Our house came with a kitchen that’s a bit of a cosmetic fixer-upper. It’s definitely isn’t the worst kitchen I’ve ever seen, and we’ve already made some upgrades, but the days of those poorly-stained dark wood cabinets are numbered. They desperately need a coat of paint, but until we get around to it, there are […]
DIY State Pride Doormat
I can’t speak for the rest of them, but at least relative to the other states where I’ve lived (California and Massachusetts), Oregonians have a lot of love for their state. It’s a wonderful place to live, and to show our love we like to emblazon its outline on everything. So after we bought a […]
Make a Faux Fur Throw Pillow
I can’t remember where I read it, but I recently came across the idea that a great room design incorporates varying pattern, texture, and shine. When I found this amazing faux fur fabric, I knew it would make the perfect pillow to help fulfill the texture part of that recommendation. Plus, it reminds me a […]
How to Revamp a Frame with Copper Paint
Last week when I posted the new quote I hung up on my wall I briefly mentioned that I had revamped a picture frame to hang it with. I thought a warm metallic would go well with the print. Though I warned you guys that I was a bit obsessed with the copper paint I […]
Printable Coco Chanel Quote
Happy Friday! This week I decided that I could use some art in my walk-in closet, and when I saw this quote from Coco Chanel, I knew it would be perfect. I bought this frame at a thrift store and revamped it with a coat of copper paint, and voila, new art! And now you, […]
DIY Geode Jewelry Box
Turn a plain box into a geode-topped treasure box.
DIY Beeswax Candles in Beakers
For a long time I’ve had a soft spot for industrial and science decor. So of course I do things like browse the American Science and Surplus site. When I saw these beakers I realized they’d be perfect for candles, and whipped up a batch with beeswax left over from making a waxed canvas bag. […]
DIY Tile Coasters
Lately I’ve been visiting my local Habitat for Humanity ReStore a lot. I love that place for many reasons, one being that I get all kinds of DIY ideas while I’m there. On one of my visits I noticed these cool hexagon tiles, and started thinking about what I could do with them. I realized […]
DIY Pegboard Jewelry Storage
My DIY pegboard jewelry storage.
