We're planning our (first!) big Easter egg hunt next weekend. I've been absolutely obsessing over the marvelous details that can accompany this wonderful holiday. As inspiration, I've gathered together lots of fun decoration ideas we've featured in the past here at Apartment Therapy: More

A laptop sleeve is not only protective insurance against scratches and dings, it's also an opportunity to showcase a little fashionable personality, especially when you design and construct the accessory yourself like this rivet-ing little number from Oh Happy Day...

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It's a cliche at this point: the dryer ate one of your socks and now the singleton loiters around your laundry room. Although you've given up the hope that its mate with turn up, it kills you to throw it away. Here are a few ways to put leftover socks to good use around the house, from toys to cleaning supplies.

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When Morgan of design blog The Brick House realized she'd gone five years without handles on any of her closets, she decided to get civilized -- and turned to an unconventional DIY: leather and brass handles. More

Gearing up for my daughter's first Easter, I'm looking to start a tradition that we can savor by creating lasting memories. Rather than embracing a dollar-store inspired Easter morning filled with fleeting sweets and plastic baskets destined for the trash, I keep coming back to the idea of making baskets together (ok, so not actually together this year) and using materials that would otherwise be thrown out. These inspirations from around the web offer festive guides to creating budget-friendly, earth-loving, and memory-rich Easter baskets with your families this year. More

Sometimes, plain linen panels won't do. Sometimes, your windows need a bit of glamour — some lace, a few delicate circles fluttering at the top, a ruffle or two. In those cases, one of these ethereal, DIY options may be the perfect choice. More

Have you ever run across a chair at a thrift store, maybe a lovely old bentwood one, that had a lot of life in it — except for the busted out seat? Maybe you sighed and passed it over, thinking about the difficulty and expense of re-caning. If you've ever experienced this particular frustration, here's a beautiful, colorful, and very wallet-friendly solution. 

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Recent college graduates, Clayton & Chaz, were tight on money, but large on outdoor space. By using 95% recycled materials and a lot of sweat equity, they were able to transform their backyard from ho-hum, to shabby chic — with a budget of only $210! More

If you go the toddler bed route, cute bedding can be difficult to find. Jaime of Prudent Baby decided to repurpose the unused comforter that came with her daughter's crib set by sewing a custom duvet for it. What a genius idea!

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Whether you're a do-it-yourselfer or an order-from-the-interneter, we've got some fun cake toppers for you to peruse. When planning your next kid's birthday party, you might want to have a look. We've rounded up five great toppers to purchase and five that you can make yourself. More