Karen at The Salvaged Boutique was inspired by kitchen carts on casters to create one of her own. One of her inspiration came from the one and only Crate & Barrel. 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 … [Read more...]
Wood Christmas Trees with Ornaments
Tanya of Dans le Lakehouse had already convinced her friend to purchase a pair of Crate & 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 … [Read more...]
Glossy Red “HO HO HO” Christmas Letters
When Angela of Blue i Style was flipping through the Crate & Barrel holiday catalog, she was immediately drawn to a set of large “Ho Ho Ho” letters with a glossy red finish. However, the price tag caused her to do a double take - $60 for 6 letters?!? Angela says, “I know a project begging for a knock-off when I see one!” In just five … [Read more...]
Leather Belt Wall Shelves
While planning her son's menswear-inspired bedroom, Angela from Blue i Style came across leather belt shelves from CB2. She loved the idea of them, but they were too long for the space, and at $100 each, not in the budget. To tie in with the other menswear elements of the room, Angela wanted to recreate the concept of the shelves for less … [Read more...]
Modern Platform Bed for an Eclectic Guest Bedroom
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...]
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...]
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