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Basket Wall Décor. How to Make a Lamp from Vintage Cameras. You know those people that have obscene collections of lifelike dolls or stuffed animals that they cling to and hoard because they think they have personalities or something?

How to Make a Lamp from Vintage Cameras

Yeah, I am that way with cameras. I take my digital SLR pretty much everywhere and I feel completely naked without it-- God forbid anything interesting should ever happen to me without a way to document it. ;) But most people only take their cameras with them on the most special occasions-- birthdays, graduations, weddings, bat mitzvahs, first bike rides, homecoming dances, adventurous vacations. New color. Für´s Wohnzimmer.

New color

Hallo Leute, hatte es ja schon irgendwann und irgendwo erwähnt, dass wir endlich das Wohnzimmer gestrichen haben. Nun ist die farbige Wand von hier endlich Vergangenheit. Wir haben 3 Wände in einem ganz, ganz hellen grau gestrichen. Eins muss ich euch jetzt aber mal verraten. Sieht doch VIIIIEEEEEL besser aus oder? So ein Regal aus Obstkisten hat den Vorteil, dass man ständig umdekorieren kann. In der Lese-, Ruhe- bzw. ABER mein persönliches Highlight ist diese stylische Steinwand. Love it! Gestern haben wir das Holz für unser neues Selfmade-Sideboard gekauft und heute hat mein Schatzi gleich angefangen, es zusammenzuschrauben. Ihr könnt also gespannt sein, denn es wird sich noch einiges in nächster Zeit tun.

Liebe Grüße und bleibt schön neugierig, A.jpg (540×755) Picture Frame Hanging Tip. This little tip may just change your life!

Picture Frame Hanging Tip

Okay, maybe I’m being a little overdramatic. Maybe… But you WILL love this picture frame hanging tip! Where I learned this tip: Wet Sanding Drywall: Less Dust. I’m finding it pretty hard to focus today.

Wet Sanding Drywall: Less Dust

As I write this, looking out my window, it’s a beautiful autumn day. The leaves have just changed, it’s warm out, but has that feeling of fall. Birds and squirrels are in manic mode, running through the grass then shooting straight up through piles of leaves searching for the perfect hiding place for winter snacks. No wait, that’s me. Regardless of who is trying to hide their chocolate covered almonds, it’s a beautiful, beautiful day and I can’t concentrate on this website of mine. There’s a lot to do with any house renovation but a kitchen or bathroom is the be all and end all of misery. 10 Temporary Ways to Dress Up a Rental Like You Own It. Just because you don't own your apartment doesn't mean you can't dress it up, cover the not-so-pretty parts and give it your own personal touch.

10 Temporary Ways to Dress Up a Rental Like You Own It

Here are 10 ways you can bring temporary personality and style to your home... • Ugly windows with an ugly view? Cover them up with Emma Jeffs Window Film from 2Jane. • Unsightly old counter tops can temporarily become granite with Appliance Art's Instant Granite. Similar to Contact Paper, the peel and stick Instant Granite can be applied directly over old counter tops and pulled back up when you're ready to move again. • Overhead lighting in apartments can be seriously hideous and unflattering.

. • Landlords love their white paint but it can make for a very bland apartment. . • Sprucing up your outdoor space can make it feel like you've gained an extra room. . • Pottery Barn's Stainless Steel Back Splash can bring a new, shiny look to even the most outdated and bland kitchens. DIY $35 Natural Mattress. (This lovely DIY how-to is written by my partner April, who recently made a fantastic straw mattress for the cob bed.

DIY $35 Natural Mattress

Not only is it entirely natural, it’s pretty super to sleep on, too. Read ahead!) Living in a hand-built home can often mean making unique and non-conventional furniture choices. I recently transitioned from a tent to a cob house and ran into the dilemma of what to do about a bed. My criteria was something natural and sustainable, economical, readily available, quick and easy to assemble, and comfortable.

How To: Hang Curtains Across Any Space. Installing Cable Wire For Hanging Curtains. I had to bring in the big guns for this project as my own 'power tool' experience leans more towards sewing machines than drills.

Installing Cable Wire For Hanging Curtains

So, I asked my husband Bob (who is always a good sport and really tall) to bring his years of experience as a builder to the table to show you how to install this very cool cable wire system. It's a great option for hanging lightweight, decorative curtains, which add height and drama to our Pretty Prints Teen Room. This type of system would also work well to create a room divider or even to hang a curtain for an especially long run of windows. The items shown here are a Dignitet system from Ikea. Other systems are available. Human helper Note: This is NOT a one person project; you definitely will need a helper - and it would be best if your helper was 6'7" or taller .. cuts down on the step-stool-moving! Attach the cable, and tighten it. Tags: Pretty Prints Please Section: Sewing Tips & Tricks Related Articles.