Creative Genius: Find Your Inner Improv Quilter with Sherri Lynn Wood

As I sat down to enjoy a workshop dedicated to improvisational quilting with the women of Gee’s Bend at this year’s QuiltCon in Austin, Texas, a few of the women at my table seemed incredibly nervous. “Wait… we just start… sewing?” one woman asked me. While some people may think improv quilting means slapping the [...]

Learning to love the home you have

Growing up, I always hated the fact that we lived in a mobile home. When my parents originally bought this property (I bought my home from them), there was a cute little two story farmhouse on it that needed a ton of work. My mom was so excited that they could finally own the home […]

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The Home Depot DIY Workshop: Vertical Planter

Good Morning friends, I have some exciting news to share with you, I've teamed up with The Home Depot as a DIY Influencer to host upcoming in store free DIY Workshops! I'm so excited! As you know The Home Depot is the go to spot for tools, supplies, and lawn and garden products to help you transform your yard from ho-hum into the perfect space to enjoy for Spring. My first project, is the perfect kick-off to Spring! More details below.

Teaming up the The Home Depot is the perfect opportunity to share with all of you fun DIY building projects throughout the year, these projects help build confidence, in using a variety of tools and show you how to build a project from start to finish.

My first DIY Workshop with The Home Depot is building this fun Vertical Planter Box. The vertical planter, is designed by Ben Uyeda of Home Made Modern. In store, I'll share step by step instructions on how to measure, cut and build the planter boxes. These fun colorful planter boxes add so much fun color to a backyard fence or patio.

The Home Depot DIY Workshops are typically held on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the month are all about skill-building, from teaching how to tile, outdoor projects and fun seasonal projects, associates are on hand to answer questions you may have. Please Click Here to Register for the FREE DIY Workshop: Vertical Planter

Join Me! Saturday April 11, 2015 at 10:00 - 11:30am

Daly City Store #1092
303 E. Lake Merced, Daly City, California 94015

Again please register below to join me for FREE The Home Depot DIY Workshop, I hope to see all my local San Francisco Bay area friends there!

Not local to the SF Bay Area? Please click here and register for a DIY Workshop near you! Also follow along on my Instagram / Twitter and Facebook on April 11, 2015 and use the following hashtag #DIYWorkshop to share and see what I'm up to.

Our Bathroom Vanity Change-up

Morning friends, take a look around. Notice any changes? I recently had my blog redesigned just in time for my birthday later this week, I love how it turned out. My blog feels, clean, grownup and feminine and chic! I'm in the process of updating my home tour and popular posts and more, change is good. A few weeks back, I mentioned a few bathroom changes, I wanted to tackle in our master bathroom. I love the main design elements of our master bathroom: white subway tile, classic hex tiles and open bathroom vanity shelving. However, I was having the hardest time finding a bathroom mirror, the two styles I loved where at the very tippy top of our budget.

As luck would have it, I came across one of the mirror styles I love at Home Goods a mirror framed mirror over the weekend, brought home and hung up the mirror later that night. Another recent update to our bathroom, is baskets! I've been looking for ages for baskets to sit in the lower portion of our bathroom vanity, I finally found the perfect pair at West Elm. The basket measurement and style where exactly what I was looking for. Below is my master bathroom.

With these two happy additions, its time to make more changes. Taking our master bathroom from nice to wow: New hardware, Center Light fixture above Sink, Repaint Vanity, New Roman Shade and Towel hooks.

During the re-building of our house, we where under a tight budget and one of the vanities I originally wanted for our bathroom was way out of our budget. When I came across this bathroom vanity within our budget, it was it checked off my list of wants: open shelving, furniture-like vanity etc. But about the bathroom vanity felt off, even after I painted the bathroom vanity. The cabinet drawer styles, were bugging me, see when it comes to cabinet door styles I'm not a flat front cabinet girl. I like flat front cabinets in some cases, but I just love shaker style cabinets.

I've decided to transform the basic cabinet doors into shaker cabinets, by adding trim around the door. I'll also use wood filler on the cabinet drawer to transform the faux drawers into two look drawers, and go from five drawer pulls to four pulls.

Look at these pretty vanities below, the shaker cabinet drawers below make happy!

via Crate & Barrel

via Pinterest

Last night I started adding the trim to the bathroom cabinets and I'm already so happy with my decision to change up our bathroom cabinet style. Be on the lookout for a how to along with paint colors I'm thinking of painting the bathroom vanity.....I'm back to the drawing board with paint colors.

