1. You can’t argue with a cat ring holder. 2. This gorgeous wood and marble cheese board is easier to make than you might guess. 3. A beaded paper towel holder would be a fun kitchen accessory. 4. Decorate for the season with a simple eucalyptus garland. 5. Make a braided planter out of air-dry clay. I’m […]
Kitchen Update
Sorry for falling down the rabbit hole a bit there, guys. The truth is that ever since I started painting my kitchen, I’ve been doing very little else during my waking hours. Prepping, painting, and sanding has all been super time-consuming, and I’ve been obsessed with getting this project done. To the point where I […]
DIY Agate Slice Vase
As I’ve said many times, I’m a big fan of rocks and minerals (evidence: my geode jewelry box and crystal curtain tiebacks). One type that I particularly like is agate slices. So when I saw an overpriced vase with an agate slice on the side, I knew I had to make my own. And now […]
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1. Make some easy triangular wall art this weekend. 2. Show your love for crafting with these fun temporary tattoos. 3. Sew a simple knit skirt, perfect for beginning sewers. 4. Need more organization? These wall pockets might be able to help. 5. Papier mâché isn’t just for piñatas–you can also use it to make an airplant pod. 6. […]
DIY Pipe Paper Towel Holder
Since we moved into our house, we’ve been slowly chipping away at changes we want to make to our kitchen, like replacing the light over the kitchen sink. Even bigger improvements are ahead, but I thought that adding this built-in paper towel holder would be a fun and quick project. I was totally inspired by this […]
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1. This clever yoga mat bag is a great way to carry your gear to the gym. 2. Run out of horizontal space for your plants? Build these wall-mounted planters. 3. This simple wood desk organizer could really upgrade your desk decor. 4. Print your own pretty temporary floral tattoos 5. Add a little bit of nature […]
Free Printable Vintage Botanical Art
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 […]