One of our dear friends gave us a fire-pit for our wedding a few years ago. We loved it! The problem was we could never use it because it is against fire codes here in Salem. Each year I have tried to turn it into a water feature. This is the first solution I came … Continue reading
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How to unlock your creativity and start thinking like a designer: Exercise #2
Originally posted on L' Essenziale Home Designs:
This is the second article in a series of creativity exercises. If you missed the first one, you can find it here. One of the key points in my first post was that creativity is mainly connected with three human abilities: – to observe – to make connections…
Everything old is new again! (chalk paint is an easy & economical DIY solution in interior design)
I got a lot of great feedback from folks who liked my post on updating old furniture. It’s a great solution if you’ve inherited a piece of furniture, but it is just not in keeping with your modern style. I also find fabulous vintage furniture in local thrift shops and even on the side of the road! Most often … Continue reading
Don’t Judge a Book… (deconstructing old books in DIY design)
I’ve had a life-long love affair with books. Since childhood I loved losing myself between the pages and getting lost in the current of a great story. As an educator my favorite subject to teach was writing – helping children find their own voice on the page. Is it any surprise I married a writer? Yet I … Continue reading
DIY – Brown Paper Bag Floor (economical floor alternative in home improvement)
I was looking for an inexpensive alternative to carpeting or hardwood flooring. Brown Craft Paper or Brown Bag flooring did the trick! PLEASE use the PAUSE button if the text is going too fast for you. : )