You all know I love giving vintage pieces new life. And, this DIY science lab table project was no exception! I looked on Pinterest for inspo and really couldn’t find many, if any, science lab tables, so I had to improvise! (Post contains link that generate a small commission to help fund the website. No...
Hand made gifts are a great choice, especially gifting to those who aren’t crafty! And, the craft doesn’t need to be expensive or time-consuming! I had scrap wood on hand from a toy box I made for my great nephew. I cut these scraps to size; used Restore a Finish for a light coat of...
My sister and I picked up these rolling pins at an estate sale – 7 pins for $25 – and, thought these pins could be fashioned into something special! I gave these pins a good wash; a coat of primer and a white base coat! I had SW Emerald Urethane in Snowbound on hand. I...
Yesterday, I hosted our second Christmas craft lunch with the lovely ladies in the family. The craft this year is a simple, but a very pretty Christmas ornament. And, it was very affordable to make. I took my inspiration from Lilac Lane DIY Studio’s post on Facebook! Supplies Arabesque Tile – Lowe’s (I found two...
These faux marble countertops are a great and affordable alternative to stone. This summer, I volunteered at a Habitat for Humanity build, where laminate is the typical material used for kitchen countertops. In this case, the kitchen layout allowed for an island whereby laminate material was not deep enough to cover the island. Several of...
They say kitchens and bathrooms “make” the house! Well, this dollhouse is no exception! The tile, wallpaper and vanity are DIY showstoppers! Tile This DIY tile took some effort, but was simple to make! The tile was made with the hot glue and a silicone candy mold from Hobby Lobby. Resin is also a possible...
It is said that great design is in the details. And, this cozy bedroom has tons of details! Let’s do a recap of the some of the features! Furniture The bed is a local, vintage store find. The desk and chest are Dollar Tree finds and stain/painted. Such great “miniature” finds for decorating on a...
Who doesn’t love a house with lots of natural light? This cute little dollhouse has lots of windows. It is a vintage piece and some of the windows were in disrepair and the mullions were not consistent throughout. Replacing or Making Windows I am sure there are a variety of materials that can be used...
It was so fun to think creatively when pulling together the decor for this adorable living room! In my last post, I shared information on the flooring and base moulding. Let’s take a look at the rest of the details. Paint The walls/ceiling are painted Sherwin Williams Alabaster and the base/ case mouldings and stairs...
If you have been following me a while, you know I am a DIYer and have lots of building and craft ”stuff” to pull from for this dollhouse. For this dollhouse, I pulled ideas from previous projects for much of the flooring. Hardwood Floors I spent entirely too much time on Pinterest and YouTube looking...