Lanterns are the perfect way to add warmth into your decorating. Today on the Rockstar DIY stage is Katie, with the tutorial to create these beautiful DIY Rustic Wood Lanterns. You probably already know this Rockstar, because Katie is part of the Pretty Handy Girl rockin' … [Read more...]
How to Build a Temporary Pergola
This tutorial to build a temporary pergola is perfect for a wedding, photo shoot, for some shade, or for your garden if you are okay with it not lasting forever. My sister and I constructed it for our Thompson's WaterSeal Bali Dream Deck to provide some romance and shade from … [Read more...]
Autumn Mantel Décor & Fall Vignettes with Chippmunk
Fall is here! Hip Hip Hooray! I'm not exactly a summer gal (although I was born in June.) I prefer the cooler temperatures, the colorful landscape and jean weather! When the first cool day rolled into North Carolina, I was ready and waiting! But, my living room was still stuck on … [Read more...]
Circle Diamond Pattern Light Fixture – Updating a Brass Light Fixture
I have been dying to share this tutorial with you! This project was inexpensive and it made such a big impact in our mudroom. It started with a few Habitat ReStore light fixtures and some NEW! Martha Stewart glass paint and ended up adding some major "WOW Factor" to our entry. … [Read more...]
Nope, It’s Not a Pier 1 Lantern
Thanks to my Facebook fan, Heather H., for the ultimate compliment on this lantern. She asked if I got it at Pier 1! Nope Heather, I got it at the Habitat ReStore and it found its way into my hands in this condition: After a Women Build meeting at the Habitat ReStore a … [Read more...]
Camping Themed Boy’s Room
I have been having the best time meeting most of my favorite bloggers at Blissdom. Dear sweet Home & DIY bloggers, y'all really rock! A few of those rockin' women bloggers: Sandra (Sawdust & Paper Scraps), Rhoda (Southern Hospitality), Shaunna (Perfectly … [Read more...]
Pottery Barn Inspired Lantern from $5 ReStore Light Fixture
If you have been following my blog, you may remember this light fixture that I rescued bought at our local Habitat for Humanity ReStore. Originally I thought about using it as a light in our foyer, but that plan changed after I found myself drooling over these lanterns at … [Read more...]