Do you love flowers and greenery but have a black thumb? Morena from Morena’s Corner created a lovely floral wall cone to help usher spring into her home – and guess what? It requires no watering thanks to the use of a Styrofoam cone and faux flowers. The Styrofoam makes for a super lightweight “planter” that’s simple to hang on the wall. You get the look of fresh flowers for spring without the upkeep!
Chalkboard paint and maps have been popular in the DIY world for awhile now and are still going strong. Becca at From Gardner 2 Bergers merged these two popular trends to create a rolling chalkboard map for her guest bedroom. Wondering how Becca pulled off the rolling part of the map? Easy! She painted a rolling window shade with chalkboard paint and then drew the map right on. The cool part is that the map also doubles as a blackout shade on the window!
When Ana White approached Whitney from Shanty 2 Chic about collaborating on a coffee table project, she was all in! Chunky wood frame, metal casters, weathered finish, and ample space for storage and decorating – how could she say no??? Whitney says this baby was a breeze to build, taking just a few hours. Plus, it only cost her around $100, and that’s for the wood, wheels, and all!
Corey of Tiny Sidekick loves West Elm. Recently, she was browsing their store for inspiration and fell in love with the Wood Tripod Floor Lamp but didn’t have $250 dollars to spend. Corey says, “So my creative brain was in overdrive. I love the simplicity of this lamp and knew with a bit of planning I could recreate it for much less. So that is what I did! There are a few minor differences of course, but the end result is exactly what I was going for. Simple, clean, oh, and a light source!
We’ve all seen a painted rug or two but how about a Sharpie rug? Katie from Upcycled Treasures had been looking for the perfect rug to fit her new creative space AND her tight budget. Katie couldn’t believe her eyes when she found a 5×7 rug at Lowes for only $25. She quickly snatched it up and recreated a Moroccan design using a couple of Sharpies and cardboard cutouts. All I can say is, “WOW!”
