I'm digging the quiet quality of the images at Pretty Petal Studio's Etsy shop. A picture's worth a thousand words and these tell quite a story.
Plastic spoon upcycled chandlier
I never thought plastic spoons could be turned into elegant lighting, but this upcycled chandelier by Daisuke Hirawa proves anything is possible. The piercing also adds and interesting texture to the piece. I'm amazed by the potential some people can find in everyday objects. via | design squish
Steampunk Switchplate
This steampunk switchplate is a beautiful piece of upcycling. Visit the Steampunk Workshop to see the complete DIY breakdown of the process. The plates in our house are of the plastic variety. Perhaps we need to rethink that ...
Never underestimate the power of paint and decoupage
Never underestimage the power of paint and decoupage to bring a piece of furniture back to life. Ansley of the blog "Fabulousified-Decor on a Budget" turned this drab side table into a fresh and funky eye-catcher. See her full DIY tutorial here.
DIY River Rock Necklace @ papernstitch
If you're feeling crafty, check out this DIY river rock necklace tutorial over at papernstitch by guest author Jenny Hoople. We've collected lots of rocks along our many hikes and I never quite know how to display them. I think this is the ticket.
Tiny paintings @ ohchalet
I've always found myself drawn to things in miniature. Dollhouses, petit fours, paintings ...
The tiny paintings by Caroline at ohchalet on Etsy are lovely little studies. Above are two of my favorites.
via | papernstitch
Upcycled suitcases at Red Hen Home
How clever is this idea for upcycling vintage suitcases? Check out the step-by-step post over at the Red Hen Home blog. Charming.