February Before and After

<p><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7326" height="225" src="http://www.homestoriesatoz.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/beforeAndAfterButton_thumb1.gif" title="beforeAndAfterButton_thumb[1]" width="146" /></p> <p>Hey hey! It’s that time again – this first Monday of the month ALWAYS sneaks up on me, I always forget to remind you about this party. Dang. </p> <p>I LOVE looking through all your posts and picking out some to share with the group every month, and yet again you did not disappoint. Let’s see what you’ve been up to…</p> <p>Pam shared how they made and installed <a href="http://diydesignfanatic.blogspot.com/2013/01/diy-barn-doors.html">sliding barn doors</a> for their basement family room: </p> <p><img alt="DIY barn doors" border="0" height="306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbOYW6dGOyARRRGxGmfX0JdK23lR3v0K0LpId55280RGeFm_twRCoE60WuUIMCanGq_U3aNGW7vLbSIyr8gQU-151pTsRIAqiC02LDGUkgaE_0cSw9RDI_5h42ohPNKxKo1Iy2PmQGNws/s640/IMG_7263.JPG" title="DIY barn doors" width="450" /></p> <p>Isn’t that awesome? And I’ll take that beautiful stone fireplace too…whenever.</p> <p>The lovely Roeshel hit it out of the park with <a href="http://diyshowoff.com/2012/12/13/painted-upholstered-chair-tutorial-before-and-after/">this chair makeover</a>: </p> <p><img alt="painted upholstered chair tutorial" height="302" src="http://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/sitting-room-doors.jpg" title="painted upholstered chairs" width="450" /></p> <p>First of all, you have to go check out how they started. Secondly, this brave woman PAINTED these chairs – and they look amazing. </p> <p>Julie shared her kitchen before and afters <a href="http://thefamilyceoblog.com/2013/01/kitchen-remodel-before-and-after-pics/">here</a>: </p> <p><img alt="white kitchen sink window" height="351" src="http://thefamilyceoblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/kitchen-sink-window.jpg" title="white kitchen sink window" width="450" /></p> <p>I love the whole space, but this shot of that beautiful window, the rich wall color and bright cabs is my fave. :)</p> <p>I guess I shouldn’t be surprised that I was drawn to so many light and peaceful spaces this month – I always ooh and ahh over them this time of year. Lisa’s room is so serene and pretty, and I love how she updated that metal art above the sofa: </p> <p><img alt="white slipcover" border="0" height="531" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEoMj4lJ9WYzWHyGn8bbXzui_ia9KbRLOZ399y0_dA5qhHAkcyUx_BH1LBNULHMTsiHzH24kXeMMzhyphenhyphenDpkhhJqul7TpHa2aEfqs4nIBVWZ-MwU22agWllPDL552iLKdaf543aNFOZ10_k/s640/048.jpg" title="white slipcover" width="400" /></p> <p>Aren’t they beautiful? You can see how she did it <a href="http://www.ferncreekcottage.com/2013/01/metal-wall-art-plus-new-pillow.html">here</a>. </p> <p>I don’t decorate specifically for winter, but I loved Julie’s <a href="http://lilacsandlonghorns.blogspot.com/2013/01/shopping-my-house-new-years-resolution.html#more">“winter” mantel</a>: </p> <p><img alt="winter mantel" border="0" height="603" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKZJOOeddCa09R2oHVDwfh_o6scK2ztSzZHLC7_F5aWaKXSjsFV3oQ4GHx0dxlMp_qN9PI-eY-3UaXYOmhCnGXVXRYIJaQrX3CLPPBGqSGQctmoXslUsQM8csXKF2U-Eid2EC2C5eL5MA/s640/white+pitcher+on+mantel.jpg" title="winter mantel" width="400" /></p> <p>She shopped her house and used what she had and it’s so fresh and pretty!