DIY Life

Make a candygram to show you care. Place a message inside a shallow box and fill with a single layer of colorful gumballs. Sweet. – Inchmark

See Owlsorts' spooky mantelpieces all decked out for Halloween. Check out the cute Halloween wind spinners, too! – Owlsorts

Colorfully painted glass jars become light-hearted Halloween luminaries. Just add happy or sad Jack-o-lantern faces. – Crafts by Amanda via The Crafty Crow

Still yearning for the perfect last-minute Halloween craft? Check out this clever Halloween calendar: a whole month's worth of easy, inexpensive and fun craft ideas. – Shelter Pop

The trouble with IKEA pieces is that they tend to scream "We're from IKEA!" See how an IKEA hutch can be madeover into something altogether unique with just a loving coat of paint. – The Life and Times of Sticks and Bricks

Examine these photos and learn all about "Dude Design" – the art of making a room look decidedly masculine. – Apartment Therapy

Need another makeover fix? See a drab and dated kitchen transformed with a striking black and off-white color scheme. The highlight: a checkerboard-style painted floor. – Grass Stains via The DIY Show Off

If you daydream about pancake breakfasts in a comfy kitchen banquette, here are a host of photos to inspire. – Cozy Little House

I seriously want this "Gentrification" doormat from The Onion. – The Onion Store via [bb-blog]