I know, I know...it is only August. But fall is right around the corner so I thought I would get started now. The burlap & fabric flower wreath is the first step to attaining my "fall mantle". We are using air quotes (If we really were talking, those would be air quotes), because it isn't actually a mantle. I don't actually have a fireplace, but a board from Home Depot does the trick. Click on over to learn a tad more about the dining room shelf (a.k.a mantle). Nothing says fall to me ...
Thrifty Finds
DIY Rope Vase or Utensil Crock
Once upon a time we went to a movie and bought a soda in an embarrassing large cup. If you ever find that your better judgement has failed and you have a cup the size of your head, there are things you can do to remedy your guilt. Know that the obscene amount of money you spent for a movie theater drink was not all in vain. As we were leaving the theater I was all, "Don't throw that away! I can make something with that." Some might say hoarder. I like to say recycle, inventive, reuse, GENIUS! ...
Living With Our Credenza
The credenza we inherited (more on that here) is growing on me. At first I was so sure I needed to paint it, to change it. This might happen, but I am surprised what adding a few baskets and a lamp has done to the overall look. We still plan to change the hardware, but it turns out the hardware is an odd size and kind of hard to find. We are throwing around the idea of spray painting the existing hardware. This lamp is one my husband has loved for a long time. We have seen this ...
DIY Large Wall Hanging
We have a spot above our stairs, across from our landing that was empty. It needed something, but we didn't feel like endangering our lives trying to put up an elaborate arrangement. We also weren't in the mood to spend much money. The husband used some left over two by two's to craft a quick little frame. Then we stapled a shower curtain to the frame. We instantly had a huge piece of art for very little money. Easy, peasy. There are so many fun shower curtains out there. If ...
The Golden Touch
You all new it was coming. When I revealed this gallery wall, it was obvious some other walls were going to be needing a little love. I kind of left them a little naked. Everything around here is a work in progress. We just have fun with it. This wall has had many a look. First it was feeling empty and I scored a Goodwill mirror so it went from this: To this: And now it looks like this: Like I said, work in progress. Yes, that is a frame filler still ...