Finished Basement Makeover Reveal
Exactly one year ago, I shared with you some plans to take our finished basement from pretty drab and man-cave-ish to functional and fun for our family. Over those 12 months, some wonderful family...
View ArticleCoral & Gray Bedroom Inspiration
Are you loving the coral and gray trends in home decor right now, or are you over it? I’m the former, for sure, as you may have gathered if you caught my finished basement redesign post the other day....
View ArticleHow to Make a No-Sew, Double-Sided Pillow
As you may have noticed, we’re fans of the double-sided pillow around here. I mean, who wants one identity when you can have two? Using a couple different coordinating fabrics adds serious...
View ArticlePurple & Gray Nursery Inspiraion
What do babies and their parents want? A sweet, soothing space to snuggle and sleep. For me, this lovely, lavender nursery would do the trick. Photo Credit: Jen of MigonisHome.com Photo Credit: Jen of...
View ArticleHow to Put Together a Pretty Patio
Have you heard? The Farmers’ Almanac has made a pretty frosty prediction. And while I’ve always loved me a white winter, after last year’s particularly frigid one, I wouldn’t mind taking a pass on it...
View ArticleTurquoise Bedroom Inspiration
I’m sure someday, perhaps a decade from now we’ll see turquoise blue home decor and be all, what were we thinking? …………Nah. No we won’t. Because, really, how in the world could we not continue loving...
View ArticleRed Dining Room Decor
Do you do red in your home decor? It seems to be one of those love it or hate it colors, but I think it can make such a powerful statement in a room. When combined with the right elements of course....
View ArticleCraft Room Inspiration
What does a craft room need? A plump fabric stash is a given. Along with a little Mod Podge, paint and supplies, of course. But a truly great craft room also needs plenty of organized storage, and...
View ArticleUpholstered Bench Tutorial & Building Plans
Ok guys, I have the perfect fall DIY project for you. What’s so perfect about it? Well, those holiday guests will be knocking on the door any day now, and additional (and stylish!) seating is going to...
View ArticleOFS All Stars: French Grain Sack Cushion
You a fan of burlap? Love it or hate it, burlap fabric’s on the scene in a big way. Especially on Pinterest. And fall really is a fun time to play up home decor here and there with more rustic accents....
View ArticleBathroom Make-over: Before & After
Of all the rooms in a home, bathrooms have to be the most fun to makeover. I’m not talking major gut-jobs here, but just that a few cosmetic changes can make a huge impact on the feel of the space. And...
View ArticleWherein “Winging It” Works Beautifully
Karah Bunde, blogger and author of the new book DIY Pallet Projects, is a hardcore talented DIYer. That said, sewing isn’t exactly her area of expertise. But that didn’t stop her from creating these...
View ArticleHow to Upgrade an Ottoman (Video Tutorial)
There’s a certain Scandinavian store that people (me!) tend to love. It has very affordable, stylish and versatile pieces, and there’s always room to add a little character and personality to them. So...
View ArticleFabric as Wallpaper: Yes or No?
Fabric as wallpaper. What do you think of it? Sherry of Young House Love added it to a corner wall of her daughter’s closet a while back. And now Charlotte of Ciburbanity has used Robert Allen @Home’s...
View ArticleSomething You May Not Know
One question: When it comes to home decor accessories, do you buy or DIY? Well, as we’ve announced recently on Instagram or Facebook, whether you prefer to sew your own decorative throw pillows or grab...
View ArticleDIY Upholstered Breakfast Nook Bench
Kids drop food. Adults spill wine. It’s a fact of life. Well, my life anyway. So when Jill of Create Craft Love asked me what fabric she should use to upholster her new breakfast nook banquette, I...
View ArticleWhy You Should Makeover Your Master
When it comes to decorating and DIY projects around the house, it seems parents tend to prioritize all the spaces except the master bedroom. But today, my fellow master bedroom neglectors, we must...
View ArticleCharming Fabric Covered Side Table
Contrary to what the countless creative content on Pinterest shows, not everything needs embellishing or requires a revamp. It’s ok to let furniture bask in the old glory of its original paint color,...
View ArticleEasy Throw Pillow Tutorial (Video)
If you’ve been reading our blog for a while now, you’ll know this isn’t exactly the first throw pillow tutorial we’re sharing. There was this pretty pillow by Shabby Creek Cottage, and this 10-minute...
View ArticleHow to Capture HGTV Inspiration
Delicious. That’s how I’d describe the newly launched HGTV website. HGTV fabric It is stocked with enough home decorating and gardening content to point even the most design-challenged person in the...
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