Who doesn’t love The 4th of July? Picnics, parties and fireworks. Forget the paper plates and plastic forks. Be kind to the environment and easy on your wallet and set a patriotic table with found objects. Decorating with red, white and blue is easy. Since I'm into indigo this year, I started with denim placemats (a bargain at Goodwill for … [Read more...]
DIY Tool Rack for Dad
This year make Dad a DIY tool rack. I don’t know a Dad who doesn’t like a hand-made gift. I picked up a souvenir spoon display rack at Goodwill. You've probably seen the commemorative spoons at vacation gift shops. The slots are perfect for small hand tools. Look for a tape measure refill package and heavy duty glue. Carefully cut … [Read more...]
Instant Antique ~ Update a Mirror with Chalk Paint!
No matter what your design style is, every room should have a piece of history, an antique or vintage accessory. If you can't afford or find the perfect item, make your own instant antique with chalk paint! It turns plain old boring furniture into heirloom quality hand-me-downs. I revived a run-of-the-mill mirror into a special frame. Get … [Read more...]
Mad Men ~ 1960s Retro Chic
Retro Chic has been popular since the inception of Mad Men. The 7th season starts this week and takes place in 1969 (what a year!). I found some fun photos from Lonny Magazine showing room sets and new furniture you can buy today to get the true 60s retro look. Don and Megan's 60s living room is the perfect period set. Shades of brown, beige … [Read more...]
DIY Table from Corner Bookshelves!
I try to keep an open mind when I’m shopping at Goodwill stores or flea markets. Sometimes I find an item and have no idea what I will do with it, but can’t pass it up because I know at some point I’ll come up with a great DIY project. Other times, I spot something and an idea pops in my head immediately. That’s what happened when I found four … [Read more...]