Monthly Archives: December 2010

Be Still My Beating Heart – a barn door table!

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Melissa from Mason Bay is a new blogger and she’s off to an big bang of a start with showing off this DIY project.  She turned an old barn door into a beautiful table.  It’s lovely and the painted chairs add even more farmhouse charm.  I love it.



Beautiful old door and white washed legs.  

She loves the imperfections and so do I – it’s one of my favorite things about farmhouse style.  Look at the old hinges! 


Melissa is still looking for old chippy folding chairs but to hold her over, she painted her existing chairs…so fun!

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She has DIY plans for the burlap table runner but I’m loving the turquoise stripe.    Her new old table and chairs have so much charm!  Thank you so much for sharing your cute makeovers, Melissa!  Welcome to blogging!  We look forward to seeing more! 

See another one of Melissa’s cute projects here! 




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DIY – Just Between Friends

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Jonie at Just Between Friends has some great DIY projects to share! 
These scrap wood shelves are adorable!  Perfect for story time storage or…if no little library is needed, how about organizing magazines?  Super cute!
I love this gift idea…I think I Niski clock might be added to my list of projects.  Personalized gifts and decor are so special!  


Looking for an easy DIY mantel option for your fireplace?  This one is awesome! View her original post here. 
Fireplace before:
Fireplace after:
There’s still time to make this gorgeous winter wreath before the holidays!  Gorgeous!
There are so many great DIY ideas over at Just Between Friends (including a clever and cute paint-stick snowflake)!  
Thanks for sharing your creativity, Jonie!  Merry Christmas!
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DIY Project Parade and patching holes

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Mr. DIY installed recess lighting in our kitchen and one of the holes was put in the wrong spot.  No biggy.  Patching drywall is easier than it sounds. Please ignore the fingerprints. I always joke with Mr. DIY that he would not make it in a life of crime…he leave his prints everywhere!  Our ceiling is plaster and lathe.  We patch using drywall.

How to patch a hole:
1.  Insert a scrap piece of wood into the hole (for new drywall to attach to). If you’re patching a hole in the wall, you’ll need to add support or cut around the hole to a stud so that there is a way to support and attach a new piece.

2.  Screw the wood block into place.
3.  To get an idea of the shape/size of the hole, use a piece of paper to do a rough trace and cut small matching piece out of drywall (we have a lot of scraps).
4.  Secure the drywall into open hole using screws into the wood.
5.  Thanks to our friends at True Value, we used a drywall patch kit which consists of aluminum sticky mesh tape to help the drywall mud adhere.  
6.  Smooth on drywall mud (joint compound) in two even layers, allowing time to dry in between skim coats.
7.  Once dry, sand smooth.
8.  Apply a coat of primer and clean fingerprints if necessary. 
9.  Paint.
Can you tell where the mistaken hole was?  We can’t!
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Once again…thank you for sharing our sorrow and comforting words for us during our loss of our doxie, Niski.  It means SO much to us!

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Dirty Floors no More!

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I don’t know about you but with our DIY passion, I’d LOVE for Santa to bring me a Mint Automatic Floor Cleaner.  There’s often sawdust or just dust that I don’t have time to get to.  I do craft projects in the dining room and a lot of times, I’m sweeping up scraps.  Oh, and you know how Mr. DIY loves to cook? Imagine the crumbs! 


Do you have a Mint Automatic Floor cleaner?  What about a floor that could use one?

Winter foot-traffic brings dirt into the house.  Hosting holiday parties, kids, holiday family visitors, etc coming in from outside with their dirty, slushy, wet boots and shoes on = dirt. Actually 70% of carpet soil is tracked in from outside. I’m sure you know the hassle that is to keep clean. …Enter the Mint Cleaner to do it for you ;)

I wanted to share a weekly giveaway going on at dirtyfloorsnomore.com!  I’ve signed up to win and you can too!
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Comfort

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I just wanted to thank you again for your words of comfort and patience during our loss. I wanted to share a little story that warms our hearts.  Reenie sent me this and I shared it with Russ…

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. 

