Here’s a rental-friendly decorating idea that’s so dreamy, it would be stylish in any home, condo, or apartment. It’s a great look for a desk, craft center, vanity, teen bedroom… you name it. It would be a fun way to highlight an inspiration wall of paper or fabric...

As good-looking as tile, but a teeny eeny fraction of the price, check out this beautifully executed backsplash redo! Anna at Door Sixteen covered over her so-so tiles with painted plywood. She has a great step-by-step, including her fast, easy installation trick – no nails, screws,...

I’m an “up north” girl, so I enjoy the charm of using natural materials in design.  It’s no wonder, then, that I was immediately drawn to this rustic-yet-modern lounge chair by Intructables user HomeMade Modern.  I love how it marries sleek, modern lines with the raw...

I love gardening, hence I have a weakness for anything cute and colorful and decorative that has anything to do with growing plants.  So when I spotted some fabulous flower pots in a magazine, my heart went pitter-pat.  But when I saw the retail price of them, my heart nearly stopped! ...

I’ve been known to take way too long making party bunting. This is such a fast, clever way to string festive flags, and a great use of all the designer duct tape available these days. Duct Tape Bunting on Lark &...

Large scale art packs such wow factor, you almost can’t go wrong. This one, from a roll of ticket stubs, would be an edgy installation for a modern living room. You can get tickets in almost every color of the rainbow, so buy a roll in whatever color will give your room the most...

Add an interesting design element to your patio, plant an herb garden, and wow your friends, all with one project. This vertical garden is as fun and unexpected as it is practical. It’s even renter and apartment friendly. Panel Herb Garden on Brooklyn...

Props to Maggie at Stranger Than Vintage for realizing neon pink and metallic gold are meant to be. The possibilities are endless with a few cans of trusty spray paint (don’t forget the primer) and a roll of painter’s tape. I particularly love the tray as a jewelry catch-all, or...

Miss Congeniality. I believe that’s what it was called — the only trophy I ever won. It was awarded to the softball team that came in last. But it’s not hard to get your hands on a trophy these days. Just hit the thrift store. As a color-coordinated collection,...