Professionally framed art is not your standard framing. It is put together with the idea that the piece on display is there for good. But when you love a piece and wish to swap out the frame, it can get a bit – well – tricky. And more so if you’ve never done it before….
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A General Guide to Building a Large DIY Easel for Frame Looms
Whether you’re weaving on a large-scale frame loom or need a sturdy, oversized stand for another craft, making your own easel is easier than you think. In this general guide to building a large DIY easel for frame looms, you’ll get a good sense of the tools and supplies you’ll need to make one at…
Quick & Easy DIY Rustic Swag
As I think about how I’ll be refreshing our home for spring (it can’t come soon enough!), I decided to bring you this quick DIY rustic swag that takes mere minutes to make. Whether you want to dress up your entryway, living room, bedroom or even your front door this season, this DIY is an…
Elevating the Look of a Faux Tree or Plant
Even the most lifelike faux plants can still look or feel – well – fake. So today I’m sharing an easy way of elevating the look of a faux tree or plant that will pass for a real one. All you need are a few basic supplies for this easy, 10-minute project. ~This post contains…
Top 10 Most-Read Posts of the Year
Join me today as I review the Top 10 Most-Read Posts of the Year! It’s become somewhat of a tradition on this blog to see which topics were of greatest interest to all of you lovely readers during the year. A kind of ‘top hits’ list. Some posts on this year’s list will come as…
DIY Interior Front Door Paint Refresh
Sometimes, the best home updates are the unexpected ones. After refreshing our entryway with a fresh coat of paint, the interior side of our front door felt a bit boring and – dare I say – almost clinical. So I decided to update it, too. In today’s post, I’m sharing the process of my DIY…
Summer House & Home Projects (& Other Random Activities)
There is nothing more gratifying than finally getting to work on some long-delayed home projects! While some are indoor projects others are outdoor ones that – for this self-confessed homebody – are a great way to get sunshine into my routine this summer. If you need some home DIY ideas – or just love to…
How To Install Basic Shelves With Brackets
If you’ve been thinking about adding basic shelves for lightweight storage or decor, but you’ve NEVER been comfortable with even the simplest DIYs, I hope today’s tutorial will help! I’m showing you how to install basic shelves with brackets that can be used anywhere in your home. All tools and materials are inexpensive and widely…
Simple Hoop Wreath DIY
I’ve been seeing a lot of hoop wreaths using jute twine ‘webbing’ along the middle on Pinterest lately and just love them! I thought I’d share my own take on them here on the blog. This simple hoop wreath diy is easy to make and just perfect for those of us who love modern styles…
DIY Leaf Vine Macrame Tutorial
I’ve been exploring some macrame designs lately and thought I’d share with you this easy DIY Leaf Vine Macrame pattern. While there are lots of “leaf/vine” variations that you can try, this one is great for those at the beginner and intermediate level. ~The following contains affiliate links at no extra cost to you. See…
How To Mix Wood Tones (Just Like A Pro)
Sometimes we need a professional to help with our home design projects. And sometimes, we can learn from them instead – so much better for our budgets! And when it comes to mixing wood tones in our home, I know how challenging that can be. In today’s post, I’m sharing how to mix wood tones…
20 Amazon Home Must-Haves (at least we think so!)
I’m popping in this week to share my and hubby’s 20 Amazon Home Must-Haves. These products don’t often get showcased on the blog, so I’m giving them the spotlight here. It’s a mix of functionality, convenience, and some beauty, too. ~The following contains affiliate links at no extra cost to you. See my disclosure policy…