When redesigning her guest bedroom, Ashley from Bigger Than the Three of Us fell in love with a mid-century platform bed from CB2 but couldn’t shell out $900 for it. Instead, she went the DIY route and saved about $700. While Ashley says the build challenged her DIY skills, the end result is stunning, and the bed truly is the showstopper in the … [Read more...]
DIY Concrete Top Dining Table
Aimee of The Crazy Craft Lady had a very sad and mismatched dining set that either needed to be replaced or have a serious facelift. She had been coveting concrete-topped dining tables but certainly wasn’t paying $1,399.00 for just a table. Aimee says, “I have seen some very clever and crafty bloggers who have used Feather Finish to re-do their … [Read more...]
Mid-Century Modern 6-Drawer Dresser
Lindsay from Makely School for Girls knew just the dresser she wanted for her daughter’s bedroom – mid-century modern style with clean lines and cool legs. The great news? She found EXACTLY what she had been envisioning at Crate & Barrel. The bad news? It was $1,600. Fortunately, there’s more great news! Lindsay’s friend Rayan from The Design … [Read more...]
Mercury Glass Decorative Lamps
A modern or eclectic decor would benefit from these Mercury glass lamps from Gardners 2 Bergers. What is Mercury Glass? According to Martha Stewert, "Mercury glass, also known as silvered glass, contains neither mercury nor silver. It's clear glass, mold-blown into double-walled shapes and coated on the inside with a silvering formula, which is … [Read more...]
Vintage Desk to Rolling Bar Cart
Karen at The Salvaged Boutique was inspired by kitchen carts on casters to create one of her own. She knew she wanted to use a vintage piece of furniture and snatched up a bargain-priced desk she found at a yard sale. With the addition of a couple of shelves and hardware and a fresh coat of paint, Karen transformed the desk to a functional and … [Read more...]
Wood Christmas Trees with Ornaments
Tanya of Dans le Lakehouse had already convinced her friend to purchase a pair of Crate and Barrel’s wood A-frame ornament stands by the time she realized they no longer made the wood version. Ooops! What’s a girl to do but help out a friend in need? Tanya and her handy hubby whipped up a pair of their own A-frame ornament stands, making just a … [Read more...]
Time For New Grommet Curtains
Do you love the look of Grommet Curtains but cannot afford it? If you have a sewing machine and a little time, these Grommet curtain plans from Corey at Hey There, Home may be in your future. Corey originally wanted the grommet top curtains from Crate and Barrel but did not have the budget for them. Instead, she improvised, and found shower … [Read more...]
Adorable Bookshelves for Children
1. Ledge Shelf Book ledges are very easy to make in any length you choose. Keep the width of the shelves less than 100mm for the best support. Using pine, MDF, or plywood, you can have the pieces cut to size at the lumber mill to safe you time. Use a biscuit joiner or screws and wood filler to secure the shelf together. 2. Rain Gutter … [Read more...]
Creative Bathroom Organization With Mason Jars
Sometimes you need a little more organization in your bathroom than the linen closet, vanity, and medicine cabinet can provide. Mason jars placed on a custom holder are one creative solution for this problem that are both easy to make and complimentary to your bathroom decor. The best thing about these types of systems are their customized … [Read more...]
Hammered Metal Pendant Light for Less
While looking for a pendant light for her dining room, Mary from At Home on the Bay fell in love with Crate and Barrel's Rodan Pendant. With the industrial yet sophisticated style, hammered antique pewter on the outside, and warm glow of gold on the inside, there was a lot to love! It was the price that had Mary looking for alternatives. She found … [Read more...]
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