Budget Friendly DIY & Interior Decorating
I still haven't polyurethaned the countertop (not sure whether to do that before or after I build the bookshelves), and I haven't decided whether or not I want one more coat of stain on it, but for the time being, I'm calling the countertop finished! In yesterday's post, I left you with the countertop looking like this... So to finish off the countertop, I trimmed out the edges in 1" x 2" cedar. I didn't get pictures of that process, … [Read more...]
The last piece of my bathroom makeover puzzle is now finished and in place, so today I'll show you how to make this extra long shower curtain with the pleated ruffle (pluffle :) ) accents. The main part of the shower curtain is actually a queen size flat sheet. Since most fabrics are 60" wide at most, and a standard shower curtain is 70" to 72" wide, a queen size sheet seemed like the best option, and I just happened to have an extra one … [Read more...]
Yesterday, I finished up one more big project for my bathroom makeover. I made a floral hand painted floor cloth. You have no idea how hard it was for me to not do stripes. Stripes are my go-to design for projects like this. They have great impact in a room, and they're incredibly easy to do. And most importantly, I love how stripes look. But this time, I forced myself to do something different. I made myself step out of my comfort … [Read more...]
One more bathroom project I did last weekend was making some chunky shelves made from scrap wood that I had left over from last summer's elevated garden bed project. If you'll remember, I made my wood vanity countertop out of cedar fence pickets, and since I just happened to have some leftover cedar 2" x 4" lumber, I decided to use that for shelves above the toilet. The only thing I had to purchase were the shelf brackets, and I went … [Read more...]
My bathroom makeover is moving right along. This weekend, I got some shelves made and installed over the toilet (which I'll share with you later), and I got some artwork done for my one blank wall. I wanted something simple, and something that incorporated all of the colors in the bathroom (including the stained wood), so I recycled the big white chunky frames from this project, and created this flower vine artwork with dimensional flowers made … [Read more...]
I had hoped to have a beautiful picture to show you of my new framed mirror hanging above my bathroom vanity, but unfortunately, I don't. You see, when I'm doing a makeover and sharing it with you in real time, sometimes those "beauty shots" just aren't possible. And when I try my hand at cutting a mirror at 9:30pm, and realize that while I do have many skills, mirror cutting is not one of them... ...and when I find myself still … [Read more...]
I did it! I painted my bathtub! The process wasn't fun, but it also wasn't too terribly difficult, and I'm quite pleased with the result. I used a bathtub paint from Rust-Oleum called Tub & Tile Refinishing Kit*. It's a two-part epoxy paint that you mix together in the one-quart container (no additional container needed...just use the Part B container). You can use it on porcelain, ceramic, and fiberglass. I treated the tub just … [Read more...]
It's finished. Well, the bathroom vanity makeover is finished, at least! Ready to see what color I painted it? It's yellow! To be more accurate, it's a soft muted golden yellow called Arizona Tan by Behr. Do you think I'm crazy? :) I'm hoping it'll all make more sense when this bathroom is done. But doesn't it look like I just completely replaced the vanity altogether? I can't believe I lived with this ugly thing in my condo … [Read more...]
Last night I did something that I've wanted to do for quite a long time. I figured out how to make cabinet doors without using any kind of special tools! Now don't get me wrong. These do require tools. But they only require standard tools that most DIYers would already have, like a circular saw, a miter saw, and a brad nailer (a nail gun that shoots small 18-gauge finishing nails). However, they don't require any of the specialty tools … [Read more...]
I know it probably seems like I have no rhyme or reason to the order in which I'm tackling the projects in my bathroom makeover. That's probably true. :) I tend to tackle projects as I feel inspired, and yesterday, I was inspired to make a new wood countertop. Now before I show you the countertop, you have to put on your "this is a work in progress, and I can envision that it'll look fabulous when it's finished" goggles, because as it is … [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
Serving Tray From A Picture Frame
Candle Holder From An Outdated Brass Light
Grouted Iridescent Glass Marble Vase
Miniature Pumpkin Flower Vases
Freehand Chalk Art
Dimensional Polymer Clay Flower Artwork
Very Easy Color Block Fall Hydrangea Wreath
Cane Dining Chairs Updated With Paint And Fabric
Easy Two-Fabric Upholstered Dining Chairs
Pleated Ottoman Slipcover
You can do it yourself! My e-book has over
80 pages with over 100 screenshots to
walk you through the entire process.
