Tamara from Provident Home Design had been crushing on a blue and white striped lamp from Wisteria for quite some time. She knew the $219 bold and beautiful lamp would look gorgeous on her newly DIYed console table – just not at that price. Tamara was still able to bring the look to her console by refabbing a vase from Goodwill. I love the metallic … [Read more...]
Industrial Style Media Console
When it comes to shopping for decorative accessories, HomeGoods is generally one of the first stops for Katie from Upcycled Treasures. However, it’s also one of her favorites stores for inspiration – especially when she came across a budget-breaking $500 console that she loved. Luckily, Katie was able to find the DIY building plans online that … [Read more...]
Charming Tufted Bench
Tufted benches make a beautiful addition to the traditional decor. Tufted benches can be expensive as Suzie from The Accent Piece found out when she saw a bench at Wisteria. After seeing the price, Suzie got to work and figured out how to make her own. With good instructions and step by step pictures, she shows how she constructed her 19th … [Read more...]
Narrow Console Table with Marble Top
Tamara from Provident Home Design had a space behind her dining table that was just big enough for a narrow console table. She came across a sleek gold leaf and marble table with a slim open frame design and devised a plan to recreate it with materials from the hardware store. Tamara says it’s a project that even a beginning DIYer can … [Read more...]
Black and White Abstract Wall Art
When Melaine from My Sweet Savannah saw an abstract black and white canvas in the Wisteria catalog, she couldn’t help but think how simple it would be to knock off. And it just so happened that she had a canvas sitting around. Sounds like the perfect recipe for a little DIY wall art to me! Melaine painted the canvas white, sketched on the … [Read more...]
Paint Your Own Abstract Spring Art
Did you realize that yesterday was the first official day of spring? Tamara from Provident Home Design added a little touch of spring to her mantel with a DIY canvas painting that exudes a bright and airy vibe. Even if you consider yourself a non-artist, don’t write this project off. Tamara says she is not a painter but still decided to test her … [Read more...]
Blue and Green Abstract Statement Art
With a large, blank vaulted wall behind her sofa, Aly of Entirely Eventful Day knew she needed something there and that it needed to be BIG. Large pieces of artwork definitely do not come cheap, so Aly hit up the craft store to paint her own abstract wall art. Aly says, “I may not be ready for the art galleries... But I saved hundreds of dollars, … [Read more...]
Vintage Framed Map Wall Art
A few days ago I mentioned the State Pride Tour I hosted over at Infarrantly Creative and shared a Pottery Barn-inspired map triptych. Cheryl from Tidy Mom also participated in the fun, representing her home state of Missouri with a framed vintage state map. Cheryl cut her map into four pieces and then placed each one into frames she glammed up … [Read more...]
Leaf and Acorn Applique Pillow Cover
MJ from 517 Creations spied an autumn pillow with a large, brightly colored leaf and acorns gracing the front. Since the almost $100 price tag completely obliterated any idea of actually purchasing the pillow, MJ simply made her own. MJ stitched a vein detail onto the leaf and then used Heat N’ Bond to attach it to the pillow fabric. She finished … [Read more...]
Metallic Gold Sunburst Mirror from Wood Shims
Charlotte of Ciburbanity recently became a new "card carrying member of the sunburst mirror club." Charlotte used wood shims to create her mirror and opted for a classic metallic gold finish that’s full of pizzazz. Charlotte was inspired by mirrors like the Sunburst on the Scene Mirror from Wisteria. Go to Ciburbanity to find the … [Read more...]