Illuminated Ghost Garland

halloween decor, ghost garland, halloween crafts, DIY garland, light up garland, ghosts

Do you decorate for Halloween or do you just keep your fall decor up? I’ll be honest, I’m not a huge fan of Halloween but some of the decor and crafts are just too cute! I have a few things planned for this year and I’m sharing my first one today. I’m slowly getting in [...]

Mason Jars Adorned with Jute and Washers

Mason Jars Adorned with Jute and Washers, DIY mason jars, mason jar projects, washers and jute, vintage jars

Hi All! Happy Thursday! How is everyone doing today? This week, I’ve been busy accessorizing and trying to finish a new space!  It’s probably the part I struggle with the most when it comes to decorating. I love it, but sometimes I have the hardest time putting everything in just the right place. Anyone else [...]

Industrial Decorative Pumpkins

Industrial Decorative Pumpkins

This project was not on my ‘to-do’ list for this fall, it sort of just happened. And those are sometimes the best ones. I was staring at some scraps of lumber that had just been cut from a larger project I was working on and I was seconds away from tossing them into the recycle. [...]

How To Make A Vintage-Inspired Mini Ladder

Mini Ladder Tutorial

So remember that Upcycled Side Table I revealed a few weeks ago with the old wood on top? Well, you didn’t think I would actually let the rest of that wood go to waste did you? Exactly. So get ready for project #2 made out of the old withered wood from the broken trellis. A [...]

Ceramic Owl Makeover

DIY White Ceramic Owl

Ok, so who out there has a white ceramic owl perching on their bookshelf?  I love how chic and modern these little owls look, but until now I  hadn’t found the right one… for the right price. Until one day a few weeks ago I stumbled upon this cute little owl at Ross. It was [...]

DIY Side Table Makeover With Naturally Distressed Wood

Upcycled Side Table

I’m finally caught up from being on vacation (kind of), emails are responded to, laundry is complete and I finally found some time to sit down and write a few posts. Which means I’m back with another before & after project! I am pretty excited about my ‘new’ side table for our family room. And by [...]

My Drab to Fab Tray Transformation

DIY Tray Transformation

Hi friends! It’s time for another recycle transformation! You know me, I am always trying to upcycle my old furniture and accessories and turn them into something new again. Right down to this little serving tray. Who knew it had so much potential? The tray started out as a beautiful tray from Crate and Barrel [...]

Decorative Basket Wall Reveal

Decorative Basket Wall

When I’m decorating an entire room, one of my biggest obstacles is that there are just way too many options for decorating a space! I am a horribly indecisive person, especially when it comes to decorating, which is probably why room makeovers take me so long to complete. BUT there is nothing better than making [...]

How To Make a Succulent Planter from Thrifted Watering Can

Succulent Planter from Watering Can

So I have some big news… today is officially my 1 year blogiversary! Exactly one year ago today I launched this little thing called Design, Dining + Diapers! I’m so thankful for all of YOU who are joining me in this journey, this year would not have been the same without you. While today is [...]

DIY Eye Chart Tutorial

DIY Eye Chart

I love it when a room starts to come together and you finally begin to see your vision unfold! Oh it’s a magical feeling! I am making a TON of progress on the family room makeover (it’s only been 9 months) and I feel like I’m getting closer and closer to the big reveal. Things [...]