It’s not secret that I love just about everything those folks at HomeMade Modern make. OK, everything. And these puzzle stools are so clever and fun that they are clearly no exception to that love. And you get to have fun with a jigsaw – what more could you ask? As always, they provide great instructions and … Read more

These do kind of shout “granny chic” but they’ve got an appeal I can’t quite shake. We’ve got two methods featured here – one using spray adhesive and the other using a staple gun… This one was stapled into place on a window frame. Before: Here’s how-to: Get a lace tablecloth, make sure it’s knit … Read more

Well, if you’re going to decorate, go with unicorns or go home. This chateau in Vendee,  France teaches us that OTT can give you some rather awesome results. Each room is like a fantasy of its own. Love it. See more at Design Tripper.

Who doesn’t have the final 1/10th of a jar of about 8 different candles hanging around? You know the ones – you have to tip them over and reach in with a long match to try to light them? Yes, OK you use a butane lighter and never scorch your finger. But I like the sulphurous smell … Read more

If you have a hardwood floor and you are thinking of refinishing, take a moment to consider your options. This stencil project has “glorious alternative to plain” written all over it. Fantastic? Yes it is. See how it was done at Remodelista.

It’s the time of backyard BBQs and summertime parties, so we went looking for something fun to compliment your burgers and potato salad. We found a great recipe for  Summer Cherry Sours, and a bonus with the how-to for making the pretty  chalkboard mason jars you can drink them from. Summer Cherry Sours: While whiskey is distilled from grains and brandy … Read more

True story: I once built cartoon-style mouse trap out of a box, with a stick holding it up and a piece of string attached to the stick, the whole thing baited with peanut butter on a cracker. We had a mouse loose in our office, and rather than let engineering come along with their horrific glue traps, we thought we would live trap … Read more

How great is this? Stenciled windows that give the appearance of lovely lace curtains, without actually having curtain you need to take down and wash periodically. Pretty and practical. Fantastic! I’m going to have to see about getting some stencils! Meanwhile, should any of you try this, send me some pics and we’ll share the love! Get more details on the above … Read more

This project is simple, uses recycled materials and kids will love not only helping to make it, but watching who visits it once it’s hung up. You’ll need a drill to make a few holes, and some mod podge (or similar) if you want to decorate with fabric as they do here. The process is pretty self explanitory and I … Read more

The first person to make an untoward “three way” joke will be asked to leave. Yes, normally I would titter along with this sort of ribaldry, but this is a no-sew curtain project and history tells of my long struggle to sew, thus no-sew projects hold a special, sweet place in my heart.  And Diane … Read more