Gallery Wall Jewelry Display
Today I want to share one of my favorite projects with you: old picture frames repurposed to display jewelry on a gallery wall. It’s a storage solution, room decor, and a very convenient way to add...
View ArticleOn My Bedroom Wall
The marriage certificate hanging on the wall in my bedroom is from the marriage of my great grandparents. It’s romantic, which is perfect for a bedroom. It has a beautiful illustration. And it’s a...
View ArticleMy Day at the Artwalk
Last weekend I had a lot of fun at San Diego’s ArtWalk NTC @ Liberty Station. So many amazing works of art, from paintings and photography to jewelry and even lounging swings. We went as a family, and...
View ArticleHow to Hang Art with a French Cleat
A french cleat is a great way to hang artwork. You can buy one that’s metal or make one out of wood. Here’s how I made a french cleat out of wood. After last weeks post about the value of original art,...
View ArticleStar Wars Nursery Mobile & Rug
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away…we planned a Star Wars themed nursery. Now, two years later, it’s finally coming together. Today, I have two parts of the nursery that I’m so excited to share...
View ArticleHow to Reinforce an Old Park Bench
Today, I’m excited to share a project from my good friend, Marci. She and her husband rescued a very cool looking old park bench and made it useable. The bench has some beautiful wrought iron on the...
View ArticleSpooky Halloween Decorations
Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. There is so much creativity and fun, and you get to dress up! In honor of Halloween, Simple Practical Beautiful will change to Simple Practical Spooky for the...
View ArticleStar Wars Nursery Wall and Art
This weekend we finished the star wall in our Star Wars-themed nursery. We placed vinyl dots on a deep blue accent wall to look like stars, then hung conceptual drawings from The Empire Strikes Back....
View ArticleBrushed Metal Bowl
I took an old, stained metal bowl and gave it a brushed metal finish to hide the flaws and give it interest. When I got this great metal bowl second hand, I could see potential. It’s a Lenox bowl, so I...
View ArticleDIY Balloon Shades
I made some simple balloon shades for my daughters’ room. It’s just one piece of fabric, no lining, and some ring tape and cord. The hardware is pretty simple too. My daughter have a window in their...
View ArticleSmall Frames with Flower Photos
This post is part of Hometalk‘s DIY My Spring Blog Hop. Look at the end of the post for more details. I love how similar small frames look when they are all grouped together. One tiny frame alone would...
View ArticleLove Note in a Bottle
A subtle love note disguised as a message in a bottle adds a little bit of fun to a romantic gesture. Today’s post is going to be short because it’s my anniversary, but I wanted to share this simple...
View ArticleA Custom Illustration of His Car Makes a Great Gift
Need a gift for a guy that loves cars? Give him a custom illustration of his favorite car. A messy desk is supposed to be the sign of a creative mind. I definitely have a very creative husband. For his...
View ArticleBeautiful Vintage-Style Pendant Light from Parrot Uncle
We got gorgeous a new pendant light from Parrot Uncle, and I’m sharing step-by-step instructions of how we installed it. As part of our kitchen remodel, we planned to hang a pendant light over the...
View ArticleHow to Replace an Old Fixture with a New Light
or Installing the Death Star Light from Ikea This weekend we added a new piece to the Star Wars nursery: the light. This meant taking out the original light fixture in the room, circa 1950s, and...
View ArticleA Tarzan-inspired Romantic Outdoor Dinner Tablescape
A fun, romantic outdoor dinner inspired by The Legend of Tarzan is easy to make with some lace, plants, candles, mosquito netting, and any other odds and ends you can find. My husband and I went to see...
View ArticleAdding Color to a Cabinet with Removable Wallpaper
Use removable wallpaper from WallsNeedLove to make the back of any shelves or cabinet more bright and colorful. I have a vintage 1940s cabinet that I love. It looks perfect in our mid-century home and...
View ArticleA collage frame of baby photos and the movie Storks
Babies are adorable. Display pictures of your babies in this easy DIY collage frame. We saw the new animated movie Storks from Warner Brothers. It was a fun family movie with a couple of really...
View ArticleUpdating a Large Clock
Update a large clock by replacing the face and refinishing the wood frame. Make the style of the clock fit with the style of your home. I really like analog clocks. There’s no glaring lights like a...
View ArticleClassy and Tasteful Halloween Decor
Halloween decorations don’t need to be expensive to look elegant, spooky, and bring the Halloween spirit to any room. Here’s a few tips and tricks. This elegant, classic living room has been decorated...
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