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. 

There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. 
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable. 


All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. 
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind. 


They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster. 

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart. 

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together…. 

Author unknown… 

I was in the basement painting cabinet doors, trying to keep busy but still crying off and on, just missing her.  Russ called me up to dinner.  He made a yummy 3 cheese tomato and spinach tortellini dish.  He lit candles and opened a bottle of wine.  I know. He cooks.  A fancy dinner for a wife with a red nose, puffy eyes in doxie lounge pants and painting sweatshirt.  He’s a keeper.  We said a little prayer, toasted Niski and were eating when I noticed that the candle light shining through my wine glass made a little dancing rainbow prism on my dinner plate.  Both of our eyes filled with MORE tears.  It felt like a sign that Niski was okay.  :)

I read your comments over and over.  Blog friends are the best “hug”. 

We like to think that Niski is happy, healthy and pain-free in heaven, burrowing in fresh fuzzy blankies straight from the dryer.   

I love the Rainbow Bridge poem.  It’s a comforting fairy tale type story.  I believe my Niski is in heaven and that HE sent the little rainbow prism while the Rainbow Bridge poem was fresh in our minds.  God gives us the biggest comfort at all, listening to our prayers and healing our broken hearts.  

Today when I checked the drying painted cabinets, once again – a prism where the sun shining through the cut glass window.  It feels so special and I know God is sending us signs that Niski is at peace.  2 rainbow prisms in 2 days?!  
And your words of comfort, your hugs, sharing your stories and comments have helped us tremendously.  I appreciate every single comment.  I’m thankful for bloggy friends.  I love that we can share projects but I love that we feel connected enough to share happy times and comfort each other through tough times.  Niski was a huge part of our blog.  She will be missed.  And I’m happy that you got to know and love her.  

This is my favorite blog post this year.  This post is my reminder that God is always present.  Whether in the form of rainbow prisms or sending blog friends for comfort…we’re so blessed. 
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It's a Purdy Awesome Party!

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Guest Bathroom Makeover

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Amanda from Tall Glass of Water has the sweetest boyfriend (my kind of guy!). An anniversary bathroom makeover. Yes! Even if you’re not a DIY’er or renovator – who doesn’t want THAT for an anniversary present?  I already have my wording down pat – “honey, 2nd anniversary is cotton, 3rd anniversary is leather, 6th anniversary is bathroom”.  Sound okay?  :)

Here is Amanda’s bathroom before…


The guest bath now is so pretty.  I love Amanda’s thrifty finds.  She pulls everything together so prettily! 











I love the green glass tile accents…



So what do you think?  Anthony did all of the work himself and Amanda decorated.  What a great team!  Get the details at Tall Glass of Water.

And congratulations to Amanda again – she was the winner of the $100 tileshowroom.com gift card!  LUCKY GIRL! Want to see her plans for that?  See her excitement at:  http://tallglassofh2o.blogspot.com/2010/12/one-hundred-smackaroooos.html

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Thank you all so much for your overwhelming hugs and words of sympathy…that have given me so much comfort the past day.  It means the world to me!  I know it takes a while but it’s the little things that just make me break down.  Coming in the door today just felt so ‘empty’.  I miss my little greeter.  
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Niski

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Niski is no longer in pain or suffering. She’s at peace.  I, on the other hand, have the biggest heartache.  We will miss our little tap dancer, vacuum-wiener, happy baby, doxie girl forever.  Thank you so much for your hugs, thoughts, prayers and support.  

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More DIY Holiday Ideas

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So many creative and fun holiday ideas!  Here are a few I’ve seen this week that really have me wanting to give handmade! Please click the links to see the full tutorial.  I hope you’re as inspired as I am!
From Stephanie at Home – Cute NOEL DIY coasters. I want a set of these for our own home!

