Hiya friends, hope you all are having a fab weekend. Me? Not so much (see below). Amanda and I are back with a few ‘Best of the Blogosphere’ picks we found around the web this week, let’s take a looky loo.
Use perforated radiator sheets to create Moroccan inspired lanterns with Ruffled. We’re thinking of them outdoors on tabletops at a summer party or even a wedding.
Build a simple A-frame tent with Cakies blog, a great DIY project with a charming result! (via Making It Lovely)
This pretty desk was a dresser in a former life, don’t miss the step by step transformation at Thrifty and Chic. So inventive Alicia!
Learn how to make an element monogram using Jen’s tutorial at American Crafts Studio. This would make a delightful addition to a gallery wall or child’s room!
Speaking of gallery walls, have you seen Shelley’s latest project at House of Smiths? We love the sophisticated gray and cheerful yellow color scheme that ties it all together.
Erin from In Between Laundry completed a front porch makeover with a new light fixture and fresh coat of paint on the door. She has a handy tip for those of you contemplating painting your own front door, here’s a clue: Vaseline.
Colleen came up with a great idea for her old trophies, and turned them into a cool coat rack (via Design*Sponge).
Inspired by this skirt by Say Yes to Hoboken, Sarah shares her vintage bow tie skirt tutorial (made from a thrift store find!) over at Welcome to the Good Life.
Send a hug and a “Missing you” sentiment to a loved one with a this postcard pillow by Olive Handmade on Etsy (via Apartment Therapy).
Here’s a sweet photo garland by I Should Be Folding Laundry. File this one away for inspiration when thinking of décor for your next birthday or anniversary party!
Brittany’s photography secrets at Pretty Handy Girl will be helpful for that next project you’re shooting indoors. Mirrors and foam board may just become your new best friends.
Using a dry brushing paint technique and some Briwax, Tracy gave her potting bench a makeover. A new pegboard offers some extra organization. Check out her work at Tracy’s Trinkets and Treasures.
If you’d like your latest project, room revamp, craft, or recipe considered for this series, be sure to send it to [email protected]. Thanks again Amanda for helping me round up some amazing picks, be sure to visit Amanda at her blog Serenity Now.
FYI, I picked up a terrible flu bug that has my head all fuzzy, so I’m making minestrone and curling up in bed with a book I’ve been meaning to read for awhile. No worries kids, with plenty of Zicam, tea, and rest I’ll be back in no time.
See you Tuesday at Sarah’s spray paint party!
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Feel better! Fortunately, I have avoided my Spring Sick — but now that I have said it, I am sure I will get it.
Hope you feel better soon. Enjoy your curl up in bed.
Feel better soon. Thanks for the lovely inspiration – I love these BOTB posts!
Feel better— the button project is adorable!!!!
Weird. I’m also a bit under the weather and spent today eating home made soup, drinking lots of tea, and reading (you guessed it) The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo!
I hope you feel better soon.
Hope you feel better soon Kate! I love the BOTB posts, especially since things are a little slow on Sundays and you give us fun things to read. Enjoy your book – that series just gets better as it goes along!
Oh no, feel better! Love all the inspiration!
XO
Hope you feel better soon! This weekend has been full of trying to tidy up our messy “man/woman cave” so I would almost trade it with you if I could. ;-)
Love this blogpost, so many inspiring things!
These are all terrific ideas. I am fascinated with the trophy hooks. It is a very creative and clever idea. Hope you are better soon!
I always love the round up!
Rashon aka Mr. Goodwill Hunting
LOVE these picks….the trophy hanging rack is way cool !!
Aw hope you feel better ASAP..the FLU is the worst!
I am LOVING the A-frame tent! Seriously how cute is that?!
I always look forward to reading this post. Not only get great ideas- it also leads to great blogs that I haven’t discovered.
Kate I can really relate right now. Feel Better! Thanks so much for the great links!!
xoxo
Karena
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SO MANY CLEVER PEOPLE OUT THERE!!!! Its really mindblowing- especially when you put all the great ideas together like that! I LOVE the tent for the kiddos- it would look so great in my living room- in a coordinating fabric (as oppsoed to the lovely polyester Cars-themed one Grammy got us for the little guys bday;)
Hope you feel better soon- being sick, and being a Mommy is NOT fun!
xoxo
Hello there Kate. I had a nice weekend with my husband and daughters. We spent the whole Saturday malling, shopping, gardening, and baking some cakes.
I have a home-office and Alicia’s converted desk is what I’m looking for. I have two broken dressers in my garage. I’ll just have to pair its color to my flooring and carpet.
Great online finds!! Love the turquois door and the radiator lanterns:) Thanks!
Prayers coming atcha for a quick and full recovery! Must you blog even when you’re sick??? Or is this “therapy” for you?? In any event, you are setting the bar waaayy to high for the mere mortals.
P.S. Milk this for all it’s worth from the fam!!!:) Feeingl a craving for Ben & Jerry’s coming on??
Feel better soon, Kate!
Theses are all great projects! Hope you feel better soon! That book has been on my nightstand forever! I really need to start reading!
I love this series! I’m always inspired! However, I don’t have time to do all I see and love. *sigh* One day I’ll use your archives to do everything I want!
Oh no! The flu is terrible! I love posts like this, the best of the best all in one place! I also adore The House of Smith’s gallery wall! I had to blog about it a few days ago also.
Posts like this make my husband worried. I want to recreate ALL of these projects,lol! Feel better, rest, & drink some tea ;)
xo
Mindy
OMG where’d your blogroll go? I’m spazzin’ ’cause I don’t have links to all of them yet. :(
The book is great! I’m reading the second one in the series now.
started readin the same book yesterday :)
I love your BOTB!! It introduces us to so many cool DIYs etc! Thanks!
Hey Melanie, I compiled them all onto one page, that list was getting long, plus added a few more favorites! Look for the “Blogs I Heart” button in the sidebar, they are all listed there!
xo
Kate
Those lanterns are so cool! And of course I’m also noticing the great photograph:)
I’m sorry you’re feeling sick, I hope you get better soon! I have to say those Moroccan vases are my favorite, how clever!
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Such great ideas. I liked the post card pillow the best. Get well soon.
Excellent book! I read the entire series. People either love them or hate them.
Feel Better!!! Great inspiration. Love the Photo Garland….great project and super easy! Love it!!!
Can’t get enough of those Morrocan-inspired lamps, the awesome A-frame tent, and that gorgeous/bold front door! Thanks for sharing!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Feel better, hope someone is tending to your every need.
Oh No! Hope you feel better soon…..
Hope you feel better soon, Kate.