DIY Decor

10 Ways to Create a Beautiful Summer Porch

by Lisa on May 20, 2013

The following post is from Lisa of The Pennington Point:

10 Ways to Create a Beautiful Summer Porch at lifeyourway.net

source: The Pennington Point

Ahhhh….summer is right around the corner. Outdoor grilling, swimming, heat, relaxing as a family. These are staples of summer in our family.

One thing I love is to sit outside with the family and hang out. In my mind, I can see Sheriff Taylor and Barney rocking on the porch playing old hymns and drinking lemonade. The good old days of people just being together with no electronics and no crazy schedules.

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DIY Pedestal Plate or Vase

by janel on May 14, 2013

The following post is from Janel of Life with Lucie and Ella.:

source: Janel from Life with L and E

Months ago, I saw Myra’s post for DIY Hurricane Vases, and I fell in love with them. What a great way to take some simple dollar-store or thrift-store items and give them new life.

When I needed a decorative item for my mantel with a little more height, I decided to take inspiration from Myra and make my own with the flowers and vase from my Rolled Paper Flower Arrangement tutorial. I also realized that I could do the same thing to create a pedestal plate — it’s a great way to display different items at a buffet for a special occasion. Items at different heights add a little more visual interest.

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10 Knobs You Can Make Yourself

May 8, 2013

The following post is from Lisa of The Pennington Point: Knobs. Something so small but they can make a big impact on a room. A knob or drawer pull can determine if the room is contemporary, traditional, or in my case, wacky! I love to use odd things as knobs. Why not? Life is [...]

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DIY Satin Flower and Grosgrain Ribbon Napkin Rings

May 2, 2013

The following post is from Janel of Life with Lucie and Ella.: Spring is here and so are the opportunities to set a pretty table — Mother’s Day, Baby Showers, and Wedding Showers! Add a little pizazz to your place settings with some inexpensive (but beautiful) napkin rings. Although you can create these napkin rings [...]

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5-Minute Terra Cotta Birdbath

April 15, 2013

The following post is from Janel of Life with Lucie and Ella.: When my husband and I bought our first home, we were overjoyed to have a backyard. Better yet, sweet little birds flocked to our yard and sang every morning. The woman we purchased our home from had a beautiful stone birdbath in the [...]

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Creative DIY Storage Ideas for Your Home

April 9, 2013

The following post is from Lisa of The Pennington Point: There’s never enough storage at my house. If didn’t find creative ways to store things every little cubby and corner would be piled with stuff. Toys, school supplies, wii accessories, and everything the kids collect all need a home, and I need a neat and [...]

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9 DIY Spring Wreath Ideas

April 3, 2013

After a long, cold and gray winter, I think we are all more-than-ready for spring! One fun way to add instant color and life to your home is with a wreath. Wreaths aren’t just for the front door, but they can be hung on interior doors, on bookcases, over a mantel or as a [...]

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Get Organized with a DIY Memo Board Center

April 1, 2013

The following post is from Janel of Life with Lucie and Ella.: I’m not going to lie. Keeping my work space clean is, shall we say, a challenge for me. More often than not, my desk is covered with receipts, to-do lists, notes, and other miscellaneous papers. Well, I decided that it was time to [...]

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