Easy DIY: Cupcake Stands

These are so simple and you can keep the clear glass, or paint them metallic, bright, pastel – whatever you’re feeling.

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DIY Style: Chunky Painted Bracelet

Hand to God folks, I was just in a local shop the other day eyeballing one of these bracelets in the two tone (dark blue…love that color) when I noticed they wanted $80 for one! Eight.  Zero.  Dollars. Frankly, that’s nuts – I don’t mean to demean the value of anyone’s design or work, but this is clearly a one or two season item. I’m happy to shell out a bit of money for the classic pieces you intend to wear for years, but not for the trendy bits.

And as it happens, I don’t have to!

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From Old to New: a mid century dresser revival

This is one of those before and after projects that gives us all a lesson in how to do it right. I love mid-century, but not every item I find should stay as is. Some can benefit from a little transformation and this is one.

The before is almost a little sad…

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Make A Shutter Cupboard

If you happen upon some old shutters in your travels (or even better have some already out in the shed), here is a great project to turn them into a large cupboard.

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Party Pouf Ceiling

This is about as much fun as you can have with some tissue paper and dollar store table cloths – and it kicks the butt of any of my recent (and feeble) party decorations.

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