Entry #2318, April 20, 2013 Happy DIY Saturday! Now that spring is here – we are all looking for ways to spend more time outside. Have you thought about building a porch swing? Image via: Dishfunctional Designs Today’s DIY Saturday will help you transform a chair into a porch swing! Watch a Craftsman video on building…
We’ve opened a new site – How to Make a Burlap Wreath.com! How to Make a Burlap Wreath owned by Stagetecture helps you with burlap wreath ideas, wreath inspiration and more. Happy DIY Saturday! With 2 1/2 weeks until Christmas you still have plenty of time to make beautiful decor for your holiday home. Wreaths and…
Entry #1678, October 4, 2012 Today I have a great opportunity for you to win a home resource that will be invaluable to you and your family. If there was one place that you could organize your: Organize home improvement projects – ( Choosing products, finishes, organizing contractors, schedules & more) Document your household possessions…
Entry #1625, September 22, 2012 Happy DIY Saturday! For those of you who are trying to gain more display, organization and decorative space in your room – you may want to think about corner shelving. Corner shelving is a great idea because it’s one area of your room that is often left bare! Image via…
Entry #1617, September 20, 2012 Well the day is finally here! Joanne Mathis from Mathis Interiors Blog Talk Radio and myself have launched our new joint venture – Mathis & Gibson Media! Tomorrow – September 21st at 11:00amEST is the official Mathis Gibson Media launch party – find more details here, or scroll to the…
Entry #1595, September 14, 2012 For the last year I have been saying that I wanted to accomplish a few things: Publish a design ebook – 111 Simple Tips for your Everyday Home Be on a podcast and Blog Talk Radio – Artistically Speaking and Mathis Interiors Radio Create a Media Kit (That I put…
Guest Blogger #623, Entry #1475, August 18, 2012 Happy DIY Saturday! Have you ever looked at a piece of furniture at a yard sale or in your attic and said, “How can I bring that piece of furniture back to life?” Well the answer is wood staining. Staining your favorite furniture can bring back it’s…
Guest Blogger #615, Entry #1456, August 11, 2012 Happy DIY Saturday! This week we are looking at the versatility of shutters and how they can be used to beautify your home. Once upon a time, shutters were only used for covering windows, and as decorative features on the exterior of your home. Today they are…
Entry #1437, August 4, 2012 Whether you are a college student, friend of a college student or a parent, everyone knows that back to school time is officially here for colleges and universities. Creating the perfect dorm room is on everyone’s mind! I remember in college everyone wanted to “hang” in my room because I…
Happy DIY Saturday!! If you have been struggling with how to separate and save space in your studio apartment, today’s DIY Saturday is for you. Most studio apartments need visual separation to create privacy, as well as a sense on a home as opposed to a warehouse feel. Today you will see creative ideas to…
Guest Blogger #601, Entry #1410, July 25, 2012 Creating the Shabby Chic look with a mixture of thrifted and replica pieces DIY restoration is one of the most cost effective ways to preserve furniture. Many people see it as a chance to use their creativity to personalise a piece whilst saving money at the same…
Entry #1399, July 21, 2012 Happy DIY Saturday! Today we are talking about protecting your home from fire. Household fires are more common than ever and can be caused by many factors. Whether it’s old or faulty electrical wires, careless kitchen accidents, or human error, you need to safeguard your home from a fire. Image…