I wish I had better window sills for a trick like this – and more patience. This only takes a few days, and those who have done it will tell you it happens fast, but no doubt I would be standing over them. pressuring my scallions until they felt like stomping out the front door yelling … Read more
Love the idea of a chalkboard calendar on your wall but don’t want to commit to painting the wall or building one in a frame? How about one that sticks to your wall (gently) and can be rearranged for leap years and the like? This is a great project that uses contact paper rather than paint … Read more
I love these stools and I can’t believe how cheaply they can be made. For about $5, and a bit of your time, you can custom make these gorgeous, modern cement-seat stools. Homemade Modern brings us some of the best DIY projects for modern furnishing and decor around. Really clever stuff. This post on the … Read more
I don’t know what to say other than wow. these are amazing! I would love to have a yard full of these wonderful little bird houses styled after teardrop campers, but I think the fact that the birds didn’t get how awesome these are would bug me a little. Or a lot. And you just … Read more
This project has a huge wow factor, but it’s also a big project to take on. An old garage door converted into a stunning dining table. I thought it was glass topped but that shine is epoxy poured into each pocket of the old garage door. Pretty fabulous, yes? You can see very detailed instructions for this … Read more
This project falls under the heading of Super Fun DIY, but it is also a project that requires safety glasses. Safe but fun. There is dissembling of the gumball machine required, as well as glass cutting, but what a reward for all that work. There are detailed instructions at Instructables.
In the last several years, zippy Vespa scooters have become the eco-transportation alternative for not just trendy hipsters and bohemian artsy individuals but also mainstreamers who simply want to navigate the streets with a lighter carbon footprint. According to their website and many satisfied customer accounts, Vespas are definitely built to last so I have … Read more
It’s not secret that I love just about everything those folks at HomeMade Modern make. OK, everything. And these puzzle stools are so clever and fun that they are clearly no exception to that love. And you get to have fun with a jigsaw – what more could you ask? As always, they provide great instructions and … Read more
These do kind of shout “granny chic” but they’ve got an appeal I can’t quite shake. We’ve got two methods featured here – one using spray adhesive and the other using a staple gun… This one was stapled into place on a window frame. Before: Here’s how-to: Get a lace tablecloth, make sure it’s knit … Read more
Well, if you’re going to decorate, go with unicorns or go home. This chateau in Vendee, France teaches us that OTT can give you some rather awesome results. Each room is like a fantasy of its own. Love it. See more at Design Tripper.