Look what just showed up in my brand new Pottery Barn catalog – music candles. Lovely, but $29 for the largest one? Really? I picked up two pillar candles on sale at TJ Maxx for $2 a piece. You need a light colored candle; Tan, white or ivory are best, but I bought this shaded […Read More]
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DIY Triangle Dot Pattern Painting Project
Here’s a simple DIY art project to take on this weekend! After a trip to see the Jeff Koons: A Retrospective exhibit at the Whitney Museum of American Art, I was inspired to pick my painting passion back up. With several weddings and baby showers on the calendar, I thought I’d put my artistic skills to good use and make some beautiful […Read More]
DIY: Patriotic Mason Jar Project
Here’s an easy, patriotic DIY project to dress up your 4th of July or Labor Day picnic tables! Labor Day is here and to celebrate, I’m headed out to several holiday get-togethers over the weekend. As a hostess gift for one of my friends, I thought I’d make her a festive centerpiece to dress up her home. I don’t know about you but […Read More]
Vintage Yardstick Tray
First of all, I’d like to send out a huge thank you to Rhoda of Southern Hospitality for sharing a tour of my home this morning! Sometimes I find something so inspiring in blogland, I feel like I need to make it the same day. Then, there are times that it takes me…oh, about a year. I’ve been […Read More]
DIY Sliding Barn Door
I think it’s safe to say that we all love a sliding barn door. Am I right? It’s also safe to say that this is one of my favorite DIY projects of all time! I am so in love with this door it’s almost ridiculous. Almost. SEE ALSO: Coffee Filter Wreath 5 Tips for […Read More]
DIY Tutorial: Anthropologie Aliso Lamp Ensemble Knockoff
I’m just a fashionable lady with expensive home decor tastes living on a DIY budget. I started to redecorate my bedroom and needed a lamp for the space. As I do with any redecorating project, I did the usual Pinterest search and trolled my favorite retailers’ websites for inspiration. One of those retailers is Anthropologie. I’m a HUGE fan of their House […Read More]
Copper and Wood Candle Holder
I really love to look at Scandinavian interior design. It’s so beautifully simple and clean. This is such an easy project. All you need is 8 pieces of 1/2 inch wooden dowel cut to the desired size. I cut mine 4 inches each. If you wanted a larger candle holder cut longer pieces. You’ll also […Read More]
Driftwood Vase Tutorial {DIY Coastal Decor}
Back in February, I was dreaming of the beach, fruity drinks with little paper umbrellas, and vacation time with my family while I hot glued to my heart’s content and made a heart from driftwood. Today, I’ll show you how I took some more of the driftwood that I bought on Etsy and made a driftwood vase. By the way, […Read More]