Have your kiddos headed back to school yet? We have one more week of summer vacation, and I am hanging onto every last shred of it. You know… before a stricter routine, early mornings, and homework begins. Katie from Addicted to DIY shares a simple project for creating an organized workspace for your children. She picked up some galvanized bins … [Read more...]
“Linen” Crib Skirt from Drop Cloth
If you are in the midst of designing a nursery or know someone who is, Rachel from Maison de Pax has the crib skirt covered for you! Rachel shares how she made this RH-inspired crib skirt with the look of linen using budget-friendly drop cloth. This project was even a freebie for Rachel since she had drop cloth leftover from another project. … [Read more...]
Industrial Wood Storage Wagon for Kids
I hope you enjoyed a restful Thanksgiving with your family and are ready for all the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. If you are looking for a DIY gift your little one will love, look no further than this rustic wood wagon from Jaime at That’s My Letter. Not only will your kiddos love toting their toys around in the wagon, but you can also … [Read more...]
Vintage Vocabulary Flashcard Art
Shannon from AKA Design says she loves the simplicity and typography of vocabulary cards, and they also hold sentimentality after years of homeschooling. Shannon has made it easy for you to display your own vintage flashcards with a FREE printable. She’s even sweet enough to share the exact fonts and steps she took to make these in Microsoft Word … [Read more...]
A Favorite Nightstand Gets a Girly Twist
After building her daughter a beautiful panel bed fit for a princess, Whitney from Shanty 2 Chic built two matching nightstands that are every bit as lovely! Whitney loved the design of a nightstand she’d previously built for her son’s room and teamed up with Ana White to put a “girly” spin on the plans. There is no question in my mind why Whitney … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
“Stash Buster” Easter Bunny Pillow
Nicole from Shabby Beach Nest was floored when she saw the price of a bunny pillow that her daughter wanted to get for Easter – $75! Nicole says, “I knew I could make this pillow on the cheap, and boy was I right. This pillow cost me a whopping $0.” I love Nicole’s resourcefulness in using the fabric from an old shirt and dress for her pillow. It … [Read more...]
Vintage Industrial Wall Letters on a Budget
Angela of blue i style has a major thing for typography and can't get enough of letters and words in home décor. From the moment Angela decided on a “vintage preppy” theme for her son’s room, she’s had her eye on wood and metal wall letters. She was able to create a knock-off version that really captures the vintage industrial vibe of her original … [Read more...]
Industrial Wood Letters with Metal Trim
I am just loving this knock off from the gals over at Lolly Jane! Kelli wanted to recreate the look of vintage industrial letters for less than $15 PER letter. Yes, that gets pricey! Amazing, she got all the look of wood and metal without using wood and metal. I never would have guessed it, but the “wood” is simply patterned scrapbook paper and the … [Read more...]
Old Frame to Fabric Message Board
When Shauna from Satori Design Living was challenged to turn her home office into a better organized, more functional, and prettier space, she knew a pinboard was a must. Shauna had been wanting a fabric-covered one for years, and it was high time she finally made that dream a reality. Shauna did it on the cheap by repurposing an old art frame she … [Read more...]