Decorating

21 Ways to Reuse or Upcycle an Old Sweater
21 Ways to Reuse or Upcycle an Old Sweater
Decorating for winter doesn't always have to mean decorating for the holidays. Have you ever thought about reusing an old sweater to make winter decorations? Sweaters represent warmth and coziness.…

Cotton Fall Wreath and Décor for the Entryway
Cotton Fall Wreath
Every morning for the past few weeks I woke up and looked out the window. A few leaves have turned color, but as soon as I look at the weather report — the heat and humidity has yet to leave North Carolina. Will fall…

16 DIY Built In Storage and Shelving Ideas
Built in storage and shelves are a great way to create an attractive home that is as functional as it is beautiful. Built-ins maximize the space you can use in your home and make it easier to keep organized and clutter free. Here is a collection…

50+ Pallet Wood Projects You Can Make!
50+ Pallet Wood Projects You Can Make!
Do you have a spare pallet lying around from that last large shipment? Or maybe you know somewhere to get free or inexpensive pallets? If you do, here are more than 50 Pallet Wood Projects that you can…

26 Creative Ways to Decorate with Red, White, and Blue
Creative Ways to Decorate with Red, White, and Blue
July 4th is right around the corner. If you like to decorate for the 4th, try using red, white, and blue primary colors to give a patriotic vibe to your home. Red, white, and blue are also…

Master Bathroom Design Plans for Saving Etta
Master Bathroom Design Plans
It's hard to believe I need to start thinking about all the materials and fixtures I'm using inside the master bathroom of my flip house. We are just finishing up framing this week and I have my plumber and HVAC…

FREE Spring Flowers Chalkboard Art Printable
With Spring finally arriving (fashionably late for most of us), I thought it was time to update our chalkboard sign and give you a new FREE Spring Flowers Chalkboard Art Printable to download, print, and hang up in your house.
I'm not…

Spring Cloche Idea
Spring Cloche Idea
Hi, it's Julie from Love My Simple Home back with another simple DIY tutorial. Today I have a quick project using a cloche, faux spring flowers, and live moss to create a beautiful spring cloche.
Materials:
(I've…

111 DIY Farmhouse Decor Ideas
111 DIY Farmhouse Decor Ideas
Do you love farmhouse decor as much as I do? What is Farmhouse Style exactly? It can be described as worn, weathered, rustic, comfy, or anything that reminds us of a simpler time. If you're like me (and love…

Clever DIY Upcycled Vases
20 Clever DIY Upcycled Vases
Vases are beautiful and one of those home decor items that can be used in many different ways. They can sit empty on a shelf adding to the style of the room, hold beautiful flower arrangements, or be given as loving…

Dreamy Screen Porch Makeovers
Dreamy Screen Porch Makeovers
Screened porches are the perfect place to enjoy the outdoors while staying away from things like bugs and rain. As the weather starts to warm up, we will be spending more time outside. Here are several beautiful…

Cheerful Hello Spring Plaque
Cheerful Hello Spring Plaque
Hello, Pretty Handy readers! It is Anika from Anika's DIY Life here with a fun new project to get your home's decor ready for spring!
While we are impatiently waiting for spring, I thought we could create a…

DIY Wall Mounted Test Tube Vases
DIY Wall Mounted Test Tube Vases
Happy Valentine's Day! Hi all, I'm back again from Anika's DIY Life. I am sharing this super easy and quick tutorial to make DIY wall mounted test tube vases. The best part is they look really cute on the wall…

PVC Pipe Heart Decoration
PVC Pipe Heart Decoration
Hi there, Pretty Handy Girl readers! I'm Vineta from The Handyman's Daughter, back with another tutorial! I was in the hardware store the other day, and I was inspired to create something using the many different sizes…

Can You Make a Mirrored Window with Spray Paint?
Can You REALLY Make a Mirrored Window with Spray Paint?
I have to admit, I was skeptical when I picked up a can of Krylon Looking Glass spray paint. According to the directions, you can Make Your Own Mirrored Glass with Spray Paint. I decided…

DIY Living Wall Planter Tutorial
DIY Living Wall Planter Tutorial
For anyone who lives in a "not so sunny" place (and needs a quick pick me up from the dull grey skies), you'll find this easy DIY Living Wall Planter Tutorial just what you've been craving. Even if you live…

Upcycle Idea: Turn a Soap Dispenser into a Vase
Upcycle Idea: Turn a Soap Dispenser into a Vase
Hello, Pretty Handy Girl Readers! I'm Julie from Love My Simple Home and I'm excited to be here as a new contributor and hanging with you! I have a passion for interior design and share affordable…

A Quick Cutting Board Makeover for Meal Planning
A Quick Cutting Board Makeover for Meal Planning
Hello, it's Anika here from Anika's DIY Life. I hope you had a great start to your new year!
One of my New Year's resolutions is to get better with planning meals. I've really struggle with…

9 Holiday Storage Hacks
9 Holiday Storage Hacks
Now that Christmas is over, you're probably in one of these two camps.
Camp #1: Christmas is over, time to pack everything away pronto.
Camp #2: Christmas is over, but I want to enjoy the decorations for a while…

