Lately I’ve been doing a lot of house tweaking, by which I mean relatively small home improvement projects that I can finish in a weekend, or even just a few minutes. Big, dramatic makeovers are satisfying, but expensive and time-consuming, so these are like little snacks between the meals. Just like snacks, though, they can […]
How I Made My Own DIY Abstract Art

DIY Hand Sconce Light Fixture
Make a playful DIY hand sconce light fixture to hold your light. This is a quick project, and if you wire your own light, you can totally customize it.

My Christmas Mantel Decor
Never decorated a mantel for Christmas before? Neither had I, but it’s easy! Keep your Christmas mantel simple with greenery, lights, and a few accessories.
My DIY Faux Fireplace Mantel with Tile and Faux Brick
No fireplace? No problem, just build a faux fireplace like I did. My fake fireplace features real marble tile, and a faux brick firebox.

Faux Fireplace Before
A roof access door before I covered it up with a faux fireplace

Creepy DIY Halloween Wreath
Give your front door a bit of creepy decor with this easy DIY Halloween wreath.

Placemat Pillow Cover Conversion
Learn how to turn a placemat into a throw pillow.

Tote Bag to Pillow Conversion
Recently I decided that I’m tired of the majority of my throw pillows. There’s nothing wrong with most of them, but my tastes have changed, so I’m going to be making a bunch of new pillows, starting with this tote bag to pillow conversion. It’s a great way to upcycle an unused tote bag, and […]
