I'm smitten with the Snow Cone Garland DIY project over at Creature Comforts. What a great idea for a summer party and they look so realistic! Follow the link to get the complete instructions.
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DIY sit down desk to stand up desk
I've been slouching more and more at my desk and finally said "enough!" I searched online, but all the stand up desks were just so ugly and I love the design of my current desk. I asked my hubby to please, please, please help me fix my desk and this is how we did it.
Materials: 2 x 2 wood, dowel screws, spray paint, wood glue
- Cut wood into 4 sections into length desired to raise desk height
- Insert dowel screws into the newly created "leg extenders" and spray paint
- When dry, put wood glue on desk legs and screw extenders into place
We also added back the nylon bumper feet that were attached to the original legs
Waterlogue – my favorite app
I'm in love with an app called Waterlogue. This app turns your smartphone or tablet photos into digital watercolors. Waterlogue has several preset filters giving you a range of painting styles and produces beautiful results. Created by John Balestrieri of Tinrocket, LLC and Robert Clair of Chromatic Bytes, LLC. We bow down to your genius.
Coffee Filter Easter Crafts by Urban Comfort
These Easter baskets and carrots are made out of coffee filters by the talented Suzonne Stirling at Urban Comfort. Hop over to her post for the complete DIY details.
By Urban Comfort spotted at Creature Comforts
The Heartbleed bug
If you haven't heard about the Heartbleed bug it's an internet vulnerability discovered a few days ago that can potentially expose your username and password on social media sites and more. CNET has published a list of the top 100 sites across the web to see if they've been patched and whether you should change your password.
DIY Gold Leaf Lamp Shade
Image via Design Sponge
I've never tried my hand at gold leaf, but I've always been intrigued. Check out this DIY post over at Design Sponge for complete instructions and materials link.
I found this tutorial while searching for sconces. I particularly like this swing arm style beside the bed so you can angle the light if you're reading in bed.
DIY Thanksgiving centerpieces
If you're looking for a little table inspiration for Thanksgiving, check out these DIY centerpieces:
1. Tea light candle log by SAS interiors
2. Gilded branch centerpiece at Babble
3. Carved pumpkin tea light holders at Little Homes and Big Hearts
4. Pine cone turkeys by Earth911