Tag Archives: DIY

DIY :: Perler Bead Valentines

Anyone else experience major nostalgia when they see Perler Beads? I think it was sometime between 3rd and 4th grade that I became too cool to craft with the little plastic tubes, but lately I haven’t been able to stop. I’ve been dying to think up an excuse to bring a pack of Perler Beads into the… read more


Transformed :: Ipad Case

Who else has spent some time lusting over the plethora of iPad cases out there…but when it comes to actually purchasing one, can’t quite bring yourself to fork over the cash? While pouring over Pinterest recently, it dawned on me how simple it would be to craft my own! I’ve narrowed down my favorite designs to… read more


10 Best :: Printable Love Notes

Have I mentioned yet that Valentine’s Day is my favorite holiday? And since today’s February 1st, that means we’re officially allowed to start unveiling all the fun V-Day projects we’ve been working on. While I’m a huge fan of celebrating love, my favorite thing about February 14th is that it’s a day filled with handmade gifting.… read more


Transformed :: Painted Pouf

Claire here, and I couldn’t be more excited to present to you all my latest project! Two weeks ago I asked for your suggestions on which pouf I should make, and though I loved them all, I took little bits of inspiration from each one to create a design that’s truly original and unique. After some trial… read more


Transformed :: POUF!

It’s not often that I find time to kick back and relax, but when I do, I like to do it right. Because my charming little home boasts a proportionately tiny living room, I opt not to have a coffee table — which makes for a terrific space-saver, but in turn makes propping my feet… read more


Transformed :: Cement Planter

Claire here, and I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday!  Today’s project is perfect for tackling in the New Year, and can add just the pop of color that your home may need for a little pick-me-up. Last time I had so much fun experimenting with cement and loved the result so much, that I decided to continue… read more


10 Best :: Ways to Wrap

Doesn’t matter how old I get, unwrapping presents on Christmas morning never loses its sense of fun. But these days, I find that wrapping gifts is as fun as ripping them apart, and this year, I’m breaking out of my paper and ribbon rut in favor of a more creative gift-wrap solution. We’ve rounded up… read more


Transformed :: A Place for Safekeeping

Happy Thursday y’all! Claire here with a fun little DIY I’m excited to attempt. Every girl needs a place to stash her most prized jewelry, and my roomie Chanel is no exception. We’ve been on the hunt for one that she can display on her dresser, but haven’t found the perfect one yet… so I’ve decided… read more


Transformed :: Scaffolding to Table

Happy first-day-of-November, everyone! Two weeks ago, I (Claire) asked for your suggestions on which table I should make to convert my formal dining room into a functioning combination workspace/eating area. I was leaning towards a sawhorse style table, but after reading all the enthusiastic responses to the metal base table (option #3), I decided to make one… read more


Round Up :: Best of Halloween

After weeks of non-stop party planning, pumpkin decorating and costume prep, we’re so excited that the scariest night of the year is just a day away.  Since we’ve been in full-on Halloween mode, we thought we’d share a round-up of our favorite spooky treats, creepy crafts and wickedly gorgeous table designs… figured it couldn’t hurt… read more