Articles tagged “decorating”

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

5 Themes For Your Baby's Nursery By Craftster.org IN Home & Garden Jun 1 2011 A nursery is the one room in your house where the sky's the limit in terms of decorating. Whether you decorate the room in a gender-neutral theme or a theme that reflects what you love, it's easy to pull the room together with personal, diy projects. Here are five of our favorite nurseries, each chock full of great ideas. + READ MORE

Make Abstract Art with Crayon Nubs By Cara Smusiak, NaturallySavvy.com IN Work & Connect Jan 22 2011 There are lots of ways to use crayon nubs instead of tossing them, including making your own abstract art. + READ MORE

Tiles from Toilets! Spotlight on: Fireclay's 'Debris Series' By Rachel Cernansky IN Home & Garden Dec 30 2010 The Debris Collection is available in more than 112 colors and is made from over 70 percent recycled materials, more than 50 percent of that post-consumer waste. Fireclay Tile says that by working with local recyclers, the company will take more than 150 tons of porcelain waste out of the landfill. + READ MORE

11 Natural Holiday Decorating Tips By Care2.com IN Home & Garden Dec 23 2010 Here are some quick and easy ideas using collected branches, seeds, plants, leaves, fruit, and other natural items to extend the garden’s bounty into the winter holiday season. + READ MORE

5 Green Furniture Upholstery Fabric Alternatives By NaturallySavvy.com IN Home & Garden Oct 24 2010 Reupholstering furniture is a quick and easy way to bring new life to an old piece of furniture or to take basic furniture and make it fabulous. Here are 5 cheap and green upholstery fabric alternatives. + READ MORE

5 Tips for Green Furniture Refinishing By NaturallySavvy.com IN Home & Garden Oct 3 2010 Saving a piece of furniture from the landfill is an excellent way to go green in your home, and you can ensure a green and healthy refinishing process with five simple tips. + READ MORE

5 Chic Ways to Decorate with Driftwood By NaturallySavvy.com IN Home & Garden Sep 25 2010 Nothing says rustic summer decor like driftwood. Whether you stumble upon small, water-worn sticks or a large piece of wood smoothed by nature, driftwood that washes ashore can be used in a variety of beautiful ways in your home. + READ MORE

Upcycle Denim Waistbands into a Unique Rug By Cara Smusiak, NaturallySavvy.com IN Fashion & Beauty Sep 6 2010 When your favorite jeans have kicked the bucket, there's nothing to do but find creative ways to reuse them. With the waistband from several pairs of jeans, you can make an awesome one-of-a-kind denim rug. + READ MORE

Solution for Gardening in Tight Spaces: Hang Plants from the Ceiling! By Rachel Cernansky IN Home & Garden Jul 31 2010 Someone thinking cleverly outside the box has designed a trick for gardening in tight spaces. + READ MORE

Modern Lighting On A DIY Budget By Ronnie Citron-Fink IN Home & Garden Mar 29 2010 What do you do if you need, a globe pendant to adorn your entryway, dining room or bedroom? DIY it, naturally. + READ MORE

Put Your Home On An Eco-Diet: 10 Design Tips for a Greener Home By Ronnie Citron-Fink IN Home & Garden Mar 26 2010 Living a healthy green lifestyle can help you shed pounds, so why not take some of that wisdom and apply it to decorating your home? + READ MORE

Three Crafty Bouquets to Brighten Your Home (Without Plastic Plants) By Blythe Copeland IN Home & Garden Mar 26 2010 Yarn, fabric, and paper make faux blooms that perk up rooms on even the rainiest spring days. + READ MORE

Take Soda Bottles from Trashy to Tidy By Blythe Copeland IN Home & Garden Mar 26 2010 Use empty soda bottles to keep odds and ends neat with this easy (and fun) project. + READ MORE

Get Stuffed! Make Your Own Pillows with Upcycled Covers By Cara Smusiak, NaturallySavvy.com IN Home & Garden Mar 26 2010 Make one-of-a-kind pillows from your favorite textiles, including pashminas, t-shirts and vintage tea towels. + READ MORE

Give Your Green Parties a Vintage Vibe with This Sweet Serving Tray By Blythe Copeland IN Home & Garden Mar 26 2010 Vintage plates and teacups serve a crowd with this simple tutorial from Decor It Yourself. + READ MORE

Wine Box Shelving and 20 Other Projects To Make From Wooden Wine Boxes By Ronnie Citron-Fink IN Home & Garden Mar 23 2010 When you choose to live a more sustainable life, you take a pledge to keep and use items until they can't be used any more. Wine boxes or wine crates made of wood are often used for shipping wine and then discarded. + READ MORE

Make a Coat Rack from Kitchen Cabinet Facing and Hardware By Cara Smusiak, NaturallySavvy.com IN Home & Garden Mar 18 2010 Reinvent a tired faux drawer facing and a few knobs as a one-of-a-kind coat rack, perfect for an informal entry or your kitchen. + READ MORE

Chandelier Envy (Part 2): All That Glitters Can Be Made From Recycled Materials By Ronnie Citron-Fink IN Home & Garden Mar 15 2010 With the possibility of DIY always looming in the greenscape, pricey lighting options can become attainable. + READ MORE

Decorate Baby's Nursery with Vintage Story Book Images By Cara Smusiak, NaturallySavvy.com IN Home & Garden Feb 10 2010 Frame pages from your favorite childhood books and hang them in your child's nursery. This easy DIY decor makes a nursery inviting and familiar, and brings new life to books that are falling apart. + READ MORE

A Tipsy Idea: DIY Lamp from Wine Bottles By Ronnie Citron-Fink IN Home & Garden Feb 9 2010 You've had a lot of fun emptying those wine bottles and now they are just ripe for an upcycled illuminating reuse. + READ MORE