How to Build a Garden Box Out of Scrap Wood


Updated 05/10/11 11:03 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

How to Build a Cheap DIY Garden Box

Recently, we had to replace an outdoor staircase that leads out from our home's kitchen entrance. When our contractor was finished he had extra redwood left over from the job. Since I'd already paid for the wood, I figured I could put it to use on another project — namely, a new garden box for our yard. Three years ago, I showed you how to build your own garden box with wood cut to order for Read more

Link Time: Valentine's Day DIYs, Red Decor, and Banishing Sentimental Clutter


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Valentine's Day Crafts and Clutter Tips

Say bye-bye to sentimental clutter with these seven steps. — Real Simple Find out what common element unites these cozy rooms. — Stylelist Home The gardens at this Caribbean hotel have me dreaming of a vacation. — Garden Design Learn how to build DIY plumbing shelves. — Apartment Therapy See how this French Tudor ranch went modern.— California Home and Design Celebrate the year of the Read more

Casa Quickie: Plant Your Herbs in Tin Cans


Updated 03/22/11 12:28 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Tin Can Planter DIY

I spotted this sweet wedding favor DIY over at Ruffled, and was instantly struck by how versatile the project is. The bride created them as favors for her guests and cleverly displayed them on a wall painted with magnetic paint, but the project could easily be streamlined for use around the house. My suggestion? Use them to plant your indoor herb garden! The cans would look cheerful lined up on Read more

DIY: Garden Lanterns


Updated 11/03/11 5:48 AM · Posted by Casa Community · 2 comments

How to Make Garden Lanterns or German Lampions

Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member Funkytime from the Su Casa group: Have you ever heard of lampions? Well, it's the same as lanterns, only that I didn't really find anything when I searched on Google. In Germany we say lampion, and everywhere else in the world we say lantern I guess. This is a beautiful, inexpensive décor for any kind of party, even a wedding or just a simple Read more

Casa Capsule: Designer Rooms With Pets and DIY New Year's Eve Decorating Ideas


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Designer Rooms With Pets

Designer rooms featuring cute pups and kitties — love! — House Beautiful The best ways to store holiday decor. — Real Simple The legendary Terence Conran talks intelligent design. — Elle Decor DIY ideas for New Year's Eve decorating. — Stylelist Home Live boldly with these wall decorating tips. — Houzz Whip up this cute garland for New Year's Eve. — Craft Tour Brooklyn's most Read more

Weekend DIYs


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Summer Garden and Home DIY Projects

Time to whip up some handmade fun! Whether you're looking for chic accessories for your wall or an inspired potting station for your garden, there are many ways to add a DIY touch to your home or outdoor space. See what I've rounded up this week! Read more

Link Time!


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Gardening Apps, Easter DIYs

Got gardening questions? There's an app for that. — Shelterpop Try these 10 chic Easter decorating ideas. — The Nest DIY as couples therapy? Love it. — Charles and Hudson Get your table party-ready with one of thse eight tablecloths. — Real Simple Keep muddy boots at bay and build a boot box for your front steps. — Fresh Home Ideas Read more

Weekend DIYs


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DIY Easter Projects and Garden Projects

With Easter on the horizon and Spring compelling many of us to head outdoors, there are a number of options for DIYing projects that take advantage of the season. This week, take a look at ways to add low-cost garden space, found object lighting, and much more to your homes and outdoor spaces. Read more

Link Time: A Cactus Garden, Washi Tape Ornaments, and a Palm Springs Design Tour


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Palm Springs Design Tour and Links

Take a virtual design tour of Palm Springs — Elle Decor How would you DIY these Anthropologie candlesticks? — Shelterrific Alexander Girard's designs are so wonderful — learn more about him — Stylelist Home Holiday decorating ideas from the craft store — Real Simple Tour a stunning LA cactus garden — Garden Design I'd like to make these washi tape ornaments now, please — Read more

Weekend DIYs


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DIY Projects For Charlie Sheen Magnetic Poetry, Houseplants, Craft Desk, and More

Do you feel compelled to make some Charlie Sheen-inspired magnetic poetry this weekend? How about adding some pretty accents to your houseplants? Or creating some ombré napkins? You'll find the plans for all of these projects and much more in this weekend's DIYs! Read more