Posts Tagged by DIY

Make a Headboard (and a Statement!) with Fabric

I find the selvage edge charming (and I'm lazy), but you can fold it under for a more refined look.

I’ve been trying to update my guest room/study for the last two years. I started out with a bold chalkboard wall, which serves as both an accent wall and a place to scribble notes. And I love it! For some reason, though, the rest of the room just wouldn’t hang together. The Floor Plan So… more

Mochi Quickie: What a Difference a Hanger Makes

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I am in the midst of a long spring cleaning, which includes a lot of purging and lot of reorganizing. My lovely mother wanted to help and so she sent me a huge box of slim/fuzzy hangers. I would never have bought so many hangers for myself, as it’s such an indulgence. What a nice surprise! Here… more

Update: Help Choose a Wall Decal!

Back in August, we asked our readers to vote on a wall decal for above our bed. Finally, last night, we installed our new piece of wall art! I admit that we didn’t choose the #1-voted design, but I think you’ll like what we did. Drum roll please… It’s the African tree wall decal from… more

Update: Kitchen Backsplash Extravaganza

Just a quick update on our backsplash extravaganza from last month. After reviewing my original choices, I decided to try out a few more options and finally settled on the lovely neutral Windy City blend from Modwalls. We were really looking for something to act a transition between the new Silestone counter in Mont Blanc,… more

Real World Makeover: DIY Hidden Tab Top Curtains

Our living room, while not huge, does boast a pair of oversize windows (well, technically it’s a sliding glass door, but doesn’t go anywhere.) The previous owners installed a nice set of Hunter Douglas Silhouette shades, which I adore. They can be fully open, fully closed, or half-open, which creates the most flattering diffused light. … more