Aug 5, 2013 | Intentional Living, Trash to Treasure
Welcome to the August {ditto} DIY challenge! All summer long, ten very different bloggers have been hosting this challenge to recreate a project or design element inspired by a haute couture design. The idea is to inspire everyone to incorporate fine design elements...
Jul 25, 2013 | Home Projects, Trash to Treasure
Post written in sponsored partnership with Home Depot. Over the last few weeks, I’ve been blowing up my instagram (jenschmidt_beautyandbedlam) and facebook feeds with all the spray painting projects that I’ve been tackling. That has meant multiple trips to...
Jul 15, 2013 | Frugal Tips, Popular Posts, Trash to Treasure
If you stroll through any craft or home decor store lately, I know you’ve eyed the beautiful typography and wood signs that line the aisles. I just love them and have picked up quite a few myself over the years, but what if you want something truly...
Jul 10, 2013 | Home Projects, Trash to Treasure, Yard & Garage Sales
Why, oh why, do I let myself think that tackling a DIY project is going to take all afternoon? It’s a lie, I tell you, a lie. Every single one of you can transform an ugly, old $3 yard sale find into something spectacular in just 30 minutes. (And that includes...
May 6, 2013 | Trash to Treasure
Welcome to our first {ditto} DIY challenge! It’s all about painted trays today, and what a fun assortment of ideas, colors and inspiration we have to show. I started with a completely trashed burn pile bound beauty, and have repurposed it into a piece...
Jan 24, 2013 | Trash to Treasure
Nov. 2012 “Mom, can I please get my own dresser? PLEASE? It’s not fair that Abby has one and I don’t have any “real” spot for my clothes.” “Honey, there’s just not enough room in there for another dresser, but we can...