Excited to show you my latest "Lazy DIY" today! I really like our fireplace in our living room - the mantel is white and classic and the surround is a black marble. I don't know that I would have picked this combo myself, but I have
Here's a sentence you might be surprised to read: One of the easiest DIY projects you can do in your home is an upholstered headboard. You may think I'm crazy but it's true. Granted, it DOES take some effort (because you have to actually GO to
Lucky me, I was invited back to the FOX5 NY studios this week. I can't believe how much fun I had drumming up easy & inexpensive DIY hostess gift ideas for these guys. Talk about creative! I was cutting up sweater sleeves and painting cheap ceramic tiles late
A loyal blog reader (and now friend!) Pam sent me an email recently, showing off an "upholstered ottoman" project she completed after being inspired by my "no-sew pillow covers" feature on the Today Show: (You can watch the segment here). I was blown away by Pam's creativity and ingenuity. If you
I painted the doors to my family room and they look AMAZING! If you're thinking about painting your own interior door (or doors!), you can read all about what tools and materials I suggest you use, and what colors to pick, in Part 1 of "How to Paint
When my friend Alexa painted her upstairs doors black I couldn't believe how pretty it was. What a dramatic change! I couldn't wait to do the same in my own house. I was happy to find out that painting an interior door is an easy project that
I love the look of reclaimed wood - it can add such character to any home. I was just recently oohing and ahhing over this dining room ceiling: Via Pure Style Home
Ready to hear one of the easiest and cheapest decorating secrets I've ever come across? It is simply this: as often as you can, swap out boring knobs for something really special. This is the TV console in our family room. Both my husband and I can't STAND
I am a total sucker for nailhead trim. Besides paint, nail heads are just about the easiest way to make almost any piece of furniture look better. And what I LOVE about nailhead trim is that you can do it yourself in a few minutes
I never understood why so many people on the East Coast have Adirondack chairs in their yards. But now I get it! They are sturdy and comfortable outdoor chairs; just a great place to park while you watch the kids play, or have a glass