From the category archives:

DIY

DIY Makeover: Staircase Before & After

February 23, 2010

A reader of The Inspired Room, Jessica, sent me these photos of her staircase. The stairs at her new house were in bad shape, but a coat of black paint brought them back to life and looking classy again! Thanks Jessica!

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The Year in Review: 2009 DIY

December 28, 2009

So let me just say this was a very very long but eventful and busy year. As the clock ticks down toward the end of 2009, I thought I’d recap the year for people new to The Inspired Room or for those of us who have short memories like myself, shall we? Come on, humor [...]

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DIY: 4 Ridiculously Easy
But Fun Craft Garland Projects

December 14, 2009

A few of you asked about the felt garland in my Christmas Home Tour post. You are all so sweet. It is so easy it seems hilarious to me to write a DIY Craft Post, but I’ll be a good sport and pretend I’m all Martha Stewart. Seriously, would I ever do a complicated craft? [...]

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Easy DIY Christmas Decorating Idea: Glittery Epsom Salt Snow

November 30, 2009

For years and years I’ve used Epsom salt as glittery snow in my mason jars. I love it. I buy it at the grocery store and keep it on hand all season. Every once in awhile I refill my mason jars with fresh “snow” and a new candle. Can Christmas decorating get any easier than [...]

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DIY: Book Pages Wreath

November 11, 2009

I am not usually too crafty in my skill or taste, but THIS little project jumped out at me! I love it. A wreath made out of the pages of an old discarded book! If you didn’t see it on Living with Lindsay, you simply must head over and find her step by step directions! [...]

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