DIY Projects

We all love a good project!  There are so many out there that it is hard to chose which one to take on next.  I have scrolled through the net in search of some interesting, relatively easy and cost effective DIY home decorating projects.  I am all about making my home as personal as possible and nothing says personal like creating things on your own!

I ran across this simple yet stunning coat hook rack on Flax and Spindle's blog.  The steps are simple and depending on how pricey the knobs are, it can be very cost effective.  

Coat Hook Rack

 Here are the steps below

1. Find yourself a piece of wood that is the size, shape, and finish that you want.  If you choose an unfinished piece, give your custom touch of color or stain and let it completely dry
2. Find your self some decorative knobs (picture below is some that I found online). Go to our Sources Page to see the stores that I found these knobs at)
3. Drill wholes into the wood where you would like your knobs placed
4. Attach two saw tooth picture frame hangers onto the back
5. Screw in your knobs, hang your creation, and poof you have a DIY rack!

Hello World!

This is my first post on my new blog in which I tell you all about the great finds on the internet, in the stores, and just lolly gagging around in search for new home finds! Decorating and designing are a hobby for me, but now seem to be consuming all of my time! My husband and I just bought our home that we intend on growing old with....however, there are things I want and need to change to make the home of a life time. To begin, my husband loves new homes while I on the other hand love the character and charm that an old home has to offer...so what did we end up with? A NEW HOME :( Although I am sad, this gives me the opportunity to start designing the rooms the way I want them...a new home with old home charm. Bonus..home came with beautiful molding and wainscoting! Bonus...hard wood floors throughout! Bonus....airy and open (not typical in an older home). Downfall...everything feels so new with no character..so the journey begins. On this blog I will post items I have found that I think are simply amazing, the changes we have made to our home, and anything I think you might actually care about! So sit back and enjoy our adventures in the epic home makeover journey.