Ashley from Shanty 2 Chic fell hard for a table from Pottery Barn with a planked wood top, large bottom shelf, and thick turned legs and had to have something like it. She enlisted the help of Ana White to draw up the plans and got to building! A wood company kindly created special legs just for Ashley’s table, and the exciting part is we can all order them. Like Ashley says, they totally make the table!
If you are hoping to find a shiny new television under the Christmas tree tomorrow morning, you may find this tutorial for building your own TV frame handy. Brooke from All Things Thrifty has been working on a master bedroom revamp and sure didn’t want a big ol’ ugly television on the wall spoiling the pretty. Brooke and her hubs headed to their garage and found everything they needed to build their own frame.
If you are looking for a cheap and easy last-minute Christmas gift, this is it! Ashley from Shanty 2 Chic bedazzled some chipboard letters and peace signs by simply coating them with glitter spray paint. I love that this gives a beautiful finish and is a less-mess option compared to regular glitter. Plus, think of all the friends and family you could make gifts for from one $3 alphabet set!
Suzanne of Bitz of Me gave a framed mirror that was too brown for her liking a makeover this holiday season. She first lightened up the frame with some white chalk paint and dark wax and then added a Christmas saying to the glass. The fact that the text is removable makes it perfect for seasonal decorating and special occasions, but I love the idea of adding a beloved saying or Bible verse to a mirror or old window to enjoy the whole year through.
Would you believe Cindy at Custom Comforts created this lovely embroidered Christmas pillow using items she scrounged up around the house? Cindy sewed up a pillow cover from one of my favorite materials, drop cloth, and created the holly leaves and pine cones from secondhand Goodwill sweaters. The icing on the cake is all the beautiful embroidery that Cindy did by hand! Are you as impressed as I am?!?
