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Industrial Metal Storage Basket with DIY Liner

Erin from Elizabeth Joan Designs needed some storage for her son’s ever-growing collection of basketballs, footballs and soccer balls.

She happened to have an old metal laundry basket in storage and gave it an industrial makeover a la Restoration Hardware.

I love how Erin was able to use a little creativity to turn an item she wasn’t using anymore into a functional and decorative storage solution!

wire storage basket with liner

Erin was inspired by the Industrial Baskets and Liners from RH Baby & Child.

industrial baskets and liners

Go to Elizabeth Joan Designs for the tutorial.

Chalk Paint Rocking Chair Makeover

Teryn of Vintage Romance Style had picked up a “disgusting” rocking chair from an estate sale for only $20.

It sat around for months and months until Teryn finally tackled it chalk paint, glaze, and natural linen fabric for a Restoration Hardware inspired look.

It’s hard to believe it’s the same chair!

Restoration Hardware Inspired Rocker ~ This $20 estate sale rocking chair was made over with chalk paint, glaze, and new fabric.

Teryn was inspired by the French Vintage Upholstered Rocker from RH Baby & Child.

French Vintage Upholstered Rocker from RH Baby & Child

See the transformation at Vintage Romance Style.

How to Sew a Play Teepee

Candace of Candace Creations immediately fell in love with Restoration Hardware’s play teepees and didn’t waste any time buying fabric to make one for her kids.

She had started laying out the fabric and had even cut down trees from the woods to serve as poles when the project got waylaid.

It sat around until her son’s fifth birthday, which happened to be Native American themed and spurred Candace on to finish the teepee.

She shares exactly how she cut her fabric into triangles and then sewed it together to form the teepee.

The main expense for this project is the fabric, which still only cost Candace $24!

DIY Crafts ~ RH Baby & Child Inspired Play Teepee Tutorial

The original inspiration came from the play tents at RH Baby & Child.

Printed Canvas Black and White Teepee

Get the tutorial to make this teepee at Candace Creations.

Kids Play Teepee

What kids wouldn’t love to come down the stairs on Christmas morning to find their very own personalized teepee?

For less than $40 you can build this fun little hideout following Jaime’s tutorial at That’s My Letter. Jaime used Ana White’s project plans and guarantees it’s easy as pie.

She says, “If you can sew a straight stitch you can definitely make this teepee.”

DIY Gift Ideas ~ Make this kids play teepee for less than $40!

The original inspiration came from the Printed Canvas Play Tent from RH Baby & Child.

Head to That’s My Letter to find out how to make a teepee like Jaime’s!

Sawhorse Desk

We have been following along as Whitney from Shanty 2 Chic has built one fabulous piece of furniture after another for her son’s bedroom.

The most recent and final addition was Ana White’s 1×3 sawhorse desk that saves on space but doesn’t skimp on style.

Seriously, after this latest build, I think I am ready to move into that room myself. It’s just that awesome!

diy sawhorse desk

Tools Needed

If you are doing this work yourself, you will need a host of tools to pull this project off successfully:

  1. Drill
  2. Hammer
  3. Putty Knife
  4. Table Saw
  5. Portable Table Saw Stand
  6. Kreg Jig
  7. Stain (your choice of applicator)

The original inspiration came from the Sawhorse Trestle Desk from RH Baby & Child.

It’s amazing how replicating this one doesn’t require a lot of materials yet produces a piece of wood furniture you’ll have forever.

Simply put, it’s the style of the piece that really sets it apart and will make for a decor and functional highlight of your home.

You can paint or stain your finished piece to match your decor. I personally like the stained approach because paint may require an extra top-coat finish, since the work surface can take a beating over time.

Pick up some wood and get your saw revved up for this one. You’ll be smiling every time you sit down to do some desk work!

Sawhorse Trestle Desk

See all of Whitney’s steps over at Shanty 2 Chic. She has plenty of project photos so you can follow along with her every move.