In an effort to stay within budget, and to cut back on consumerism, sometimes you gotta work with what your momma gave ya . . . or what you already own. When stars align, sometimes the furnishing that's a hand-me-down, a street find, or the like, is the perfect one for your digs. The owners of a beach shack on the Isle of Wight in the UK made the most of an old oar by using it as a curtain rod. Read more

Julia Roberts' house from Sleeping With the Enemy is for sale. — Hooked on Houses Maxwell Gillingham-Ryan shares 10 things to know about his business and career. — AT:NY Learn how to crochet a cozy for your coffee mugs! — Craftzine Make a cushion for your outdoor space without sewing.  —DIY Life Find art for your everyday life in a great online store. — Shelterrific J'adore this Read more

Design pinups: tour the home of some handsome hipster craftsmen! — ShelterPop J'adore this collection of colorful stairs. — AT:NY I'm going to have to make some of this heirloom button art. So cool! — Craftzine Learn the shortcut way to paint your front door! — DIY Life Find a company to build you a secret lair! — Shelterrific Get a glimpse of Rob Lowe's cozy beach house. Read more