more about: DIY
Furniture Fix Ups
Bored with the bedside table? Does your desk chair need a makeover? Decorative painter Kristen Davis in Atlanta, who normally specializes in children’s walls, recently found a new addiction — furniture! Her blog and all the before and after photos there will no doubt inspire you to pull out your paintbrush and try a little faux painting yourself. And before you run screaming at the sound of the word faux, I’m not talking about the tacky 1980s faux techniques. 
I’m referring to fresh and modern looks that can transform your furniture and cabinetry on a budget. Let these images give you some inspiration today…
How Do You Store Your Wine and Spirits?
With the holiday weekend rapidly approaching (I can’t believe it’s July already), many of you will probably be doing some entertaining. Which also means you’ll probably be drinking beer or wine or mixing some kind of cocktail. So in the spirit of that (no pun intended), I want to know where you keep your wine and spirits. Plus, I’ll show you a couple of my favorite options.
Knitted Poufs: Spend a Bundle or D.I.Y.
I’ve been in love with the knitted poufs (aka ottomans) by Flocks since they made the rounds on the home blogs last year. But with such a hefty price tag—$800 and up from Design Within Reach—they have been sadly out of my reach.
Luckily, the crafty bloggers over at Pickles have designed a DIY version of the poufs. Read on to see the handmade version.
Decorative Tape: Does it Qualify as a Trend?
Last week decorative tapes kept popping up on my radar. And I’m wondering if it is going to be the next DIY supply trend.
Here’s what I’ve found. Tell me what you think: does it qualify as a trend and would you use it for any upcoming projects?
