Kids Furniture
I did something new. I made a HOUZZ idea book. This idea book focuses on kids furniture & creative kids bedroom ideas, as that appears to be a key topic of discussion in our wider family these days. I guess, summer is not just for lazing around at the beach or doing crafts with the [...]
Adirondack Chair Plans
You can find them in fun beach resorts, fisher man villages, both romantic and nautical-themed B & B’s They’re so comfy and so beautiful….:
Adirondack chairs!
Want one?
How about making them yourself for your own patio or elsewhere, outdoors ? Adirondack Chairs are durable. This is why grandma still has hers… Yes, they are a [...]
Recycled Bottles, Designer Lamps
Inspirational post, showcasing different styles of designer lamps made eco green from recycled soda bottles.
Never knew being green could look so good.
Unusual Upcycled Kitchen Storage 2
Remember that I showed you this unusual storage cabinet last Friday as an inspiration for you to bypass your conventional notion of what ‘matches’ and what doesn’t?
I promised that I would come back with some extra unusual kitchen storage ideas, that would help you to do away with even more traditional design rules and notions of what constitute proper storage…..
Best Gift for Fathers Day?
I have given you free Fathers Day Cards to download, plus some more free bookmarks to download as presents for Dad. Now I thought it’s your turn and you actually find him a real gift to match.
In my first article, I came up with 10 different type of dads and designed a card for [...]
50+ Cool Recycled Crafts for Earth Day – part 2
Happy Earth Day everyone. Hope you enjoyed the recycled craft ideas for desk accessories that we posted yesterday. Today, we want to show you Unique Furniture and Home Decorations Made from Recycled Materials, as part of this series of 50+ cool recycled crafts for Earth Day. This simply means an extra 50 green craft ideas, [...]
Eco-Friendly Bath Mat – Fun DIY Project
Easter is family time, and there is plenty of it. Sitting around sipping tea in the early Spring sun, is our idea of a fun thing to do.
When you’re done with all your veggie planting projects and waiting from Mother Earth’s gifts to come, how about doing something back for mother earth and doing some [...]
How to Make a Lovely Garden Bench this Spring
Spring is here and it’s time to sit outside again. One of the things on our agenda this year was to create some more magical secret spaces in the garden. So, I shopped around for a somewhat regal design garden bench, that we could paint.
How to Make a Wooden Garden Bench
This is the bench I [...]
Fancifully Cascading Flower Lamps & Screens (from recycled plastic water bottles)
Want to be inspired to do some eco-design?
I just came across this British artist, Michelle Brands. She turned plastic water and soda bottles into light catching flow, akin to a fabric, say. The bottles appear as very pleasing 3D flowers. I love this look particularly for a whimsical kitchen lamp, girl bedroom or a creative [...]
How to Make a Modern Room Screen for $30
A good room screen divides your space nicely, hides your stuff comfortably, and leaves that spacious, breezy feel in your room.
I found one that does all that it’s supposed to do.
Love this screen? It (the matte grey version) retails for $520 online. However, you can make it for $30. Tiny budget, nah!?
Cassity from [...]
Decorative Handmade Floral Sunburst Pillow Tutorial
Looky! These decorative floral throw pillows made with felt at The Purl Bee are unique and contemporary. Good for a bed, good for a couch. The best thing is that I haven’t seen them anywhere else yet. They are … original! I dubbed them as ‘sunburst’ pillows. Don’t you think they are quite summery [...]
Design Trend: Recycled Wool Sweater Lamp
Knitting is not only ‘IN’, its’ ON. It’s as hip as ever, and it’s IN our house. I’ve already shown you it’s ON the wall and ON the floor. Here are some easy craft ideas on how to get your knitted goods ON the lamp, ON the vase, ON the pillow, ON a bowl and [...]
Anthropologie for Less: 5 Decorating Craft Ideas
Apartment Therapy is starting to be ‘like me’ once and a while. Today, I looked at the Anthropologie January 2010 Catalog through their eyes, and this is what I found: 5 contemporary craft projects to make your home Parisian & splendid!
For those of you who are not fortunate to live near an Anthropologie store, [...]
How to Make a Zafu Meditation Pillow
Want to meditate and do more yoga in the new year? Learn how easy (and inexpensive) it is to make your own props, and get started!!, Just follow the easy-to-follow illustrated instructions here at http://www.FineCraftGuild.com. OM!!!!
A zafu is a cushion that is specially designed for seated meditation. Most of us simply call [...]
Laundry Room Design
I was inspired by this* laundry room design. Isn’t this lovely??? The brown box with white painted diamonds holds the laundry detergent, the red basket the drier sleeves. There are lots of little bunnies and potted plants on display. It’s clean and tidy. OK. Those are the characteristics of a laundry room design we’re after.
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