Christmas decorating at Percolating Projects is so pretty!
I love this Anthropologie inspired sweater skirt at Your Homebased Mom!  To cute and without the Anthro price tag!
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How fun is this holiday window decor from Vintage Wanna Bee?  Inexpensive, easy and festive!
Singed flower tutorial at Creative Little Daisy!  Look how gorgeous!
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I love your creativity and clever ideas!  Thank you ladies!
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Niski's Blue Christmas

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Since I know a lot of you love our little doxie girl and your thoughts and prayers worked this past summer – helping her to recover and giving me the strength, patience and encouragement for her care, I wanted to give you an update. We had a few amazing months of being recovered, walking and running but this morning her little back legs were weak and by this afternoon, it was all she could do to drag herself around.  Thankfully our wonderful vet squeezed in an appointment for her today.  Back to a couple of months of strict bed rest, muscle relaxers and steroids.  She’d appreciate your thoughts and prayers again and so would I. I think things are worse this time.  Lifting her (properly) hurts her. She cries out in pain and it breaks my heart.  Here she is today…a little sad but she wants you to know she’s hanging in there tonight and we’re hoping for another full recovery.  
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Moo Memory Card Game

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Wanting a cute, easy child’s personalized gift idea?  Head over to the DIY Club to see my Moo Memory Card Game tutorial.  I created these for my niece using family photos from all year long…

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And once again, I wanted to tell you…thank you for your sweet comments and support.  Having you stop by, reading your kind words and thoughtful emails, seeing you share your projects and celebrating mine is just so encouraging and just those little things make me smile, can take a bad day and make me remember the good things like friends and creativity and sharing.  That’s all.  Just wanted to tell ya.  :)
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DIY Deer Head Tutorial

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I think this is so cute!  Danielle Oakey Interiors has a great tutorial for a DIY deer head.  I have these little deer in my Christmas decor stash.  Hmmmm!

Take these…

Cut off the heads and spray paint…

Danielle covered the backing with fabric, glued on the deer heads and added hooks for hanging…

The gold Christmas reindeer are now super cool trendy wall art!

Clever, cute and easy!  See the FULL DEER HEAD TUTORIAL HERE at Danielle’s blog – she has a lot of fun budget friendly DIY projects you’ll want to check out!  

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Thanks for sharing your creativity Danielle!  

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Winner!!!  The winner of the Tileshowroom.com $100 gift card is Amanda from Tall Glass of Water!  Woo hoo!  Congratulations Amanda!  Please email me for details!
Blogger Amanda @ Tall Glass of Watersaid…

There once was a girl and a guy
who loved to DIY.
But their kitchen looked so bare
with still no tile there!
Poor room was so full of gloom :(
Untill…
surprise!
They won a prize!
From the lovely Tile Showroom :)

For our kitchen backsplash I would buy the Glacé Collection Solid Glass Tile in Fern. Love that color!

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Christmas at our House…and a DIY Holiday Highlights Party!

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I love decorating for the holidays and here is a tour of what it looks like at our house this year…

The dining room (there are still a few DIY projects ‘on the list’ like securing the mantel, hanging the door, painting the vent cover on the wall but see my before and after transformation at the DIY Club using Mythic paint, Dremel and my Purdy paintbrush!)

Here was that same doorway before:

Before:

After:  that dang vent is being camouflaged soon! I’ll also do a proper before and after/reveal soon.

When we bought the house…

This is how it looks today…

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Now back to Christmas!

The apothecary jars with ornaments was inspired by Sarah at Th
rifty Decor Chick (thanks Sarah! I hope you don’t mind).  Okay, not just inspired but completely copied but they were PERFECT for my mantel too and if you can’t believe that your home decor is an inspiration and that copying is the best form of flattery…then we all wouldn’t be sharing, right?  That’s my story!  However, our similar holiday color combinations however are a complete coincidence! 

