Today is day 4 of the Six Days of Spring with my Faceted Bud Vases. All week I've been taking forgotten/unloved/overlooked things and bringing them back to life with a fresh look, just in time for spring.Facets are HOT in home decor right now. From Anthro to Z Gallerie, every shop that I love have all found a way to bring them into their shops. When I ran across some test tubes, it took me a few days to figure out what I'd do with them. With a little bit of leftover wood and some snazzy saw ... continue reading...
Cable spool to upholstered stool
Welcome to day 3 of Six Days of Spring! I'm sharing projects all week that take old things and bring them back to life, like today's tutorial on how to make an upholstered stool from a cable spool. Fabric is always a great way to bring a pop of color into a room, and an upholstered stool can be a great option. They're so flexible - you can use them as a foot stool or an extra seat in a pinch. So let's make one! First you're going to need a spool. Since Mr. SCC is a Dish dude, I ... continue reading...
How to make a book lamp
Welcome to Six Days of Spring! I'm really excited to share some great ideas to add some spunk to your home for spring. Since I'm not much of a seasonal decorating kind of girl, all of my Six Days of Spring ideas are about bringing something old back to life again, like how to make a Book Lamp. For only $10, you can make this fun light in under an hour. I stopped by my local thrift store, and all books were a quarter. Steal, huh? So I bought three in a similar color line, so they'd look ... continue reading...
Kahlua and Coke Ice Cream Float
Sometimes a girl just needs a drink. Have mercy! I'm not a big drinker, but if you give me a bottle of Kahlua then I'm good to go for about 6 months. Of course, with a Kahlua and Coke Ice Cream Float, it might not last quite that long. It takes me back to childhood, except I still get to be all grown up with a little alcohol addition to this adult drink. All you need is ice cream, Coke & Kahlua. Put a single scoop of ice cream in the glass, then add in a shot of Kahlua (give or take ... continue reading...
How to paint a room
Paint is the magic elixir of decorating fairy tales. With one container, you can take a room from dark and dreary to light and bright - or from neutral to bold - all in one day. Even though it's always been known as the cheapest way to get a big change, it can be a little daunting. Don't be scared, though! With just a few tips you can paint like a pro. Buy the best paint you can afford. There are tons of great brands out there, and I'm sure you already have a favorite. Typically the better ... continue reading...
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