Those harsh overhead lights and ceiling fans need to go! The bright lights and piercing light bulbs are too uncomfortable. Lamps are soft, gentle, and soothing. Plus, they are much more design savvy than overhead lights! We've gathered our favorite 15 DIY lampshades. You can pick your shape, size, material, pattern, and color. Better yet, … [Read more...]
Deconstructed Chair Makeover
Dria from DIO Home Improvements has long loved Restoration Hardware’s deconstructed furniture and wanted to do her own rendition. The perfect opportunity came when her sister found a cane chair at the thrift store for only $5. Dria sanded down the frame and then applied her own homemade stain to achieved that signature weathered finished. Dria … [Read more...]
Linen Covered Storage Box with Nailhead Trim
Emily from On the V Side refers to herself as a “storage-a-holic” and says she can never have enough storage space. Sounds like a girl after my own heart! While finishing her basement, it was no surprise that Emily was quick to start tackling the storage situation. One of her projects involved refabbing an inexpensive box from IKEA by staining the … [Read more...]
Reupholstered Rocker with Gray Wash Finish
I just love this project from Ahna at Easier Than I Thought because it’s a true example of seeing potential and beauty where others see trash. Ahna took an ugly (and I mean UGLY) old rocker and turned it into a thing of beauty. Literally, it looks like it could be sitting right in Restoration Hardware’s catalog with its nailhead trim, gray-washed … [Read more...]
Upholstered Wood Headboard
Tiffany from Mrs. This and That was loving an upholstered headboard from Pottery Barn that carried with it a hefty price tag. Enter Ana White and her fabulous building plans! With a few tweaks, Tiffany was able to build her own king-sized headboard. This is a good starter upholstery project since the boards cover the edges of the fabric and … [Read more...]
Fabric Covered Bench
There’s a first time for everything, and this project is the first official “knock-off” of Holly from My Sister’s Suitcase. After laying eyes on a gorgeous custom design bench, Holly decided to make one for her master bedroom by creating a slipcover for a TJ Maxx bench. I love the casual elegance of this bench with the soft gathers and pools of … [Read more...]
Stenciled Pillow Cover
Following some simple steps from Amanda at Wit & Whistle, you can create a custom pillow that features your favorite quote, poem, song lyrics, or any other pillow-worthy text. Amanda just used a letter stencil and fabric marker to add her beautiful, crisp letters to a linen pillow cover. This technique is so simple and provides a ton of options … [Read more...]
Embellished Flower Pillow
“Somebody stop me! I can’t stop making pillows!” I couldn’t help but laugh when I read these words from Debbie at Confessions of a Plate Addict. As you know, I have also had a major slight pillow-making obsession lately, and Debbie’s words echo my thoughts completely. This flower pillow is one of Debbie’s many lovely creations. This is a great … [Read more...]
Nailhead Trim Message Board
When her husband agreed to build a snazzy new desk for her office, Christina from Designing By Numbers knew the rest of the space would need a facelift to keep up with the new addition. A plain Jane bulletin board just wasn’t going to cut it. On Remodelaholic Christina shares how she dressed one up with lush linen and shiny brass nailhead trim. I … [Read more...]
Christmas Ornament Pillow
Some of you may know that I have been on a Christmas pillow kick lately. There are just so many fun options out there that I can’t get enough! I love this ornament pillow Nikki from Grand Design Co made a couple years ago for a Christmas gift exchange. You could really get creative with the ornaments, maybe even adding a ruffled ornament like … [Read more...]
