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Vintage Map Lampshade | Pretty Handy Girl

Vintage Map Lampshade

March 17, 2017 Brittany Bailey 75 Comments

Do you want to update a plain vanilla lamp shade? Do you have a vacation you want to remember? You can do both with this vintage map lampshade!The process to create a Vintage Map Lampshade is easy, especially if your lamp shade is close to a perfect cylinder. But, what do you … [Read more...]

accessories, Aged, arts and craft, book, Books as decor, decor, Decorating, decoupage, Destinations, DIY, Glaze, Hot Glue, lamp, London England, mod podge, new light fixture, painting, Painting & Antiquing Techniques, Scotland, Tutorial, Upcycling

How to Install Rain Gutter Bookshelves

March 8, 2017 Anika Gandhi 7 Comments

Hi, everyone! It is Anika from Anika's DIY Life again. Today, I want to share an easy and cheap project that is perfect for any kid who loves to read! I have been working on making the kids' playroom more functional and organized. The room is long and narrow, so I built a toy … [Read more...]

book, Books as decor, Build It, reading nook how to

DIY Owl Bookends

January 20, 2016 Jaime Costiglio 12 Comments

Pretty Handy readers Happy New Year!  Jaime here today from That's My Letter to share how to make scrap wood DIY Owl Bookends.  It's January and everyone is in cleaning, purging, and organizational mode.  While you're cleaning out the scrap wood bin, save a few scraps to make … [Read more...]

arts and craft, book, Books as decor, bookshelves facelift, Build It, Crafts, gifts, Stashbusting

3 DIY Books for Holiday Gifts

November 30, 2015 Brittany Bailey 6 Comments

I'm thrilled to share with you a selection of 3 DIY books this holiday season. If you are looking for ideas for someone on your gift list who: has children who love to create; loves rustic metal decor; or wants some simple ideas to love the home they are living in...I have the … [Read more...]

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Fall Home Tour 2015 | Pretty Handy Girl

Fall Home Tour 2015

October 23, 2015 Brittany Bailey 17 Comments

When I got back from my extended stay in Houston (after my sinus surgery), I was so anxious to decorate for fall. All those magazines I'd been perusing and all the beautiful Instagram photos had me craving some beautiful autumn decor. It took me a few days to get my energy back … [Read more...]

accessories, Aged, antiques, autumn fall decor, Books as decor, decor, Decorating, Fall Leaves, Holiday decorating, Home Decor, Home Tour, mantles, tablescape, thrifting, vignettes

Natural Accents & New Ceramic Surface Design – Book Reviews

June 26, 2015 Brittany Bailey 2 Comments

It's time to make room on your bookshelf for two more beautiful books. The first is Natural Accents by Stacy Risenmay. Stacy is a good friend and fellow DIY blogger. She's also a power tool rock star. Stacy recently released this colorful book filled with lots of ways to decorate … [Read more...]

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DIY Wall Bookrack

May 20, 2015 Jaime Costiglio 6 Comments

Who needs kids book storage that is easily accessible and holds a ton of books?  I'm Jaime from That's My Letter and today I'm sharing a DIY wall bookrack with free plans to build your own.This bookrack building project will have all your books corralled in no time.  The … [Read more...]

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Spring Foyer Vignette | Pretty Handy Girl

Love Your Home Challenge

March 31, 2015 Brittany Bailey 18 Comments

My blogging friend Melissa Michaels just published a wonderful new book to help you "Love the Home You Have." She focuses on simple things you can do to embrace the home you live in. With easy suggestions and achievable goals, she breaks down all the barriers you have when it … [Read more...]

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School Library Reveal | Pretty Handy Girl

Elementary School Library Reveal

November 20, 2013 Brittany Bailey 19 Comments

For a month I've been working on the school library makeover that was facilitated by a donation from Overstock.com. This morning I got my emotional reward. I walked into the library ready to put on the finishing touches in the room. There were a few kids in the main section of … [Read more...]

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DIY Book with Storage Inside | Pretty Handy Girl

Decorative Book with Hidden Storage Inside

November 5, 2013 Brittany Bailey 10 Comments

Do you remember when you were a kid and you wanted a super secret place to hide things from your sibling? Having a secret book with a hidden storage compartment would have been perfect! Even as an adult, it's nice to have a spot where you can hide something personal, valuable or … [Read more...]

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A Lazy Girl’s Patriotic Summer Mantel

July 3, 2013 Brittany Bailey 15 Comments

My name is Pretty Handy Girl and I am addicted to my Christmas mantel. Yes, I have used it since December 2012. I needed to enroll myself in a program that would help me get unhooked from holiday mantel décor. Truth be told, I needed a little help from my friends to change my … [Read more...]

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Kids Bookend Kit: Build your own bookend

April 17, 2013 Jaime Costiglio 10 Comments

Do your kids want to build and paint just like you?  This project a great beginner build for young ones who want to get in there and make something to call their own. And once they're done building they can paint it too!Or give the build as a unique personalized gift for … [Read more...]

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Industrial Work Table with Vintage Dictionary Top – Guest Post by Hammer Like a Girl

March 7, 2012 Brittany Bailey 13 Comments

Y'all are gonna love today's guest post! Hammer Like a Girl is in the HOWZZ! Check out that industrial book page topped table that they created.Today's guest post is brought to you by THREE handy gals! I'm seriously thinking about moving to Seattle just so I can be one of … [Read more...]

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I Love Decorating with Books – Guest Post from Honey We’re Home

February 11, 2011 Brittany Bailey 13 Comments

On the heels of my de-cluttering post, I have a special guest who is going to show you how you can keep all your books and make them look attractive instead of cluttered! Hooray for book lovers!!! And once you see how she used her books as décor, you are going to run to your … [Read more...]

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Hi, I'm Brittany aka Pretty Handy Girl. I like the smell of coffee and sawdust in the morning. I live to break stereotypes and empower you to take on your own DIY project.

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