I’m not big on traditional resolutions, but when everyone else is talking about them it’s easy to come up with things I’d like to do differently in life. And then I’m liable to forget about them five minutes later. So this year I decided to make myself a little visual reminder of a few things […]
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1. Prime wreath season is over, but I want to make one of these gorgeous wreaths when spring rolls around. 2. Keep track of your thoughts in these pretty wood and leather covered notebooks. 3. After my calendar round-up a few days ago, I found a couple more free calendars: this printable pentagon calendar and… 4. This printable mini calendar with stand. 5. Put […]
2015 Calendar Ideas
The first week of 2015 is already over, and I don’t yet have a new calendar. I like the idea of making or at least printing my own, so I’ve been looking for ideas. Clockwise from top left: free printable calendar | fabric banner calendar | clipboard calendar | wood block calendar For me the […]
DIY Reversible Leather and Felt Coasters
Learn how to make these reversible leather and felt coasters.
Peppermint Pop Rocks Chocolate Bark
Chocolate and mint is one of those flavor combinations that’s associated with Christmas, but I think it deserves year-round appreciation. Candy canes are mostly to blame, but the seasonal holiday drinks and treats that restaurants only serve after Thanksgiving have strengthened the association. Though this chocolate bark incorporates candy cane, Pop Rocks make it really […]
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1. Make a pretty copper pipe drip coffee maker. 2. Put your hot coffee on one of these modern brushstroke hotpads. 3. Customize your tea towels with your own designs. 4. Love this Eames-inspired modern mobile.
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This week I was especially on the lookout for projects that would make good gifts, and I think I found some! Hope you’re inspired to give DIY projects this year. 1. Turn a discarded painting into a painted canvas clutch. 2. Make a salvaged wood bath caddy for your favorite bathing beauty. 3. This leather ornament is a perfect way […]
DIY Gift Guides
For the last couple of years I’ve done round-ups of DIY gift ideas. (I also included buy-able gifts in last year’s guides.) I’m terribly behind with my Christmas shopping, but just looking through some of these old round-ups is inspiring. So if you’re still planning to make some (or all) of your gifts this year, […]
DIY Glittery Geometric Paper Ornaments
I mentioned last week that I was excited about Christmas this year, and I really must be, since last year we waited so long to get a tree that they were on sale by the time we got one, and this year we have one already. Since we didn’t have many interesting ornaments, I decided […]