Danikaherrick

LATEST ARTICLES ( 331 )

• How to Use a Paint Sprayer on Furniture

  

  It's no secret that I can't resist painting something. Whether it's reinventing a piece of furniture I already have or breathing new life into a found object,... Read more

  Posted on 22 August 2014 HOME

• Getting the Yard Summer Ready

  

  Please join me over at True Value where I will be talking about getting your yard ready for summer. This winter was extra tough on my yard! Read more

  Posted on 04 June 2014 HOME

• Part 2: Starburst Tube Sculpture "not Reals"

  

  So yesterday I made a tubular brass sculpture using real brass. It's not for the faint of heart... you need a soldering iron which can run you between 20-30... Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Brass Starburst Sculpture "for Reals"

  

  I say "for reals" because I have only made these out of wooden skewers, not actual brass before. (see sculpture here and light fixture here) I decided to go... Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2014 HOME

• One Pot Painted Three Ways

  

  I can play this game all day! I have about 50 more ideas on how to paint this little metal cachepot, but for now I'll show you three. Read more

  Posted on 29 April 2014 HOME

• Yard Stuff

  

  Sticking my head outside for a moment... I love this idea for quick and easy garden beds/planters using pallets: found here And I really dig this idea of... Read more

  Posted on 25 April 2014 HOME

• Summerness

  

  I'm in total summer mindset even though it's a cool and very breezy 50 degrees here. As a New Englander I live for the few precious beach days we get, so I'm... Read more

  Posted on 24 April 2014 HOME

• Second Time's the Charm

  

  Spring always gets me excited. The warmer weather hails the start of one of my favorite pastimes... the yard sale. Don't get me wrong, I definitely do my fair... Read more

  Posted on 21 April 2014 HOME

• Splat!

  

  Hey folks! I've had my face in a computer screen the past couple days finishing up a new fabric collection on Spoonflower. The Splat Collection is now done and... Read more

  Posted on 03 April 2014 HOME

• Basket Shade- Via IKEA

  

  My daily equation works something likes this... A.M.- caffeine + iTunes + work/internet P.M.- wine + iTunes+ work/internet... and somewhere in that mix I... Read more

  Posted on 03 April 2014 HOME

• What's Your Style Series: The Bedroom

  

  Welcome back for the last round of the What's Your Style Series! So far we have covered the living area and the kitchen, and we wrap it up with the bedroom.... Read more

  Posted on 26 March 2014 HOME

• Painted Buffalo Plaid Wall "How To" and My Entry Makeover

  

  When I posted a sneak peek of my painted buffalo plaid entry wall a while back on Instagram I got a bunch of requests for a tutorial. Read more

  Posted on 05 March 2014 HOME

• Painted Geometric Drapes

  I had the flu a few weeks ago and spent a week in bed and a good deal of time staring at my unfinished bedroom and overdosing on Pinterest. Read more

  Posted on 28 February 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• How to Repair a Porcelain Sink

  

  I am not a huge fan of winter, but one thing I can say on its behalf is that I do get a lot done during this season. Being indoors makes me focus on all the... Read more

  Posted on 17 February 2014 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• Hello from the Trenches

  

  Happy New Year and a seriously belated Merry Merry! I really can't believe how fast that all went and that we are halfway into January already. Read more

  Posted on 13 January 2014 HOME

• My Fireplace/ Mantle Makeover

  

  We have finally completed our fireplace makeover just in time for the holidays! I can't tell you how excited or perfect the timing was. Read more

  Posted on 16 December 2013 HOME

• Blogger Stylin' Home Tour: Christmas, One Year Later

  

  I am so happy to be participating in the Blogger Stylin' Tour: Christmas Edition that Lindsay from The White Buffalo Styling Co. organized. Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2013 HOME

• Holiday Happenings

  

  Hey ya ho ho ya! Please join me over at A Creative Day today. I'm getting my craft on with a little tutorial on how to jazzel up your basic balsam wreath with... Read more

  Posted on 10 December 2013 HOME

• Staring at the Ceiling

  

  I am writing this post with a bit of a neck cramp. I spent the weekend painting not one, but two really big ceilings in my house. I went to town adding lots of... Read more

  Posted on 19 November 2013 HOME

• DIY: Brass Urchin Light Fixture

  

  I have hacked this light in my head so many times! Ever since I first laid eyes on C. Jere's mid-century beauty I knew I would have to figure out how to make on... Read more

  Posted on 08 November 2013 HOME