Upcycled furniture and home accessories are an affordable way to add unique style to your home – whether you’ve lived in your home for years or you just moved in. Using items you already have can make even the most boring space seem new again – on a budget. Read on for some upcycling tips from Ruth Barton…… Continue Reading
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Guest Post: Best Furniture Upcycle Projects for 2013
Furniture upcycling has been trendy for several years. Not only can you create a one-of-a-kind piece that is custom designed for your own home, but you can also save a ton of money doing it. Read on to see Alex Gillham’s favorite furniture upcycling projects from the past year. Which is your favorite? Leave me… Continue Reading… Continue Reading
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Before and After: Upcycled Jeans
I was recently asked to contribute an article and project to the Decorating page on Answers.com…how fun is that? I was honored, and now I’d love to share that project with you! Pin It… Continue Reading
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Guest Post: Christmas in July! Reuse Christmas Decor All Year Round
Cleaning out your attic or basement this summer? Instead of tossing all those old Christmas decorations, try looking at them in a new way and recycle them into decor you can use all year! Today’s guest post will give you some great ideas on how to reuse some of those old holiday items… Pin It… Continue Reading
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What is Upcycled Home Decor?
With the popularity of the green design movement, the term “upcycled” is often used in decorating circles. Unfortunately, it is often used incorrectly. So, what does it mean, exactly? Read on to find out… Pin It… Continue Reading
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Before & After: Custom Dry Erase Board
Let’s face it – dry erase boards are usually pretty ugly. The are called “white boards,” after all – blah. But, a little elbow grease and a few bucks can net you a beautiful dry erase board in the exact size and color you need for your home. Pin It… Continue Reading
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Vintage Door Upcycle Art
Wall art can be an expensive purchase for any redecorating project. If you have a large wall to fill, the price tag can go up even more! Luckily, you can create your own large-scale wall art very inexpensively – even if you are not-so-artsy. Pin It… Continue Reading
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Silk Leaf Trees: Upcycled Winter Decor
Any interior designer will tell you that fake plants are not the fastest way to a gorgeous home decor. While they do have their place (mostly offices and other commercial spaces), and there are some gorgeous faux flowers out there, most of the time I’d rather not see fake plants used in home decorating. If… Continue Reading… Continue Reading
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