DIY Cedar Closet Makeover

*This post is partnered by Cedar Safe Closets* One of the best parts of DIY is seeing the difference in the before and after. In every space we makeover in our home, each and every project is a DIY, because a) I’m a control freak – b) budgets prefer DIY – and c) it’s a […]

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Lambrisering

De lambrisering, enorm populair midden 20ste eeuw, is weer helemaal terug. Merken als Maëstro en Skantrae ontwikkelden prachtige, eigentijdse versies van dit interieurverschijnsel, dat destijds vooral werd gebruikt om sfeer en stijl te brengen.

Voor meer info lees verder op www.gebroedersjanssen.be

Most popular hardwood flooring species and pictures.

What are the most popular choices for hardwood flooring species? There are many species of hardwood flooring, and I thought it would be helpful to help explain and visualize the different types.   Oak hardwood flooring Oak is the most common type of hardwood in the United States, especially in Westchester county. Oak is generally […]

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Hardwood flooring species and pictures. What are the choices?

What are the choices for hardwood flooring species? There are many species of hardwood flooring, and I thought it would be helpful to help explain and visualize the different types.   Oak hardwood flooring Oak is the most common type of hardwood in the United States, especially in Westchester county. Oak is generally less expensive […]

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Stain protection for your carpet

Does your carpet have good stain protection? When it comes to carpet, stain protection is very important. In fact, staining is usually the primary reason that carpets need to be replaced (along with odor). We know that stain protection is important to our customers, especially those with young kids and pets. That’s why virtually all […]

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DIY Grown-Up Gumdrops

Gumdrops are a perennial Easter basket favorite. For a more sophisticated twist on the traditional fruit flavors, these grown-up gumdrops use ginger extract, orange blossom, lavender and rose. All natural food coloring gives these gumdrops a gorgeous, soft pastel color and sanding sugar makes them sparkle. (Recipe adapted from Celebrating Candy.)

Expert Tips for Finding Vintage Furniture

With spring cleaning comes my usual desire to stir things up around the house. Instead of my annual pilgrimage to IKEA (which really needs to open a store here in Raleigh), I’m feeling nostalgic. I know. for some, shopping for vintage furniture is a hobby that borders on obsession, but I am a neophyte when [...]

Craft Countdown! Fun Easter Projects For The Family

Eggs, chocolate, bunnies and baskets, have you checked it all off your list yet? School break hits the week before the holiday in my town, so we’re gearing up for 7 days of activities and at-home projects related to everybunny’s favorite spring holiday. Whether you’re looking for fresh ideas for decorating and entertaining this Easter, or [...]

DIY spring wreath + porch decorating

*This post is sponsored by 3M* Once the buttercups started blooming, I was definitely ready to get some spring decorating on. And what better way to do that than with a spring wreath? This project is super easy and takes very little time to pull together. Even if you’re not great at making wreathes (raises […]

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Learn How to Make Easy Leather Cabinet Handles

The metal cabinets installed in our entryway were owed new handles as part of being refinished. The vintage handle set that had been on the cabinets when I bought them were a cool, retro form, but they were plastic (not metal, as it would appear) and one of the two was cracked. Creating a new [...]

Updating a ceiling fan with a little paint!

You may have noticed that I have a problem!  I cannot stop spray painting our light fixtures! One by one they seem to be coming down…..getting deep cleaned……and then getting “dolled” up with a fresh coat of paint. My go … Continue reading →

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Upcycled Storage: How To Install A Floating Cabinet

Would you have guessed that these metal cabinets were removed from an old kitchen and found in a salvage shop? I’m so glad I saw some potential in them. Forever they will live in my entryway! Installing floating cabinets is easy to do by yourself, but you’ll want to create a framework on which to [...]

QuiltCon 2015: A Quilting Event Not to Be Missed

In 2013 many of my quilting friends happily made the trip to Austin, Texas, to attend the inaugural QuiltCon. Hosted by The Modern Quilt Guild it was THE event to attend for modern quilters; for several days straight you could satisfy your love of non-traditional quilting with other like-minded individuals. I spent most of those [...]

Quick Meals: 15 minute beef stew

Cooler temps seem to require heartier food – but that doesn’t mean I have time to slave away at the stove or tend to a pot for hours. Or sometimes I just forget to put stuff in the slow cooker, but we still want a warm meal to battle the blustery day. On those days, […]

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8 DIY ideas + a giveaway!

