50 Cheap Ways to Decorate a Dorm Room
Previous image Next image We agree with Grace and wanted to do our part in helping to create stylish and thoughtful dorm rooms. In our search we stumbled upon some great tips that we'll pass along below the jump. Also don't forget that all of our studio apartment tips can be applied to a dorm room, too.We stumbled upon these 50 tips on Online Classes for decorating your dorm room. The list is long so we thought we'd highlight our faves along with some examples from the AT archives to get you inspired.
How to Make Dairy Free Ice Cream - Vegan Dessert Recipes
It's always more fun to DIY. Every week, we'll spare you a trip to the grocery store and show you how to make small batches of great foods at home. Today: Ashley McLaughlin from Edible Perspective's homemade coconut milk ice cream will change the way you think about vegan ice cream forever -- and that's a fact. Thick, creamy, lightly sweetened ice cream is one of my all-time favorite desserts, and when choosing a flavor, I almost always pick vanilla.
Small Space Solutions: 8 Double-Duty Rooms That Work – And Why They Do
Previous image Next image When you're dealing with a design dilemma, such as space constraints, a little visual inspiration always helps. However, connecting a pretty picture of someone else's home with your own problem area and potential solution can require words in addition to photos. Here are 8 good-looking and functional double-duty areas and a quick breakdown of why they're successful.TOP ROW1. Despite including a workspace, this bedroom from Lonny keeps a tranquil look and feel by using a subdued white palette and an appropriately petite desk that doubles as a nightstand. 2.
Hand Painted Linen Kitchen Towels & Napkins - Easy DIY Project
In my kitchen, each season I change out accents to make the otherwise neutral room feel more like that particular time of year. Little touches like adding fresh colored kitchen towels and a stack of linen napkins can make a big difference in making the entire room feel like Spring, for example. To be able to keep up with my seasonally evolving kitchen, I have made a variety of custom kitchen linens that boast my favorite color combinations and hand-stitched monograms. Best of all, this project can be done by the most un-gifted artist. (UPDATE : I've started stocking my own collection of linens in my Everyday Occasions store - some inspired by these hand-painted towels! Visit the store here. )
How To Create a Sacred Space at Home
According to research published by Psychology Today, an appreciation of the sacred and a search for meaning beyond ourselves can promote strengthened relationships with others, positive emotions, and a sense of purpose in life. Whatever your spiritual beliefs (or non-beliefs) may be, it can be calming to have a special spot in your home reserved for quiet introspection and reflection. You might designate an entire room, or maybe a cozy nook in the corner of your bedroom would be perfect. Whatever space you choose, let it be a place where you can rest, re-connect with what is meaningful in your life, and be inspired to pursue your passions. 1.
How to cut glass
I posted a picture about 1 week ago on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter of me cutting glass using just string. I got LOT’S of requests for a tutorial on how I DID THIS! So here it is.
Wilkinson Plus - Clip Frames
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DIY Planter Box Centerpiece
Hey friends! After finishing my mirrors in the dining room, my table started to look naked! So… I dressed her up today. This is a super easy project and I LOVE the results! This is the wood I used for the project…
Make a Living Succulent Picture
Cara and Will Meyers, owners of DIG Gardens in Santa Cruz, California, are on top of the vertical-gardening trend. "Vertical gardens are a great use of space, especially if you have a small terrace," says Cara Meyers, who leads workshops on designing and assembling picture-frame planters in DIG's urban courtyard. "Like hanging art in your home, living pictures can help define an outdoor room by becoming a focal point or a destination."
Painted Upholstery – The Process Revealed (Tutorial)
*NOTE – There are other examples of painted upholstery (mostly from readers) on the Chairs page at the top of the blog. In addition, there are other upholstery painting methods on that page, if you are interested. I recently painted an upholstered chair and have been asked about the process. Below are before and after photos: And, here it is after 15 months.
DIY It! Festive Circle Banners
Previous image Next image Circle banners are a clean, modern take on the traditional triangle banner.
