With Americana being the featured trend on our homepage this week and the 4th of July around the corner, I knew it was time for a patriotic DIY. You may remember last year’s American Flag Cutoffs — well this year, I went for something a bit more subtle. Read more »
Father’s Day is this Sunday, and if you’re in need of a last minute gift, we’ve got you covered! I’ve always believed that homemade gifts are the best kinds of gifts — they’re personal, made with love, and will surely be cherished forever (especially by a parent). With that in mind, here are some of our past DIY projects that dads will love! Read more »
Today’s DIY has two parts: the first is painting sticks, and the second part is using those sticks to create a beautiful photo display! Read more »
I’ve always loved macrame and its intricate beauty, but whenever I think about trying it, it just seems to complicated and difficult. Read more »
Friendship bracelets have always given me a sentimental feeling — they can bring back thoughts that might be easily lost. Just by looking at them I feel a lot of warmth close to my heart. These bracelets are often given to me by close friends, by my sibling whenever she travels, or picked up by myself when I go to places that I don’t want to forget. In this post I’ll show you how to make a simple summer friendship bracelet for yourself or your friends. Read more »
I’ve been accumulating a lot of glass bottles lately…I always tend to pick them up at flea markets or if I come across one in a store. I love the way plain glass bottles look, but I decided I wanted to give my apartment a pop of color by coating the inside of some of the bottles with paint and creating a little display. This is such an easy project and the results are beautiful! Read more »
Burning incense is an awesome way to create a calming atmosphere inside your home. Incense produces scents that have aromatherapy qualities and it is extremely relaxing just to watch it burn as the thin stream of smoke spirals into the air and then disperses. Read more »
It’s clear that summertime is on its way, so it’s definitely time to deck out your living space with elements that feel summery. Read more »
As FP Brigette already mentioned in this post, she and I, along with one of our other really good friends, have been in the process of moving into a new house together. I’ve had a lot of fun during this move because it’s given me the opportunity to decorate a new space. Read more »
Today’s DIY is something I’ve been wanting to try for a long time – wood photo transfers! This is such a fun project and a great way to turn your favorite photos into artwork. Read more »
Sending snail mail is so much fun, I miss the days when you send letters to your friends and you purchase a stamp and wait days for them to receive it. From now on I want to make an effort to make cute little cards, letters and envelopes to send to my friends and family because it does really make a difference. The other day I sent a birthday card and personalized the envelope and it turned out pretty sweet, so I thought I would share with you guys how to create your own personalized envelope lining
Cinco de Mayo is this weekend and today’s DIY flower piñata will add a fun pop of color to your celebration! I fell in love with the idea of making a piñata full of flowers for the holiday, and was surprised by how easy this was to make. It adds such a fun, unexpected touch when you break open the piñata and colorful flowers come tumbling out! Read more »
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