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Painted Copper Cauldron

This year for Halloween I knew I wanted to go for a classy, elegant, yet subtly spooky look. I got the idea to do a metallics theme and just ran with it. Searching for pieces, I found the Copper Candy Cauldron at Pottery Barn, but for $149 it seemed a little spendy for Halloween décor. I know that most party stores carry plastic cauldrons … [Read more...]

Halloween Skull Vases

I was browsing the Pottery Barn website when I found these mini skull vase fillers, but they are no longer available. I liked the slightly creepy look they gave inside the glass vases. After a jaunt around WalMart, I found some miniature plastic skulls that had a similar realistic look to the Pottery Barn skulls. I had a vase from the … [Read more...]

Modern Galvanized Pumpkins

Handan from The Navage Patch really wanted to buy some cool fall décor this year, rather than DIYing it as she usually does. After searching online she found the perfect decoration- a galvanized pumpkin from Pottery Barn! However, those fabulous pumpkins rang up at $99 each. How she did it... So, when Handan got over her sticker shock … [Read more...]

Not-So-Spooky Hanging Ghosts

When you think of cheesecloth, decorating may not come to mind. However, the loosely woven material is perfect for all kinds of Halloween creations, like these hanging ghosts from Ashley at Simply Designing. Ashley combined cheesecloth and Styrofoam balls to make her trio of “not-so-spooky” ghosts. What a fun way to set the mood for … [Read more...]

Electronics Charging Station

Simplify and organize your phone and tablet charging with this genius electronics charging station for your home. It's easy to make with modern-day parts and DIY handyman techniques pretty much anyone can do. A clean look with plenty of design options makes this an easy choice if you're ready to make your life a little bit easier when it … [Read more...]

5-Foot Picture Display Ledges

There's something about a set of narrow wall shelves (or ledges) spanning a wall with photo frames or trinkets adorning them Of course Pottery Barn would have such a cool decor item...but would you really want to pay their price for it? Thankfully you don't need to thanks to this easy-as-pie idea from a creative DIY designer/blogger named … [Read more...]

Spinning Art Caddy for Kids

Art Caddy Project Background Melody from My Passion for Décor had been battling her desire to purchase Pottery Barn Kids' lazy Susan art caddy ever since her son started enjoying crafts. However, reason always won out since Melody simply couldn’t justify spending $40 on it. Then one glorious day she came across the materials she needed to make … [Read more...]

How to Make a Giant Abacus

Make a big decor statement with this archaic math tool - a DIY Pottery Barn giant abacus. With the ingenious use of styrofoam fishing floats, you can count how much money you save on building this when you're done! Abacus Project Background KariAnne of Thistlewood Farms had been dreaming of making her own Pottery Barn-inspired giant abacus … [Read more...]

Trio of Hanging Mason Jars for Fall

Here's a 10-minute project just for the fall season - Mason jars filled with autumnal pieces like acorns, corn and mini pompinos. Taken directly from Pottery Barn, this knock-off brings complete satisfaction because it's so easy and offers so much of "fall", all in one glorious DIY piece. Fall Mason Jar Project Background Kelly from Live … [Read more...]

Peeking Mummy Halloween Pillow

Add a little scare to your living room this Halloween with this creepy Pottery Barn knock-off mummy throw pillow cover. Your mummy pillow will be perfectly wrapped and preserved, with those large, peaking eyes that you only find this time of year. Follow this super easy tutorial to make your own and add a one-of-kind item to your Halloween … [Read more...]