Sunday, June 30, 2013

Wednesday, June 26, 2013

The must read Kingdom Mirror Craigslist fiasco - Victoria Elizabeth Barnes

The MUST READ Kingdom Mirror Craigslist fiasco - a hilarious account of a girl landing an amazing treasure in the most unlikely of places. By Victoria Elizabeth Barnes featured on I Love That Junk

Once upon a time Victoria read there was a mirror for sale that looked like a KINGDOM. Kingdom?! I asked the same thing... but this adventure will have you in STITCHES. 

Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Cool salvaged wood rustic star - Beyond The Picket Fence

Salvaged wood scrap star - how eclectically cool! By Beyond the Picket Fence, featured on I Love That Junk

I've always been a huge fan of stars for some reason. This salvaged, reclaimed wood junk styled star has to be the coolest star I've come across yet!

Monday, June 24, 2013

Make a milk crate dog bed - Crafted Niche

Make a cool milk crate dog bed... in minutes! Isn't this gorgeous? By Crafted Niche, featured on I Love That Junk
Sometimes the most genius DIYs come about from the easiest ideas. And such is the case with this gorgeous milk crate turned dog bed. Swoon!!

Sunday, June 23, 2013

Steampunk lamp from a clock - Plum Doodles


Steampunk lamp from a clock, by Plumb Doodles featured on I Love That Junk

If you are into creative lighting, you'll adore this steam punk lamp from a clock! And it's so easy to make!

Monday, June 17, 2013

Sunday, June 16, 2013

Picture perfect framed plants - Organized Clutter

Picture perfect framed potted plants - a gorgeous idea hung from trees, by Organized Clutter, featured on I Love That Junk

A flowering pot is no doubt absolutely lovely, however enhanced with a frame brings new meaning to the term 'picture perfect!'

Gorgeous executive office chair makeover - Confessions of a Serial Do-It-Yourselfer

Typography styled executive office chair makeover - Confessions of a Serial Do-It-Yourselfer

It isn't every day you can say the words 'gorgeous executive office chair'. The good news is, it's possible, and this chair is proof!

Thursday, June 13, 2013

Lovely vertical herb garden trellis wall - Making Lemonade

A lovely vertical herb garden trellis wall to dress up your windows, by making Lemonade, featured on I Love That Junk

Even if you don't have a green thumb and a yard filled with amazingly huge flowerbeds, you can appear to have one with this lovely vertical herb garden trellis wall, right outside your window!

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

From old window to vintage botanical - Common Ground


Lovely tone on tone vintage botanical art with an old window frame, by Common Ground, featured on I Love That Junk

If you're desiring a lovely, natural work of art, look no further than your backyard. This vintage botanical window art can be created with a little careful choosing and waiting time.

Create a beachy starfish garland - A Little Claireification

Create a beachy starfish garland easily! By A Little Claireification featured on I Love That Junk

If you're like me and wish you lived near the beach, this beachy starfish garland will have you thinking you're already there! Or at least taunt you to be on your way to one...

Monday, June 10, 2013

Sunday, June 9, 2013

Reclaimed wire basket chandelier - All Things Thrifty

One cool chicken wire basket chandelier by All Things Thrifty, featured on I Love That Junk

If you're desiring original lighting above a table or workspace, go no further than this chicken wire basket chandelier idea! Oh my goodness this rocks!!

Picture frame tape storage - Homeroad


Easy to make AND pretty picture frame washi tape and twine organizer, by Homeroad, featured on I Love That Junk

Need a place to stash your tape or twine? All you really need is a rigged up picture frame and little slats of wood for holders!

Saturday, June 8, 2013

Paint your own topiary garden art on rustic boards - Lake Girl Paints

Paint your OWN topiary garden art on rustic boards. Excellent tutorial by Lake Girl Paints, featured on I Love That Junk

No, this is not replica artwork that's been banged off a million times. These lovely topiary paintings on reclaimed wood are originals all hand done. And they're easy to do!

Old window pergola for the yard - Somewhat Quirky

One cool recycled old window pergola for the backyard by Somewhat Quirky, featured on I Love That Junk. Love this!

So, what's one to do if they have a yard with no shade? This homeowner created her own out of a bit of lumber, dressed up with old recycled windows!

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Whimsical bird cage light - Whyt's Whimsy

A cool, whimsical bird cage light, by Whyt's Whimsy, featured on I Love That Junk - I NEED ONE!

How many times have you bypassed birdcages at the thrift store, not knowing they could become a birdcage light?!

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Build a new AND old DIY potting bench - Design Dreams by Anne


Build your own potting bench with a mix of new and old - by Design Dreams by Anne, featured on I Love That Junk

Building your own potting bench may seem like a daunting task... but this bench intrigues me. While it's a new build, it incorporates old touches, giving you the best of both worlds.

Make a mason jar rope light - Vintage Prairie

Make a cool mason jar rope light in a jiffy! By Vintage Prairie featured on I Love That Junk

If you stared at a mason jar and rope, would you have come up with this cool mason jar rope light idea? I don't think I would have!

Sunday, June 2, 2013

Stunning painted patio checkerboard floor - Sweet Parrish Place

Paint a fabulous patio floor checkerboard floor - by Sweet Parrish Place, featured on I Love That Junk

A wood deck floor is just a wood deck floor until you checkerboard it out! Isn't this amazing?

A talking memory filled reclaimed wood sign - Unskinny Boppy

Memory making wax dipped reclaimed wood sign art - Unskinny Boppy, featured on I Love That Junk

These beautiful reclaimed wood signs share a secret or three. They are preserved from a special source and the wax dipping technique used is totally intriguing! But the fact that they 'talk' does it for me.

Saturday, June 1, 2013

Whimsical grapevine orb chandelier - All Things Heart and Home

Grapevine orb outdoor chandelier, by All Things Heart and Home, featured on I Love That Junk

What's one to do when they planned to stain their deck rails? They make an easy to make whimsical DIY chandelier out of grapevine orbs and mini lights instead!