*This post is sponsored by HomeRight – some links are affiliates* For nearly two years I’ve been singing the praises of HomeRight. Why? Because I love them. Their products are user friendly, the customer service is some of the best I’ve ever seen – and as a long time sponsor I’ve got nothing but love […]

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Parket Schuren

Een mooie parketvloer geeft extra stijl en uitstraling, maar is aan slijtage onderhevig en een parket renovatie dringt zich dan ook regelmatig op. De intensiteit van de vloer renovatie hangt af van verschillende factoren en niet alle stappen in het proces zijn altijd noodzakelijk. Welke keuzes u ook maakt voor uw houten vloer, het parket schuren zal altijd de eerste, onontbeerlijke, stap zijn van de renovatie.

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Heaven became a little brighter

Today my Great Uncle Frank is being remembered and honored for the wonderful man that he was.  After 94 years he decided to leave our “physical” earth to scatter mischief in the bounties of Heaven.  I honestly do not know … Continue reading →

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The Wine Collection – Free Printables

Hi everyone, it’s Andrea from The Cottage Market…dropping by to say hello to all of the wonderful Shabby Creek Readers! On today’s visit I am sharing a collection of Wine Printables in shades of Pinot and Sauvignon! They are designed to compliment any home decor style and would look great in the Kitchen…Bar Area…Dining Room…well […]

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Get Tips For Springtime Lawn and Garden Maintenance

Happy first day of Spring! Spring brings all of the happy things, not just oil pastel rainbows in a craft time collaboration with your kids. It brings those darling crocuses, vegetable garden planning, and landscape recovery, which in and of itself includes everything from removing road salt that was plowed against your front 10-feet of [...]

I Love Adhesive Wallpaper (Psst, You Will Too)

Vinyl adhesive wallpaper has to be one of the greatest things to happen to DIY interior design. Hands down. This is my first time at the removable wallpaper rodeo, and I decided to go with this type of product because the idea of installing real wallpaper scares me a lot – regardless of how mainstream [...]

the secrets of shopping at Ikea

There’s a magical shopping place called Ikea. But it can quickly become a nightmare of mazes and give you sticker shock at the register unless you know how to shop. I’m a *somewhat* seasoned Ikea shopper, but the closest location to me is nearly 6 hours away, so we either make a trip to Atlanta a […]

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London is Calling

A couple of years ago, my best friend moved to England for love, I know totally a modern love story. I miss her so much our daily chats, insane amount of texts back and forth. I could go on and on, luckily for me my sweet friend moved to England, which is a country I adore and I've always dreamed someday I'd visit. I'm finally visiting my friend this year in early September to be exact and I can't wait! This will be my first time traveling International, which meant earlier this year I applied for my passport and when it came in the mail, I screamed with joy no lie.

Something about a passport in your hands makes traveling aboard so much more real. I'm sure your wondering if my husband or kids will be joining me on the trip and the answer is no, this time time I'll be traveling alone which my makes a little jittery to be honest. A long boring plane ride across the pond sounds dreadful! But I'm excited for the adventure ahead.

Right now, I'm looking into flying into Dublin, since the airline I'm considering has layovers there it seemed to make perfect sense to stay one night in Dublin explore, then take the Ferry to England and from there a train ride into London. My girlfriend is planning on flying into Dublin to meet me. I love the idea her and I exploring Dublin for a bit catching up, since we're both talkers its so needed!!

While in England, my girlfriend and her husband want to show me the sights, so she's asking for my to compile a list of places I want to visit and things I want to do. My friend lives just outside London in the English countryside so visiting London is a quick train ride in and we plan to visit the sites while there, I'm looking forward to eating some of the best Indian food in the world. I'm also hoping to visit Bath or the White Cliffs of Dover and many more places.

In addition we're planning a quick 1-2 day trip to Paris, yes and in Paris France! I'll be visiting her for about 12-14 days and figured a quick getaway to Paris is a must. Because as they say Paris is always a good idea. I've also be told by friends who've visited Paris, its life changing. I'm so excited to explore the city of lights, eat a french baguette and tour the city on a bike.

I'd love to hear from all of you about, when is the best time to purchase plane tickets? Bu far my biggest expense is will be plane tickets, so please share all your tips and favorite site for checking out prices.

What's your favorite airline to fly to the UK or Europe? Any international traveling tips? Places I should visit in England and Paris? Places to visit in Dublin? Sites in Dublin, England and Paris to skip?

I welcome any and all suggestions!

How to Color Easter Eggs Using Natural Dyes

Green may be the official color of spring, but when it comes to Easter eggs, the sky’s the limit. This year, we’re leaving those store-bought coloring kits behind and dying our eggs the old-fashioned way. Using natural dyes made from fruits, vegetables and spices already on hand isn’t just an easy way to avoid the [...]

