Dessert stands don’t have to be all porcelain and flowers.  This hip stand from Bubby and Bean is made from old vinyl records.  My local thrift store sells them for almost nothing, so the project can be super affordable too!  I think this party would be great for a theme birthday...

You can make a sleek, modern bird bath with simple, inexpensive materials.  Karen from The Art of Doing Stuff transformed an IKEA candle plate into an organic-looking birdbath that blends in keeping with its surroundings.  You can replace the IKEA candle plate with any shallow dish you are...

I don’t know why I am even surprised by Katie’s genius anymore.  After all the fantastic ideas she has had in the past, a new amazing idea, like these MDM-esque drawer pull medallions, should just be commonplace.  But it’s not.  I mean,  really.  They are made from...

This is such a happy light fixture!  Playful and colorful, sophisticated and modern, all at the same time.  You can DIY one of these lamps for cheap since most of the materials needed can be found at the dollar store and IKEA.  If you aren’t sold on the multi-colored look, try...

Give an inexpensive mat a welcoming makeover with a few simple steps.  You can create any a pattern your imagination can dream up (and your Exact-o knife can cut out)!  This is a great way to personalize a welcome or design a new mat for every season! Inexpensive Welcome Mat...

Do you have an A/C unit sticking out of the wall that only gets used for part of the year? And when it’s not in use, it seems like a big eyesore? I’ve got a great idea for you! This chalkboard A/C cover turns that eyesore into a usable surface, and makes a nice addition to any...