This license plate table is from the clever hands of Leo Kempf, who describes himself as a creative director by day, designer of conceptual furniture by night. He has created many other wonderful items, including the Tired Lounge (rocker made from tires) and a revived Magnavox TV which now works again in new ways. Gorgeous.

If, like me, you’re one of those people who belonged to the summer book reading club when you were a kid, this next project will make you a little giddy. A clutch made from a book. Yes, a book that can hold your lipstick. I love this. It’s fantastic. Get the instructions at Caught on a Whim.

Ever walked through a flea market, come across an old set of wooden utensils for sale – old but not antique old, just last-year old – and thought “Egads  I have no idea what those have been in!” and kept going? We’ve all pondered why anyone would buy these and now you know why:  for a project like this. … Read more

If you have a plain wall and dream of subway tile, but dread the thought of installing tile (or paying someone to do it) here is an option – draw it on. A little chalkboard paint and a chalk marker and Bob’s your uncle! Here’s the plain Before shot…it’s a small but dramatic change. Love … Read more

It’s officially October now so I can post pumpkin ideas and not feel as if I have jumped the seasonal gun. And this one is pretty clever: Let’s say you have 7 or 8 old Harry Potter books kicking around? Why not get out your scissors and make use of them? No? Wait, why are you trying … Read more

I’ve got a lovely old head and foot board hanging out in the shed waiting for next summer. I planned to make a bench of them, and this corner bench could be just the thing. A great idea for outdoor or indoor seating. You’ll need lumber and tools for this one, so it’s fairly advanced but what … Read more

Not going to lie, folks. I’m really getting into the kitschy Christmas decor this year. “This year?” you snort, while eyeballing my ever-growing collection of illuminated plastic Santas. And yes I might have picked up another one this weekend! So maybe I do love the kitsch every Christmas, and maybe it won’t come as a … Read more

This is one of those before and after projects that gives us all a lesson in how to do it right. I love mid-century, but not every item I find should stay as is. Some can benefit from a little transformation and this is one. The before is almost a little sad… And the after is stunning: … Read more

This is a great, simple project made with a drop cloth, fabric markers and stencils. And what a great gift this would make for the seamstress in your life. I love it – and it would easily suit different styles and decor. Check out the instructions here.

This project makes me realise that I am a waster of epic proportions. The amount of pistachios I have guzzled my way through and never once did I think to myself  “Say…these would make a great hanging succulent garden.” I loathe myself. But I love this: I not only think my patience for something like this would … Read more