You always hear people say that kids grow up way too fast, and it’s definitely true! Growth charts are a great way to record all those precious inches that mark the passage of time. Tiffany from That Village House created a really cute way to track her kiddos’ growth with this ruler growth chart. Tiffany points out that this design “looks good … [Read more...]
Put Together A Perfect Patriotic Tablescape
The holidays are coming, and they are bringing barbecues, family gatherings, and the need to decorate your table with the perfect tablescape along with them. Even if you're new to the "art" of tablescapes, they are fairly easy to put together. All that you need are some coordinating items and the following tips: Find the right balance between … [Read more...]
Gorgeous Chandelier Makeover
As soon as Nikki from More For Four saw the Rope Chandelier with Jute Shades in the Pottery Barn Catalog, her heart fluttered, but when she saw the $299 price tag, she knew this would have to be a labor of love. But when you check out the DIY version hanging in Nikki's dining room, you'll never believe she did it with an old rusted chandelier and … [Read more...]
DIY version of Pottery Barn Clara lattice bedside table with free plans
Anika at anikas DIY life fell in love with Pottery Barn’s Clara lattice wide bedside table. However, at $499, the price was far more than she wanted to pay. She’d already created an x-base accent table for a night stand (for the grand sum of $40) and needed something similar for the other side of the bed. So… she went to work and designed her … [Read more...]
Newport Sink Console
If you frequent Pottery Barn, you may have seen Nina Kendrick there looking for inspiration for prettying up her powder room. After stumbling across a Newport Sink Console that cost more than twice her entire project budget, Nina knew she would have to rely on her own resourcefulness for this one. With a little help from tutorials by Ana White, … [Read more...]
Kid’s Playroom Teepee
Patty from How Sweet it Is wanted to give her granddaughter a place to play and read by herself when she stayed over. She had seen the teepees that Pottery Barn had available, but wasn't willing to spend $200 on one when she could easily make her own. She used some old canvas she had in her garage, and purchased some 1x2 boards to make the base of … [Read more...]
80’s Buffet Restyle by Denise
Love Pottery Barn’s Barn Black finish? Check out this fabulous revamped and restored buffet by Denise at Salvaged Inspirations! Denise was in love with Pottery Barn’s furniture with the Barn Black finish but wasn’t prepared to pay their prices – the buffet below costs $959 – on sale! She found a battered buffet at ReStore – which came with … [Read more...]
Spray Painted Faux Coral
Beth from Home Stories A to Z gave Wal-mart aquarium coral a once over with some spray paint to create these little pretties for her entryway. I love it when a simple coat of paint can turn something ordinary (and neon and rather tacky) into a decorative piece worthy of a designer catalog. The crisp white corals are the perfect pieces for this … [Read more...]
Accent Table with Curved Legs
Amy of Her Tool Belt was flipping through the Pottery Barn Kids catalog when she saw the cutest little side table and was immediately drawn to the curvy legs. Amy added it to the to-do list for her daughter’s bedroom but then had a more immediate opportunity to DIY when her aunt planned an “Extreme Room Makeover” for her cousin. Amy whipped up two … [Read more...]
Cloche Jewelry Holder
If your mom loves jewelry but already has enough to out-bling Vegas, why not make her a jewelry holder for Mother’s Day? There are tons of tutorials out there for DIY jewelry storage, but what I love about this cloche from Christine at Tin’s Bloggin is that it is made from recyclables. How perfect is it for storing bracelets, watches, or … [Read more...]