</p> <p>I HAD to include some organization, of course! I was inspired by <a href="http://frugalandthankful.blogspot.com/2012/12/the-last-big-project-of-year.html">Lena’s closet makeover</a>. They used what was already there and added on to it to make the space more functional: </p> <p><img alt="closet organization" border="0" height="449" src="http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff373/POOPSINKA/022-1-1.jpg" title="closet organization" width="400" /></p> <p></p> <p>I like this because they didn’t gut the room, they just made some simple changes. Our closet is such a disaster and I keep putting off making it work better because I feel like I need to start all over. This proves some simple changes will make a big difference. </p> <p>I was smiling over Jessica’s simple change to her kitchen: </p> <p><img alt="taking doors off cabinets" border="0" height="279" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0kw6JH-KF8J2MpLKdwSLI_pwK2xIpgL-XHl3uqUWfBJOFJ9I83kFz84_4TLM3IpZWxGchWmE7IRy_d4Q7BHhQ1tH-USmgxYO2X7Kl_C8GJkIqru_PhGOpeXIB9eon-1cz44DEHWg5JPE3/s640/openkitchencabinetsaquawhite.jpg" title="taking doors off cabinets" width="450" /></p> <p></p> <p>She <a href="http://www.mom4real.com/2013/01/open-cabinets-with-white-aqua-lime.html">took the doors off some cabinets</a> and painted the back a fun, bright color – I LOVE it! And that chalkboard is adorable too.  </p> <p>And finally, but certainly not least, because I have mud rooms on the brain, I loved <a href="http://somersetlane.blogspot.ca/2013/01/the-mudroom-is-done.html">Bette’s before and after</a> in her laundry/mud room: </p> <p align="center"><img border="0" height="420" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1N_YadZVEnkze7u4GQMsaXCG_jP_WFqyNG3yewJYkYmLtSrYHmkgIFGdte2pSQ0y9jTWlyE3ZFbqwPtFseQf4RSVmVaAjLY6-MGIfzbVDidp8EWMNxp9I_kRDebpLCWbOpedoWp50cC4O/s640/DSC01033.JPG" style="display: inline" width="280" /><img alt="mudroom storage" border="0" height="489" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiddeSIlCgF7HNFjxFW0t7TJNZmPMFjbrYsEiSp9uazuGXX7nRlJacd9Z6yMYrgwTAINEmjNpuA1gapF9mENxvCHeOfJErsL18_qa-7cvozYS-pOp94V1UZ6B2PMuTb07-9dwQ-oHaGY9Q/s640/Mudroom+001.jpg" style="display: inline" title="mudroom storage" width="305" /></p> <p>All of that storage makes a girl just plain GIDDY. Ugh, I LOVE IT. </p> <p>Now I can’t wait to see what you’ve been up to so far in 2013! Please, only link up projects that you have completed, not inspiration posts. And if you’d like to be considered for next month’s round up, please link back in your post. You can copy and paste this code for a quick link: </p> <div style="padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-top: 5px" align="center"><a href="http://www.homestoriesatoz.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/beforeAndAfterButton_thumb1.gif"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7326" height="225" src="http://www.homestoriesatoz.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/beforeAndAfterButton_thumb1.gif" title="beforeAndAfterButton_thumb[1]" width="146" /></a></div> <pre style="border-bottom: #cccccc 1px solid; text-align: left; border-left: #cccccc 1px solid; padding-bottom: 10px; margin: auto; padding-left: 10px; width: 90%; padding-right: 10px; display: block; white-space: pre-wrap; background: #f0f0f0; height: 45px; color: #777777; font-size: 90%; overflow: auto; border-top: #cccccc 1px solid; border-right: #cccccc 1px solid; padding-top: 10px"><div align="center"><a href="http://www.thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/" title="TDC Before and After" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.homestoriesatoz.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/beforeAndAfterButton_thumb1.gif" alt="TDC Before and After" style="border:none;" /></a></div></pre><br /><br /><p></p><br /><br /><p>Let’s link it up! If you have some cute Valentine’s ideas, I’d love to see them! :)</p><br /><!-- start InLinkz script --><script type="text/javascript" src="http://www.inlinkz.com/cs.php?id=238533"></script><!-- end InLinkz script -->

