Before your guests even enter your home, they see your front walk way. This is actually the first impression people get, why do you think the witch in Hansel and Gretel made her home out of candy on the outside? So how do you make your home seem inviting, before you actually invite them in? 1. Create a mini room. A bench with cheery outdoor pillows, a hanging paper lantern and a framed … [Read more...]
8 Color Myths
There are statements out there concerning color that are true, there are some that have truth in them but have been tweeked here and there and then there are statements that are just plain untrue. A myth is something that has been spoken as a truth, mostly because who ever heard it thought it was, but is actually not entirely accurate. The myth: Blue is soothing. The truth: It depends on the … [Read more...]
DIY- Simple Pipe Shelf
This is a great floating shelf that not only is efficient but stylish and adds personality to your space. With things that can be recycled and reused this is also a great way to repurpose and reuse some things that you or a friend may have laying around. Pipe shelves are great because they are completely customizable. You can set up as many shelves as you need, and they can be any size, shape or … [Read more...]
Build An Affordable Shelving Unit!
There are so many needs for additional storage all around your house and here is a super in depth tutorial of an affordable storage option that didn't look like it would take too terribly much and depending on how you decorate it could actually be quite stylish and for sure efficient. Here is the supply list: Plumbing pipe and fittings (all at 1/2″) Supply list: Fittings: 18 – 90º Elbows 14 – … [Read more...]
Kitchen Storage- Cabinets
Everyone knows that the kitchen is one of the hardest rooms to keep under control. Take a look at these clever, stylish and effective solutions for kitchen cabinets. Corner drawers. These are a twist on the corner cabinet, pulling out from the corner. You usually have to bend over backward or crawl on your hands and knees to find items inside a corner cabinet, but these fully accessible drawers … [Read more...]
Uncover Your "Junk"s Hidden Decorating Potential
If you're a regular reader, you know that my favorite task is to repurpose an item. It's like a game to see if I can see past somethings intended purpose and figure out how I can reuse it in a appealing and inventive way. These photos even gave me a few ideas I hadn't thought of before. Here are some pictures to help you get ideas for some of the things that may be sitting around your house … [Read more...]
Most Incredible Tree House EVER!
Take a look at this incredible tree house! These are all for kids and have working appliances, including an AC and light fixtures, are several stories and are comfortable enough that any adult would be willing to stay in one for a while, if not permanently. Steve and Jeri Wakefield had the idea nine years ago to build an elaborate tree house for their grandsons, Lincoln and Sullivan Scott, in … [Read more...]
The Ten Commandments For Used Furniture
I don't know about you and your family, but we used to watch the old Charlton Heaston version of the 10 Commandments on the prime time station ever Easter. Our favorite scene was when Nefertiti steps out on the balcony and says "Moses". I know seriously just one word is our favorite part, but just the way she says it, in her deep sultry voice, it got us every time. Anyway in honor of Easter I … [Read more...]
Renter's Solution- Fridge Decorations
If you're a renter, you know that without a hammer and nails, it's hard to make your space feel unique to you and your family. Here is someone who found a way to dress up his fridge with magnetic decals and without breaking his contract. I needed a fun and unique way to dress up my renters fridge without breaking my contract. I decided to create a complex pattern on my fridge using magnets. The … [Read more...]
DIY- Storage Foot Stool
My favorite thing to do is take a humble piece and turn it into something fantastic and functional (my favorite F words!) So here's a tutorial from Design Sponge that takes a 5-gallon utility bucket and turns it into a storage foot stool. Here's what you'll need" Materials yardage for fabric chalk scissors spray Glue stapler 5-gallon utility bucket ruler turkey carver sewing … [Read more...]
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