Crate & Barrel

DIY Yard Dice Game

I have a pretty fierce competitive streak and love a good game – whether indoors or out! Angela from Blue i Style was inspired by the folks over at Crate & Barrel to take her family’s gaming outside for the summer with a set of yard dice. Angela was able to make SIX sets of dice for less than ONE from Crate & Barrel. She gifted a couple for … [Read more...]

Driftwood Orb

After a beach trip, Zoe from Creative in Chicago was feeling inspired to create coastal décor. So it was no surprise that a driftwood orb from Crate & Barrel sent her on a mission to collect driftwood and make her own. Zoe’s orb is so stunning that you’d think it was a difficult project to tackle. So not true! Once you check out Zoe’s tutorial … [Read more...]

Easy Tie Dye Curtains

When you think of tie dye, no doubt a brightly-colored 70’s t-shirt comes to mind – not stylish home décor. However, Lindsay of The White Buffalo Styling Co. shows that tie dye does have a place in décor! Lindsay was inspired to create her own tie dye curtains and has perfected the fold and clamp technique. So much in fact that she even went on to … [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...]

Glossy Red “HO HO HO” Wall Letters

Still waiting for Santa? These "HO HO HO" wooden letters from Angelica of Once Again, My Dear Irene are perfect for any room of the house, and they're so easy to make! Angelica simply used wooden letters from the craft store and bright red spay paint. She hung them in her son’s room where there were already pops of red – and a little boy … [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 minutes, … [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 using … [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...]

Simple Handmade Knit Pillow Cover

While browsing Crate & Barrel, Brittany from Just B Crafty noticed that many of the items had a handmade feel to them, like some knitted pillows that were selling for $50. Brittany says, “Good thing I have a perfectly good set of knitting needles, piles of yarn at home, and a couple free evenings…” Good thing indeed because Brittany was able to … [Read more...]

Turn a Shower Curtain into a Window Panel

Curtains are a surefire way to make an impact in a space, but they can come at a steep cost. Corey from Tiny Sidekick shares how she got the bold look of horizontal stripe curtains without the expense. The secret? Shower curtains! Corey purchased shower curtains on sale and then sewed two panels together to make one floor-to-ceiling panel. She even … [Read more...]