Hacks like this concrete block bench are my favorite. Quick, easy, and functional! The materials for this industrial bench can be purchased very inexpensively or even gotten for free (check your local Freecycle or Craigslist). Topped with a comfortable cushion and colorful throw pillows, simple building materials are elevated to chic patio furniture. Surround an outdoor fireplace with a few of these benches and invite your friends over to enjoy some early Fall nights! Concrete Block Outdoor Bench by The...
Trumeau Floor Mirror
posted by Jessica Hill
Floor to ceiling mirrors are incredibly dramatic touches to any room (Hello, Versailles.), but they can be very expensive as well. If you follow this tutorial, you will be able to hack a cheap rectangular mirror (like they sell for college dorm rooms) into an elegant trumeau-style mirror....
Cross-stitched Offic...
posted by Jessica Hill
Make your office space feel more like home with the cozy touch of cross-stitch. The yarn softens the metal organizers, adds color and texture, and personalizes sterile-looking supplies. Choose an on-trend chevron pattern, as seen above, or try cross-stitching a name or a small image....
3-in-1 Planter, Vase...
posted by Jessica Hill
Brittany is a Pretty Handy Girl and she has done it again with this “Why didn’t I think of that?” project. Using materials from the hardware store, and by following her tutorial, you can create a decorative centerpiece to wrap around your table’s umbrella stand....
Four Ways to Decorat...
posted by Jessica Hill
Show off souvenirs from your favorite vacations or sentimental cards sent from friends and family with these four variations on postcard art. I especially like the ferris wheel quality of this hoop of postcards, but the other ideas are equally attractive and simple. The same ideas could...
