Why Not Make This Minimalist Inspiration Board?
This simple, sexy pinboard is perfect for your notes, clippings, postcards and inspirational materials. Its simplicity is its strength; it would fit in with a variety of work spaces. You don’t need much to make your own minimalist pinboard, but this tidy, pinnable graphic covers it all. Materials list: A piece of galvanized steel mesh, ideally 2ft x 3ft,...
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Before and After: Retro Star Inlay Table Restoration
The incredible star inlay on this cool ’60s table sucked me right in, but it needed a restoration of its beautiful veneer. Here’s how to refinish timber veneer on a beautiful secondhand find that might need a little polishing. The finished result was perfect for an earthy, cozy environment where warm timbers would fit right...
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Houseplants 101: All About Succulents
You can’t just collect one succulent. You need two, or five, or two dozen. Many succulents are well-suited as potted plants, and the dazzling variety of forms and colors will make you want to keep adding more into the mix. Here is a simple guide for planting an arrangement of succulents, propagation and care… as...
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Paper Floral Mobile Tutorial
What’s not to like about paper flowers? They have a sculptural quality that silk flowers lack, and you can make them yourself with the pretty paper of your choosing. Using the paper flowers from my kusudama origami ball tutorial, you can make a mobile that’s ready to hang in a nursery, a child’s room, or anywhere else for a splash...
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Make A Scented Candle For Someone You Love
Mother’s Day was this weekend, but once you learn how to make your own scented candles, you’ll want to keep making them for yourself and for everyone else! Scented candles are simple to make, and with some thoughtfully chosen scents and a one-of-a-kind vessel, a custom scented candle would make a wonderfully homey gift for someone you care about. Materials...
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Simple Folded Felt Bowls
The coziness of soft fabric + a geometric edge makes this felt bowl a unique vessel to hold your keys, coins, sewing bits, or even potpourri. In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to make a template and the bowl itself – it’s fun! Stiffened felt gives a bowl a sturdy shape, and the template...
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Houseplants 101: Growing Your Own Chilies Indoors
Even if you’re living in the pokiest of apartments, you can grow your own chili peppers year-round. Houseplants have made a huge comeback lately, and for good reason – clean air, the calming sense of a space well cared for. Why not bring some stylish greenery into your home and get a little extra spice? This big guy is...
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DIY Coat Rack – Tutorial and Inspiration
One size doesn’t always fit all. You might have a tiny foyer, or crumbly plaster walls that can barely hold a push pin. You might even just prefer the cute hooks and knobs that you’ve collected from various places. Whatever the reason, here’s some ideas and tips for making your own coat rack. Wood,...
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