The living room in red and gold (same as previous years)…

The back entryway (with tomato-cage Christmas tree):

And just a little Christmas cheer in the kitchen because I’m crazy and decided that not only would I attack a dining room DIY-style, but I’d tackle a kitchen makeover during the holidays (or maybe it’s really just taking longer than anticipated.  Still!) …
I am happy to be linking to
Holiday Home tour at 


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See ALL of the DIY Holiday Highlights party links for TONS of Christmas and holiday inspired decorating and DIY projects!



Please share your holiday posts below!

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Christmas Trees at the DIY Show Off

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I‘m excited to attend this Christmas party hosted by Sarah at Decor Chick. I didn’t dress for the occasion but our Christmas trees are all decked out!
So, here are our Christmas trees!  We have 3!
Our dining room reveal and room for a tree… using greens and browns (and Sarah, if you’re reading…I copied ‘borrowed’ your apothecary jar for my mantel.  Thank you!)



Our Christmas tree in our living room is decorated in red and gold….

And our back entry way (super easy tomato cage Christmas tree tutorial)…

Now…click Sarah’s party button above to see HUNDREDS of beautiful glowing Christmas trees or link up your own!
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Tomato Cage Christmas Tree and The DIY Project Parade

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I know this is nothing new but I love this idea – a DIY Christmas tree using garland and a tomato cage.  I headed to my favorite local True Value for my supplies to make one for indoor use.  

  • Tomato cage.  Ask a store associate.  They should have them in the warehouse/storeroom since it’s not garden season.I got the largest they had. 
  • 3 – 9ft. lighted garland
  • Thick rubber band
To make the tree:
Using a rubber band, gather the “stakes” to make a tee-pee top and secure together (sorry for the bad picture! I must not have checked it before going to the next step…too late now!).
Starting at the bottom (with the plug end of the garland), start to wrap the bottom wire circle with the garland. Wrap a few branches here and there around the wire frame to secure.  
Working around the frame, continue wrapping.
When one garland ends, plug in another and continue wrapping to the top. 
Fluff.  If there are gaps, fill in by twisting branches around the frame or fluff branches to fill ‘holes’. 
All done!

We don’t have a live tree and I love the smell of pine. So I headed out to the backyard and clipped small pieces of real pine.
Just tuck them in open areas for a fuller ‘real’ look with pine scent! (Mine are only tucked but you can use floral wire to make things more secure if needed.)
Here it is all complete!  I love it!
Need more height?  
This works great for a base:
  • 5 gallon bucket
  • fabric
  • large rubber band
Take the handle off of the bucket.  
Stretch a rubber band around the top of the bucket.
Sit bucket in the center of a piece of fabric and tuck under the rubber band.
It’ll look like this:

Add a round tray (aluminum cookie tray or rattan works) and it’s the perfect base to add height to your tomato cage tree.  If you have an out of the way spot, it can just rest on top. Otherwise attach with wire into the holes were the handles were removed.  
You could also paint the bucket instead and fill with stones for weight to use outdoors.  The base was a little to high for my purposes so I didn’t end up using it…oops!
Again…my tomato cage Christmas tree:
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If your project is holiday related, please feel free to link up to the DIY Holiday Highlights party as well!
The DIY Show Off
If you’d like to link YOUR DIY project post
to The DIY Show Off Project Parade:
1.You must use the button above and link to this post to share the linky love.
2.Include your name or blog name and project title. Add your permalink (not your blog url, but your DIY project post url). Feel free to link a Past Post, just invite your readers in a current post with a quick note.
3.Or email your link to thediyshowoff@gmail.com and I will add it for you.
4.If you notice your link has disappeared -please add the link back to The DIY Show Off to your post today, a button or a quick note to your readers about the party and try again! I love when everyone participates and readers check out everyone’s links, but I think the return favor of linking back is the nice thing to do so everyone plays fair and enjoys all of the projects and links. Also – this blog party is for DIY projects only. Links not related to DIY will be deleted.

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I was one of the bloggers selected by True Value to work on the DIY Squad. I have been compensated for my time commitment to the program as well as my writing about my experience. I have also been compensated for the materials needed for my DIY project. However, my opinions are entirely my own and I have not been paid to publish positive comments.
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Bathroom Makeover!

