Budget Friendly DIY & Interior Decorating
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...]
Do you ever get stumped on seemingly easy decorating decisions? I do, and lately I've been trying to decide what pillows I want to use on my banquette in my little dining area. I don't want them to clash with my new(ish) chevron dining table, but I definitely need some pillows just to finish the area and give some color and texture to my white banquette. In the process of trying to decide what will work for my dining area, I've come … [Read more...]
Today I have a doozy of a tutorial for you. I'm going to show you how to make lined, pinch pleated draperies with three coordinating fabrics. But these aren't just any lined draperies...these are draperies made the way a professional drapery workroom would make them. I don't think I've ever seen a step-by-step tutorial for this method on any other blog, so perhaps I'm the first to share this info! :) Now I know you're probably … [Read more...]
Taryn at Design, Dining + Diapers has a plain 'ole stained side table, and wanted to give it a brand new look. With a bit of spray paint and a new weathered wood top for the table, it now looks completely different...and looks brand new. (Is it strange that old weathered wood can make something look new?) There's just something so appealing about reclaimed wood, don't you think? Here's what Taryn's table looked like before the … [Read more...]
Mary at At Home On The Bay found a Horchow lampshade that was perfect for her home, but she didn't quite feel up to spending $225 for it. So like any good DIYer, she decided to make her own lampshade using woven natural caning (the kind you see used on chairs), and the result is amazing! I see DIY projects that are inspired by items from really expensive stores all the time, but usually those DIY projects don't look quite like the … [Read more...]
Do you like bold, colorful, graphic designs? If so, then check out this dresser before and after from Martha at Leone Designs. Martha was inspired by the symmetry and colorful design of a Parcheesi board. That's quite a change from how this dresser started out... Could you ever go that bold and colorful for your own home? You know I could! To see more of this dresser makeover, head over to Leone Design. **Have a project … [Read more...]
Do you have an old suitcase in the attic? If so, pull it out because I have a great project for you! Or rather, Stacie at Stars for Streetlights has a project for you. She used an old suitcase to create this amazing side table... Such a great project! If you'd like to make one yourself, Stacie shares the step-by-step process on Stars for Streetlights. **Have a project you’d like to share? Come join the link party every Friday at … [Read more...]
I love the look of wallpaper, but more often than not, the wallpaper I like is way out of my price range. Shannon of Shannon Berrey Design came up with a creative solution. She replicated the look of expensive Schumacher wallpaper using a Sharpie marker and craft paints. I don't know that I ever would have come up with such a creative solution, but I think the results are quite stunning! To see more of Shannon's hand-drawn faux … [Read more...]
I've seen some pretty impressive Ikea RAST dresser hacks over the last couple of years, and this one from JAX Does Design ranks right up there with the most impressive ones. Have you seen an Ikea RAST dresser before? Here's what they look like assembled right out of the box. The amazing thing about the RAST dresser is that it only costs $35! But really creative people have done some pretty amazing things with them, and turned these … [Read more...]
By Jen Thames It’s hard to imagine, but humans spend roughly one-third of our day in bed. That’s even more time than most of us spend in our cars, or at work, depending on your job. Not surprisingly, this makes most of us fairly particular about what kind of bed, what’s going on in bed, how much room we have in bed, and who’s been sleeping in our bed. Bed manufacturers have taken notice and have experimented with waterbeds, futons, … [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 Artwork Make With Paint Chip
Distressed Wood Chevron Table Top
Stained Chevron Wood Table Top
Elevated Cedar Vegetable Garden Bed
Plaited Jute & Antiqued Wood Jar Label
DIY Wood Countertop Made From Cedar 2 by 4′s
Simple Quilted Patchwork Throw
Weather-Resistant Outdoor Pillow With Zipper
Easy Two-Fabric Upholstered Dining Chairs
Reupholstered Wing Back Chairs
You can do it yourself! My e-book has over
80 pages with over 100 screenshots to
walk you through the entire process.
