Is this an awesome shelf or wall art? Both! Do you have a blank wall you don't know what to do with? If you can use a power saw you can make this archetectural feature for your home. It takes up zero floor space, yet provides nooks to display all sorts of decorative items. It add so much style to any blank wall that it could be the main … [Read more...]
Kid Proof Decor? What Survives and What Doesn’t
If you have kids you know things around the house seem to get ruined on a regular basis. I know of the many ways that happens having raised three boys and one girl to fairly responsible adults. We lost a number of furniture and decor items via normal contact with kids. I'm sharing what worked, what lasted, and what didn't.Here are the things that … [Read more...]
Party Garland from Gift Bags and Cards
Photo from Please Note PaperGarlands are very popular party decorations and can be used to decorate for various holidays. Here's a clever way to make them from gift bags that are not quite nice enough to use again for gift giving.You can trace any shape you like using cereal box cardboard, but circles and triangles are the most popular. The nice … [Read more...]
Bowling Ball Gazing Ball Art for Your Garden or Yard
Mosaic with GroutI know two people in their 20's who display old bowling balls artfully in their back yards. Think of a sculpture garden. You spy them here and there among the foliage. Well, people display "gazing balls," and this is recycling! I've been to their gardens and really enjoy being surprised by the bowling balls. A plus, they … [Read more...]
15 Budget Friendly Headboard Ideas
This is hoisted from the archives, but it's a favorite of mine:You can sometimes find nice wooden headboards listed on Craigslist, newspaper ads, and garage sales. I've even seen some great ones set out for the trash collectors! Often they can be painted for a great new look that goes with your decor.I also like the upholstered looking headboards … [Read more...]
Decorative Water Bottle Covers for 5 Gallon Water Bottles–Seriously?
I'm all for DIY home decor that is inexpensive and yields great results. But one decorating trend that leaves me scratching my head is this: decorative covers for 5 gallon water bottles. Really? Is a bottle of water so unsightly?I learned of this when looking over the search words that Google says led searchers to Square Pennies. It was … [Read more...]
DIY Font Art Ideas
I love this look. You find a font you like & then use it to make art. You can use these in all sorts of projects--let your imagination fly with this.Click here to link to Curbly for how to make these.I think you'll be inspired & get some ideas for really special gifts that don't cost much. This could be the start of a cool hobby or even a … [Read more...]
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