Clay Rose Vase

Maysem from Ode to Inspiration remembers the extensive collection of vases her mother had when she was growing up as a child.  Wanting to recreate a modern version Maysem set our to replicating the Anthroplogie ones.  Anthropologie carries quite a few different flowered vases that are $18.00 which actually isn’t too bad when you consider [...Read More]

Round Barrel Planter

Traci from Beneath my Heart loved the look of the Ballard Designs Scalloped Edge Planters minus the scallops.  When she spotted a large round wooden planter at Goodwill for $6.50 she nabbed it up.  Inspired by the look of the designer planter she recreated the feel with a little paint. The Ballard Designs Scalloped Edge [...Read More]

Square Cedar Planters

One of my contributors on Infarrantly Creative is Brook from Being Brook.  She is a master at knock offs and building furniture.  She created these beautiful cedar planters for only $12 using some plans from Ana White.  She decided to spray paint them and I love how the wood grain still shows through. You can [...Read More]

Sea Fan Art

Erin from Stillwater Story created a sea fan art piece for her home.  She writes, “I just love the tan linen texture paired with the delicate veining of the white sea fan.” Her original inspiration came from the Sea Fan from Carte & Barrel which retails for $299. Go check out Stillwater Story from the [...Read More]

Sleek Dutch Chest of Drawers

Since I am bragging about Shaunna today with the launch of her Creating Your Masterpiece e-book (see previous post) I thought I would share one of her knock off projects that she highlights in her book so you can see the talent this girl has.  This is probably my most favorite furniture makeover out there, [...Read More]

Garden District Mirrors

Amy from Just Pleased as Punch scored the ultimate deal when she found three mirrors at her local thrift store for $3 a piece.  With a little spray paint she turned them into a Ballard replica. Her original design inspiration was the Ballard Designs Garden District Mirrors which retails for $199 a piece. Go check [...Read More]

Daily Organization System

Lisa from Adventures of Z Man and Mark said, “I love the look AND the functionality of three organization boards (chalkboard, corkboard and a calendar) and thought they would be the perfect addition for a wall in my laundry room that leads to the garage.  She set out to make a mini set of her [...Read More]

Cottage Heart Frame

Laurie from Laurie’s Little Bits of Creativity created a beautiful shabby pink cottage frame to house a picture of her grandkids.  Laurie writes, “When I saw this beautiful Cottage Heart Frame from the Spring Pottery Barn Bed & Bath catalog I knew I had to have it.  However, the $29price was not in my budget.  [...Read More]