A Cramped City Apartment Is Transformed Into a Beachy Oasis


Updated 05/22/12 1:45 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Apartment Makeover Kyle Schuneman

Earlier today, we featured Kyle Schuneman's first tiny apartment transformation. Now, we're sharing before and after photos from another apartment Kyle vastly improved thanks to some help from HauteLook. Keep clicking to see how Kyle turned a cramped Manhattan apartment into a positively beachy getaway. If you love what you see in the apartments, you can also shop the products at HauteLook. Read more

See How We Gave This Ikea Lampshade a Nautical Twist!


Updated 05/22/12 4:51 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

DIY Rope Lampshade

As part of our Styled by You $500 Giveaway with IKEA, Elka Karl and I have been thinking of ways to punch up basic Ikea products. You may have seen how I added block-printed ikat polka dots to this Asele lampshade ($15). Well, now I'm revisiting the same shade with an entirely different approach. Armed with some thin manila rope, a glue gun, and a Bran table lamp base ($20), I set out to create a Read more

Before and After: Kyle Schuneman Transforms a Tiny Apartment


Updated 05/22/12 12:47 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Small Apartment Makeover Pictures With Kyle Schuneman

Designer Kyle Schuneman is experiencing some well-deserved media attention at the moment — he's in the June issue of Dwell, his book is about to come out, and he also just made over three apartments in collaboration withHauteLook. Today, we're lucky enough to feature two of the apartments, both of which were tiny, cramped spaces that desperately needed an injection of style. Keep clicking to Read more

Todd Oldham Walks Us Through His Favorite Pieces in the Kid Made Modern Collection


Updated 05/21/12 10:57 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Todd Oldham Discusses Kid Made Modern Collection For Target

Run, don't walk to your nearest Target to pick up Todd Oldham's just-released line of Kid Made Modern DIY art supplies. The collection — which we first told you about back in January — includes 48 affordable kits and pieces (all priced under $20) based on his book of the same name. The multifaceted crayons (one has 64 colors in a single crayon), board book-making kits, and beautiful Read more

See How We Restyled This IKEA Stool WIth Some Glossy Paint


Updated 05/21/12 2:35 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

IKEA Stool DIY Pictures

As part of our Styled by You $500 Giveaway with IKEA, Angela and I have been applying simple techniques to reenvision some of our favorite IKEA products. Today, I'm sharing another of my projects. This BEKVAM stool ($15) from IKEA is made from solid wood and is very sturdy. However, it could definitely use a little personalization. I thought it would be fun to add some glossy color to the stool. Read more

20 Things to Do With All Those Leftover Glass Baby Food Jars


Updated 05/22/12 1:24 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

How to Reuse Baby Food Jars

Recycling's great, but upcycling is both fun and productive! Baby food pouches may be slowly overtaking traditional glass jars when it comes to lil ones' pureed food, but that doesn't mean the ubiquitous jars aren't taking up precious space on mama's countertop. Before dumping them in the recycle bin, check out some interesting ways the jars can live a second life — your counter and the Read more

See How These Pillows Were Personalized For Summer Lounging


Updated 05/17/12 9:52 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Ikea Pillow DIY Pictures and Instructions

As part of our Styled by You $500 Giveaway with IKEA, Angela and I have been applying simple techniques to reenvision some of our favorite IKEA products. Today, I'm sharing another of my projects. These URSULA Cushion Covers ($13 each) are made from a rough-woven ramie fabric and feature a cute gray striped lining. They seem like a perfect option for adding floor seating for a Summer picnic or Read more

DIY: How to Make the Perfect Denim Cutoffs


Updated 05/17/12 3:30 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

How to Make Denim Cutoff Shorts

In today's DIY, we're showing you how to make the perfect pair of denim cutoff shorts to wear now and through Summer. It's simple; all you need are a pair of jeans, scissors, measuring tape, and a marking pencil. Follow our quick and easy steps and you'll have your own pair of frayed shorts in no time! On Allison McNamara: BREN top and shorts, Low Luv x Erin Wasson rings. Read more

6 Secrets to Building a Healthy and Lovely Terrarium


Updated 05/17/12 3:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Tips For Creating a DIY Terrarium

You might have seen our terrarium tutorial with floral experts Leigh Oakies and Allison Futeral of Crimson Horticulture Rarities. The design duo shared so many helpful insider tips about how to create and care for terrariums that we decided to pull together our favorite tips to share again with you. If you're considering crafting a terrarium, you'll definitely want to read these first! When Read more

See How We Added Bohemian Flair to These Ikea Curtains


Updated 05/17/12 10:07 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

DIY IKEA Dip Dye Curtains

As part of our Styled by You $500 Giveaway with Ikea, Elka and I have been applying simple techniques to reenvision some of our favorite IKEA products. Today, I'm sharing my second hack project, which was made with IKEA's AINA Curtains in natural ($50 for a pair). I was inspired by Michael Penney's fabulous dip-dye curtains, but thought that adding an ombré twist would be a great way to tie in Read more