Budget Friendly DIY & Interior Decorating
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...]
This is one of those DIY projects that made my jaw fall open in amazement. Seriously. Nikki from That Was A What?! made a sisal-looking ottoman from an old tire and several bags of manila rope. It sounds crazy, but the result is pretty amazing! Isn't that incredible?! It looks like an expensive sisal ottoman to me. But I promise, it started out looking like this... I've seen people upcycle tires into some pretty creative … [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...]
If you're anything like me, you've got a stack (or several) of magazines that you really have no use for anymore, but you just can't bring yourself to throw them out. This weekend, I put some of those colorful pages of three magazines to use and made this upcycled magazine wreath... I just love all of those gorgeous, vibrant colors! And it just so happens that the colors I've used in my condo--teal, turquoise, orange, yellow, and apple … [Read more...]
This morning I featured ten headboard designs that you can make from reclaimed wood (barn wood, pallet wood, fence boards) or new wood (if you don't have access to a big 'ole pile of old wood). I happen to love the look of naturally worn, weathered wood. I think it can go with so many different styles, and really add a down-to-earth feel to a room. But what about you? Do you like this look as well? My own personal favorite project that I've … [Read more...]
Baskets can be expensive. (Have you noticed?) Miranda at The Pinterest Project has the perfect solution for us. Make your own basket out of brown paper bags! This project requires a bit of sewing, but nothing fancy at all...just straight lines. To get the details, head over to The Pinterest Project. (Psst...this project was linked up to the Addicts (not so) Anonymous Link Party. Have a project you'd like to share? Come link … [Read more...]
When it comes to craft and decorating projects, wine corks are always crowd pleasers. They're so versatile and have such great texture that adds a touch of nature to any room. If you've got a pile of wine corks hidden away, pull them out and get crafting! And if you're a teetotaler like I am, you might try local restaurants and bars and see if you can take some of their corks off their hands for them. I've rounded up 30 different ways for you to … [Read more...]
I've wanted to add a weathered wood ceiling in my bedroom for about a year now, so I was really excited to see this bathroom ceiling over at Burlap & Denim. I love how the wood adds warmth and texture to the room. The whole bathroom makeover is great, so head over to Burlap & Denim to see the details. … [Read more...]
I came across the blog called Made By Isa a couple of days ago, and when I initially saw this bedside table, I just thought it was a really cool modern table. The blog is in French, so it wasn't until I scrolled through the pictures that I realized that the table was actually made from an old washing machine drum! I never would have thought of such a thing! Who knew washing machine drums could look so amazing?! Visit Made By … [Read more...]
I think it's going to be quite some time before I get tired of seeing home decor items made from reclaimed wood. I just love the warm color and texture that it adds to a room, and the best part is that you can usually find some at no cost in the form of shipping palettes. There are a million things you can do with them, including using the wood as a "canvas" for wall art. Tara from Tara Being Tara demonstrates how simple it is to make … [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
Brushed Nickel Lighting Turned Antiqued Gold & Silver
Kitchen Ceiling Light Makeover
Book Page Wreath
DIY Framed Mirrors
Iridescent Watercolor “Fish Scale” Artwork
Elevated Cedar Vegetable Garden Bed
Simple Quilted Patchwork Throw
Paper Book Jackets
Egg Carton Flower Pendant Light
Colorful Drinking Straw Pendant Light
You can do it yourself! My e-book has over
80 pages with over 100 screenshots to
walk you through the entire process.
