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Amanda from The Tale of an Ugly House loves spending time outdoors in the summer. She especially loves firing up the grill and knew a prep bar/outdoor buffet would be the perfect addition to her patio area. Amanda took inspiration from a $1600 buffet from Pottery Barn and built an almost identical one for much…
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This is our first full summer in our new home with an in-ground pool in the backyard, and I am beyond excited to spend some long days playing in the water with my kiddos and lounging poolside! That means I am definitely going to need these DIY chaise lounge chairs that Ashley from Shanty 2…
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Katie from Upcycled Treasures is a sucker for rustic, nature-like décor. She was inspired to create an accent stool with a tree trunk top and hairpin legs using basic materials from the hardware store for only $20. And most of you will be happy to know that no welding is involved in creating the metal…
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The Northern Nester Jacinda was inspired by Miss Mustard Seeds’ grain sack pillows to incorporate some into her own home. However, a Google search turned up pillows costing $200 each! Yikes! There was no way Jacinda could afford that, so she ended up making EIGHT of her own with drop cloth and paint for only…
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Katy from A Shade of Teal recently completed her office makeover – including this fun geometric light fixture that she actually made from a terrarium. Katy also picked up a rope cord kit that she knew would be the perfect contrast to the smooth glass. She simply drilled a hole in the bottom of the…
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Wendy of Modern Day Moms shares how you can create a Restoration Hardware knock off rope and metal mirror for only $27. This project starts with an unlikely source – a baking pan! From there, it’s as simple as adhering a round mirror inside, adding hardware to the sides, and tying on the rope. Wendy…
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Corinna of For My Love Of shares at Tatertots & Jello how she created a himmeli-inspired pendant for her home office. If you love this look and want to make your own, Corinna has a video that shows exactly how to cut and string the brass tubing onto wire to create the geometric design. Here’s…
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Now that it’s spring I know many of you with a green thumb are chomping at the bit to get outside to the garden. Susan from Between Naps on the Porch has always wanted a potting table, and when she realized it could also double as a serving table for outdoor parties she was sold…
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Elizabeth of Elizabeth Bixler Designs has been eager to spend more time outdoors and recently bought new furniture for her porch. She found a wicker sofa on Joss & Main that looked very similar to one from Restoration Hardware and then built a wood coffee table that was also inspired by RH. While her inspiration…
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When you think of spring, likely fresh flowers quickly come to mind. I love filling my home with the colorful blooms, but it can be quite the expense if you don’t have your own cutting garden. Katie of The Casual Craftlete offers a fun alternative to fresh flowers that will keep its vibrant color for…
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