• DIY,  Furniture

    From Drab to Fab: Lounge Chair Makeover

      Styles change over time but that doesn’t mean you should throw out the old. I love to transform things so when I’m out on the hunt I’m always looking for items with good bones.  This chair though unsightly, made me pause.  The fabric looked like a bad taste of the 80’s but that didn’t matter to me.  Thank goodness,…

  • DIY,  Furniture

    Decoupage Made Modern – Table Makeover

      Anfitrite was created using decoupage by Henri Matisse in 1947 Want to add something fresh and whimsical to a room in your home? Do you need to add new life to a furniture piece that’s seen better days?  Try Decoupage.  It’s fun, virtually fail-proof and really easy to do! Decoupage is the art of decorating an object by gluing…

  • Accessories,  DIY

    Pottery Barn Hack – Create Your Own Fabric Pinboard

    Do you need a new spot to organize your creative thoughts or project ideas? Here is a quick and easy tutorial you can accomplish in a short time over the weekend – Create your own Fabric Pinboard to collect your notes, photos or to pin what inspire you.  You can create a colorful one like the one below from Pottery Barn…

  • Decorating Ideas,  DIY

    Easy To Create Bookcases From Boxes

    When You Can’t Find What You Want – Make It Yourself I’ve been looking for a new bookcase to add to my office redesign and wanted something highly functional and attractive.  I needed a bookcase with extra deep shelves to accomodate some of the project items I work with regularly.  I was surprised at how difficult it was to find,…

  • DIY,  Furniture

    From Drab To Fab: My DIY Chalk Paint Chair

    I have a new love – Chalk Paint! I was kind of skeptical when I started this project because eventhough chalk paint is very popular these days I wasn’t sold.  It only took one day for me to become a fan.   Chalk paint is so easy to use.  What’s amazing about it – I don’t think it’s possible to…