A couple of weeks ago I posted about resources for free printable botanical/nature art. But not being content to use what was already available, I made up my own batch. By “made up,” I mean I resized and cleaned up vintage artwork from multiple sources, mainly this book and this book on botanicus.org. Turns out […]
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1. Sew your own espadrilles for the perfect summer shoe. 2. Concrete and lamps are a great match. 3. Build your own adaptable patterned table. 4. Do people steal your mug? Make sure they know it’s yours by painting on your initial. 5. Trays are one of those things that always come in handy, so […]
DIY Inspiration: Bright Painted Doors
Doors are front and foremost in my mind right now because this week I finally tackled a project I’ve been meaning to work on for months. Our 103-year-old house came with beautiful, old five-panel wood doors, some of which are in need of some cosmetic work. Many had original doorknobs and doorplates, but at some point they’d […]
DIY Graphic Tee
I’ve been wanting my own black-and-white slogan tee for a while now, but I could never find one with a saying I liked. So of course the answer was to make my own. You can buy iron-on letters, which would be the easier way to make this tee, but I couldn’t find any large enough […]
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1. Make this succulent and moss table runner for your next dinner party. 2. Surely your office space could use this live-edge wood desk organizer. 3. These copper votives would make a perfect tablespace with the above table runner, wouldn’t they? 4. Give a gift in these fun free printable boxes. 5. Turns out you can make your own […]
Cantaloupe Chili Mint Popsicles
These popsicles combine cantaloupe, mint, and chili for an unusual but delicious frozen treat.
DIY Inspiration: Metal Grid
These metal grid wall organizers are calling, “Make me!” They all look so good in these photos, but a big part of that is the expert styling. If I make my own, will I be able to curate it so perfectly? I guess we’ll find out, since I’m to the point where I’ve been casually trawling […]
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1. This concrete desk would be great for a home office. 2. Sew your own strappy bralette with this tutorial. 3. Knit this edgy deconstructed top for a sweater that works even in the summer. 4. The instructions for this leaf string art don’t translate that well, but the end result looks stunning, and pretty easy to figure […]
Vertical Garden Update
As you might remember, back in early spring I built myself a vertical garden on the side of my garage. When I first unveiled it, the plants were pretty small and unimpressive. But over the last couple of months, they’ve really taken off, and I love it! To jog your memory, here’s the side of […]