I've been meaning to add handles to Charlotte's under-bed toy boxes for a while now. At first I was going to use some simple metal pulls. Though that seemed a little bit boring. Then I was going to DIY some leather strap handles. Though that felt a tad too mature....
If you follow me socially, you might have read that over the next week or two I've decided to focus on finally finishing my little girl's bedroom! It's been 90% done for the past two years though for some reason I've been struggling to get it "complete-complete". If...
Don't you love it when an idea simply pops into your head? That's just what happened with this sideboard makeover. I was about to cut down a sheet of thin plywood to create some faux drawer fronts when I suddenly stopped. "Hey, peel and stick floorboards are about the...
This was one of those "gee, if this actually works it's gonna be really cool" kinda projects. Well, thankfully, it did...and it is! If I do say so myself :) Although I installed these DIY barn doors specifically to conceal a washing machine, they could be used in...
The "new" doors were one of the most commented on and asked about elements in the laundry room makeover. And, subtle as their redo was, they really did deserve the attention! Although I was hopeful dressing them up with a bit of trim would inject fresh character, I...
You know when you have a design idea, though the details are all a bit hazy and there are way too many options to consider, so you go to the hardware store in hopes a magical product will jump out and make the style decision for you? That's pretty much what happened...
You guys! I was totally overwhelmed by the response to my laundry room makeover. Thank you all so, so much for the sweet comments, and for your votes! Although I'm not sure I can compete with some of the other super talented and popular contenders, it's been...
Has anyone else been crushing on mudcloth lately? Well, just in case you've missed seeing it (absolutely everywhere!), and are yet to learn about its origin, mudcloth (also know as bogolanfini or bogolan) is a traditional African textile characterised by relaxed...
I've been slightly obsessed with vintage portrait paintings for a while now. Whether a solo artwork resting casually atop a hutch or a striking gallery which consumes an entire wall, they seem to impart such a lovely sense of depth, interest and character. Source...
One of the elements I was struggling to decide on for the living-dining room makeover at my parent's house was the lamp. I know it seems like a simple enough item, though everything appropriate I came across was just soooo expensive. I think the main problem was my...