Grays are timeless! Grays are classic! Grays are beautiful! That’s how I want to define grays in my life. Well, I am sure – this is the story for all of you as well! Who doesn’t like gray, right? And by any chance if you don’t – this review is DEFINITELY for you. You’re going to see how mesmerizing gray paint colors can be. One … [Read more...]
Two-Tone Painted Lamp Makeover
You can probably commiserate with Erin of Erin on the Run when she says, “I’m just a fashionable lady with expensive home decor tastes living on a DIY budget.” She was in need of a lamp for her bedroom makeover and found just the one while browsing online at Anthropologie. Thankfully, DIY means you don’t have to pay $178 for the look you … [Read more...]
Sherwin Williams Iron Ore SW 7069 – The Delightful Charcoal Gray for Your Home
Sometimes, it’s the dark colors that brighten up our lives! Isn’t it? One such instance is Sherwin Williams Iron Ore that is a pure and very rich, dark gray charcoal paint color that continuously proves its sophistication and elegance over and over again! It is clean and crisp with apparently no undertones at all! Oozing utmost luxury … [Read more...]
Fabric-Covered Parsons Console Table
Brit from House Updated needed a simple gray console table for her entryway and loved the color and texture of a cement one from Crate & Barrel (but not the $900 price tag). She took on the task of building her own console table in five simple steps using just a single piece of wood and a curtain panel from Ikea. Here’s from Brit: “It … [Read more...]
Essential Oils: What’s Best for Respiratory Congestion at Home?
We all know essential oils can be great at enhancing our living space and our experience of our homes. But how do we fully enjoy those experiences if we have a physical limitation? Is respiratory congestion ruining your season? Not to worry - no need to take the cold medicines that make you groggy. Essential oils for respiratory … [Read more...]
Modern Outdoor Sectional Building Plans
When helping homeowners Barb and Derek decorate their sunroom, Monica from East Coast Creative turned to DIY to build the couple a sectional with a high end look but not a high price. Monica started with plans from Ana White but customized the dimensions so the sectional would be a perfect fit for Barb and Derek’s space. If you’re thinking … [Read more...]
Sherwin Williams Light French Gray SW 0055 – Is it the Dreamiest Gray?
Purely out of minimalism, this subtle cool gray is bound to color your lives with it’s brightest charm. Now the name suggests, ‘Light French Gray’ but... it really isn’t that light! Trust me. That name is a little deceiving. Sherwin Williams Light French Gray is a cool, mid-toned gray color which is more blended towards the crispness … [Read more...]
Sherwin Williams Argos SW 7065 – A Luxurious and Flexible Gray
Grays have definitely become the “new-cool” of the era! I have never known a gray that is not timeless, sophisticated, or magnificent. For the past few years, grays have also been defined to be the utmost symbol of luxury, and flexibility. When in doubt, greys are your answer! Similarly, one such color I absolutely adore is Argos by … [Read more...]
Industrial Rolling Bookshelf
Lisa from Texas Décor had a corner in her living room that needed a more substantial piece of furniture but just couldn’t decide what it should be. That’s where’s Dear Lillie’s gorgeous Restoration Hardware inspired rolling cart comes in. Lisa followed the tutorial to make the cart for only $105 – instead of $2,500! Lisa says this it fills … [Read more...]
DIY Bottle Lamp
As Amanda from What Hopes and Dreams are Made of points out, glass lamps are a great fit for pretty much any color scheme or decorating style. It leaves little question to why they have soared in popularity! Amanda got in on the craze by making her own bottle lamp from an apple juice jug she already had. Amanda’s lamp came in at only $24.50, … [Read more...]