A day spent going through documents in our office closet made us realize we had accumulated quite the collection of product manuals. A previously forgotten and random assortment of booklets of every shape and size taking up a significant amount of space. Maybe, it's time to go digital with these things and send their paper versions off to the recycle bin... More

I posted this Before & After on Design Sponge a couple of years ago, but I never had the chance to show how I did it. You can figure out the paint part, obvi, but here's how I actually tufted the seat. Enjoy! More

No matter what design theme a nursery or child's room may have there always seems to be room for a few animals. Extra storage is a most welcome element as well. So we think these charming animal hooks should be a perfect addition to almost any youngster's room. More

Whether you're taking a snapshot of your child, photographing a project for your blog, or just shooting for fun as a hobby, you can dramatically change the look of your photographs instantly — you just have to know where to go in your home. I took a carefully styled and selected collection of objects (okay, it was my breakfast), placed everything on a few pieces of scrap wood for simplicity's sake, and moved the little mini-vignette to three distinctly different areas in my house that are very differently lit. More

There are the big DIY projects that define a home. The wall-tear-downs. The complicated projects you research for months, take twice as long to do and don't quite come out how you expected (for better or worse). But there are other types of DIY projects that can define home, too: the small, quick, DIY that become important details in a home. More

Mirrors make great decorating focal points, but anything beyond basic tends to come with a hefty price tag. Fortunately, there are plenty of clever and affordable ways to turn a plain craft store mirror into something much more interesting. More

Shopping at stationery stores, the beautiful paper sold by the sheet in brilliant colors and patterns always catches my eye. Many times they are thicker, more decorative and more expensive than the thinner gift wrap that is sold on a roll, but are so pretty that I would love to find an excuse to buy them. More

Is this dreary gray winter getting you down? If so, wipe off your boots and brighten up your home with this easy DIY wooden doormat from Martha Stewart. More

Are you hosting a party for a special occasion soon? Well, if so I have the best DIY project for you. A confetti filled surprise lantern! More

Is it possible to find a laundry hamper that's cheap, sturdy, and so stylish that it makes you feel like Jean Seberg in 1960s Paris? No, it isn't. That's why you'll have to make your own. This vintage inspired design cost around $20 to make and is perfect for holding all your Breton stripe shirts. More