Who knew a repurposed light cover could become such a sweet (and affordable!) flower vase? Love it!
Archives for March 2009
How To Paint Terra Cotta Pots
We painted terra cotta pots and planters for a bright and cheerful pop on a porch or patio… just in time for spring!
Turning An Empty Wall Niche Into A Bookshelf
This amazing niche overhaul took a hallway from fine to fabulous and functional. Here’s what two of our readers did to create a book case without losing an inch of floor space.
Sometimes We’re The Last To Know…
Yesterday was no ordinary day! This Young House was on CNN! Here’s the play by play of our crazy day.
Favorite Home Decorating & Design Books
We leafed through all of our design books (and boy do we have a lot) to find our favorite decorating books of all time. Here’s a list of our seven favorite design reads- and a few reasons why we love ’em.
How To Make A Rain Barrel
Make your garden greener by adding a rain barrel. Here’s a step by step guide (with photos!) to help you recycle your rainwater.
Painting Some Planters & Adding Some Curb Appeal
We scrimped together a few pennies to pimp our front porch on the cheap. Here’s how we created some square black planters with a bit of paint and introduced some cheerful color with inexpensive pillows.
Using A Jute Rug In The Kitchen
We added a fun little jute rug to the kitchen floor and all of a sudden the whole room feels warmer and more welcoming…
Fab Freebie: Ankasa For Your Casa
Lookin’ to snag a high-end, couture pillow designed by Ankasa? Enter to win this hand embroidered pillow courtesy of Ballard Designs.
How To Recover A Bench With Fabric
We completely transformed a bench with some paint, a bit of fabric and a lot of love. Here’s a step by step tutorial that anyone can follow to totally reinvent a cheap old bench without breaking the bank.
A Baltimore Rowhouse Renovation
This Baltimore rowhouse was transformed in a major way. Check out the stunning makeover here.
A Sage Green Bathroom Reno With Neutral Tile
My parents updated their master bathroom with ceramic tiles, granite counters and new fixtures in preparation for an eventual sale of their now empty nest.