See this at: marthastewart.com| Added on 03/16/09

Keep pantry staples organized with a set of glass storage jars customized with etched lettering. 1. Clean and dry the glass. Using painter's tape,...

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In a photo-editing program, create a 2-page document. On the first page, draw a picture box, and then import a box template, from a CD, centering it...

See this at: marthastewart.com| Added on 11/24/08

Serene sky hues take the bedroom far beyond beige. 1. Headboard Ribbon Trim: A sedate fabric headboard is easily dressed up by attaching a wide edging...

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As lovely as they are ephemeral, snowflakes are the stuff that winter fantasies are made of. These natural wonders and their fanciful geometric...

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Pillowcases (we used 20-by-20-inch Napoli vintage linen in Flax and Petwer, $57.50 each, and 15-by-15-inch in Plum Frost, $46.70 each, from...

See this at: marthastewart.com| Added on 09/29/08

Remove a soap dish from its natural environment, and you'll discover it's the perfect size and shape to hold all sorts of odds and ends. Two vintage...

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Keep yourself posted by tucking notes, invitations, and receipts in the pockets of a bulletin board wrapped with ribbons. Photos stay flat and free...

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1. Print out the templates. The first template depicts the completed tabletop. The second template provides patterns for the diamond-shaped pieces and...

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Swap the utilitarian look and feel of magazine organizers for something more artful. Trace the tall back panel of a magazine holder onto cardboard,...

See this at: marthastewart.com| Added on 05/20/08

For each trivet, you'll need two or three pieces of cork cut from a roll of thin bulletin-board cork, available at your local stationers; measure cork...

See this at: designspongeonline.c...| Added on 05/17/08

today’s final diy project (and the project before!) comes from kate pruitt, an artist based in oakland california. kate’s diy crafty-ness landed her...

See this at: marthastewart.com| Added on 05/03/08

There are many reasons leather is the best material for everything from day planners to checkbook covers: It's durable and weather resistant, conforms...

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Painted tinware, known as tole, was a popular material for household wares in Colonial times. Today, an antique tole wastebasket can cost hundreds of...

See this at: designspongeonline.c...| Added on 05/01/08

we love living in san francisco. this city is just chock-full of fun, talented, and friendly folks. one of them is our pal lorena siminovich, the...

See this at: marieclairemaison.co...| Added on 04/29/08

Dans la cuisine, on aimante ou on accroche ses ustensiles à une plaque perforée en galva (60 x 90 cm, 12,32 &Castorama) découpée aux dimensions du placard et vissée à l'intérieur. De haut en bas, pots à épices aimantés, Mastrad chez Kitchen Bazaar ;... See more

Dans la cuisine, on aimante ou on accroche ses ustensiles à une plaque perforée en galva (60 x 90 cm, 12,32 &Castorama) découpée aux dimensions du placard et vissée à l'intérieur. De haut en bas, pots à épices aimantés, Mastrad chez Kitchen Bazaar ; porte-tournevis et crochets, 3,90 &Castorama ; spatule blanche, boule à aromates, ciseaux et passoire à thé en silicone, Kitchen Bazaar ; cuillère à riz et spatule rouge, Habitat ; torchon, Conran Shop. See less

See this at: marthastewart.com| Added on 04/29/08

These leafy centerpieces look good enough to eat -- and they are. Keep them on a sunny windowsill when they're not adorning the table. To make...

See this at: apartmenttherapy.com| Added on 04/29/08

Margarita is going for a "Boho Modern" look like her inspiration room, shown above, and is looking for some advice: "I'm looking into buying a chair...

See this at: apartmenttherapy.com| Added on 04/28/08

One of our all-time favorite small spaces is the C3 Cabin by Seattle firm Vandeventer + Carlander Architects. Although we featured it last summer,...

See this at: blogs1.marthastewart...| Added on 04/28/08

Hi it’s Lisa here. Rena’s on vacation in Portland this week, so I thought I would share a recent home project. Ever since I created this a few months ago, people have been asking me how I did it. So, here are my tips on building a decorative plate... See more

Hi it’s Lisa here. Rena’s on vacation in Portland this week, so I thought I would share a recent home project. Ever since I created this a few months ago, people have been asking me how I did it. So, here are my tips on building a decorative plate wall. My wonderwall Step 1: Collect, Collect! Think ahead about where your plates will hang. Gather as many as you need to fill the space. It’s wise to get more plates than you will you use. You’ll find (like me) that when you start hanging them, you need many to choose from to achieve the right balance in your design. You may not end up using them all. When I started collecting, I looked for plates that appealed to my design taste. * I like both worn-out vintage and modern looks, so I found plates that fit both of these categories but that also went well together. * I also looked for a particular color palette -- bright colors that would pop on a white wall. * Scale was also a factor. I looked for different sizes. I know from my art... See less

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FRESH TAKE: SIDE CHAIR Add eye-grabbing upholstery Our first step was to remove and set aside the cushions, saving all hardware. Following product instructions, we applied paint stripper with a paintbrush. Next we removed the varnish and stripper... See more

