Kristin of Finley Gray was flipping through Pottery Barn’s catalog when she laid eyes on their Rebecca Trunk, a trunk-style coffee table inspired by an Amish hope chest. Kristin was immediately smitten and just so happened to have an old trunk sitting in her bedroom. Since Kristin is having a love affair with aqua lately, she decided to let the … [Read more...]
Warm, Rustic, Casual Metal Wall Decor
Rustic elements seem to not only evoke a sense of times long ago but a truth to the past that once thrived long before we arrived. Adding these reminders in a rustic decor brings warmth and satisfaction to the overall feel of the room. Colleen from Life on Keydeross Creek added an interesting metal wall accent to her shelf using a piece of … [Read more...]
Globe With a Whole New Look
Globes are not just for showing us the world on a small scale. They can now be used as a decorative accent in any room. Andrea from Harlow and Thistle shares with us her dollar store globe makeover for her son. Inspired by Anthropologie's Wanderlust Globe she set to recreate one herself. With some Krylon paint and acrylic paint, Andrea … [Read more...]
The Best Ideas For Outdoor Halloween Decorations
Halloween, along with Christmas, makes up the two holidays with the most decorations. For Halloween, people deck the inside and the outside of their houses with everything from fake spiderwebs to headless ghouls. Here are some ideas for your outdoor Halloween scarefest. SEE ALSO: DIY Wooden Crate Display for Your Halloween Pumpkins … [Read more...]
Ultramodern Dining Room Chair Makeover
Having a chair that no longer matches an updated room can easily be reworked with some paint and new fabric. In the case of this dining room chair, Rebekah from Anastasia Vintage added a texture element with three different types of paint. Her base coat was applied using silver which she stated that this was meant for a modern decor. Her … [Read more...]
New Beginnings for a Reupholstered Chair
Often times when we change our paint and carpet the chairs in the room suddenly stick out like sore thumbs. One of the easiest solutions to making the chair fit into a new decor is to reupholster the chair. Rhoda from Southern Hospitality Blog shares her makeover of an elegant dining room chair into a fun, football themed side chair. With … [Read more...]
Old Candle Holder + Old Cake Pan = New Pedestal
While browsing online, Laurel of The North End Loft came across a rustic pedestal and thought, "I bet I can make that!" Right she was! Laurel created her pedestal using a chunky wood pillar holder and weathered cake pan she got from the thrift store. I love all the decorating possibilities with this little stand, and of course, the fact that it’s … [Read more...]
Five Uses For Decorative Trays
Decorative trays are one of the newest home design trends. These trays can sit on an ottoman, a coffee table, a side table, and even on a couch back table. Deciding where you want to place the tray, as well as which type of tray to use, are just half of the battle. Once you've found ones that match your decor and look great in your living space, … [Read more...]
A Taste for the Exotic Feather Lampshade
If your decor can be called wild or exotic, then this lampshade is for you. With a paper lantern from Ikea, some mod podge, and feather boas, Claire from Pillar Box Blue made a very chic feather lampshade. While looking for some feather lampshades Claire found that many of them cost hundreds of dollars. Not wanting to spend that much, she … [Read more...]
Elegant Simplicity Hutch Top
We often tend to look at hutches as one piece of furniture. In fact, if you were to break them apart they can essentially become two. That is what Reeves from The Weathered Door did when she transformed the beautiful top from the hutch into a functional cabinet. What makes this project particularly interesting is Reeves explanation of what … [Read more...]
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