As you open your front door, you hope your guest instantly feels right at home. The entryway, or foyer, is the first stop on their visit. (See my previous post on 6 Ways to Enhance Your Front Porch for ideas on how to welcome your visitors before they even get inside.). What is the first thing they see as you open the door? ...You, of … [Read more...]
11 Perfectly Pretty Painted Curtains
For window coverings, blinds are the classic functional cover-up for your windows. They help block light, heat and of course provide privacy. Practicality aside though, they aren't always the prettiest to look at...vertical OR horizontal. Enter, curtains. Curtains add so much to the dimension, colors, and textures of a room and your home … [Read more...]
11 Inspiring String Art Ideas
String art is one of those creative crafts that you just get better and better at every time you do one. The great part is that you can make something look pretty darn good even your first time out. If it were a musical instrument, it'd be a piano. Even if you've never played one before you can at least press some keys and hear a pleasant sound … [Read more...]
12 Unique & Creative Ideas for Ceiling Medallions
Say bye-bye to boring ceilings! Make your friends' jaws drop as they gaze upon your cool, unique, awesome ceiling. Be adventurous by extending your design taste to your ceiling. Trust me, you won't regret it! 1. Paint It to Your Taste Have you found the perfect medallion, but hate the color? Paint can work wonders, and will add a dramatic … [Read more...]
Our 15 Favorite DIY Lamp Shades
Those harsh overhead lights and ceiling fans need to go! The bright lights and piercing light bulbs are too uncomfortable. Lamps are soft, gentle, and soothing. Plus, they are much more design savvy than overhead lights! We've gathered our favorite 15 DIY lampshades. You can pick your shape, size, material, pattern, and color. Better yet, … [Read more...]
11 Crate Projects to Make Your Home Better
I love the diversity of crates. Natural, stained, painted, or rugged wood. Square or rectangular. Tall or squatty. Plus they make an excellent basket or shelf for storage. There truly is a crate to meet all of your needs! For many years crates have been used as a means of storage (it makes me think of the milk man or collecting fresh fruit … [Read more...]
21 Best DIY Wall Art Ideas
We all know that painting the walls in your house can make a big impact to the look and feel of your home. What you do next with these walls is just as important. DIY wall art ideas are truly endless once you start thinking beyond classic picture frames, shelves and painted art pieces. The idea of "art" can go in any direction when you … [Read more...]
15 Best DIY Bookshelf Ideas
When it comes to bookshelves, there's no doubt they serve two important purposes in your home: The first is pure functionality. They help get things organized, reduce clutter, and give you a sense of peace when you have a place to store and find your things. The second of course is a design purpose. Of course, when you decorate your home, you … [Read more...]
Rustic Refinish Of Wood Furniture
When you look through the catalog from a high-end home goods store, do you want to re-furnish your whole house with the beautiful rustic yet chic look you see? If you love the look of the pieces featured in those catalogs but cringe at the price tags, then you'll want to see the tutorial by Ashley from Vintage Refined to find out how to create … [Read more...]
DIY Painting A Dresser
Most of us love the look of wood furniture, but sometimes it has been so lovingly worn, the wood is no longer attractive and just looks tired and old. If you have a piece of furniture that is in this condition, take a look at what Samaa from Honey Sweet Home did to makeover an old wood dresser she found at a thrift store that had seen better … [Read more...]
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