DIY desk plans

I tend to take on ambitious DIY projects and I often look for information that will help me get the project done. Here are four DIY desk project patterns that will help you know which materials to buy, which tools to have on hand and provide assembly instructions. More

We toured Rachel Craven's home a couple of months ago and it was filled with homemade curtains and linens. Fortunately for us, you can now find her wares at Heath Ceramics' Los Angeles, where they are currently being featured, and on her online shop. More

2012_02_13-mchin01.jpgIf you are keen on asking someone to be your Valentine, but haven't gotten around to procuring a card? Then this handy DIY could be the perfect project for you! Turn a leftover wine cork or two into stamps for a one-of-a-kind card, perfect for your sweetheart. More

Sausha Before.jpgWhen Sausha first encountered this hutch she thought it was too far gone to be worth refinishing. It had been repainted more than ten times and was in need of a major sanding effort, among other things. But instead of trashing it, she took it as a challenge and made plans to repurpose and refinish the piece... More

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I can across this DIY post the other day on my Pinterest feed (yes, I'm addicted but I'm fairly certain I'm not the only one) and felt like it was worth sharing here. Elsie Larson of A Beautiful Mess created this easy tutorial on how to turn a thrift store find into a colorful, graphic piece of wall art. More

Valentine's Day is almost here, and you have a few more days to get your act together! Here are four project ideas that are very easy, romantic and totally personal to keep you out of the doghouse. Don't worry! All you need is a computer, printer, paper and a picture frame. Whew! More


After shifting around some furniture in my home last year, I found myself looking for a small, interesting table. Inspired by ottomans from Anthropologie that were beautiful but cost hundreds of dollars, I ended up making something similar but one-of-a-kind for just $20. More

Looking for a little more art to hang and want to try creating it on your own? Look no further than our very own house tours — some of the best DIY artwork ideas occupy these homes! From canvas paintings to wood slice installations, there's a lot of great inspiring projects that you can use to adorn your own pad. More

Nina Freudenberger of Haus Interior recently cleared her store shelves to make room for a collaboration with David Stark called Wood Shop. Described as a "one month, surprise ambush", the concept store created by David Strak is comprised of gift and decor items inspired by the iconic woodworker's atelier. More

2012_02_08-mchin.jpgWhile I was at work on Tuesday, I spied this amazing little package sitting on a colleague's desk. It was left for her son, Nico, from the mother of one of his daycare playmates. It's so simple, yet totally eye-catching (it caught my eye, anyway). More

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