Ruffled Linen Hand Towels

After a quick trip to Joann’s for a yard of linen, Debbie from Confessions of a Plate Addict set out to create her own linen hand towels. She simply cut two square pieces from the linen, hemmed three of the sides, and then edged the fourth side with a gathered length of remnant linen. I [...Read More]

Sisal Rope Bowl

Kate from Centsational Girl fell head over heals for a rope bowl from West Elm and just couldn’t move on, even months after it was no longer available. Instead of continuing to pine for the lost bowl, Kate grabbed her glue gun and created her own by wrapping sisal rope around a cheap metal bucket. [...Read More]

Black Café Shelving

It was love at first sight when Laura from Inspiration For Moms laid eyes on some café shelves in a catalog. Unfortunately, their purchase would cost her a Benjamin for each shelf. What’s a girl to but make them herself?!? With a little cutting, nailing, and painting, Laura had her shelves just in time to [...Read More]

Black Buffet with Marble Top

Most of us could probably name a piece of furniture or two in our homes that has become a bit outdated. Maybe it’s not so terrible you cringe walking by it, but it’s simply not your style anymore. Before you pass it on to Goodwill, take a lesson from Becky at Organizing Made Fun. A [...Read More]

Over-the-Sink Hanging Pendant Light

Ritajoy from Harbour Breeze turned a bright and shiny brass thrift store fixture into a barn-inspired beauty to hang above her kitchen sink. A few new electrical parts and a coat of oil-rubbed bronze spray paint gave the outdated fixture new life. The barn feel is reminiscent of Ritajoy’s childhood growing up on a farm [...Read More]

Mason Jar Chandelier

Grace from An Adams Thing created her own mason jar chandelier after falling in love with its catalog counterpart. She deserves a huge pat on the back for literally making her very own light fixture (with hubby’s help of course). This chandelier is so unique that it is sure to catch the attention of all [...Read More]

Rustic “Eat” Sign

Amanda from Crafts By Amanda created this distressed eat sign from some old found barnwood.  I love the fork and spoon embellishment against the rustic painted wood finish.  I love the look of the grainy wood peeking through the paint. Her original inspiration came from Pier 1 Imports Home Wall Hooks. Go visit Crafts By [...Read More]

Norfolk Dining Table & Bench

Erin from The Stucco Bungalow was on a quest to create the perfect seating area in her kitchen.  She refabbed a table she found on Craigslist to look similar to the Norfolk Dining Table found at Pottery Barn.  Then she purchased a farmhouse bench on Target’s website and started painting it to look like the [...Read More]