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Lace Stencil Curtains

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Our bedroom transformation has to be the slowest room makeover in the history of interior design. And for that I apologize. This weekend, we finally got around to making curtains for the room! And I'm going to show you just how we did it. Fabric can be so expensive. Even when it's on sale, it still seems to add up when you're buying enough for something like curtains. It's one of those things ... [ Read More ]

Baby Profile Plaques (with tutorial)

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We're back at it with baby crafts! But unlike this footprint baby craft, this one didn't require active participation from our twinfants. And to change things up a bit, I'm going to show you the finished product first so you don't have to scroll through this long post to see them all finished if you don't really care about the process by which we made them! I give you... our profile plaques of ... [ Read More ]

Photoshop Editing Tip!

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Ever since I was in design school, I've had Photoshop on my computer... and absolutely NO idea how to use it. I've googled tutorials and whatnot, but they always assume you have a basic knowledge of photoshop, which I don't.But yesterday, my photographer friend Destri posted this photo on her facebook page. Notice the eyes...Aren't they so reflective and glassy in the second shot? I immediately ... [ Read More ]

EASY Upholstered Headboard Tutorial

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This upholstered headboard is SO SIMPLE and easy to make... and I'm gonna share the how-to tutorial with ya!! *this post contains affiliate links Well this headboard was a no-brainer... we had leftover damask fabric (from the nursery curtains) that I'm totally in love with. Here’s the same fabric in a different color… the turquoise is sold out!) And the damask pattern fit perfectly with the ... [ Read More ]

DIY Glazing and Antiquing Furniture Tutorial! {You’re WELCOME!}

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We get an tons of emails from readers who have questions about glazing furniture. And since we aim to please, we've whipped up a little tutorial for you DIYers. There's little more satisfying in life than glazing a beautifully ornate piece of furniture. You'll see what I mean when you experience your own glazing satisfaction. Instead of using a hefty large piece of furniture for this ... [ Read More ]

Felt Flower Hairbow Tutorial

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Remember when I made these for my baby niece, Kendall?? Well they're easy to make, and too adorable not to continue manufacturing! Every baby girl should have one! Supplies you'll need: fabric (vintage is best!) felt scissors needle/thread large button First choose a color of felt (or thicker fabric) and two additional fabrics for your flower. Try out a few different ... [ Read More ]

Nursery: Tissue Paper Mobile (and tutorial!)

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UPDATE! Check out the final nursery reveal HERE! I try to stay away from all things trendy, but the tissue paper mobiles sucked me in. I love how fluffy and airy they are, you have unlimited color combo options, and it's one more thing that I can make with my hands for my precious girls!! HOWCUTEISTHIS? I die. So I know you're getting all anxious for the tutorial, so let's get started! I hope ... [ Read More ]

DIY Stenciled Rug Tutorial {Using Spray Paint!}

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Yes it's true, I painted my rug yesterday whilst Nick was at work. I didn't tell him of my devious plan, because I knew the look he would give me. I don't recall how the idea came into my head. But I've been wanting a beautiful decorative area rug in the living room for quite some time now. I've even spent hours on overstock.com looking at all the different options, knowing we wouldn't have the ... [ Read More ]

Skyline Curtains

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We were commissioned by a new 'client' (my older brother and his wife) to give their curtains a sleek skyline look. But first, you should go take a tour of their classy high-end Chicago loft. Here's a photo of their impressive great room. Amazing, right? And would you believe that this is the view from their wall-o-windows in the living room? JEALOUS. As a rule of thumb, we try not to experiment ... [ Read More ]

Painted Backsplash Tutorial!!

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I know you all are giddy with anticipation to see the new and improved  PAINTED backsplash! I'm not into real tile backplashes... because it's hard to clean, expensive to install, and you have limited color and size options. So I've created a faux painting technique to look very similar to porcelain or natural stone tile. Check it out: This is a 'before' shot. The original backsplash is the ... [ Read More ]

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