Upcycling Glass Bottles One of the biggest trends in home decor has been upcylcing old and useless items that would otherwise become trash. Glass bottles don’t exactly fall into this category since they can be recycled, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be repurposed for home decor! An easy way to upcycle glass bottles is to use them as flower vases, but you can only go so far with the [...]

Having a chalkboard handy for writing to-do lists, reminders, and other notes is great. Even better is to have chalkboard in a highly visible spot, like on the door of the refrigerator. Today’s post is a “how to” guide for making your own framed chalkboard with a magnetic back. Shopping List Here are the goods needed for the project: -Frame -Sheet of hardboard -Chalkboard paint and brush -Sandpaper -Staple gun [...]

DIY Cardboard Box and Magazine Frame This DIY is great for those of you who love to frame your favorite pictures, but don’t want to spend a lot of money on a pretty frame. These frames are Eco-Friendly, along with being very unique! You can customize each frame depending on the style of your room and taste! Making the Frames Make frame templates out of recycled cardboard boxes. Make many [...]

This half-bath closet is setup in such a way that it creates an access conundrum. You have to open and shut the entry door before you can open the bathroom closet door. It doesn’t make access easy. Because of the awkward access, the organization has fallen to the wayside. It’s tough to find motivation and inspiration if it isn’t being used. Converting to Open Shelving Removing the door is a very easy [...]

Before I begin, you should know…I absolutely love repurposing everyday things! As a child, growing up, I repurposed things all the time.  Little did I know that years, and years later, I would be doing it for a living! It all started when I left my job as a teacher and we moved back home to San Antonio.  I knew I really didn’t want to go back to teaching, but [...]