Wednesday, November 1, 2017

DIY Projects that don't cost a lot but have a lot of charm!

It's getting close to the Holidays.  That means company coming...and staying for awhile.  It means dragging out the big roasters and dusting off the Holiday decorations.

I've included a few links to this post that will give you step by step instructions on how to add storage to your home, how to liven it up for the Holidays and overall, how to make your Holidays a little bit more organized and less stressful. 

Enjoy!

This link will show you how to build your own inexpensive....but high end looking....pot rack.  You can also widen it a bit and build multiple racks to put in your bathroom, bedroom, office, living room or even your dining room to hold towels, toiletries, books, knick-knacks or even Holiday dishes.  The uses are pretty endless.




http://www.hometalk.com/17534693/diy-industrial-pan-rack?se=fol_new-20160619-1&slg=ce604680a1cdc71342841e4f31f3bcb4-6658618

How about a DIY wine rack?  This one is not only great for your home but even better as a Christmas gift or even hostess gift.  Easy to make and cost next to nothing.



http://www.hometalk.com/17974251/diy-wood-wine-rack?se=fol_new-20160627-1&slg=565929df8e9680d6d1324be0a8915f65-6658618

Speaking of gifts.....how about a stunning windchime?  So easy and cheap!




http://www.hometalk.com/19314711/coiled-copper-wind-chimes?se=fol_new-20160731-1&slg=7b5d96daaccc8f069b77d9f90245581d-6658618

I love baskets!  I have them everywhere in my home.  They're especially great when you have company.  No one likes to dig through the drawers or peek inside cabinets when they go to visit just so they can find a roll of toilet paper or a towel.....well....I hope no one likes to do that. Plus the host/hostess has other things to do when entertaining guests than to run to the pantry or linen closet everytime someone needs those items. 

However, sometimes those baskets that you've loved for years can begin to look a bit dusty and ragged.  The next link will show you how to transform any basket into a modern, clean and functional basket.  FYI:  You don't have to limit yourself to baskets for this project.  You can also use one of those Amazon boxes that you have sitting in your garage.  Simply glue some of the fabric around the outside of the box and then make the liner as shown.  Cheap and easy.  Two of my favorite words!



http://elizabethjoandesigns.com/how-to-make-a-custom-basket-liner/

I hope these little DIY projects make your Holidays less stressful, more decorative and mostly more organized!

As always, enjoy your space!