Let me start by saying... one of our blog followers (hi Gina!) gave us an entire bedroom set that she wasn't using and was just taking up room in her basement. We don't have plans for the whole set yet, but I do know I don't want them to go together. I think a bedroom should look like it's acquired over time, not bought all together at once. Comprende? Well anyhow, I decided to play around with ... [ Read More ]
Tutorial: Painting Furniture {using a projector}
So my friend brought us this serious clunker of a dresser. Solid, chunky and 80's if I do say so myself. She wanted us to make it purrrty for her impending baby girl to use as a changing table in their nursery! She had purchased this absolutely adorable bedding for the nursery, and wanted us to coordinate the crib sheet into our design for the changing table. Isn't this bedding absurdly ... [ Read More ]
Tips for Selling Stuff on Craigslist
I'm no pro at marketing or anything, but being a seasoned craigslist buyer/seller, I'm going to share a few tips on how to list an item for sale in a manor that will allow you to get the maximum dolla sign. Firstly, be thorough in your description of the item. It'll save you having to answer questions from people. Describe why you're selling it, what the dimensions are, what condition the item ... [ Read More ]
Lace Stencil Curtains
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)
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!
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
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 10" x ... [ Read More ]
DIY Glazing and Antiquing Furniture Tutorial! {You’re WELCOME!}
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
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!)
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 ]