I have a cool cool project for you today!! This is my herb dryer that I use in my apartment. It's temporary and easy to make which makes it perfect for our rental! My summer herbs are drying on it and ...
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DIY pipe lamp (anthro-inspired)
I'm featuring my Anthropologie inspired DIY Pipe lamp, my favorite project, as the project of the year for NellieBellie in 2013! Thanks readers for making this year a fabulous year and cheers to 2014! ...
How to make a sofa arm tray.
I have another great space saving solution for you today! In our new apartment, space is limited. And while we have room for a coffee table if we squish it in, we decided not to squish. But on game ...
How to make a spice rack (from a silverware drawer)
Hello!!! Today is my visit to The Shabby Creek Cottage. Gina still lets me hang out there once a month ( I know..cxrazy!) Today, I'm bring along the spice rack I made for my kitchen. You won't believe ...
How to paint dishes.
Good morning fine ones! Here is a public service reminder of what a little paint can do to update your tired serving dishes. A little all-surface paint from dear Martha, a stencil from Handmade ...
How to make a message center (for rentals)
In this new apartment, with so many schedules, activities, paperwork, and paperwork needing to be organized a Message/Command center is extremely important. But when renting, a message center ...
How to update your rental kitchen cabinets with wallpaper
Hello lovelies! I'm in the midst of moving and grabbed Wi-fi long enough to bring you this guest post from the lovely Jessi! Please be sure to pop over to her site and show her love and thanks for ...
Anthro-inspired napkins.
Block napkins aren't usually one of those things I covet. Beautiful dishes, yes. Free time, absolutely! Napkins...not so much. But I saw a set of block napkins recently and really wanted them. ...
How to make a cylinder light.
I have to come clean and tell you I have a little obsession with lamps. They are my arch enemy, my biggest love, and my pet peeve all rolled into one. I love the shapes, sizes, and colors that lamps ...
How to make a fake fireplace
It isn't every day that I decide to create a bookcase fireplace. But this little corner of my house has been waiting to become something special, and I've always said a fireplace was what it needed. ...
How to make an industrial hanging light
It can be hard to come up with interesting and practical lighting for boy's rooms. Often the lighting choices are a bit too feminine or terribly expensive. If you are struggling to find a good option, ...
personalized no-sew drop cloth curtains
These drop cloth curtains received a lot of comments when I showed you all Levi’s room redo of awesome! And rightfully so…they are fantastic!! They are a great kid's room idea because your children ...
Simple steps to make a pipe leg bench
I was sitting and trying to figure out how to write this post. How do I sound intelligent about this DIY bench when it was a no-brainer, simple, and un-complicated project? No... really. The worst ...
Paint-dipped Wooden Hooks
I’m working on my mud room this month and needed wall hooks. I wanted something clever and cool, fun and quirky, and cheap. Not easy to find. So, I DIY’ed my own. These wooden paint-dipped hooks fit ...
gilded animal bookends.
These Quick & Easy DIY gilded animal bookends are simple and easy. They make my heart beat a little faster and my smile a bit bigger. They are one of those craft ideas I came up with randomly ...
How to transform your builder grade door
One of the projects that needed to happen in order to bring our hallway up to standards was upgrading our doors. They are ugly hollow doors. You know, you’ve seen these doors. You maybe have them. It ...
Vintage Office (warning: very old post!)
Sigh. Do you see that title. In writing this post I am admitting that I do…indeed…have a grown-up job. I don’t just play, craft, and be silly. Sadly. Because I am sooo darn good at that! Bt, today I ...
9 steps to creating a compass rose!
Recently I had this wonderful table that needed some loving. The table had good bones, and a great antique vibe, but was just rather sad looking. As if it hadn't been loved in its previous life. It ...
How to update the sink and vanity with paint.
When working with a budget of minuscule proportions it can be challenging to update a bathroom. Using porcelain paint is a fabulous way of updating the space without incurring a lot of costs. Paint ...
How to make towel holders from window boxes
This project was featured in the January 2013 Cottages and Bungalow's Magazine. I did take the above picture (an improvement from the below pictures) when I was requested to submit a picture. Other ...
How to paint tile.
You might be wondering why I ever got the idea that painting tile might be a good idea. Well...The top is my bathroom at it’s absolute best. About 2 weeks ago. I have been working at remodeling ...
How to make an outdoor chess set
Summertime should be lived outside. That's our philosophy. But our family loves board games, too. So we created this outdoor giant chess set to combine our favorite things. Smart thinking, ...
DIY area rug.
$20 Area Rag Rug Tutorial (DIY Area Rug) Yep, you heard it right. I spent $20 on this baby. And you can too. Small area rugs are cheap. I paid $1.99 a piece for them at the big box home ...
