Baby showers are so much fun! And one of the best parts is getting the chance to decorate. These baby shower centerpieces are so much fun and you can switch up the accessory pieces or colors based on the theme and colors of the shower. Baby Shower Centerpieces That Double as Gifts! You have to love a centerpiece that the mom-to-be can take home and keep as a lovely gift. These adorable centerpieces are perfect for a baby shower because the gift is built right in! 1. Baby Stacker Rings - This simple sewing craft is an adorable baby shower centerpiece, and a gift that infants can play with for months. By Domestic Esq. 2. Snips, and snails and puppy dog tails are for little boys and these snail diaper rolls are just fabulous. They are easy to make too! By Handmade Charlotte. 3. … [Read more...]
Modenus : Meet the bloggers for BlogTourKBIS
KBIS is the largest Kitchen and Bath Industry Show for 2016 located in Las Vegas, Nevada. #BlogTourKBIS We are super excited to announce that our Editor and Interior Designer, Deborah von Donop has been selected by Modenus to attend “ BlogtourKBIS” in Vegas this January for the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show. BlogTour is proud to return for its fourth and largest design tour ever to KBIS, in January 2016! This group will collectively offer insights to new and interesting products for your home, kitchen, and bath. This will be a great mix of information, commentary, and a new type of reporting on product introductions and reviews of the timeless classics- online. This is the largest Kitchen and Bath Industry show in the United States. Deborah will be offering insights … [Read more...]
How to Build an Entryway Kids Locker
Since school has started and all three of my children are going to be in school. I knew that I needed a more dedicated area for their school things. I love this idea of them having a cubbie/locker just like at school. Perhaps the familiarity will inspire them to use it as intended. I have a place in each locker for their bag and a jacket to hang up, along with a pair or two of shoes at the bottom. If you need measurements, check out these plans for a kid's locker. Supplies to build these DIY Storage Lockers for your entryway: 2- 1" x 12" x 8' 1- 1" x 12" x 6' 1- 1" x 12" x 4" 2- 1" x 2" x 8' 1- 1" x 3" x 4' 1 sheet of 1/4" plywood, or similar. (mine was thinner, I couldn't find 1/4" plywood.) 2" Screws 2 inch Finishing Nails Circular Saw Drill Wood Glue, I … [Read more...]
Seven Wooden Peg Crafts
Wooden pegs and clothes pins can be used for a wide variety of crafts from home decor to kids toys. And with easy-to-find materials as the supplies for these crafts they are easier to make than you might think. Here are seven of my favorite wooden pegs or clothespin crafts. 1. Wooden Peg Angel Craft I completely love this simple but elegant wooden peg angel. See the post on Uncommon Designs for the tutorial to make your own! 2. Wooden Painted Peg Dolls These homemade painted wooden peg dolls are so cute and can be customized and personalized to any number of colors and designs. 3. Clothespin Songbirds Gorgeous and classy songbirds on these clothespins are super beautiful. Use them in a number of home decor arenas....see how to make your own at Something Created … [Read more...]
10 Ways To Decorate Using Book Pages
Old books are dreamy, aren't they? We love the idea of using book pages in our home decorating! We've found ten beautiful ways to use old book pages, on our walls, in our wrapping, and even as wallpaper! //1// This post from The Nester is overflowing with inspiration for book page decor, but our favorite is this gorgeous crafted wreath. It would look amazing on any wall! (TheNester.com) //2// Using old books as candle holders not only looks beautiful, but adding a taller book in the middle will transform your candelabra into a seasonally appropriate menorah. (Juniper Books) //3// A candle jar wrapped in words will add a bit of appeal to your decor. Such a simple way to make your home cozy and pretty! (Think Crafts) //4// Needing wall art full of character? Just frame your favorite book! … [Read more...]
How To Make A Simple Household Binder
Having a household binder is a great way to keep everything that is going on in your home organized. You can keep whatever you like in your household binder. You should set up your binder to meet the needs of your household. What You Will Need: Binder Dividers Hole Punch Plastic Pouch Sharpie Labels Step 1: Assemble your items together. On a separate sheet of paper write out the categories you want for your binder. Examples would be coupons, receipts, emergency phone numbers, babysitter info. etc. Once you have what you want for your categories you need to write them on the divider labels, or use a label maker to make the labels and adhere to the divider. Step 2: Print out your lists that you will be recording information on. I like to use free … [Read more...]
