Rebecca Robertson lives in a renovated South Street Seaport loft with her husband Marco, their son Luca, their cat, and two lovebirds. More
While we appreciate vivid new paint jobs and interesting stencils, it is always exciting to see fresh ideas for rescuing and refurbishing old furniture. This project covers up old drawer fronts with a material we don't often see used in this situation--aluminum. And it's not the material itself that makes this dresser so unique, it's where the material is sourced: street signs. More
Nothing says October like a pumpkin full of beer! The folks at Celebrations recently adapted a summery watermelon keg idea for the fall season, and gave it a test run. The verdict? A smashing success! More
Here's a quick idea for making your own decorative hooks in any shape or color you desire. More
Washi tape is certainly the crafting supply du jour, and we've seen plenty of cute DIY projects that use it. But this is the first car track we've seen washi-taped right to the floor! More
In August we shared a beautiful DIY tent created by one of the talented ladies (Rubyellen) over on A Beautiful Mess. So I wasn't surprised when another one of their crafty mavens recently shared a tutorial for creating the most gorgeous teepee I've ever laid eyes on. Rachel used lace to cover the frame, although any material could be substituted if lace just isn't your thing. More
Are you tired of your photos living only in your camera or on your computer? Or maybe you're looking for an inexpensive way to liven up your walls. Then I have the DIY for you! With just a few simple supplies, you can have your own custom canvas to hang on your wall that captures your favorite moments. More
Look at the beautiful flat panel setup up above. It's impressive not only for what the setup includes (a genuine Norwegian 50's credenza and HDTV flat panel), but also because of what's not visible: cords, cables and other home entertainment components! Wife and husband blogging duo Moriya and Steve of The Harpster Home enjoy a home entertainment setup most of us dream of...one without the eyesore of dangling cables. Here's how they did it...
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With fall quickly approaching, it's time to break out the rakes or the leaf blowers, depending on how you roll. If you happen to have a leaf blower, here's a project you can make with your kids that will blow their minds. In fact, this project is so cool that those of us who are morally opposed to leaf blowers may find ourselves asking to borrow the neighbor's. More
We're always on the lookout for new ways to display the alphabet in a child's room. Using an old picture frame and some wood, you can construct a shadow box, stencil letters onto the glass, and fill it with tiny, found objects to represent each letter. Click through for the complete how to. More















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