Budget Friendly DIY & Interior Decorating
Well, I've about had my fill of "2011 Year In Review" stuff, so I thought I'd end 2011 on a random, non-decorating note. After all this time together, I know you know a lot about my decorating taste, my projects, etc., but you may not know much about me personally. So I've answered 45 questions that I'm sure you've all been anxious to ask me, but were too timid to ask. Okay, I'm totally joking. These questions contain a pinch of seriousness … [Read more...]
I'm back with our last 2011 Year In Review link party, and this time it's all about Room Makeovers! I only completed two room makeovers this year, but each of them were filled with DIY projects. Here's a look back at those room makeovers. First up, John & Alice's kitchen, which was filled with orange toned oak cabinets, laminate countertops, green and white checked wallpaper, and outdated tile... The room was … [Read more...]
Hello all! Today we continue our look back at the year, focusing this time on Before & After Projects! And don't forget, we'll wrap up our 2011 Year In Review link parties tomorrow with Room Makeovers. As much as I enjoy a great DIY project, where I take the raw materials and turn it into something useful and attractive, I have to admit that I prefer before and after projects. At least for me, there's just nothing quite as rewarding as … [Read more...]
I can hardly believe how quickly this year has flown by. Only five more days left of 2011! That doesn't even seem possible. I do love the last week of a year, though. It's a time to reflect on the past year, and plan ahead and make goals for the coming year. So as part of the "looking back" process, I thought it would be fun for us to look back over this past year and appreciate how much we've accomplished! I thought we could do that … [Read more...]
Good morning, all! Well, as I presume that many of you will be heading out of town for the holiday weekend, or busily preparing for guests, I decided to post this week's link party a bit early. It'll be open through Monday, so you can visit and link up any time this weekend. So show us what you've been working on lately! A few reminders: Link only things that you have done yourself…diy projects, room makeovers, recipes, etc.; Only … [Read more...]
Plate collections are one of my favorite things to use to decorate large areas of wall space. They are so versatile, and can be used in almost any style of home, from the most contemporary to the ultra traditional and everything in between. Plate walls can also be done very inexpensively, with mismatched plates from yard sales and thrift stores, or cheap plates from discount stores like Ross and Marshall's. Since the debut of Kelly … [Read more...]
The question about mixing metal finishes is probably one of the questions I'm asked the most. I've addressed it at least two other times here on A2D, but since I continue to get the question, let's talk about it again! Interestingly, my own opinion on the topic changed drastically between the first time I wrote about it, and the last time I wrote about it, so I'll share my current opinion, and then you can chime in and give yours also. First, … [Read more...]
Oh, how I love a good "before and after" of a room, and Kelly from Eclectically Vintage certainly doesn't disappoint with her recent reveal of her newly decorated dining room. It started out looking like this... ...and now it looks like this... Wow! Now that's a dramatic change!! Here's another view from another angle... There's plenty more to see of this dining room transformation over at Eclectically Vintage. Don't miss … [Read more...]
Jenifer in Minnesota needs our help with her large, open kitchen and living room. She writes: I have a very large open kitchen to living room, split entry home. I want to add color to my kitchen and living area. Currently one wall has a brick red on it and the other walls are a very light beige almost white. I just don't know what color to paint, if I should keep the accent wall, or paint it all the same color? HELP! Here are a few … [Read more...]
I'm always on the lookout for interesting wreaths made out of unexpected items. This winter wreath from Passionately Perfect definitely fits in that category! Can you tell what it's made out of? Those are wood shingles that are made for those really fancy dollhouses! Doesn't that look amazing?! It has such beautiful texture. To see more of this wreath, visit Passionately Perfect. … [Read more...]
I'm an interior decorator-turned-blogger, and a DIY fanatic. My blog is where I share my own creations, as well as inspiring projects from other fabulously creative bloggers. Sometimes on weekends, I like to share info on my other favorite topics: blogging and WordPress. Read more >>.
Breakfast Room Makeover
Kitchen Makeover
Laundry Room (Disguised As A Hallway)
Small Bathroom Makeover
Reupholstered Tufted Back Occasional Chairs
Nailhead Trim Headboard
Very Easy Color Block Fall Hydrangea Wreath
Braided Coasters
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Inexpensive Feather Pillow Inserts
Venetian Plaster Walls
Easy-Sew Curtains With Painted Stripes
Chest Of Drawers That Houses Computer Server
Painted Fiberglass Bathtub And Tub Surround
Herringbone Tray Made With Iron-On Edge Banding
You can do it yourself! My e-book has over
80 pages with over 100 screenshots to
walk you through the entire process.
