DIY Life

Borrow planting ideas from this gorgeous cottage garden. It's newly established, but already sporting tons of old-fashioned blooms. – A Storybook Life

Convert an antique or vintage travel trunk (AKA a steam trunk) into a rolling bar. Now that's traveling in style. – Ready Made

Makeover time! Let's kick it off with this mirror makeover, which Freckles Chick converted from a gold paint frame to a sleek and contemporary white. – Freckles Chick

And if you like the clean white look you'll really like this secretary desk makeover. Click on a separate link within the post to see "before" shots. – Bungalow

Gorgeous "before and after" shots of thrift store-type finds made fabulous. Yes, dear blogger, you are definitely entitled to a brag session! – Infarrantly Creative

What can one do with a collection of rather lovely cigar boxes? That's the question from a reader, and Benita comes up with some functional yet decorative suggestions. – Chez Larsson

Gussy up a plain knit tank with a silky no-sew collar. The results in this demo, using fabric from a silky silver polyester blouse, will wow you. – Bromeliad Living

What's the perfect paint color for a large, two-story living room with adjoining kitchen? The dilemma: how to make it pop without making it seem cavernous or boring. – Bossy Color Blog

Turn an old knit glove into an adorable Thanksgiving turkey. A fun seasonal craft you can do on a budget. – Crafts by Amanda

Like to do artful things with paper? Check out these free paper-cutting templates. – How About Orange