There’s not much that sets the stage for relaxation like candle light. You can see how Serendipity created a little outdoor oasis beneath her pergola with a garden of hanging candle lanterns. I can just imagine that these are gorgeous all lit up. Serendipity is so brainy that she hung all her lanterns on vintage [...Read More]
Wood Framed Outdoor Sofa
May 8, 2012 By 1 Comment
Like Ana White, you may have longed dreamed of having high-quality patio furniture to call your own. The reality is that a nice set could easily cost you a few thousand dollars, which is likely WAY more than most of us are willing to spend. This is where Ana White again comes to the rescue [...Read More]
Weathered Terracotta Bottle
May 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Shari from Turnstyle Vogue stumbled across an aged terracotta jar that she knew she could replicate. Shari is so good that she didn’t even spend a penny to do it! Using various shades of chalk paint and her own concoction of wood glue and wood filler, Shari created the rich texture and beautiful patina. You [...Read More]
Hand Painted Planter
May 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment
This season, Kim from Sand and Sisal is all about bringing bright, bold colors to her outdoor area. To help achieve the look she is after, Kim hand painted a plain fiberglass planter she already had with a whimsical design. I love this idea to liven up a tired planter with a fun combination of [...Read More]
Outdoor Wood Dining Table
May 1, 2012 By 1 Comment
Like a good and loving daughter, Brooke from Killer b. Designs came to her mom’s aid when she wanted a pricey (as in $4000!) outdoor dining table. Brooke hunted down some plans, made a few modifications, and got to building. For only $230, Brooke’s mom now has a solid wood 10′ table that she loves [...Read More]
Standing Birdcage Candle Chandelier
October 8, 2011 By 1 Comment
Jeanette from Homa Style was eyeing the birdcage chandeliers in her hot-off-the-press RH catalog when she realized she already had the supplies on hand to make her own. Birdcage? Check. Candle chandelier? Check. Crystals? Check. Don’t you just love it when a plan comes together? Jeanette combined all her pieces to create this lovely standing [...Read More]
