I have always wanted one of those rustic looking wooden benches for my entrance (you know the ones you might find in West Elm or Anthroplogie) but the amount of zeros I see in their prices has seriously put me off fulfilling that need.
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How To Make Hanging Mason Jar Candle Holders
These rustic hanging mason jar candle holders are a charming way to brighten a dreary corner or fill an awkward space on a wall in your home! Im sharing the tutorial for them over at Remodelaholic today!
How To Turn Cabinet Door Knobs Into Wall Hooks – For Coats
Learn how to upcycle wooden door knobs into wall hooks - for that timeless modern rustic appeal!
How To Make Coasters From Tart Tins – In 10 minutes!
For this months 10 min DIY challenge, myself and 6 other bloggers had to upcycle something. I chose to upcycle these vintage tart tins pictured below (You might want to get a heads up on my baking tin collecting habit here..... and turn them into funky table coasters . Please tell me you approve?
5+ Upcycled Bench Ideas – From Repurposed Furniture
I'd be lying if I told you that at one point in my life, I absolutely knew people were turning dressers into benches and that pallets had the potential to be anything other than just.... a pile of wooden junk
Make A DIY Pencil Holder – From Bricks!
Do you ever walk into a shop and see something that immediately catches your eye? Then, find yourself unable to leave without buying that something because you truly believe in love at first sight?
DIY Kraft Paper Planter Bag Tutorial
But coming back to the packing paper thing … gosh, where do I start?…. I love the stuff! Aside from one of it’s most obvious function (wrapping fragile items for parcel travel if you didn’t know), it’s also great for doodling on and great for making planter bags! Especially when said planter bags happen to be water safe like these ones I made.
Make An Indoor Herb Planter – In 10 Minutes!
I have a confession to make. I like to collect vintage baking tins. Large ones, small ones, round ones, square ones, pastry ones. I like them all and I've built up quite the collection this past year.
6 Fridge Organization Tips You Can Try Today
Can you recall that huge yellow mason jar logo that I painted on my fridge last year? If you can't, here's a quick peek - please avert your eyes if the colour yellow or ball mason jars just isn't your thing. I promise I'll understand.
IKEA KALLAX Hack – Industrial Storage For A Boys Bedroom
So I actually published this post a year ago. Pre - DLSR camera days . Pre- I have no idea what blogging actually is days and pre- IKEA hacking days... No .... wait that's an obvious lie. There has never been pre IKEA hacking days .
Using A Paint Sprayer – A Step By Step Guide
In this post, I will show you step by step how I paint furniture using a paint sprayer. When I started refinishing furniture, I painted all my pieces using a foam/sponge roller and paintbrushes, and I loved it.
How To Make A Rustic DIY Farmhouse Sign With Stencils
Hi! I’m Colleen from Life on Kaydeross Creek and I’m so excited to be here on Grillo Designs today to share my project with you! I love adding unique pieces to my home and one way to do that is with cool wall décor.I'm a huge fan of farmhouse decor so what's more perfect than adding some character with a DIY farmhouse sign?
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