DIY and Crafts — makeover

File this under another easy way to add color to a store bought planter. As I mentioned before, I love planters and plants and bringing them into my home, but I always want to customize the planters I find at the store. Farmhouse style is pretty and all, but really not my cup of tea when it comes to decorating my own home. So I always find that a little imagination helps transform any planter into something more colorful and just my style. This DIY colorful hanging bowl planter was originally black and galvanized steel, but with just a coat...

This post, DIY Gradient Stripe Dresser, is sponsored by allspraypainted. Thank you for supporting the brands and blogs that keep the craftiness coming! Saying that I am obsessed with Montana Gold Acrylic Spray paint is an understatement. If you have followed me for any length of time, chances are you have seen Montana Gold spray paint in use. I love it not only for the numerous colors that it comes in, but also the matte finish. I also love that it is an acrylic paint in sprayable form. That makes it perfect for crafts, art, and home decor alike! For tons of...

I have been in the midst of a backyard refresh for the last few months since the Kailo Chic studio was completed. The trenching for the plumbing and electrical in the studio ravaged the backyard. We are slowly but surely pulling it back together and creating a lounge space next to the studio. One of my recent projects for the space was this wood picnic table makeover. As one always looking for a bargain, I knew I needed a large table to fill this outdoor space, but I just couldn’t spend upwards of $1500 for two of my favorite modern picnic...

I recently added a few plant babies to my hoard! One of which was a rubber plant that came with it’s own cheap plastic planter. Instead of just throwing it away, I figured why not give it a makeover? So below I am sharing how to makeover a plastic planter that comes with a plant you buy from the store. See how cute it is now? What was once plain gray and boring is not super cute with tons of personality! Materials to Makeover a Plastic Planter: Planter Spray paint for plastic Spray varnish or Shellac Adhesive vinyl Vinyl cutter Begin...

I went to a local vintage and resale shop a week or two ago hoping to find a treasure or two. And while I stumbled upon some unique rattan pieces, I just couldn’t pull the trigger on them. I did however snag this white rusted metal magazine rack for under $20. It was perfect for a simple magazine rack makeover! Truth be told, I actually had plans to turn it into a log holder for in front of the fireplace. Which I still might do, but for now, a little paint and some leather and this once rusted gem is...