Heather from Larissa Hill Designs transformed a set of old black candlesticks to look like some she’d spotted in a catalog. I love how she was able to change the look of the candlesticks so dramatically with just some paint. The distressing and combination of blue, cream, and gold paint really soften the look of [...Read More]
Ribbon Stripe Curtains
January 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
After seeing some curtains with ribbon stripe details in a Ballard catalog, Jeannie from Maxwell House Interiors couldn’t get them off her mind. She eventually decided it couldn’t be too hard to dress up her current panels with some ribbon. If you aren’t a seamstress, you will be happy to learn Jeannie’s no-sew method. Jeannie [...Read More]
Eye Chart Art
January 11, 2012 By 1 Comment
Rena from The Cheese Thief created her own sentimental artwork that mimics the look of an eye chart. Using Microsoft Word, Rena added dates and personal information about her and her hubby’s relationship to her “chart”. This is such as great gift idea for Valentine’s Day or an anniversary. I also love how Rena took [...Read More]
Decorative Gear Art
January 11, 2012 By 6 Comments
Lori from Mama with a Dash of DIY Drama has been obsessed with the artifact gear art from Restoration Hardware since it were first introduced. It almost seemed like a personal challenge to see if she could locate similar pieces. Lori did just that from the scrap heap of a tractor dealership. After degreasing and [...Read More]
Ruffle Pillow Cover
January 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment
I have recently gotten on board with changing out my pillows throughout the year. I love a pair of ruffled pillows that are currently taking up residence on my sofa. There is something soft, feminine, and fun about ruffles that I just can’t get enough of! Here’s a snuggly ruffle pillow made by Amy over [...Read More]
Painted Dog Pillow
January 10, 2012 By 1 Comment
As a Scottie owner, Heather from Fake-It Frugal fell in love with Ethan Allen’s decorative Scottie Pillow, but $139.00 was WAY out of her budget. Heather decided to take matters into her own hands and paint her own for under $8.00 using some duck cloth fabric from Wal-mart and free stuffing from a pillow she [...Read More]
Cube End Table
January 9, 2012 By 3 Comments
One of the things I love about IKEA is their prices. Generally, their stuff is really inexpensive and provides a great platform for a frugal and crafty chic like myself. 2nd Floor Living turned two simple $8 square table from IKEA into one by attaching the top of one of the tables to the bottom [...Read More]