FRESH TAKE: SIDE CHAIR Add eye-grabbing upholstery Our first step was to remove and set aside the cushions, saving all hardware. Following product instructions, we applied paint stripper with a paintbrush. Next we removed the varnish and stripper with a nonreactive putty knife and scrubbing pad and applied a stripping solvent to the wood frame with a rag. Once it was dry, we brushed on wood dye, first with a paintbrush, then by rubbing with a clean cloth to even it out. After letting it dry, we applied a light coat of water-based polyurethane satin varnish. Finally, we took the frame, cushions, and ¾yard of fabric to an upholstery shop, where the cushions were reupholstered and reattached. DIY and save Giving a chair a new seat is simple and satisfying. All you need is fabric, a staple gun, a screwdriver, and an afternoon. Get full instructions here. (But avoid this rookie mistake: Don't misplace the hardware when you take the chair apart. You'll need it to put the chair back... See less

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The EPA lists Reuse as the top strategy for reducing waste in landfills. Although tackling the waste reduction problem requires coordinating many...

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* High-density foam (cut to size) * 1 2/3 yards 45"-wide 1/2" batting * Thread to match fabric * 2 20" zippers (optional) to match fabric * 1 2/3 yards 54" wide fabric for cushions * 1 large sheet of butcher paper for pattern * Old Danish modern... See more

* High-density foam (cut to size) * 1 2/3 yards 45"-wide 1/2" batting * Thread to match fabric * 2 20" zippers (optional) to match fabric * 1 2/3 yards 54" wide fabric for cushions * 1 large sheet of butcher paper for pattern * Old Danish modern chair * Seam ripper * Iron and ironing board * Sewing machine (zipper foot attachment optional) * Scissors * Yardstick * Pencil (or chalk) * Pins * Pattern * Needle and thread (optional) See less

See this at: mintagehome.blogspot...| Added on 04/27/08

The table I've been working on is finally finished. I used Martha Stewart's wrapping paper for the top's base. Then, I cut out flowers from Amy Butler's scrape book paper line. I finished it off with the brown grosgrain ribbon on the outer edge. This... See more

The table I've been working on is finally finished. I used Martha Stewart's wrapping paper for the top's base. Then, I cut out flowers from Amy Butler's scrape book paper line. I finished it off with the brown grosgrain ribbon on the outer edge. This item is for sale on my Etsy store. See less

See this at: mstetsondesign.blogs...| Added on 04/26/08

PB kids appears to have found a little wild inspiration. Their safari wall decals (above top) remind me of Inke Heiland’s wallpaper wildlife collection (above bottom). I still prefer Inke’s pattern options, but in terms of availability, you can’t... See more

PB kids appears to have found a little wild inspiration. Their safari wall decals (above top) remind me of Inke Heiland’s wallpaper wildlife collection (above bottom). I still prefer Inke’s pattern options, but in terms of availability, you can’t beat PB kids. Thought these explorer party plates and these photo-realistic pillows were cute too… See less

See this at: jcarolinecreative.co...| Added on 04/26/08

This proves that even the most ordinary, unspectacular piece of furniture can be made into something fun and interesting to suit your taste and decor. The fabric on the exterior is Michael Miller's Orchid Feeling Groovy and the drawer bottoms are... See more

This proves that even the most ordinary, unspectacular piece of furniture can be made into something fun and interesting to suit your taste and decor. The fabric on the exterior is Michael Miller's Orchid Feeling Groovy and the drawer bottoms are Keylime Clown Stripe. | Sand, sand, sand to get the surface as smooth as possible. I hate sanding, so I never do enough and then regret it later. The top of these nightstands was a laminated MDF (medium density fiberboard) which had gotten wet. And MDF swells when it gets wet, so the top had bubbles on it. Sanding made them smooth, but did not make the top level. But, by the time I added the fabric and coats of Mod Podge, you can't see the bubbles. | Use wood putty and fill the holes left by the hardware. I knew I wouldn't be reusing the holes on these drawers because I hated the hardware and they used different types on the top and bottom drawer. Yuck. Worst case, if you fill the holes and the new hardware you buy fits exactly in those holes,... See less

See this at: marthastewart.com| Added on 04/26/08

Craft expert and editor Meg Leder joins Martha in the studio to make these adorable animals from simple pairs of socks and gloves -- the basis of a...

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Andrew sent us an email: "I just picked up this 30s-style wood desk from a resale shop for $20!!! I would love to get some feedback from you and other...

See this at: apartmenttherapy.com| Added on 04/26/08

AT:SF, Hi! As I was going through my CB2 catalog this month some pictures caught my eye. They aren't selling the actual pictures, only the frames. I...

See this at: dominomag.com| Added on 04/25/08

This sofa may be pricey, but it's sure to make the room. 96 ½" x 47" x 31 ½" "Paradis" about $14,580 pacific design services (310) 360-6418 1. invest...

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You can always consolidate your collection by squishing each bullet into an empty palette&really satisfying& microwave each shade individually (a...