Found on Houzz.com here is a slew of pictures of a home that is covered in DIY projects. Houzz at a Glance Who lives here: Camille and Kyle Dickson, children Chloe (age 12) and Colin (13), and Boston terrier Rufus Location: Abilene, Texas Size: 2,000 square feet; 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms French teacher, designer and blogger Camille Dickson is a DIY convert of the highest order. There is hardly a … [Read more...]
Trash to Treasure- How To Use the Things You Find
If you've been following our posts, you'll know that one of my all time favorite things to do is DIY and "go junkin' " which means I love to go to thrift stores and yard sales to see what kind of treasures I can find. I also love to repurpose. I enjoy the challenge of taking something that people usually see one way and using it in a completely different capacity. For example, I have a ladder … [Read more...]
DIY- Repurposed Coat Racks
Free standing coat racks have come and gone along with knowing your neighbor and the afternoon game of bridge. But you can still find them around, and they are still quite useful when repurposed. Now this make over doesn't completely transform your coat rack, it just renames it. Meet the new possibilities for your "organizing rack". 1. In the Kitchen It’s an all-too-common dance: the … [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...]
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...]
DIY- "Wall" Calender
If you're looking for a fun and stylish idea for an inexpensive perpetual wall calendar, look no further than your local hardware store. This full-size calendar was made from oriented strand board, stenciled letters, and a stack of Post-It notes that you can mark and move around as needed. For a more colorful look, you can even repurpose the free paint chips found in the paint section for each … [Read more...]
Repurposed- Ceiling Medallions
I love it when you take one thing and use it for something else. I also love having things in my home that no one else has. This designer has done both by taking ceiling medallions often found around light fixtures and ceiling fans and turning them into wall sculptures. They have created wall art by grouping four different medallions together creating a unique feature. Check out The Pictures … [Read more...]