This easy home DIY project isn’t just decorative—it’s incredibly practical, too. “We use online shopping for almost everything, but porch pirates are putting a damper on this convenience,” explains Liston in the video tutorial for this super secure mailbox. With some wood, a saw, a drill, screws, hinges, and spray paint, she managed to create […]

Transforming your home with new art doesn’t have to mean spending hours browsing Etsy or galleries for inspiration. “Since mid-mod art involves a lot of simple shapes and clean lines, anyone can DIY this kind of painting using a few basic shapes,” says Besore. “Think footballs and bowling pins.” (For the full tutorial, click here.)

Even if you don’t have much of a green thumb, hanging some easy-to-care-for plants on your wall can add major character to your space with a minimal investment of time. “Spice up an ordinary plant hook with a fancy wood backing, then add cute terrariums for air plants,” says Jackson. She notes that this whole […]

Want to give your front door a fun seasonal makeover? Try this gorgeous paper wreath project from Chicfully Kreations on for size. “I used a floral garden natural willow wreath, different plastic ferns, white paper plates, feathers that I dipped with gold glitter, and a cutout of [Peter Pan’s] silhouette,” says Perez. She notes that […]

You don’t have to crowd every bookshelf and mantle to find enough space for your photos. “These are gorgeous picture ledges that we made from scrap wood that now house a collection of photos,” say the Annesleys. The best part? This project cost less than $10. (Find out more here.)

Want to brighten up your bedroom in no time? All it takes is a weekend and some elbow grease to make this gorgeous headboard. “This update was inexpensive and made a huge impact, but it did take a couple of coats to cover the gray color of the original upholstery,” says DIYer Amanda Poe of […]

Tired of having too many mismatched mugs in your cabinet? Consolidate your collection and keep your morning pick-me-up accessories in one place with this easy coffee station from Jes and Madhu Das of Yea We Built That. After you’ve sanded your wood and sprayed it with lacquer, “put the pieces together [and] be sure the […]

  Help yourself to these DIY Easter egg projects and make your Easter egg hunt and celebration even more egg-citing! DIY Easter Egg Projects for Everyone   1. Calligraphed Eggs To make these elegant calligraphed eggs, use temporary tattoo paper and five other simple materials. You can write Easter-related messages or your own sweet messages […]

Big Cartel online shop madebyerica was founded by tufting and stained glass artist Erica Gleason. The Los Angeles-based creator specializes in artful rug accessories, sculptural mirrors and tufted coaster decor with a nostalgic look and feel. With influences from the 60s and 90s, madebyerica’s products are colorful and playful, often taking on floral shapes or […]

We are still working on filling up spaces in our apartment with art, and as a result, I am always on the hunt for something beautiful and unique to hang in my home. Just the other day I was walking by the most gorgeous home decor boutique and saw an amazing mixed media wall hanging […]