Painted Outdoor Rug Tragedy
Lesson learned...before painting an outdoor rug and leaving it outside overnight to dry, check the weather forecast!! I finished painting my outdoor rug Monday night. The last stripes I painted were the small red and white stripes. Because they were thin stripes, I didn't have much room for … [Read More...]
Kitchen Makeover With Chalkboard Cabinet Doors
Virginia at Live Love DIY recently gave her kitchen a facelift with a fresh coat of paint on the cabinets. It looks so bright and lovely... But she didn't stop with the outside of the cabinets. She also gave the inside of her cabinet doors some special attention... I love the … [Read More...]
Outdoor Rug With Painted Stripes
I've got more patio progress to show you today, and this time it's my painted outdoor rug! I'm absolutely thrilled with how it turned out! Yes, I did stripes...again. I really like stripes, in case you haven't noticed. :) But mostly I just like the fact that stripes are easy, while also … [Read More...]
Countertop Covered In Pennies & Epoxy
I have a confession. I've wanted to cover a countertop (or table top) in pennies and epoxy ever since I first saw the bar tops at Fuddrucker's many years ago. I love the idea, the color variation, and the overall effect of pennies en masse coated with a thick layer of epoxy. But I've never done … [Read More...]
Vibrant Low Cost Bathroom Makeover
Cristina at Remodelando la Casa recently finished a high impact, low cost bathroom makeover, and the results are spectacular! She worked with the existing vanity, countertop, mirror, bathtub, etc., and mostly relied on paint and accessories for this amazing transformation. It's a day and … [Read More...]
How To Make A Weather-Resistant Outdoor Pillow
Good morning, all! I hope you had a fabulous weekend! I spent some time working on my little patio area, and my first weekend project was making weather-resistant outdoor pillows for my Adirondack chairs. I love the color they add to the dark stained chairs! And now my little green side … [Read More...]
Addicts (not so) Anonymous Link Party
Hey friends! It's Friday! Woohoo! If you're new around here, Fridays at A2D are all about YOU. Feel free to show off your latest project by linking to the party below. And then take some time to click around and see what others have been working on. You're sure to find some fantastic … [Read More...]
Decorative Ladder Made From Tree Branches
If you have a corner on your porch, deck, or patio that needs a decorative touch, then this diy ladder made from tree branches from Ashbee Design might be just what you need! Marji used the ladder to hang small containers of colorful flowers. It's the perfect touch for her front porch! To … [Read More...]
Client Update:: Vicki’s Kitchen Remodel Progress
Yesterday I paid a visit to my client, Vicki, to see how her new kitchen is shaping up. The cabinets were installed on Monday, and I was excited to see how they turned out. First, let me back up and show you how the kitchen looked the first time I saw it. They were already well into the … [Read More...]
Creative DIY Herb Garden Ideas
One of the things I want to include in my patio makeover is an herb garden, but I'm having a bit of difficulty deciding what kind of herb garden I want to make. Right now, all of my herbs are planted in my raised garden beds, but I want to eventually transplant them to an area dedicated to … [Read More...]
Patio Progress:: My $36 Adirondack Chairs
Good morning, and happy Monday to you! I hope you had a fantastic weekend! I spent my weekend working on some things for "my" patio. Now for those of you who are new around here, let me explain that I live in a condo. And as the owner of a condo, that means that I don't actually own any outside … [Read More...]
Addicts (not so) Anonymous Link Party
Happy Friday, y'all! Did you have a fabulous week? I sure hope so! If you're new around here, Fridays at A2D are all about YOU. Feel free to show off your latest project by linking to the party below. And then take some time to click around and see what others have been working on. You're … [Read More...]
Mid Century Modern Dresser Turned Customized Credenza
Have you ever found a wonderful piece of furniture, but it just wasn't quite right for your specific needs? Well, Tiffany at Living Savvy didn't let that stop her from purchasing this amazing thrift store find. She turned this mid century modern dresser into a customized media credenza. The … [Read More...]
DIY Rustic Wood Cornice With Airplane Transfer
Boys' rooms can be such a challenge to decorate, especially when it comes to window treatments. Mallory at Classy Clutter found a great solution for her little guy's window. She created a rustic wood cornice with an airplane transfer on it. And the best part...it didn't cost her a single … [Read More...]
Eat-In Kitchen Makeover
Shannon at Fox Hollow Cottage recently shared the details of her amazing eat-in kitchen makeover, and this is probably one of the most dramatic before and after makeovers I've ever seen. Here's the beautiful "after" of the breakfast area... Beautiful! It's all so pretty, but my favorite … [Read More...]
Is Site Build It A Scam? A Site Build It Review…
Is Site Build It a scam? Yes. And this thorough and detailed Site Build It review will prove that claim conclusively. I have used claims made by Ken Evoy, the owner of Site Build It (also known as Site Sell and SBI!), as well as a detailed evaluation of customer results from the data provided on … [Read More...]
Addicts (not so) Anonymous Link Party
It's Friday, y'all! That means it's time to par-tay! It hasn't been a very productive week for me, so here's hoping that y'all have some inspiration for me! Just a special reminder...Please (see how nicely I'm asking?), please link back to A2D if you're going to link your project to this link … [Read More...]
DIY Convex Mirror
Pretty convex mirrors can be expensive, but have you ever considered making your own? I haven't. I never even considered that it was possible! But Suzy at Worthing Court did a little out-of-the-box thinking and found a way to create an expensive-looking diy convex mirror with relatively … [Read More...]
Stained Union Jack Coffee Table
Ashley from Domestic Imperfection has done something that has been on my "I want to try this" list for quite some time--make a design on furniture using different shades of wood stain. Ashley used this process to make an Union Jack coffee table, and the results are amazing! Makes me want to rush … [Read More...]
Outdoor Cinder Block Vertical Planter and Dry Bar Combo
I'm sure by now, you've seen several vertical cinder block planters floating around Pinterest and various blogs, right? Well Kristin, the creative mind behind The Hunted Interior, took that design one step further and created an outdoor cinder block vertical planter and dry bar combo! It's … [Read More...]
Painted Outdoor Rug
Outdoor Pillow
Stained Adirondack Chairs
Chrysanthemum Mirror
Painted Pillow
Jute & Wood Jar Label
Magazine Wreath
Triptych Artwork
Elevated Garden
Chalkboard Cabinet Doors
Penny Countertop
Bathroom Makeover
Tree Branch Ladder
Repurposed Dresser
DIY Wood Cornice
Eat-In Kitchen Makeover
DIY Convex Mirror
Stained Union Jack Table
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