There are so many gorgeous woven and yarn wall hangings out there on Etsy and at craft markets, but I wanted to try making my own. I came across this amazing tutorial from Homey Oh My and tried my hand at it. Who knew making a DIY wall hanging would be so easy!I promise you'll be able to whip out this beauty in less than 15 minutes. No complicated weaving required.Supplies You'll ... View the Post
Get a Stunning Closet with this IKEA Pax Hack
A reminder: I'm participating in the 'One Room Challenge' (ORC), hosted by Linda from Calling It Home, that challenges home and design bloggers to make over a room in their house from start to finish in 6 weeks. We have decided to tackle our master bedroom. Here's what you missed: The Before and Design plans, Painting Furniture and Doors, Big Art with Engineer Prints, and How to Create a Bedroom ... View the Post
One Room Challenge Week 3: Big Art with Engineer Prints
[A reminder: I'm participating in the "One Room Challenge" (ORC), hosted by Linda from Calling It Home, that challenges home and design bloggers to make over a room in their house from start to finish in 6 weeks. We have decided to tackle our master bedroom. Here's what you missed: The before and design plans, and Painting Furniture and Doors.]Week 3 was about art.Have you ever wanted ... View the Post
The Easiest DIY (Faux!) Paper Mache Animal Heads
Do you have some kind of faux taxidermy up in your pad? Have you jumped on board the trend? I happily admit, I love a good white deer head like the rest of them.If you have wanted to get something like that for a kids nursery or bedroom, then this DIY tutorial is for you. Forget the sloppy paper and mis-shapen busts of going the usual paper mache route. This version of faux (!!) mini paper ... View the Post
DIY Valentines: Easy and Cute Candy Necklace Cards
I have to admit, I love Valentine's Day. Not the whole Hallmark aspect, or the idea that we all need to go out and spend money on gifts (no!!), but just the idea of having a day that reminds us to show a little extra love to the ones around us. I can get on board with that. And now that my daughter Maya is into a crafty stage, I LOVE making DIY valentines cards and crafts with her. It's my ... View the Post
Easy DIY Floating Shelves
It's been a LONG time since I have given any updates to our second floor kids/guest bathroom. Like many rooms in our home, it got like 75% of the way there (painted, tiled, new bath and shower, vanities, mirrors, lighting), but then none of the finishing projects happened. That seems to have happened all across our house - needing to get the essentials done, but then never finding the time to get ... View the Post