12 Easy Easter Craft Ideas

I’m not a huge crafter, but when I do it usually revolves around holidays. I love adding a little handmade touch to almost anything, and these 12 easy Easter craft ideas are right up my alley. From buntings to signs and even baskets, there’s some great way to get your Easter craft on!   Like […]

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10 free brushstroke style fonts

There’s just something about brushstroke inspired projects that catches my eye every time. Maybe it’s the bold display – or the fact that I just truly have a deep love of words that never seems to wane. I’m not sure, but I do know that I adore all sorts of brushstroke types of things – […]

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My Plans For Recycling Metal Kitchen Cabinets

The longest winter ever really cut into my DIY agenda, so now that we’re above freezing, I’m having a big ol’ painting party, and these babies are going to win themselves a fresh coat. Finding metal kitchen cabinetry that’s in great condition isn’t something I would proclaim as “easy;” vintage kitchen sets are often rusty [...]

Slow Cooker Asiago and Asparagus Risotto

Hi there, Shabby Creek friends!  It’s me Claire, from A Little CLAIREification, and I’m back for another installment of slow cooker inspiration. I actually thought last month’s French Onion Style Mushrooms could be the end ALL as far as one of the most easy and delicious Crock-Pot dishes I’d ever made. However, this Slow Cooker Asiago and Asparagus Risotto might […]

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Our Marketing Makeovers Made an Impression

Recently, we presented you with six very different makeovers our bloggers undertook. This time, rather than making over their homes, they transformed their own images using marketing tools and materials. The results show the wide range of styles and perspectives of our Made + Remade bloggers and their followers. You loved Ellen’s simple black-and-white look, [...]

Spinach and Artichoke Crescent Ring

I don’t know about you but the time change has left me feeling tired and drained.  This happens every year, and generally lasts about a week.  How does losing 1 little hour make for an entire week of sluggishness?  The … Continue reading →

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Par-ky Fineerparket

Par-ky biedt kwalitatieve fineerparketvloeren, die makkelijk te plaatsen en te onderhouden zijn. Bovendien is Par-ky de ideale keuze wanneer u op zoek bent naar goedkope parketvloeren.

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Quilt Blocks Get a Metal Makeover

Earlier this year I was at my local coffee shop and noticed a fascinating installation on one of the store walls. It was a quilt, but it was made entirely from wire-created blocks. Shortly thereafter I was at our public library and saw another version of the quilt. Impressed and intrigued I was excited to [...]

Lucky Green & Gold DIY Marshmallows

If the weather near you is going to be chilly on St. Patrick’s Day, warm up with this super easy, kid-approved DIY white hot chocolate and a few sparkling DIY green and gold marshmallows. (Marshmallow recipe courtesy of Erin Gardner.)  

Easiest Ever DIY Rainbow Cake

There are a LOT of rainbow cakes floating around the internet these days. But guess what? Coloring cake batter is actually pretty tricky. You can get the color perfect in the batter, but the cake might come out of the oven a very different color. Which basically means anyone making a rainbow cake with colored [...]

I Love You to the Moon and Back Pillow (with free graphic)

*Thanks to Happy Crafters for partnering with me on this post.* My tiniest human has decided that she wants to redecorate her room. And if you know me, you know I’m always down for decorating. Although this time she really wanted to make the choices all on her own – she just wants a little […]

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10 quick and easy Easter Desserts

Easter desserts should be easy – let’s face it… you spend all the time on cooking dinner, getting together all the baskets, even getting all the outfits ready for the big day. So if you’re going to have to make dessert, it should be super, duper easy. These 10 Easter desserts are just that – easy […]

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Bedding Refresh with Whim

My favorite time of the year to do a bedding refresh is in Spring. Spring always feels like a re-fresh for the soul, its the time of the year your home gets a nice deep cleaning, pillows get refreshed and windows get opened first thing in the morning letting crisp cool air fill your home.

I love anything Martha, as in Martha Stewart and was thrilled (huge understatement)
to team up with Martha Stewart Living and complete a Spring bedding makeover with the new bedding line Martha Stewart Whim, now available at Macy's in store March and online. I've been a long time Martha fan, I love that she effortlessly combines chic, timeless in all things she touches. My oldest sons bedding has been in need of a fresh look for Spring season, the plan is to layer in key pieces of bedding essentials from Whim with a few of his existing bedding.

For his new bedding we choose the Martha Stewart Whim Different Strokes Quilt, along with the Different Strokes Sham paired with Stripe Sheets. To say I love how his bedding refresh turned out is an understatement. His bed now looks so grownup, comfortable, while still looking like a teen. I'm a huge believer in making sure kids rooms feels like the kid that actually dwells in the room. I'm happy to say this feels like my son.

