diy: framed keepsakes

I found this while browsing through Flickr and fell in love with this little DIY frame from Cottonblue. You can customize it however you would like from the size and colour of the frame to style and type of ribbon. So easy! I just love capturing special treasures in a way that is as charming as this one. Thank you to Cottonblue for a great suggestion! Hope you give it a try!

Things you’ll need:

• antique frame or mirror with glass removed

• ribbon

• stapler

• paint (optional)

• treasures and keepsakes

diy: rescue tacky tile

Do you have one of those bathrooms that is circa 1980′s with the tacky, builder grade tile that acted as an “accent”. Well help is here with this great product I stumbled upon in Real Simple magazine. 2Jane offers tile tatoos, an affordable, waterproof solution to kitchen and bathroom makeovers along with many more products for DIY installations such as window film (love this idea too!), wall art, and decals. I hear from clients often that they eventually want to change their kitchen/ bathroom but for now they are living with it the way it is. These rooms are after all the most expensive rooms in your home to renovate. Well take heart, because there are a few things you can do to give your dated space a quick fix before you embark on a full on renovation. These tile decals are a great way to mask the 80′s and bring your room into the new millenium, while being mindful of your budget! Watch the ‘how-to’ video and see how easy it is. Peel. Spray. Stick. Voila!

Need a few more ideas to update your space? Design in a Box may be the perfect solution for you!