February Before and After

Hey hey! It’s that time again – this first Monday of the month ALWAYS sneaks up on me, I always forget to remind you about this party. Dan...

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10 creative backsplashes

  While I let my imagination run wild in my art career, I stick to very conservative treatments in my home and  advise the same with clients.  I usually ask  two questions:<br /><ol><li>Will you still love this in 5 years?</li><li>How will  this  treatment affect  resale value?   </li></ol>I know ... boring and predictable, but there you have it.  I think it's great that there are people who are willing to step into the abyss and let their creativity run wild.  What do you think of these?<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/1024078/Bohemian-Apartment-Kitchen-with-Fabric-Backsplash-eclectic-kitchen-new-york"><img border="0" height="668" src="http://st.houzz.com/simgs/686195da0fccc38f_8-0939/eclectic-kitchen.jpg" width="500" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/1024078/Bohemian-Apartment-Kitchen-with-Fabric-Backsplash-eclectic-kitchen-new-york"><br /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><small> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/professionals/architect/new-york" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">New York Architect</a> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/consistence/incorporated" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Incorporated</a></small></div><br /><small><span style="font-size: small;">Designer Drew Stuart placed his client's favorite Josef Frank fabric between two pieces of architectural glass above this stove.</span></small><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjMQ3lSvFmwi68GM7RlbgyI9Odf5_iM_431TVl4D1eJaSJjYTXLyffNM0v88B7JTSqfWLoBSKieHtrVMLBcSJYXZsncEe23PfoL2d907NRBKFaxsAD7Lv3oyml14RDc2xUOYie2KM77-w9/s1600/euroglass.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="448" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjMQ3lSvFmwi68GM7RlbgyI9Odf5_iM_431TVl4D1eJaSJjYTXLyffNM0v88B7JTSqfWLoBSKieHtrVMLBcSJYXZsncEe23PfoL2d907NRBKFaxsAD7Lv3oyml14RDc2xUOYie2KM77-w9/s640/euroglass.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://annporter.wordpress.com/2008/11/03/back-painted-glass-splash/">source</a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">You can have back painted glass in any colour.  </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrKcjqk8uaoY-is17RejRPZ2AZRo3e5nc_0klG3m-s9STaIAzk49kPvApAESjcbF_TKAYKgM0e_Ju7qan7favvjzHbsWsfeJDXKaqB894qfnG_1Kfn6txLOtKvSiQuMuOQ-JcqUqhg5TPr/s1600/DSC_0141-resizeLouiseM.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrKcjqk8uaoY-is17RejRPZ2AZRo3e5nc_0klG3m-s9STaIAzk49kPvApAESjcbF_TKAYKgM0e_Ju7qan7favvjzHbsWsfeJDXKaqB894qfnG_1Kfn6txLOtKvSiQuMuOQ-JcqUqhg5TPr/s640/DSC_0141-resizeLouiseM.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.desiretoinspire.net/blog/2013/2/1/a-creative-backsplash.html">Desire to Inspire</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="posted-by"> <a href="http://www.desiretoinspire.net/blog/author/kim"> </a></span><span class="post-comments"><a href="http://www.desiretoinspire.net/blog/2013/2/1/a-creative-backsplash.html#comments"></a></span> </div><div class="body"><a href="http://louisempaintings.blogspot.ca/">LouiseM</a> is a French story-telling painter  who mixes pop and street art. This personalized  interior included  the names of the family members and their favourite foods and drinks.<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUHb7dxk4I1qTSiio_wiaOLHFmU3C-yz5qW4tdZtbKoUsPhNLYfCyWna11ppBQVoze6ZcXLzfEQ3ita3o7_10AVMS1fNVnzN2-ZTEfA66O8Kr45GhzaibcuiL-d7aTUzvix3KVCtLDYz2B/s1600/cool-kitchen-backsplashes-9-500x370.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="472" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUHb7dxk4I1qTSiio_wiaOLHFmU3C-yz5qW4tdZtbKoUsPhNLYfCyWna11ppBQVoze6ZcXLzfEQ3ita3o7_10AVMS1fNVnzN2-ZTEfA66O8Kr45GhzaibcuiL-d7aTUzvix3KVCtLDYz2B/s640/cool-kitchen-backsplashes-9-500x370.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.shelterness.com/35-cool-and-creative-kitchen-backsplashes/">source</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Pebbles with dark gray grout.  </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-b_fBdOpQjrMGNuKjN2BaUR9izmjXTjJquPNvgGzjHAbGpsAbsWUcdGrSzHtt_UuNla1xm5dQV7JX8zTs9wPh8CFiD-vuk5WuCkysscUq646cPQVKp8PC7C0gw98jKwIc0mlxig6vlK6W/s1600/china_mosaic_kitchenrk_1_al.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLMx-8cbKLJnuJWq6fujEY3fisz7Ildt_qngg3mTclnkBbt6JEcqt0tT8shrVYJEd1ydv-0Rr1Tr7FH0jCe9yVWAFEjITpCwAHbbf3Kz083QI6dkxlHsMZtlk4sPHosj7ht8Njgoo5gYzg/s1600/cork-backsplash.