Quilt Different Strokes / Sham Different Strokes / Stripe Sheets Set

I also love the pretty quilted stitching detail on the quilt and how each strip almost feels brushed on and relaxed verses pretty lines.

Just had to share this picture of Martha Stewart from her modeling days in NYC, love that her iconic image is on the her new bedding line. In addition to these cute stripe sheets from Martha Stewart Whim, there are several more sheet collections that your going to love too, from cute dots, floral prints and cute flamingos! To see more of Martha's new collection, please click here.

My son is super happy with how his Spring refresh turned out, he said his bed feels perfectly comfortable and perfect for hours of playing on his WII U, and that makes me happy! Next up on our agenda for his room is hanging up more artwork, shelves for storage and possibly a desk revamp / change up. Stay tuned.

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Creative Genius: Meet Ruthie Collins (and Amelia Earstream)

Ruthie Collins has both the skill and devotion to make her a standout in an industry of rising country stars – she has a lot to be excited about too: a new EP, a radio tour, following her dreams, life’s good! We’re naming her a Creative Genius for the inspired way in which she has [...]

Make Your Own Bunny-Shaped Crayons for Easter

Hi Shabby Creek readers! I’m Laura, and I am thrilled to be here sharing a fun upcycle craft with you today. When I’m not shooting photos, transporting teens, or avoiding laundry, you can often find me blogging at Left on Peninsula Road. Last spring I made some fun egg-shaped crayons for Easter. So, last week […]

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Creative Genius: Michelle Meza Builds Concrete Environments

Odds are, you’ve already admired Michelle Meza’s handiwork, but not even realized it. Michelle’s unique line of work as an artist and a concrete sculptor has taken her around the world, from Portugal to Southern California and many places between. Her personal portfolio includes projects ranging from private residential backyard hardscapes, to zoo exhibits and [...]

Printing on Fabric {Easy Craft Project}

I hope you all are having a great weekend!  We have some gorgeous weather going on in SW Ohio, and I hear that it is going to stay this way all next week!  I think this means that I will … Continue reading →

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Nydree Offers Transparency and Quality in Wake of Flooring Safety Fears

Consumers, builders and the construction industry need not fear the safety of all hardwood flooring. Nydree Flooring is the safe, high-quality answer.

Pot of Gold jello shots

Want to get lucky and create a hit for your next party? These fun Pot of Gold jello shots are a true winner. They’re made with cinnamon star Goldschlager – and taste like a sweet candy, only adultified. They’re super easy to make, and honestly they’re such a great way to add a little something […]

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9 Insanely Creative Ways to Fill a Blank Wall

There’s nothing more uninspiring to have in your home than a blank wall. Paintings, pictures, designs, and patterns can turn the dullest room into the brightest, by adding character and personality. But once you’ve decided that your blank wall needs filling, how do you choose what to fill it with? Well, these 9 insanely unique [...]

#Swap It Like Its Hot: Flea Market Swap

Morning friends! I teamed up with a slew of creative bloggers swapping flea markets finds and then making them over. Here's the deets, shop [items from a flea market, thrift store etc] for a fun item for another blogger to makeover, spending between $10-15 bucks and then send them the item and they get creative making it over. My Swap buddy was Christy from Our Southern Home. Christy sent me several gold frames and wood leaf tray.

I recently saw some cute frames on Pinterest turned into pin cushions and love d the idea of turning one of the little frames Christy sent me into a pin cushion. I thought it would make the perfect cute addition to my sewing box.

I looked though my fabric stash and decided to use this green floral fabric I bought a while ago. I stuffed the inside with batting and wrapped the fabric in cardboard and then hot glued the bottom down.

The pin cushion turned out so cute and will come in handy during my sewing projects

I have a few ideas for the other items, that I received I plan on using the other frames in a gallery wall. I'm thrilled with how my Swap It Likes Its Hot project turned out. My swap partner was Shavonda from SG Style, make sure you pop over to her blog and see what I sent her plus, see what she did! I can't wait to head over there too!


Here's the list of other bloggers participating in Swap It Like it Hot today

Town and Country Living, Thoughts From Alice, Our Southern Home, SG Style, Two Thirty Five Designs

Decoupage Collage Easter Eggs

Hello there! It’s Emily from The Benson Street. I know in some places it is still chilly, but my weather has been warming up and I see spring when I look out my windows. It has put me in the mood to do a little bit of spring and Easter decorating. I love Easter egg […]

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