching keys on an entry [...Read More]
