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10 Things to Do While Social Distancing: Plant Therapy
Seeing green life is good for your morale. So here are ten ideas for some plant therapy to help boost your spirits while self-isolating.
Options for Re-Covering a Leather Pouf
If it isn’t obvious from my many re-use projects, I’m a waste-not-want-not kind of person. Getting rid of anything without at least considering how I could upcycle or re-make it is pretty impossible for me (sorry, Marie Kondo!). So even though I haven’t had a good spot in my house for this scratched-up Moroccan leather […]
10 Ideas for DIY Mother’s Day Gifts
Want to make your mom a gift? This DIY Mother’s Day gift guide has you covered.
Fantastic Plastic: Acrylic Statement Earrings
It’s been kind of a while since I’ve been excited about a fashion trend, but I really like the resin/acrylic statement earrings that are coming out for spring this year. It should come as no surprise that I have a DIY version in the works, but until then, here are some acrylic earrings available for […]
Catio Inspiration
I’ve been quiet online this week because I’ve been working on a few big outdoor projects that I want to finish before the fall/winter rainy season starts in earnest. The biggest project that I’m tackling right now is building an enclosed outdoor area for our cats, otherwise known as a catio. Have you guys heard […]
Plant Drawers Inspiration
There’s something about vintage card catalog/apothecary drawers that I’ve always loved. Maybe it’s the many possibilities that the tiny drawers contain, or the association with books or magical potions, but somehow they grabbed my heart years ago, and they never let go. Add plants into the mix, and you’ve got a match made in heaven […]
Closet Hacking, Part 3: DIY Jewelry Storage
Learn how to make several DIY jewelry storage solutions for storing stud earrings, hoops, and earrings with hooks.
My Favorite Portland Salvage Sources
It’s no secret that I love to use salvaged materials. Although they’re often more trouble than buying new, I think they’re worth it. They’re my favorite way to create interesting, unique interiors, all while saving money and resources. A post I wrote about advice for shopping for salvaged materials went up on Apartment Therapy last week, so […]