Budget Friendly DIY & Interior Decorating
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I love interior decorating, but I have to admit that lately, my mind wanders towards outdoor projects more than indoor projects. Of course, the reason is because if everything goes as planned, I'll soon have my very own back yard for the first time in almost eight years. Oh, I dream about that back yard, and I can't wait to get there and start working on some projects. Here are just a handful of the things I have planned for my own back yard, … [Read more...]
Sharon at Lilikoi Joy had a climbing rose that has simply outgrown it's little trellis, so she built a larger, sturdier trellis that is both functional and decorative. Not only does it look great and provide a place for her roses to climb, but it also adds more privacy to their back yard. So pretty! I can just imagine it filled with blooms. This would be a great addition to just about any back yard! And what better build to make … [Read more...]
Yesterday, I just happened upon the HGTV website, and I saw all of these mentions about a 2013 HGTV Smart Home. I was like "whaaaaat?" How long have they been doing this? I knew about the annual Dream Home, and the annual Green Home (which I completely missed this year!!), but I don't think I've ever heard of the Smart Home. How long have they been doing this?! Y'all know I don't have cable, right? You're supposed to keep me informed … [Read more...]
Jasmin from My Little House Design found this tufted ottoman hiding in the corner of a thrift shop, and snatched it for $25. At first she contemplated reupholstering it, but since the fabric was only faded and otherwise in good shape, she decided to paint the fabric on the ottoman instead of reupholstering it The results of her painted fabric ottoman are great, and she says that the process was also really easy. Looks great, right? … [Read more...]
I periodically get emails from people asking me, "Kristi, how do you keep your tools organized in such a tiny home?" Those questions make me laugh. The answer? I don't. In fact, over the last couple of months, our extra bedroom, where I generally store those tools, has gone from bad, to worse, to the absolute worst imaginable. At one time, this room did have some semblance of disorganized organization. In other words, it was … [Read more...]
Over the last few days, I've had to turn my attention away from working on my living room, and towards packing up and clearing out the condo. The fact is that this place has just gotten so packed full of stuff that it has made everyday life incredibly stressful, and actually makes my projects take much longer than they should as I have to navigate through the narrow pathways I've created through the boxes and other junk that seems to be taking … [Read more...]
Liz Marie, from Liz Marie Blog, is the proud owner of an amazing vintage wood desk chair that looks like it probably cost several hundred dollars from a store like Pottery Barn, with its beautiful rich wood and wonderful typography burlap fabric. But of course, this desk chair wasn't a costly purchase from Pottery Barn. She found the chair about a year ago, and it looked a little different than it does today, with dull wood, and worn out … [Read more...]
Since I live in a condo, and have no place to use a paint sprayer, I'm always stuck painting cabinets with a paint brush. I really don't mind it (except that it takes a lot longer than a sprayer), and over the years, I've actually learned how to get a near-sprayed-on, almost-brush-stroke-free finish using a paint brush. Since this is one of the most frequently asked questions I get, I'd like to share with you my tips and steps on how to paint … [Read more...]
Carolyn from Barefoot Butterfly Studio has quite the creative mind! Inspired by glass totems that she has seen online, she decided to make a glass birdbath for her yard using 20 pieces of thrift store glassware. The result is spectacular! Can you imagine it shimmering in the sunlight? To read the details of how Carolyn made her glass birdbath, visit Barefoot Butterfly Studio. You can also follow Barefoot Butterfly Studio on … [Read more...]
Happy Monday, all! I made some progress on my cabinets, but didn't get as much done as I had hoped. (Story of my life!) :-D I forgot how long it takes to do all of that caulking, priming, sanding, and painting!! And I accidentally mixed too much paint conditioner into my paint, which means that it was going on way too thin and required additional coats. (Lesson: Mix paint conditioner exactly as directed, and don't just try to … [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
Easy-Sew Curtains With Painted Stripes
Re-Covered Lampshade
Faux “Succulent Garden” From Pistachio Shells
Chalkboard Label Tags
Outdoor Rug With Painted Stripes
Etched Soap Dispenser
Jute Rosette Buttons
Cheap But Pretty Stained Adirondack Chairs
Easy & Inexpensive Use-What-You-Have Centerpiece
Tree Branch Drawer Pulls
You can do it yourself! My e-book has over
80 pages with over 100 screenshots to
walk you through the entire process.
