Shayna of The Wood Grain Cottage loved the idea of adding storage to her kitchen with stackable crates but found their $100+ price tag a little “extreme.” Instead, she says, “I grabbed up my handsome hubby and headed to the garage to start building.” I love how these crate utilize vertical space instead of taking up treasured counter … [Read more...]
Paper Mosaic Wall Art
I know we all love DIY art, especially easy, cheap, and gorgeous DIY art! Cassity from Remodelaholic shares how she made a stunning mosaic from scrapbook paper. I love the colors and am simply blown away by how much Cassity’s mosaic looks like glass. Crazy to think all it requires is cutting and gluing! Cassity was inspired by this … [Read more...]
DIY Campaign Nightstand
Cate from StyleMutt loves campaign-style furniture – but not the price! When Cate found an old flatware/silver chest at a thrift store, she began hunting for another way to get that look. She was intimidated by the task of building an x-base from scratch but then came up with the genius idea to “borrow” legs from a folding TV tray. To … [Read more...]
DIY Pottery Barn Angel Wings
How stunning would these angel wings look hanging on a wall in your home? We think very stunning!! So did the folks at Crafty Butt, after seeing a Pottery Barn version of these angels wings. But put off by the $675 price tag, they set about making their own version. The result is nearly a perfect match for a fraction of the price, coming … [Read more...]
Ribbon Trim Roman Shades
When designing the office/homework space in her home, Andrea of Life Love Larson turned to DIY for several of the projects. She decided to use the window treatments she already had, which happened to be plain white Roman shades from JCPenney, and add a little something to make them pop. Andrea found an inspiration picture from Pottery Barn … [Read more...]
Beveled Edge Mirror Makeover
Chris of Just a Girl had been drooling over some beveled-edge mirrors from Pottery Barn for what felt like years. She says, “They sparkle and glitz like the stars in heaven, and I’ve wanted them to be mine for a long time.” Chris’ torment over the dreamy mirrors finally ended when she found a pair of mirrors on clearance at Hobby Lobby that … [Read more...]
Wood Buffet Table
Pam from Our Adventures in Home Improvement has been blessed with a husband who can build just about anything. Each Christmas he likes to make her a piece of furniture, and a few years back found them in need of table for behind the couch. Pam and her handy hubs modified the design for a buffet from Pottery Barn that provides plenty of … [Read more...]
Woven Storage Basket with Metal Handles
Angelica of My Dear Irene loved the idea of adding metal handles to woven baskets like those she saw from Pottery Barn. Even on sale, those oversized baskets were $95! Angelica got the same look with simple baskets and drawer pulls from the hardware store. From the pantry to the laundry room to the office, there isn’t a place these baskets … [Read more...]
TV Tray to Campaign Nightstand
LZ of The Summery Umbrella was perusing Wal-Mart trying to come up with a way to make nightstands for her master bedroom on the cheap. She came across folding TV trays that cost only $10 and thought surely she could do something to pretty them up. Lo and behold, she found the perfect inspiration in Pottery Barn’s campaign-style bedside … [Read more...]
Heart Catchall Dish with Gold Leaf Design
Courtney of Crafts by Courtney turned a white heart bowl from Joann’s into a Pottery Barn look-a-like by adding details with a gold leaf pen. From jewelry to candy to paperclips to keys, there’s a lot this little bowl can hold. And at a little over $2 a piece, you might as well make a few for yourself and everyone you want to show a little … [Read more...]
