creative ideas and inspiration for the home and family
Hello friends! Jen from The House of Wood here, back to share a quick little wood project with you! Do you have any romantic plans for Valentine's Day? Maybe you can use this quirky little tea light candleholder to dress up your dinner table-scape! Do you have a scrap 2×4 board? Do you have a drill? Then you can easily make this candleholder. So let’s get to it! Here’s my scrap piece of 2×4; it’s about 12 1/2 inches long, but you can make yours any length you want. Mine fits 5 … [Read more...]
As a mom of 4 (3 being boys!) I really appreciate when I see creative ideas for boys online. After all, the internet is chalk-full of tutu's and princesses (which is fun, and fine!) but getting creative for the little men in our life can be fun too! Last week's most-viewed link in our link party was this one- Boy’s Bedroom on a Budget, from Nellie Bellie. I love this room, isn't it great? Those curtains- with her son's drawings- are stinkin' adorable!!!! Visit Nellie Bellie for all the … [Read more...]
I absolutely LOVE before and after transformation pictures. Some people have such talent in seeing and producing the potential of an old piece of furniture! Bookmark this page for the next time you are wondering what to do with an old dresser- these 10 transformations are amazing! Starting off with one of my favorites- this dresser turned desk from Thrifty and Chic is absolutely fabulous! Design Gal & Her Handy Man turned this side dresser into a small shelf. From dark and … [Read more...]
Hello Somewhat Simple readers! One of my favorite things to do (and actually what I do for a living) is to paint furniture! My main niche is rustic, distressed furniture. I thought it would be fun to go over a few rustic painting techniques with you all over the next couple of months. Today I'm sharing a painting technique I absolutely love for furniture: dry brushing! We'll start with something small to practice on. I found some old cutting boards I bought for about a dollar. They have plenty … [Read more...]
These lovely little jars are an easy home decor idea that you can re-create for any season or holiday. Remember the fall welcome sign I made last year using this same technique? It is simple and fun and only takes about 20 minutes from start to finish (minus drying time). Materials Needed: Paint — I used Martha Stewart Satin in three different shades of pink ($1.99 each at Michaels) Jars — You can use recycled condiment jars, or pick some up for less than $2.00 each Puffy Paint … [Read more...]
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