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. 

I've been trying to come up with a way to make my own puzzle for some time now. Thankfully, Ashley at The Handmade Home figured it out for me.

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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Creating successful interiors is all about paying attention to the details. Whether you are going for a classic look or something totally unexpected, time spent focusing on how to elevate the little things to a new level always pays off.  Real Simple shares four not-too-difficult ways to make the most of an oft-overlooked spot in any home - the lowly stair riser. 

From ombre to chalkboard to wallpaper to a little bit of bling, jump below for all the links...

These photos of houseplants made of or augmented with common household goods made me laugh out loud — especially the moody, grey-background ones. I love them for their own sake, and as inspiration for a project for a rainy/snowy day..

Look at this beautiful creation! It's called a Paskris, and it's a Swedish Easter tradition. With Spring still a few weeks off, they decorate branches with brightly colored feathers, and sometimes add eggs to bring the sunshine inside. More