The Latest: Oct 12, 2011

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White dresser with multiple drawers, wicker baskets, and a green changing pad on top.

Before & After: A Changing Table Turned Media Stand

We love it when a creative DIYer is able to think of new ways to rework existing furniture to better fit a changing lifestyle. Rachelle originally purchased this credenza off of Craiglist to use in her son’s nursery; the original dark walnut finish was painted white to brighten up both the piece and the space.

Colleen Quinn

Oct 12, 2011

Before & After: Tiny Bedroom Turned Lovely Dining Room

I have to say that the vision and transformation that has occurred here is quite astonishing. This small, dark, and awkward space that was previously used as a bedroom has become a bright, airy, and inspired dining room that I wouldn’t mind calling home.Sibylle, over at funkytime, and a few of her friends went to town on this project to create something out of nothing.

Alysha Findley

Oct 12, 2011

Make Your Kitchen Kid-Friendly with Laminated Cotton

With three kids, I can’t keep a tablecloth clean for more than a few hours, and my adorable Orla Kiely for Target tablecloths are completely stained with various food splatters. I need a tablecloth that can be wiped clean but doesn’t look like a cheap, plastic picnic table cover. The answer to my problem? Laminated cotton!I just read a great article about this wonder fabric over at Oilcloth Addict.

Katie Steuernagle

Oct 12, 2011