Have you found a table at a thrift store that had great legs, but the top was in bad shape? This happened to Stacy over at Anastasia Vintage. She found a sturdy table, suitable for everyday use, but the marble top was off of it, and very heavy. She took it home and set to updating the table with paint and stain. She used her jigsaw to make a … [Read more...]
At Home Anywhere Farmhouse Bench
More than good looking, a bench is very useful. Whether they sit next to a door, or at the end of a bed, a solid bench belongs in your home. A perfect design for Farmhouse decor, Suzy from Worthing Court, shares her plans and instructions to make one yourself. This project comes in two parts. The first part includes making the bench, while … [Read more...]
Summertime Decor Tip: Create Wooden Signs With Rolled Paper Flowers
Discarded wooden pallets can be found outside of many different stores and warehouses. They are used to hold crates, boxes, and other merchandise before it goes out onto the shop floor, and when the pallets get old and worn out, they are usually tossed out. This makes them prime craft material, after you clean them up and cut them down to size, of … [Read more...]
Remarkably Rugged Pipe Shelf
Meredith from UnOriginal Mom shares with us a beautiful Pipe Shelf in her step by step tutorial. If you were thinking about pipe shelving, Meredith's instructions and tips are worth reading and re-reading. Aside from the obvious function this anything by traditional shelf takes several steps of planning. Not only will you want to do as … [Read more...]
Vintage Map Art for a HUGE Wall
Jeanette from Snazzy Little Things says she has a pretty “intense crush” on Restoration Hardware, as evidenced by her recent living room makeover. Jeanette had a large empty wall that needed some help, so she decided to fill it Restoration Hardware style with a huge map. Jeanette miraculously found a free download of the exact image used in her … [Read more...]
The Ageless Charm of Mason Jar Lanterns
"Excuse my scribbling, it is late, and I have a poor candle" Henri Rousseau Rousseau may have had a poor candle, but your decor will not. This pair of mason jar lanterns will add warmth and a soft glow to any room in your home. Rae from Hick Country, shared with Rachel from A Southern Fairy Tale, her instructions for making a pair of old fashioned … [Read more...]
Styish, Easy, and Perfect Pallet Shelf
Pallets have been the mainstay of transporting goods for a very long time. They are heavy, sturdy, and depending on the kind of wood used, will last a very long time. Probably what first caught your eye with this pallet shelf from DIYCANDY was way the pallet enhanced the items it was supporting. They plates and gravy boat never would have … [Read more...]
Beautifully Crafted Pallet Ceiling Light
Just when you thought you saw everything made with pallets, the gentleman at DIYPALLETFURNITURE has taken pallet repurposing to a new level. Enhanced with rich and harmonious materials, he replaced his boring florescent kitchen lights with pallet boards to add rustic charm. The result? A happy wife. His well constructed ceiling supports … [Read more...]
Wonderfully Whimsical Candy Dispenser
Let the good times roll with this candy dispenser from Jen at The House of Wood. Jen made this project for her father who apparently loves candy. An admitted enabler of his habit she takes us step by step through the construction. The best part of this project is the bottom row of cards that read, "Now, Get It Done, and Later". "Let … [Read more...]
Not Just Another Moppe Chest
The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is when you have a plain chest and transform it. If it is something unique that you seek, Claire over at Pillar Box Blue has the answer. Furniture wax and wrapping paper makes this Moppe chest a one of a kind furniture piece. Claire provides a supply list, some advice, and step by step … [Read more...]