If you live close to the water or just come across a few of these puppies in your thrift store adventures, here is a great DIY craft for those buoys that you may find. With some simple electrical work and a crafty eye you can easily make this hanging lamp for your outdoor space or your beach themed room. Details and Instructions … [Read more...]
Design Trends- On The Rise Or On Their Way Out?
It’s hard to know what’s going to stick around, come back around or fizzle out for good. So weigh in on what you think about some of the popular styles right now. Moroccan Poufs are great for extra seating or footrests. They are exotic and modern and come in any color you could possibly want. They’re sleek with a bit of flourish to keep them from looking too busy and will go with any style … [Read more...]
Blush and Bashful: How To Find Your Signature Color
A signature color is a hue that is associated with you in every sense of the word. Friends are reminded of you when they see it, your home feels more authentically “you” when it’s woven in and you love it. Sometimes it happens accidentally but you can also intentionally cultivate a signature hue. The first step you need to take is to realize that blue isn’t blue. There are so many different … [Read more...]
Upcycle- Turn A Coffee Table Into A Desk
With a few simple steps and a coat of paint this couple turned a craigslist coffee table into an office desk. With some new legs they turned this great find into something they needed for their home. Check out Blissfully Ever After for the full details. Full Article … [Read more...]
Make It Your Own: 10 Ikea Hacks
Everyone knows that Ikea is a great budget friendly place to get furniture but how do you bring those pieces home and make them your own? Here is an article that shows you how to add personal touches to customize the furniture you find that can seem a little too 'cookie cutter' for your style. Full Article … [Read more...]
It's All In The Details
It has always amazed me how a little detail here and there can change the outlook of your entire project. Sure it looks just fine without that final touch, but once you add that final detail it just makes the whole thing look finished and ...well, perfect. Here are some details you can add around your home that have been stolen straight from the dressmakers. Add ruffles, ribbon or a pleat to … [Read more...]
A Touch of Nature – Natural Woods
If you live anywhere that actually gets a winter you may be feeling a bit out of touch with nature. With groundhog day approaching we'll all anxiously awaiting the results for whether Phil will see his shadow or not. Here's to hoping that spring is right around the corner (well for you, Florida summers are brutal!) and that soon we'll be able to go hug a tree instead of having to use one as a … [Read more...]
Inspiration- Using Pale Pink
I love pink. It's probably my favorite color. I used to hate it, but of course, then, I hated all things girl-ish. Mr. Sthole refuses to let me use any pink around the house in the common areas (what a party pooper huh!?). Because of this I have probably gone over board in our girls' rooms. I have used a combination of Barbie pink and pale pink coupled with purple, blue, green, orange, white … [Read more...]
DIY- Hanging Office Organizer
Last year seemed to be all about getting organized, and this year is no different. Here is a simple DIY office organizer that can be completed in a few simple steps. First of all you'll need: Materials canvas drop cloth felt sheets needle and thread for the pockets (choose a heavier weight thread) fabric glue for hemming grommet kit The great thing about this, and really any DIY project … [Read more...]
DIY- Comic Book Table
Who doesn't have an inner geek? It doesn't matter if you collect comic books or maybe...I don't know, Backstreet Boy paraphernalia Either way, you need to do something with all those magazine cut outs and posters you collected as a kid. The easiest way to do this is cover a piece of furniture everything you have and use it as a show and conversational piece for your space. So grab a paint … [Read more...]
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