I think it all started when I was about 5 years old. I really fell in love with window seats. I think it was because I saw one in a movie and felt like I needed to have one too or my life was just not complete. Slightly dramatic, I know, but I was young. […]
Projects.
10 Fabulous Burlap Projects
The other day I was at the fabric store and behind the cut counter there were rows and rows of burlap bolts. I sat there thinking about all the things I could do with burlap and my list was really, really, short. When I got home, I decided to sit down and research some ideas […]
How to Paint Plastic- Ideas and Tutorials
Once you figure out how to paint plastic the right way, you have endless painting and home decor possibilities. You can paint old patio chairs, revive “well-loved” toys and update just about anything. Here are a few of my favorite painted plastic treasures. These ideas have inspired me to renew my daughter’s plastic table that […]
Creative Upcycled Mason Jar Projects
I’m absolutely in love with mason jars right now. Isn’t everyone? I think the thing I love most about them is their versatility. So many different uses for just one type of jar. It’s pretty fabulous and here are some of my favorites! Leftovers: Just stick your leftovers in a jar and close it up. […]
Jewelry Organization Ideas
I love jewelry and because I love jewelry, I have too much of it. Awhile back, I was looking for a trendy way to store, display and organize my jewelry better than my plastic Sterilite box. I hopped on Pinterest (like always) and began my search. I found a great way to organize my jewelry […]
5 Best Methods for Painting Furniture
In all my years of giving old pieces of furniture a lovely makeover, I’ve come to find that there are some techniques that work better than others. I’ve decided to share the top 5 methods that I have found actually work and they range from beginner to expert. 1. Spray Painting As long as it […]
The 7 Best Places to Find {Unique but Affordable} Furniture Hardware
I love up-cycling and I do it a lot but when it comes to hardware for certain pieces, I don’t like to use the old stuff. I want something new, something that makes the piece unique and new. After some reviewing, I’ve found a few places that have excellent furniture hardware! 1. Lowe’s. They don’t […]
11 Simple Centerpieces For Any Occasion
I’m not a huge fan of centerpieces. In the past, any centerpiece I’ve seen has been too large, cumbersome, and takes up too much room on the table. That’s just not my idea of a good centerpiece! But these are. Here’s a list of 15 simple centerpieces that won’t inhibit conversation or table space. Letters […]
8 Crafty Space Saving Storage Solutions
I’m always organizing and reorganizing my home for big and small items. Sometimes it gets cumbersome to jam everything into a box and then into a closet. These ten ideas are magnificent for storage and I’m already excited to use some of them. Over the Door Hangers: I have one in my bedroom for my […]
11 Things You didn’t know you could paint
There are a plethora of things that one should not attempt to paint. For example, I got it into my head that I wanted to paint my bathtub. Now I will never really know why I had that thought. It was one of those middle of the night thoughts that you write down and then […]