So, like I said a while back, this is a process. Life doesn’t slow down to give you a chance to get all your projects done, and occasionally lets all the water out of your budget to do them. One project I’ve been trying to figure out how to do with zero funds is turning this awesome window (snagged on… Read more →
Tag: DIY
Pipe Sconce
It’s a little twee, but I can get on board. I love me some copper pipes. Take the idea out of this context — lose the shade and the blackboard wall — and go red and gold and dingy and dark, and I’m all for it. I think. Copper pipe is expensive, though. Read more →
I HAZ A DISAPPOINT.
Okay, so, I’m doing a complete makeover on my bedroom, right, because it’s a new house and a new life and all that jazz. And so far, outside of a truly epic number of trips to IKEA (which seems weird when you look at my room, because it is… not IKEA-y), it’s gone pretty well so far. I mean, I’ve… Read more →
Bare bulbs are totally cool now
Bare bulbs are totally cool now This is sweet and totally a thing I could potentially have the follow-through to do. Craft project cannot involve many steps with me, as I am pretty much as lazy as they come. And I like the bare bulbs contrasting with the dark-colored wood. A little more nature-y than I usually swing, but I… Read more →
DIY Project: Copper Pipe Sconce
I love this project — I’ve been thinking about something similar ever since I was in Brooklyn and saw pipe-based lighting fixtures everywhere. Don’t let a boutique in Williamsburg charge you an arm and a leg for this, just follow Claire’s awesome tutorial. I might tweak it a bit for a table lamp and try it myself. Take a look… Read more →