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="468" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLMx-8cbKLJnuJWq6fujEY3fisz7Ildt_qngg3mTclnkBbt6JEcqt0tT8shrVYJEd1ydv-0Rr1Tr7FH0jCe9yVWAFEjITpCwAHbbf3Kz083QI6dkxlHsMZtlk4sPHosj7ht8Njgoo5gYzg/s640/cork-backsplash.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://blog.nukitchens.com/kitchen-planning/personalize-your-kitchen-with-bold-and-creative-touches/">source </a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Wine corks with black and white art.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH21fZ5BPetGwiiQO5RzGHG6XWON0VcxTNJ7criF9NF1UNaimQlqL0IyzdWmhdadH21isXRqjCFscDrJkDnJzfxPM1F-OBWpQjTna0VfTr9_BIpVPaoz-s_iRZfSPG8Pyt_BAhjVuDeDlv/s1600/88453580152908173_x5Pnodoy_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH21fZ5BPetGwiiQO5RzGHG6XWON0VcxTNJ7criF9NF1UNaimQlqL0IyzdWmhdadH21isXRqjCFscDrJkDnJzfxPM1F-OBWpQjTna0VfTr9_BIpVPaoz-s_iRZfSPG8Pyt_BAhjVuDeDlv/s640/88453580152908173_x5Pnodoy_c.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.bobvila.com/black-and-white/16746-11-backsplashes-for-a-unique-kitchen/slideshows">Bob Vila </a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Great use for the defunct Canadian penny!  Busy for sure.  Working copper into a kitchen colour scheme could be a problem.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieWwSMi4lqp-KYPsjZg6oIjbMB3sYblrWGDYRfCPEzp8Aiv0jwB3klR2A9ADDVkaKdemaCURy-Bq1Lqz3hbR0sbcOHVUP25sY8XfcTGXEzLfe2i-XPCa0ClEUGSxxHj5DLt1oQCZQKp0mV/s1600/backsplash5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div class="slide-text-and-header"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKqaZhLhTK32lUKXhxv5RMOGyAFYIU4Hl4CsAHcedxq2zr4VAD65Of_JHOezV5rEEx57oXw6S_nWYgfcSS4fmQFLFZGAfRDmNfphxBBpq2qfXEIaMMaraP9X8PUIdUiLUJWimE8M3xNO6d/s1600/bathroom-glass-tile-ideas.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKqaZhLhTK32lUKXhxv5RMOGyAFYIU4Hl4CsAHcedxq2zr4VAD65Of_JHOezV5rEEx57oXw6S_nWYgfcSS4fmQFLFZGAfRDmNfphxBBpq2qfXEIaMMaraP9X8PUIdUiLUJWimE8M3xNO6d/s640/bathroom-glass-tile-ideas.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><h2 id="slide-header"></h2><div class="slide-text-and-header">  <a href="http://www.everstone.com/home" target="_blank" title="http://www.everstone.com/home">Everstone</a> is putting out uniquely shaped designs, from pointy shards to circular bubbles. Seems fitting for a backsplash! </div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU8TKqXOVLSDSZtYtpbKKntTpxFy_enn9b22RKHh-TsNoZwfOArLcsO69XarAroS0L5JVfKto5U9GqdGvtmb79tsS7-vuZv7xYiS3zYxfKRi1ewUeNee5IczgIog3WCAYVZSHaKT0lGt0v/s1600/cherokee_backsplash.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="535" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU8TKqXOVLSDSZtYtpbKKntTpxFy_enn9b22RKHh-TsNoZwfOArLcsO69XarAroS0L5JVfKto5U9GqdGvtmb79tsS7-vuZv7xYiS3zYxfKRi1ewUeNee5IczgIog3WCAYVZSHaKT0lGt0v/s640/cherokee_backsplash.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://productsinsider.com/2011/12/20/in-practice-10-unique-backsplashes/">Products Insider </a><b><br /></b> </div><div style="text-align: left;">A truly one-of-a-kind option, this colorful backsplash made with recycled skateboards is featured in a kitchen in the Lofts at Cherokee Studios multifamily project in L.A.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-8YA43j2WG9IfULcuvEVFiOeDvJMay6ttRYRsQ9NmwkkWOjBFL1wlARIeYr-uXHcR7xS0d2qdv5MWFOzQeUW7Tx5PN4S_6SHjhWnjs8DnZboM_HK2ZNBjW88_kc5ekfen5eE_a4fdjWVo/s1600/bottlecap.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="546" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-8YA43j2WG9IfULcuvEVFiOeDvJMay6ttRYRsQ9NmwkkWOjBFL1wlARIeYr-uXHcR7xS0d2qdv5MWFOzQeUW7Tx5PN4S_6SHjhWnjs8DnZboM_HK2ZNBjW88_kc5ekfen5eE_a4fdjWVo/s640/bottlecap.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">  <a href="http://productsinsider.com/2011/12/20/in-practice-10-unique-backsplashes/">Products Insider </a><b></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">What about vintage bottle caps? </div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/1459077/Robbs-Run-Residence-contemporary-kitchen-"><img border="0" height="378" src="http://st.houzz.com/simgs/8a31aba600354831_8-3045/contemporary-kitchen.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="color: #444444; text-align: center;"><small><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/contemporary/kitchen" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Contemporary Kitchen design</a> by <a href="http://www.houzz.com/professionals/architect/austin" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Austin Architect</a> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/mckinneyyork/mckinney-york-architects" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">McKinney York Architects</a></small></div>

