Chandelier MakeoverWe just moved into our house that we have been renting out for several years and I noticed a few things are outdated. I hated the 70's era chandelier over the dining room table because of the smoked glass.
Tulip DecorationBicycle and tulips purchased separately last year after spring at great discounts.
Betsy Wetsy as a GrandmotherThe Betsy Wetsy doll in the back of the cradle is holding two dolls which belong to my daughter who is 45 years old now. She played with the Holly Hobbie doll and the pink bean bag doll. I received my Betsy Wetsy doll 63 years ago and she'll still wet and her hair is intact.
Fall DecoratingOut of all the seasons of the year, I love Fall the best! It last the longest. I start decorating on September first and it brings me right through until I decorate for Christmas, by just adding a few things for Halloween and Thanksgiving. It is truly a beautiful season to decorate for.
Use A Flower Frog To Display PhotosA flower frog makes a unique picture holder. Can't get much easier than this, folks. Would work well as a recipe holder, too. They come in other shapes and sizes and can be found at garden stores, craft stores, or florist shops.
Decorate Patios with Artificial FlowersI love going out onto the patio and seeing all these flowers I have put up on the patio. Even on overcast days, I have sunshine!
Garden: Back PorchHere is our new patio set on our back porch. We spend more time out here than inside.
Take Photo of Tile Design to Assist InstallerI recently hired a professional tile layer to install the tile back splash in my kitchen. I decided to lay out my tiles on the floor in the design that I wanted. I then took a photo of the layout to show to the installer.
Save Electricity By Installing Indoor Solar...Using outdoor solar spot lights indoors can easily light up any room. I've installed my lights in each room of my home, and it creates an ambiance atmosphere, reflecting off the ceiling, without needing any additional lighting.
Patio Storage TableI store lots of things on the patio and throughout the house. We have a hundred year old house with no closets, so we have to get creative.
Add Extra Storage Next To Water HeaterWith a small apartment and a bathroom you literally have to close the door before you sit down, I needed more space. I decided to revamp the whole "hot water heater room".
Decorative Colored Water in Wine GlassesThe AS IS store was open yesterday, so I went in to get some mugs. I found cool ones, then came upon an idea that I wanted in the house. So far, it's cost me .25!
Decorate with Themed ApronsI got this cool apron last week. I used to be in the coffee biz, so this just called to me. I thought,"why not put it on the wall" and that led to a cup rack to go with it.
Makeshift Kitchen ShelfSince I can't see outside while doing the dishes, I can at least enjoy my pretties. This board was 3 inches wide and $.30 per foot, at 6 feet it was only $1.80, and the cans were free, with the contact paper $.50 for a roll of 50 feet.
Store Mouthwash in Decorative ContainerMy husband and I went to the flea market, and I bought a decorative glass bottle for $3.50 for our mouthwash. I was getting tired of looking at the plastic bottle sitting next to the sink and wanted to make a change.
Makeshift Shelf For Bathroom CounterI moved into an apartment that has almost no counter space, especially in the bathroom.
DaffodilsI love gardening, and these daffodils are the first hint that spring is finally here! I spend all summer in my flower gardens taking photos as the blooming progresses.
Mark Wet/Dry Vacuum SettingIf you have a wet/dry vacuum and you are tired of checking if it is set up for wet or dry, make your own sign.
Muddy Shoe StationI combined several ideas there with to create something that overlaps several categories here: home improvement, organization, and pets.
Personalize Your Bed FrameI have a gray bed. It's nice, but it doesn't go with all my purple and green stuff, and I can't change that. I decided to "pretty it up" some with little things that make it nicer and match more. I put up jewelry, heart shaped sachets, and more.
Use a Throw as a Comforter for Toddler BedRecently my grandson moved into a toddler bed. The mattress is the same fit as the crib, but I needed a blanket that fit the entire bed. I found that the throws that are sold everywhere are a fit perfect. They come in variety of colors and patterns.
Make A Draining And Drying FrameI needed a way to drain green beans and butter beans after picking and washing them. My husband made a frame and covered it with Hardware Cloth. After washing the beans, I pour them on the wire and spread them out to drain. I have found that the frame has other uses too.
Recycled Shelf in the GardenI made this out of a old used up shelf. I nailed two wooded stakes on the back of it and painted it.
Doll Collector's Paradise?My daughter and I are doll collectors. Many times, we have found potentially beautiful dolls at auctions and yard sales. They often just need a little cleaning and redressing to fit in with home decorations.
Ceiling Fan FaceliftMy family is currently working on a house to get it ready for sale. We have gone room to room cleaning and doing updates as we go. We had a ceiling fan in one room that was totally out of place.
Using Crystal Every DayI am always looking for ways to use my pretty crystal everyday. For instance, I use a my celery dishes to hold folded dinner napkins in the kitchen and paper hand towels in the bath.
Snoopy Theme BedroomBe creative and don't be afraid to try something new and different.
Grouping Country Knick KnacksI used to have cute country knick knacks here and there in my kitchen when I grouped them all together on one shelf it really "popped" together.
Zebra Furniture MakeoverI'm the type that likes to use what I got. In this case what I got was two side chairs that didn't match my living room. I decided to make it match with my carpet.
Transforming Your Front PorchA plain front porch can be transformed into a place of serenity and beauty with just a few simple touches. I found an old ladder in a junk pile and leaned it into the corner by my front door. I hung a plastic bag of flowers on it and placed cheap flowers all around the porch to accent the ladder.
