DIY Home Decorating Projects

  • A Quick Mosaic Detail Can Transform An Old Piece of Furniture!

    I generally think of mosaic projects as summer time endeavors, mainly because they can be messy, and I prefer to do them outdoors, but I just came across this photo of a project that I did years ago and wanted to share it with you. This is a great project for those who’ve never tried…

  • Make DIY Artwork By Stenciling On Your Stretched Fabric Canvas!

    In yesterday’s post I showed you how make your own DIY artwork from your favorite fabric. Today we’re taking that idea one step further by stenciling on top of the fabric to create a collage-like result. This is a great project with so many possibilities, and for those of you who are feeling particularly crafty,…

  • Make Wonderful DIY Artwork from Your Favorite Fabric and An Artist’s Canvas

    Walls looking a bit bare lately? Got some swatches of beloved fabric collecting dust? You can make some DIY artwork for your home with just a few basic supplies and a relatively small investment of time! The photo above is of small nesting tables that sit between two beds in our guest room. I love…

  • Fill Your Closets With Adorable Hangers This Fall!

    There really is no feeling quite like gazing into an organized closet complete with really nice hangers. Ahhh! Children on the other hand may not quite understand the need for keeping things neat and organized, but they will appreciate something cute you’ve made, even if it’s for the inside of their closet! And with hangers…

  • Re-Use A Beautiful Frame and Make A Useful Tray For The Holidays!

    Rosh Hashana (the Jewish New Year) is really just around the corner, and I think most of us enjoy ushering in the New Year with a few decorative additions to our holiday table or home decor. This year you can re-use something you may already have on hand, and in a few simple steps add…

  • Make Stunning Polyhedrons To Hang Everywhere! (Make Succah Decorations in August: Part 3)

    You may or may not have enjoyed learning geometry, but now is the time to cast aside your emotions, and delve into this stunning project! Don’t panic when you see the diagrams, it’s really quite simple, and once you get the hang of it, you’ll be making these in all sizes and colors with minimal…

  • A Topiary-Style Floral Centerpiece Will Beat The Heat!

    I am a great fan of gorgeous fresh flowers, and usually not so keen on the artificial ones. But there are times when artificial flowers can really save the day!  Having that creative centerpiece ready and waiting for a last minute gathering can really pull everything together, and in the heat of summer money spent…

  • Floral Pomander Balls — For DIY Wedding Decorations or Anytime!

    Pomander made using a 5″ styrofoam ball and roughly 50 blooms. I always thought that pomanders were oranges decorated with ribbons and cloves, (a nice project for Tu B’Shevat, stick around!) but as it turns out, floral covered spheres such as this one are also referred to as pomanders. Regardless of what they’re called, there’s…

  • Decorating Tips: How To Choose Bright Colors

    What can we learn from this small cluster of pink geraniums that sat in my kitchen yesterday giving me the opportunity to ponder the color pink all day long? First of all, you don’t need a huge bouquet of flowers to bring the beauty of nature indoors, sometimes just a simple bloom in a shot-glass…

  • Quick Decorative Projects With Foam Stamps

    A scrap of awning fabric stamped with fabric paint makes a casual table runner. The craft of stamping images onto fabric or paper is always fun and satisfying, so when I spotted a collection of large foam stamps at the dollar store a few years back, I scooped them all up, and wish I had…

  • Want Stencil Patterns With Depth? Use Joint Compound!

    A post or so ago, I spoke about using stencils to create decorative interest in your home. Now I want to let you in another simple decorating tip that is quite easy to do yet can be stunning. Instead of stenciling flat patterns on your walls, you can stencil something that will have both depth…

  • Revive Your Surfaces With Stenciling!

    A vintage metal cabinet gets a new look with a coat of paint and a stencil. The world of stenciling is vast, and there are so many ways to use this decorative technique that it could indeed boggle the mind. But in fact is stenciling is a relatively easy and simple way to add some…