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Marla from Marla Plain and Small (who is anything but by the way) has an amazing bathroom transformation to show off.  It’s gorgeous.  Here is a bit from her reveal but click the link to see all of the details and more pictures!

Bathroom Remodel (before & after)


Before:
Demo time!

Removing drop ceiling…

Besides being completely gutted, the bathroom floor was leveled.

Ready for the big transformation?!?!
After:
 Everything is new. 
Marla’s advice:
Save as much money as you can to pay for it with cash
When shopping, see how your items go together.  We took tiles over to the vanities and laid down paint chips…all in the store!
Know what you’re doing or hire someone who does.  My dad did the majority of the work, and we couldn’t have done it without him.  He did electrical, plumbing, construction.  You will be disappointed and discouraged if you attempt something you know you can’t do alone.
Wait for sales, discounts, coupons!
So what do you think?  Stunning, isn’t it?  I love everything from the vanities to the tile, lighting choices, colors and that ceiling!  Great job Marla (and family)!  What a change!
Marla has a fun week of giveaways going on so you definitely want to stop over and get entered (ends Sunday!)

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Grand Design

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Got some DIY and decorating eye candy for you!  Just in time to inspire your weekend DIY.  Unless you’re on break for the holidays and focused on all of the fun holiday preparations?  I’m not to that point yet but hopefully after the weekend, we will be until 2011.  

Nikki from Grand Design is amazing. Here are a few of her projects but if you have time this weekend, head over and check out more!
Her little boy’s bedroom is too cute.  Don’t you just love the antique feel? Cool lockers, beautiful antique furniture and I bet he loves the pendant star light fixture!

Sweet little princess room… again, so cozy and vintage and just so sweet. Gorgeous bed and old windows!
She also transformed her friend’s bedroom.  It’s stunning.  Nikki’s style is the type that inspires me, what I’d love my home to reflect.  If your friend turned your room into a pretty, relaxing retreat like this would you be forever grateful?
You’ll have to visit Nikki’s original post to get all of the details but this original art has special meaning.  It’s beautiful:
An old door headboard.  Clever and so pretty!
And even a window seat…
So what do you guys think? Dreamy? 
Nikki, thank you so much for sharing your beautiful designs and inspiring DIY projects! 
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Enjoy the weekend! There’s a fun Wreath Party going on at Modern Country Style – if you’re looking for ideas or want to join the party – pop over to check it out!
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Last day to enter the $100 tile giveaway! Beautiful tiles to choose from!  

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AND great SPRAY PAINTING PARTY over at The DIY Club!  If you’ve ever spray painted anything, head over and link up your projects!  I love seeing all of the great ideas in one place – another great source for inspiration!

KRYLON Pretty In Paint

along with a Purdy paintbrush party too!

PURDY AWESOME PARTY
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$100 Tile Giveaway

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THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED. Looking for a unique handmade gift idea? How about monogrammed tiles for personalized drink coasters?

Tileshowroom.com has pretty decorative accent tiles or make Monogramed or personalized glass tile or tumbled stone coasters. A great handmade gift idea!  Stamp the tiles with permanent ink, add felt backing or rubber sticky dots.  Create a gift basket by tying the tile bundle with a ribbon and add a bottle of wine or hot cocoa and maybe a mug or wine glass or two.
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Ceramic Brancacci 2" x 12" - Aria Ivory Floral Listello - This majestic tile imitates the look of marble with swirls and veins. In creamy, neutral tones, this tile stands for class and style in any application.
Tile can be used for a lot of creative, decorative and home improvement projects.
  • Floors
  • Backsplash
  • Bathrooms
  • Kitchens
  • Entryways
  • Fireplace surround
  • Mirror
  • Tabletop
I was so excited for YOU when tileshowroom.com contacted me about doing a giveaway! I know my DIY friends would love to win $100 gift card to tileshowroom.com! Right?  Need some convincing?
Here are just a few of the beautiful tiles you’d have to choose from.  SO many unique and beautiful choices!
Arizona Hot Dots: Coffee Cup Pewter Tile 2" X 2" - Coffee Cup
Ceramic Arabesque 4" x 4" - Crema Fabrege Accent - Arabesque Ceramic Tiles are beautifully crafted decorative inserts from Dal Tile. This tile is special order, please allow 2-6 weeks for delivery.
Arizona Hot Dots: Gothic Square Pewter Tile 2" X 2" - Gothic Square

