Interior Design & DIY

 

A chic Valentine tablescape on a budget

By Kassie Pounds, Interior Design Lover and Blogger When the Christmas season is over and all the ornaments, baubles, bows, and twinkling lights have been put away for another year, the house ...
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From “Blah” to “Ta-Da”: The Story of a Fireplace Makeover

A photo of the fireplace before its makeover. (Photo courtesy Victory Cottage) By Kassie Pounds, Interior Design Lover and Blogger Have you ever lived with something in your home you ...
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Perfectly Pretty Porches

by Kassie Pounds | interior design lover and blogger There’s something about a beautiful summer day, a soft breeze, and relaxing with a sweet tea in hand (or iced coffee if you’re me and ...
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Loving Where We Live

By Kassie Pounds I’m going to go out on a limb and guess there are not many people out there who love every single thing about their home. I even read frequently about those who build ...
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DIY Planter Box

Tools• Bar clamp• Belt sander• Mallet• Hand sander• Level• Tape measure• Extension cord• Drill • Square • Sanding block • Table saw • Rags • Handsaw • Natural-bristle paint brush • ...
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A Magical Christmas

By Kassie Pounds, Interior Design Lover and Blogger Christmas has always been magical to me. It could be becauseI'm a dreamer, or maybe because I’m creative. Or maybe it’sbecause I ...
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Reversible Season Decor

By Melissa Beal Supplies: 4-5 old pickets 36 inches long 2 old pickets 24 inches long Wood glue Stencils Nails or screws Raffia Ribbon Flowers Directions: 1. Gather 4-5 old pickets ...
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Make Your Own Pumpkin Patch

  By Melissa Beal Supplies:  Two 2x4x8 studs or one 2x4x12 stud 220 grit sandpaper dark walnut stain orange acrylic paint wood glue wood stem from a tree ...
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Fanatical for Fall

By Kassie Pounds, Interior Design Lover and Blogger There’s nothing quite like the feeling when you realize the hot, humid days of  a Texas summer are coming to an end, and you can almost ...
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Mason Jar Planter Box

MASON JAR PLANTER BOX Supply List: 1x4 pine board 1x6 pine board Wood glue Nail gun or hammer 1 ½ inch brad nails or finish nails Dark walnut stain (3) quart size mason ...
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Setting a beautiful dining table

By Kassie Pounds, Interior Design Lover and Blogger With the different seasons, I always do a dining room table refresh. I love to have a beautiful vignette. Not just for guests, even though ...
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Easy DIY Rustic Wreath

Easy DIY Rustic Wreath There’s nothing like a beautiful wreath to dress up a door, welcoming friends and family; or adding a wreath inside the house to easily change up décor. Here’s an ...
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Spruce up your space for Spring

When the last of winters’ harsh weather turns into warmer, sun-filled days, it’s time to re-vamp your indoor décor! Sprucing up your home for spring can be as easy as following just these few ...
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DIY raised garden bed

A raised garden bed can help your garden flourish and provide room to plant your favorite vegetables and flowers in a small backyard. Beds help with proper drainage and allows gardeners to ...
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Warm up with five DIY projects to tackle this winter

(BPT) - For the avid DIYer in you, the winter season may cause a little anxiety while you're cooped up inside and unable to tackle those outdoor projects you'd love to finish. The good news, ...
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Back-to-College: Design Tips for Small Living Spaces

(StatePoint) Moving on to college is an exhilarating first taste of true independence. It’s a time for self-directed growth, transformative lessons and the beginning of lifelong friendships. For ...
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Fresh Perspectives: Vintage Book Art

By Ellen Miller   Old books are a treasure. When you find one completely intact, it’s quite a feat. Historically, I've passed on purchasing finds in not so perfect condition - ...
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Fresh Perspectives: Using Sunshine to Light your Space

Solar Garden Chandelier DIY by Ellen M. Miller   It’s that time of the year again when we relax a bit, enjoy longer days and outdoor adventures, even if they are close to home. ...
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Make Yourself At Home: A Beautifully Rugged Refuge

By Fancy Nancy   Ah, the great outdoors. There are two schools of thought about becoming one with nature. There's sleeping under the stars, waking to the sound of singing birds and ...
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