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• An Indoor Sandbox That Works in Any Room for Less Than $52

  

  Children love playing in sand! During the summer the beaches and backyards across the country provide hours of imaginative... Read more

  Posted on 05 August 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• An Indoor Sandbox That Works in Any Room for Less Than $52

  

  The Idea Children love playing in sand! During the summer the beaches and backyards across the country provide hours of imaginative play. Read more

  Posted on 05 August 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• DIY a Dramatic White Branch Drum Shade Chandelier for Less Than $52

  

  The Idea Image from Decor Pad Lighting performs an important function in your home and as a result it often just looks boring. Read more

  Posted on 31 July 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Mess to Yes: Dramatic Entry Hall Makeover for a Busy Family on a Budget

  

  Katie has a family of four little boys who have taken over the entry of her home. She and her husband... Read more

  Posted on 24 July 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Mess to Yes: Dramatic Entry Hall Makeover for a Busy Family on a Budget

  

  Katie has a family of four little boys who have taken over the entry of her home. She and her husband had been renovating the rest of their home one room at at... Read more

  Posted on 24 July 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• DIY a Mercury Glass Lamp with a Custom Fabric Shade for Less Than $52

  

  Image from Houzz.com Antiqued silver glass called Mercury glass is everywhere right now - and I love it. It has a worn quality that makes it interesting in... Read more

  Posted on 21 July 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• DIY a Mercury Glass Lamp with a Custom Fabric Shade for Less Than $52

  

  The Idea Image from Houzz.com Antiqued silver glass called Mercury glass is everywhere right now – and I love it. It has a worn quality that makes it interestin... Read more

  Posted on 21 July 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• DIY a Monogrammed Initial Pillow for Less Than $25

  

  People have been carving initials into trees for centuries. We want others know we were there or to claim someplace as our... Read more

  Posted on 14 July 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• DIY a Monogrammed Initial Pillow for Less Than $25

  

  The IdeaPeople have been carving initials into trees for centuries. We want others know we were there or to claim someplace as our own. Read more

  Posted on 14 July 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Creative Minds: The Inspiration of Pulaski Furniture Designer Tracey Gibson

  

  You know that logically you can learn to paint a wall, but the idea of a canvas terrifies most of... Read more

  Posted on 04 July 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Creative Minds: The Inspiration of Pulaski Furniture Designer Tracey Gibson

  

  You know that logically you can learn to paint a wall, but the idea of a canvas terrifies most of us. Artistic ability and creativity seem like a magical,... Read more

  Posted on 04 July 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• DIY a $14.99 IKEA Mirror Two Ways: One for Your Daughter, One for You

  

  The IdeaYou know you’ve seen it.A round mirror with sticks, or paint stirrers, or wooden dowels all radiating around the edges…usually painted gold.The... Read more

  Posted on 19 May 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Bling is the New Black at High Point Market

  

  While we may all have been adding a pop of color to our décor to spice it up sparkle is definitely leading a wave of glitz and glam in home furnishings. Read more

  Posted on 17 April 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Don’t Pay $1,200, Upcycle a Gold Bar Cart for Under $52

  

  The IssueLike to entertain but don’t have a large kitchen or a big dining room buffet to serve on? Want to dress up your space but are living in a small space... Read more

  Posted on 22 March 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Stunningly Simple Turquoise Geometric Lamp for Less Than $52

  

  The IdeaThere are lots of fun bright chevron lamps out there right now. But when a design trend is filling the aisles of your local mass market store it is not... Read more

  Posted on 08 March 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• DIY: Milo Baughman Inspired Mosaic Cube Table for Under $52

  

  The Idea Milo Baughman was an American furniture who created modern pieces with clean lines that were surprisingly unpretentious and reasonably priced for the... Read more

  Posted on 27 February 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• DIY: Recover a Stylish Fur Ottoman for Under $52

  

  The IdeaI have fur on my mind! Maybe it’s the winter Olympics – after all I have been watching them while I glue, staple and paint my latest projects. Read more

  Posted on 25 February 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• DIY: How to Make Simple Burlap Pennants for Less Than $20

  

  Happy Valentine’s Day! I know that this is the year of 52 Projects in 52 Weeks for Less than $52 but I want to give you more. I will still share advice, tips an... Read more

  Posted on 13 February 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• DIY: How to Build an Imaginative Teepee in Your Child’s Room for Under $52

  

  The IdeaEver hide under the covers with a flashlight to read when you were a kid? Or build a “secret” fort in the middle of a crowded room? Read more

  Posted on 10 February 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• How to Build a Custom Upholstered Ottoman for Less Than $52

  

  The IdeaDesign inspiration can happen anywhere! For me this project was inspired by some ugly avocado paint colored furniture legs on clearance at the Habitat... Read more

  Posted on 08 February 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN