Category Archives: Inspiration

Whimsical Wonderland (& giveaway alert!)

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If there is one word that describes a “touch” that I love to add to my home, it’s whimsical. A new-to-me site has caught my eye and I can’t wait to share her with you. Her motto: “Everyone needs a little Whimsy in their lives” and I agree! Here are some inspiring projects from

Before…*yawn*
Amazing what color and fabric can do!
BEFORE

AFTER



Pretty in Plaid
Ottoman Makeover

Cutest Tote (I LOVE whimsical tote bags!)

Charming Chandelier Transformation

Love this chair makeover!
She shares my addiction to spray paint…
This
to this!!
and this

is now this:


Another chair…I know, she’s amazing, right?
Before
After

How cute is this transformation too?
Before
After


I promise I didn’t show you EVERYTHING – pop over and check out the rest! Tell her I’d like to order 1 of everything pictured here!


Victoria – I love your style and your DIY projects. Thank you so much for allowing me the pleasure to “show it off”! You’re so creative, fun and talented!

Speaking of Whimsy! Chic Sparkle is having a giveaway!
Visit Fun & Fancy Free for more details on how to win this Dream Garland!

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Note: THANK YOU SO MUCH TO EVERYONE WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE SURPRISE SHOW & TELL WITH YOUR HOME ACCENTS!
What fun! I enjoyed seeing all of the posts! You ladies are awesome! A last minute “surprise” and you guys were all ready to party!
Remember…as a courtesy to everyone, if you’re linking to a party – add the party link and/or button to your post so that others can join in. It’s only fair that everyone shares the love. Some link and bring people to your fun site. If you haven’t done so, please remember to return the favor for your blog buddies.
Some links disappeared – if you notice yours has, I’d love for you to try to add to mcklinky again!
Thanks! 🙂

Coming soon – in order to fix the feed, the DIY Show Off will soon have a new look. Unsuccessful attempts have pushed me to switch to my own domain. Thanks for your patience and sticking with it while I work out the bugs. 🙂

A Post Full of Pretties!

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Traci from Beneath My Heart has so many beautiful transformations and tutorials, that I can’t choose just one (click the links to see her transformation process). I’m pretty certain you will see why choosing just 1 to feature isn’t an option. All of her projects will inspire you (to head to the thrift shop or up to the attic or out to the curb or even your own home) to transform everything into something beautiful. Here are the before & after photos of her projects:


Gorgeous After

Buffet Table (I love this one.)
Before

Amazing After

Goodwill Chairs
Before – Yikes

Oo-la-la After

And she has some great DIY projects too! (yea, I know – I love her too!)


Stop over for a weekend visit & tell her I said “hello”!

Have a wonderful weekend! Good bye summer!

Coming soon – in order to fix the feed, the DIY Show Off will soon have a new look. Unsuccessful attempts have pushed me to switch to my own domain. Thanks for your patience and sticking with it while I work out the bugs. 🙂

Seeing Decorating & DIY Potential in the Unexpected

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Blogging has lead me to so many creative and inspiring blogs and amazing people. Nearly every day, I’m showing off some creative genius or amazing DIY-er. I like to be inspired. I love discovering new blogs that I can’t wait to read daily.

Room Remix is one of those places – full of beautiful inspiration and decorating tips.

Here is a creative DIY project posted from Room Remix that helps you develop an eye for seeing DIY and decorating potential from ordinary things:

This foyer wall needed some art, but it’s a large wall (9’x9′) and that usually means big $$$.


Thinking outside the box, we found this folding screen at Home Goods for $90. It’s made to sit on the floor obviously, but it’s the right size, has some character, and with a little paint could work in our space. Why not put it on the wall? (We had already taken it apart and sawn the legs off by the time we took this picture.)


We painted the 3 sections of the screen, put the wrought iron back in two of them, and purchased a painted iron piece for the middle for $30 at Kohls (we felt that putting the wrought iron in all 3 would be a little monotonous). Total cost of the project, including paint, was $130.

So next time you’re shopping, look at things with a creative eye. Is that REALLY all it can be used for, or can you make it work for something else.

Thank you, PK for your great ideas, interesting posts and for teaching me a thing or two along the way!

Guess what else? PK is hosting an awesome GIVEAWAY today!
You do NOT want to miss this one!
Make sure you head over to get signed up & tell her I said “hi”!


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The DIY Show Off Scavenger Hunt ends today – winner to be announced later this evening!
Thanks to everyone who participated in the Pet Parade too!
I enjoyed meeting so many cute blog pets!


Coming soon – in order to fix the feed, the DIY Show Off will soon have a new look. Unsuccessful attempts have pushed me to switch to my own domain. Thanks for your patience and sticking with it while I work out the bugs. 🙂