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DIY Ballard Designs Beadboard Drying Rack
I wanted my own drying rack for years. I finally decided it was time to just create some plans and make my own. And you can too with my step-by-step tutorial. All the details are on my
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Paper Bag Floors
If you are in need of new flooring but don't have much money to spend (or even if you do) then this fits the bill! I created this floor out of brown paper, Elmers glue, stain and
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Paper Mache Confetti Bowl
If you're like me and save little bits of paper, this is a good way to use up some of those smaller scraps. To make a confetti bowl or confetti cups, you'll need:
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DIY Ballard Seagrass Shade
My son gave me a vintage lamp that reminded me of Ballard's Tasseau Lamp. I also really liked their seagrass lamp shade so I decided to make my own. I purchased a shade that I believe
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DIY chalk paint vs. Annie Sloan Chalk Paint
I get asked a lot the differences between DIY chalk paint & ASCP & both are great for home DIY projects, but they are very different. Read this post for all pros & cons: http://www.lizmarieblog.com/2012/06/homemade...
Creating a Vintage Looking Tiered Tray
Here is a quick and easy tutorial on creating a vintage looking tiered tray. Perfect for display or storage! It even has a little secret!!
DIY Pipe Bar Cart
This summer I endeavoured to not just fix second hand furniture but to build some pieces from scratch. First up: I designed and built this bar cart using galvanized pipes and pine for my
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DIY Cowboy Cooler
I was in love with the look of a rustic cooler for our patio, but was turned off by the high prices. So my husband and I took an old cooler apart and built our own! The base is held by a
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DIY Pallet Farmhouse Table
I'm a country girl at heart and my next house will be a farmhouse for sure...animals included, lol! But for right now we're right here in the city, and I wanted to bring a tad bit of
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