10 creative backsplashes

  While I let my imagination run wild in my art career, I stick to very conservative treatments in my home and  advise the same with clients...

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Do-It-Herself (with me and Home Depot!)

<p>Hello all! Happy Friday! It is <em>so</em> stinking cold here today, we even had a delay for school. Yowza, it hurts. </p> <p>I’m SO excited to tell you about a fun partnership I have cooked up for the month of February! I’m a hardware store <strong>nut</strong> – I’m one of those women who would pick strolling through a hardware store to shop over a clothing store almost every time. </p> <p>So I was thrilled when Home Depot asked me to participate in promoting one of their upcoming Do-It-Herself Workshops this month! They know that more and more women are taking on do-it-yourself projects these days – the amazing growth and readership of DIY blogs is proof of that! </p> <p><img alt="home depot logo" height="300" src="http://media.merchantcircle.com/25784020/TheHomeDepot_full_full.png" title="home depot logo" width="300" /></p> <p>So here’s the thing – Home Depot wants you to stop pinning and start doing! (How true is that – so much pinning, but how often do we DO it?) Their Do-It-Herself workshops are a perfect way to start – they give step-by-step instructions and offer hands on experience to learn basic repairs and easy home improvements. I LOVE this – my wish is always that if you want to try to DIY you shouldn’t be afraid. I swear you can do it. :)</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-qZMc_9MctPw/UQv1JcU-CJI/AAAAAAAAajw/FOmjmdTce3A/s1600-h/HT_WS_RR_Img_WK%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img alt="HT_WS_RR_Img_WK" border="0" height="216" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-J18-elzsAWA/UQv1JykopWI/AAAAAAAAaj4/NOEF8LPmXfg/HT_WS_RR_Img_WK_thumb%25255B11%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="HT_WS_RR_Img_WK" width="347" /></a></p> <p>Home Depot found a great little Pinterest-inspired tile framed mirror project and on February 21 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. they will show you how to create your own at your local  <a href="http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/catalog/servlet/ContentView?pn=HT_WS_DIHWorkshops&storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053">Do-It-Herself Workshop</a>:</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-K0v8YTAHTgg/UQv1KWOVjqI/AAAAAAAAakA/hO6Jd324Xdo/s1600-h/TILE%252520PROJECT%2525205%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="how to tile a mirror " border="0" height="533" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-mYyy2zppqm4/UQv1KzNyHsI/AAAAAAAAakI/vekVv2EWPEE/TILE%252520PROJECT%2525205_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="how to tile a mirror " width="400" /></a></p> <p>I’ll be at my Indy store (I’ll let you know all the details shortly!) co-leading the workshop, so I hope you locals can make it out! If you’d like to attend near you, you can find a local workshop<u></u> in your area <a href="http://www.homedepot.com/StoreFinder/index.jsp">here</a>. </p> <p>I’ll also be co-hosting a Twitter shindig on Thursday, February 7th – you can join us that evening at 8 p.m. EST by using the hashtag <em>#DIHWorkshop</em>. Hope to see you there – I’ll do some reminders on <a href="https://twitter.com/Thriftydecor">my page</a> as well.</p> <p>I’ll be sure to share details on the local Do-It-Herself workshop I’ll be co-hosting soon! I hope to meet some of you there – no better girls night than DIYing I say. ;)</p>

Do-It-Herself (with me and Home Depot!)

Hello all! Happy Friday! It is so stinking cold here today, we even had a delay for school. Yowza, it hurts. I’m SO excited to tell you a...

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