I’m so excited to be starting up this ‘Best of the Blogosphere’ series again, in partnership with fellow scout Amanda!  We’ve hunted down our favorites from around the web to share with you today, enjoy these inspiring projects and links!

These minimalist and modern cubby built in bookcases were customized by Alysha and Matt from Old House New Tricks for their basement office space.  

We love this emerald green dresser makeover by Simple Details with the new gold pulls – pretty styling on top too! 

Random brushstrokes transform a plain lamp into a chic brushstroke lamp inspired by a Bunny Williams version with an easy tutorial by Jana at Made by Girl. 

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Hello all, it’s the last ‘Best of the Blogosphere’ for the year!  We’ll be taking a break until next year but the series will be back again in January.  My fellow scout Amanda and I rounded up some favorite picks from around the web, enjoy these inspiring projects!

There’s a pretty new laundry room over at Rambling Renovators complete with a glass tile backsplash and stainless steel countertops! 

The folks over at Panyl used their product to mimic the West Elm patchwork dresser, and the outcome is impressive!

Diane at In My Own Style’s paper towel holder is a fantastic knock off of the Pottery Barn version. 

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Greetings all!  The ‘Best of the Blogosphere’ is back highlighting some spectacular spaces and ideas from around the web – Amanda is my fellow scout and together we track down our favorites to be featured twice a month.  Enjoy these inspiring rooms and ideas! 

Yes you can have a super stylish and baby friendly community space, just tour Oh Joy’s updated family room for tips.

Here’s one fantastic home improvement: a DIY banquette that allows for ventilation, built and installed at Casa de Lewis.

A trio of ombré nesting tables are the latest DIY addition to Nicole’s family room over at Making It Lovely. 

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Hello all and happy weekend!  Time for another round of ‘Best of the Blogosphere’  where Amanda and I team up bringing you our favorite projects and posts, enjoy this latest collection.

Sandra at Sawdust and Paper Scraps built her own library, with routed wainscoting and built-in bookcases, what a grand result!

Thrifty Decor Chick built and styled some very beautiful library bookcases too.

A little texture can make a big difference and we’re loving this rope embellished mirror by The Happy Homebodies.

Construct your own wall mounted plant shelves with instructions from ManMade DIY.

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