Cava Stone: Polished White Carrara Mosaic Stone Tile

Mini Pebbles 12" x 12" - Ocean Blue - Ocean Blue Marble from quarries in Java, Indonesia.
How to win?

Visit tileshowroom.com, come back and leave a comment on what you’d spend the $100 gift card on – what tile project do you have in mind? Or comment with a catchy tile related phrase. 
One entry per person.
Giveaway starts now, Friday, 12/03 and ends next Friday, 12/10.
Winner will be randomly selected by tileshowroom.com and announced shortly thereafter.
Due to shipping restrictions, giveaway is open to U.S. residents only.
Disclosure:  I have not been compensated for my blog post or giveaway (Does that mean I can enter and win too?!  Just kidding!).  Tileshowroom.com will provide one (1) lucky DIY Show Off reader a $100 gift card to tileshowroom.com, good for 6 mos.
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Bed Envy!

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Kate from Twenty-six to Life is giving her master bedroom a makeover.   Uncertainty didn’t deter her from getting the bed and storage she wanted from PB.   She wasn’t sure she could pull off building a bed but a DIY’er dives right in!  Using Ana White’s plans as a guide, Kate and her husband built this amazing PB inspired Stratton bed…
Kate also designed and created a beautiful tufted headboard using a pretty damask print…
It’s awesome, Kate!  LOVE the big fluffy down comforter too…snuggling up in your new big bed has to be so rewarding!  It looks like the dogs agree!
You can find more information on Kate’s original posts:

There’s more good stuff where that came from!  There’s a DIY label at the top of her blog.  Check it out!  I’m so inspired.  We have plans to build an Ana White design as well…crossing my fingers that it turns out this gorgeous too!  Looking to be a brave DIY furniture builder?  GREAT designs at Ana-White.com. Warning – you’ll be motivated to put on some safety glasses and grab your tools!  If you’ve already created something beautiful with Ana White’s direction, I’d love to see it!  I’ve been meaning to ‘show off’ her site for a while now.  What better way than to share your projects?!
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Bargain Hoot!

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I love nothing more than being introduced to a blogger who shares my DIY love.  And just in case you haven’t met her yet, it’s “time” you do!  Please meet Rene’ from Bargain Hoot.  Here are some of her amazing DIY projects.  Click the links to see great tutorials and more beautiful details.  
This CLOCK DOOR is just too cool!
I remember seeing a holiday picture in a magazine or website and one thing that stuck out to me were the clock ornaments. For the life of me, I can’t remember where it was. I’m terrible with that but on the other hand, I’d need more memory on my computer if I saved every single inspirational picture, right?  That’s my excuse and I’m sticking to it.  Anyhoot…Clock face ornament and free pdf download.  
This is beautiful to me. I AM making these ornaments. The banners are a perfect clever touch. I even love the little newsprint banner. SO creative and pretty!

Rene’, thanks so much for sharing your creative ideas. 
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DIY Holiday Highlights Project Party

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Countdown to Christmas!  We’re still a work in progress – story of our DIY life! Wow, we’ve been busy.  Hopefully soon I will have completed pictures but for now, here’s an unedited sneak peek:


I‘m also using the DIY ribbon wreath I made last year from ribbon and cardboard. 

DIY ribbon wreath tutorial shared at the very 1st DIY Holiday Highlights party.






See ALL of the DIY Holiday Highlights party links for TONS of Christmas and holiday inspired decorating and DIY projects!



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