There is not one exact definition when defining what is a natural landscape, as people have different visions and ideas. With a natural landscape, many detrimental landscape practices can be minimized or eliminated. The natural design aims not only to reduce these negative effects but to make a positive contribution to the surrounding environment … [Read more...]
Mid Century Modern Trunk Makeover
Have an old storage trunk sitting up in the attic? Does it need some TLC? Denise from Salvaged Inspirations shows how to take that dusty trunk and turn it into a modern table with angled legs. Denise tells us that this would fit in a Mid Century Modern Decor because of the angled legs aspect of the table. Angled legs may look difficult to … [Read more...]
Vintage Style Beach Sign
Lisa from Salt Marsh Cottage loved the style of Chip and Joanna Gaines' vintage style sign in one of their makeover homes. Since Lisa doesn't have a farmhouse style home, rather a beach house, she decided to take the style and make it her own. She used some salvage planks and chalk paint in a few different colors to give the planks that rustic … [Read more...]
Boho Decorated Mirror
Bejeweled mirrors are all the rage right now and you can pay anywhere from 30 to 300 dollars for one from a designer. However, you can easily make your own with some scrap pieces of cardboard, rhinestones from the craft store, and a little bit of gold paint. The brother and sister team over at Art with Creativity have come up with this beautiful … [Read more...]
6 Simple DIY Toy Storage Solutions
Dr. Kim John Payne, M. ED of Simplicity Parenting said, ‘An avalanche of toys invites emotional disconnect and a sense of overwhelm.’ And he was right. The last thing most parents want to deal with at the end of a busy day is heaps of toys strewn all over the living room floor, as well as your other chores. Apart from littering the whole area, toys … [Read more...]
6 Ideas for Landscaping With Natural Elements
The last thing any homeowner wants is an ugly lawn standing out like a sore thumb in the front or backyard. It’s rather unfortunate some of the components that complete a home usually end up distorting it. For example, drainage pipes and ditches that divert water from the foundations of a house usually end up making it look unsightly and mar the … [Read more...]
Multi Use Storage Coffee Table
Storage in the living room or front room can be hard to come by, but is usually extremely important. Nobody wants to step on strewn-about matchbox cars or blocks that haven't found a home. The girls at Shanty 2 Chic are here to give you a new idea for living room storage that also doubles as a coffee table and ottomans for extra seating or … [Read more...]
Easy Clothespin Flowerpot
This is one of the easiest DIYs you will ever have the pleasure of completing! Designed by Camilla from Family Chic, it is a great project to get the kids involved in. They can even give it to you or to Grandma as a Mother's day present! All you will need is a can of tuna and a pack of clothespins. If you've been growing flowers in a paper cup, … [Read more...]