I spent last week vacationing in Orlando with my family. As we were leaving Disney, the back of this man’s shirt caught my eye. I thought the Mickey Mouse appliqué, frayed around the edges was cute and screamed DIY. Perhaps it could have been mass produced that way, but I thought it could be a [...]
Team Flea Market Style is giving away a vintage cart in anticipation of its new publication, Flea Market Style. I can’t wait for the first issue to hit the stands. I have been following Mathew Mead and Ki Nassauer for some time and love their work. With the demise of all the creative and [...]
To continue the discussion from a previous post “Born Creative or Can You Learn To Be?” here is proof positive that we are all creative beings. I loved this explanation and I hope you will enjoy it as well.
Peppy is at it again, making over a chandelier in her home, “Peppy” style. She is all about personalizing her home to reflect her individual tastes and her unique sense of style, the core foundation of The DIY Spot.
As per Peppy, “This bathroom fixture was white, dirty and old. Eric [my husband] took [...]
Isn’t this duct tape exquisite? Gone are the days of ugly grey, it can now be found in eye popping colors and patterns. When I saw these patterns, I started thinking of all the ways these beauties can be incorporated into some creative DIY projects – covering a storage box, embellishing [...]
Last Friday, I was walking through Washington Square Park with a friend. A folk band was playing and we stopped to listen for a while. They sounded great and I quickly realized that a couple of their instruments were handmade. The base player told the audience that he made his instrument with wood remnants and [...]
As promised in Anatomy of Design – A DKNY Bag, I am continuing Sewing 101 with a “how to” for sewing curved seams. Curved seams can be tricky; however with a little practice, you will be able to sew them with precision.
Here are a few additional tips, I can offer:
1. Mark your stitching line [...]
Each of us has the power
of transforming the
ordinary into the
extraordinary–the
everyday into the special.
Johnetta B. Cole
Have a wonderful weekend!
Are you familiar with Damask? Although defined as “a reversible fabric of linen, silk, cotton, or wool, woven with patterns”, today the term is used to describe a pattern or design that has evolved into its own category and is no longer limited to a woven fabric and a specific fiber content. Damask patterns can [...]
I saw this coffee table frame at the side of the road and could not pass it up. Immediately, I thought that would make a nice bench.
Here is how I proceeded with this transformation. First, I spray painted the frame a glossy black. Next, I added a piece of plywood, drilling holes for the [...]
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June 23 - July 3
THIS LIST IS A WORK IN PROGRESS!
1. Paint display letters
2. Repot plant
3. Clean out sideboard drawer
4. Paint inset compartment to secretary
5. Wire No. 2 son’s lantern
6. Replant flowers and lay mulch in front of house
7. Paint vertical stripes on accent wall in dining room
8. Set up DIY Spot Twitter page
9. Paint recharger drawer
10. Mod Podge decorative balls
11. Clean inside of van
12. Declutter/organize garage
