What's That ?! I'm looking at the picture, and I'm thinking to myself, "What's that ?!" The site is in french, but I knew the table was recycled and repurposed...but from what? Ready for this? Repeat after me...a washing machine drum! Made by Isa also has more great repurposed and recycled projects that you'll want to see. And it seems as though the French have a thing for washing machine drums. After stumbling on these two tables, of course I was curious. I also have to include this little BBQ because it is so deliciously rustic in its natural environment. This practical drum-turned-fire pit comes from Dr. Now, back to France. The more you look...the more you find. First life...cleaner. And these come to us from Bulgarian Alex Kovatchev via Yanko Design. This column lamp from Paul Morini really would be the perfect compliment to any warehouse loft or space. This is the waiting room at a medical office in France. By nature, a washing machine is quite DIY. Until next time... Mike Stumble this post
A Beautiful Mess: Home Decor Hi guys, Mandi from Making Nice in the Midwest here! Recently I was really impacted by this Don Draper quote that come across my Pinterest feed: "Make it simple, but significant." Lately I've been attempting to live out this mindset in how I decorate our home, and seeing that quote was a powerful way of putting what I've been feeling into words. I think having less things can be challenging for certain people (like myself), but really cutting back and focusing on the impact of simple and beautiful things can make a home environment more enjoyable to live in. We've been updating our little mid century ranch little by little, and most recently purchased this beautiful vintage-inspired light from CB2. Before installing it, I thought we had a great opportunity for a simple but significant decorative element on the ceiling. Supplies: Step One: Draw lines diagonally from the corners of the square piece of plywood and also across the middle of each side. -Mandi
My Favorite Things - Mason Jar Revival My friend, "L", recently asked on Facebook…”Should I really buy another mason jar?” As if it were really a question! Here's a small collection of DIY mason jar projects I’ve found most inspiring lately. If you have a ’must see’ mason jar project, leave a comment at the end of this post with the website so we can all check it out. Have a seat in the blue velvet chair, relax, and enjoy the show! Who can resist these cookie mix cuties - spotted at Bakerella. They call this one the redneck wine goblet. Away from the kitchen and on to the home decor. It's simple and effective - as seen at Napa Style. It's no wonder this beauty is for sale at Etsy. This casual chandelier was used in a wedding tent, but would be fab in a dining room as well. They were just experimenting and ended up with this little wall light gem - at Kelly + Olive. I think I would have preferred that all the jars were the same size, but kudos to Liz Marie for this project. I love this pin cushion from Andy Rubio. p.s.
whitney’s mason jar lights growing up in the south, i have a special place in my heart for mason jars. i enjoy them filled to the brim with icy sweet tea, but this fun project from d*s reader whitney gaylord may be my new favorite way to enjoy them. unlike most of our other diy projects, this one will require a bit of professional help (installing anything involving electricity is no joke) but the majority of the steps are easy to handle and will require only a quick call to your local electrician (home depot offers these services, too) to install the final project. click here for the full instructions or just click “read more” below – thanks to whitney for sharing! mason jar lights what you’ll need: -vintage mason jars -hanging lamp kit with low wattage bulbs (try your local lighting store, home depot or lowes) -ceiling light plate 3. tighten the lid back on the jar and adjust the bulb to its desired height (using the tension clasps).
DIY : Ecofriend : Ecofriend - Promoting eco friendly lifestyle to save the environment Eco friendly gardening tips Eco-friendly gardening is an easy way to grow a garden and be sensitive to the environment and wildlife around you as well. Here are eco-friendly gardening tips. Eco friendly gardening tips Read more... Categories: DIY Tags: around, chemicals, Companion, creativity, dispose, Eco Friendly, essential, featured, gardening tips, lacewings, multiply, options, planting, plants, sensitive, Top Five easy and effective DIY greenhouse structures Want to build your own exclusive greenhouse but running out of idea? Read more... Categories: DIY Tags: $50, advantage, antique, creative, economical, effective, fasten, featured, greenhouse, Movable, Plastic Bottle, predict, project, replace, Storm Door, structures, Top, weather, Window Five simple ways to conserve the battery on your tablet computer While using multiple features on your computing devices or tablets, there is a quick drain of your device’s battery. Read more... Steps to make a compost bin from wood pallets Read more...
untitled Non-Trashy Recycled and Trash Art Artists are usually ahead of the curve when it comes to being green. The artists featured here exclusively use recycled and/or trash to make pieces of contemporary art. These artists practice the art of “upcycling”, or literally turning everyday trash into creative treasures. While Andy Warhol may have made the idea popular with his famous Campbell’s soup can exhibit, today’s trash artists bring more of an eco street cred to their art. Some create compositions from recycled plastic bag or themed works for art galleries, while others create entire theme parks with trash, and even furniture from recycled materials. There seems to be no end to what kind of art you can create with the most cost-effective medium available; trash. Tim Nobel & Sue Webster Tim and Sue met while they were studying Fine Arts in University together. Vik Muniz The author arranges all of the pieces carefully, photographs the collages, and then destroys them so that they only exist as photographs. Bernard Pras David Mach
sewing 101: making a pouf Add a burst of color to your room with this crafty pouf! At 17” wide and 10” deep, it’s large enough to serve as floor seating or a foot stool. (And if you have pets, I have a feeling they may want to make this their new favorite spot!) This project is a little challenging to sew, but it’s not too difficult, so if you’re comfortable with the basics of sewing, give it a try. You can make a colorwheel effect with a range of solid colors, or choose a variety of patterned fabrics for a louder patchwork effect. I love the idea of making a set of these poufs in a range of sizes, for a sculptural stack of cushions that will become a room element in their own right. CLICK HERE for the full how-to after the jump! Finished Dimensions: 17” diameter by 10” tall What You’ll Need ¼ yard each 12 coordinating fabrics (I used quilting cottons) 1 yard muslin 3 pounds fiberfill stuffing 2 large buttons (approximately 1 ½”) 2 flat metal washers, slightly smaller than your buttons fishing line sewing thread iron 1.