DIY

DIY projects are great for those who are on a budget or feeling creative. You can go to yard sales, garage sales, estate sales, and flea markets to find pieces of furniture that can be update to fit your home décor style. What makes DIY décor so special is the freedom you have to create […]

Decorating for the holidays is especially fun when you’re with your friends and family. To help you get started on decorating your space for the upcoming holidays, here are some wall decorations that you can make yourself. Get together with a friend or family member and make an evening out of creating some of these […]

The holiday season is the perfect time to go all out with festive décor, especially if you plan on inviting friends and family over. To help inspire your holiday creativity, here are some holiday décor items that you can hang in your apartment to give your space a festive look! Each one of these hanging […]

I am in love with Pinterest. I love everything about Pinterest. I love the pin descriptions, I love the images, and I certainly love the recipes. (Not trying to brag, but I am pretty good at eating.) I have found so many delicious recipes on Pinterest, I feel like they were made just for me, […]

What a cute way to display your favorite pictures! Here’s the easy-peasy tutorial to transfer your photos to wood! Supplies: Gel medium Picture Wood Bowl of water Rag Mod Podge First cover your entire slab of wood with gel medium, and then place your picture face down on the wood. Smooth out all the bubbles, […]

What happens when you have reached the very end of the candle? The container is too cute and convenient to just throw away. So how about spicing it up and turning it into a storage container for your apartment?

  I stumbled upon this website that a friend posted and I was so excited for some of the tips I saw.  These are some simple, quick-fix ideas that could make your life a lot easier!  It will have you saying, “Why didn’t I think of that?”  These tips can take a load off your […]

School shopping for college can get pricey.  So how about some DIY to prepare for the school year? If you’re looking for something to keep track of notes and reminders, try making this do-it-yourself magnet board. What you’ll need: Cookie sheet Fashionable fabric of your choice Ribbon for hanging Cute magnets, or homemade ones from […]

I bet you didn’t know it was compliment your mirror day!  Well it is, and I found some cute ways to dress up your mirror to add style to your apartment!   Don’t spend a fortune on that fancy mirror that’s too heavy to even carry out of the store.  Instead, buy a cheap 5 […]

In your purse, on the counter, in the car, under the sofa, on the floor or in your hand–it seems like it’s too easy to misplace those evasive keys.  You just never seem to put them in the same place twice!  If this sounds like you, then key holders are going to change your life. […]

Yvonne Van Huynh is a graphic designer, photographer and blogger.  She is the writer of the blog simplyvonne and is sharing some of her DIY projects with us today!   This first DIY is a simple jewelry stand made by Yvonne, and it’s cheap to do!  Only $2.00 are needed for this beautiful project. All […]

When apartment living gets busy, family members and friends can quickly lose touch. What a better way to stay updated than to have a message board? Leave notes, recipes, appointment reminders, and more up on a chalkboard in your kitchen. Younger children will love to doodle on it, and you will love staying connected to […]

You might be gearing up to wear green this Saturday, but is your apartment decorated for the occasion? Check out this unique, simple wreath for St. Patrick’s Day from Craftaholics Anonymous. You’ll have your apartment sporting the luck of the Irish as well!     You will need: Wreath form Burlap to cover the wreath […]

Do pillows need a little face lift? Check out this DIY tutorial from Jaime; an upcycling pro! After her husband gave her a pile of old button downs, she reworked them into cute pillowcases adding a delicate appliqué for a dash of a feminine touch. Visit her blog for a catalog of great DIY tutorials and projects! […]

Backsplashes in kitchens are beautiful but can be pricey and time-consuming to create. Use these instructions to paint your own faux tiled backsplash. Get the same results and pretty look for a lot less money and time.         What you will need: Paint in the colors of your choice (for backsplash) Paintbrush […]