How to Tile a Fireplace
How to Tile a Fireplace
Hello Pretty Handy Girl Readers! Sarah here from The Created Home. Today I'm sharing how you can update and customize your fireplace by doing your own tile work. Don't be intimidated, tiling is actually quite accessible…

Holiday Home Tour 2017
Happy Holidays! I can't believe the holidays are here once again. This will be my seventh holiday home tour shared with you. I honestly can not believe I've been running this little old blog of mine since 2010. (These are my holiday home…

DIY Stocking Holders from Scrap Wood
Hi there, Pretty Handy Girl readers! I'm Vineta from The Handyman's Daughter, back with another tutorial for you! I have a mountain of wood scraps in my workshop, and the hardest pieces to use up are those pesky 2 x 4 end cuts. Lucky for you,…

Make an Elegant Holiday Wreath for Less than $20
Make an Elegant Holiday Wreath for Less than $20
Have you ever been in a home decor store and fell head over heels in love with a wreath only to gag at the $50 or more price tag? Put your wallet away, because today I want to show you how you…

DIY Corbel Curtain Rod Holders
Hello Pretty Handy Girl readers! You know what costs too much? Curtain rods. Personally, I have a curtain addiction that is matched only by my addiction to accent pillows, but let's face it, people notice the curtains, not the curtain rod…

16 Stunningly Beautiful Green Doors
Stunning Green Doors:
I admit it, I'm crushing on green doors lately. If you know me well, you know that I painstakingly stripped my front doors a few years ago and repainted them bright green. Now I've been thinking more and more about front…

The Best DIY Aging and Antiquing Techniques
Aging and Antiquing Technique Tutorials:
Do you love the idyllic vintage or rustic look? If your answer is yes, then this round up is for you! I've curated some awesome projects with full details for aging and antiquing techniques that every…

Fabulous Fall Home Tours
Fabulous Fall Home Tours
Welcome to the Fabulous Fall Home Tours! The tour features 8 fabulously talented bloggers who have opened their homes up so you can get inspired by some beautiful fall decorating. If you are just coming in from Sarah's…

Fall Tablescape and Coffee Bar
Fall Tablescape and Coffee Bar
Welcome! I'm so glad you could join me today. I enjoyed taking a little time off from my investment house projects to decorate the house for autumn. It's always fun to twitter around and create a beautiful tablescape. Last…

Build Your Own Trough Centerpiece
Build Your Own Wood Trough Centerpiece
Wood trough centerpieces are very popular right now and for good reason! They will work with any seasonal decor. Add grass and eggs and you have instant spring decor. Add sunflowers and you have just decorated…

DIY Tile Centerpiece
DIY Tile Centerpiece
The holiday season is just around the corner, and there's nothing quite like time spent with your friends and family gathered around the table. I know sometimes it's all you can do to produce a delicious spread for your…

DIY Burlap Bulletin Board
DIY Burlap Bulletin Board
Hello, Pretty Handy readers! I have a quick and fun project for you today! We're going to make DIY Burlap Bulletin Boards together, hooray!
I love displaying pictures around the house, but sometimes I don't have…

FREE: Fall Chalkboard Art Printable
FREE: Fall Chalkboard Art Printable
This weekend the cooler temperatures stirred my internal desire to start decorating for fall. I love fall! Whether it be the beautiful leaf colors, the pumpkin spice lattes or the ability to wear boots and…

How to Repaint Dated Decor
Want to know How to Repaint Dated Decor?
Raise your hand if you are a thrift shopper? No, what about yard sales? Have you ever seen any ugly ceramic decor items that shouldn't have survived the 70's or 80's? Nodding your head YES? I thought…

Dreamy Window Seat Inspiration Photos
Dreamy Window Seat Inspiration Photos
I have a friend, named Claire, who is an interior design genius. She would beg to differ, but honestly she is brilliant when it comes to design decisions. This friend was the visionary who created our…

21 Beautiful Fall Table Decorations
Beautiful Fall Table Decorations
Fall is approaching fast! Are you looking for some inspiration for your fall table decorations this year? This collection of beautiful fall tablescapes is full of creative ideas to motivate and inspire you to…

Vintage Map Lampshade
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…

Children’s Closet Library
Turning the bonus room closet into a Children's Closet Library is one of those projects that took longer than expected. Not because the work was harder, but because I took a break from the project for many months while other things took…

How to Make a Vintage Rustic Sleigh Ride Sign
How to Make a Vintage Rustic Sleigh Ride Sign:
You guys, I'm super excited about this Vintage Rustic Sleigh Ride Sign I made using scraps from my workshop. This sign turned out 200 times better than I imagined in my head. I knew I had to…

Holiday Tablescape Tour 2016
Welcome to the Holiday Tablescape Tour of 2016. I've partnered with some of the most talented DIY bloggers for a jam packed tablescape tour. You won't want to miss a stop because there's lots of decorating inspiration for all.
If…

Holiday Home Tour 2016
I'm so happy to see you again this year! This is my annual holiday home tour and each year I can't wait to invite you in to see the decorations. (These are my home tours from 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015.) This year I tried to keep it simple,…