This month's "Get Your DIY On" theme is "Trash to Treasure Makeovers". Sadly, I haven't had the opportunity to convert any junk to gold lately. No worries though! I'm reposting one of my favorite junky garage sale makeovers from last summer! Enjoy! ~ Yellow is one of my favorite colors. It's bright. It's cheery. It's the perfect pop of color for my work space! I found this great stool at a garage sale recently. The lady running the garage sale didn't have prices on ... Read More about Trash to Treasure: A Painted Yellow Stool
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Photography Wednesday: What’s In A Blogger’s Camera Bag?
Hello! It's Photography Wednesday! I'm honored to have Shayna, from The Wood Grain Cottage here today to share what's in her camera bag! ~ Hi House By Hoff readers! I'm Shayna from The Wood Grain Cottage! I'm so excited to be here today participating in April's amazing Photography Wednesday series! I know from experience that photography is definitely a form of art. It can be hard and sometimes pictures don't turn out as good as you hope. I've had plenty of those pictures, just dig deep in ... Read More about Photography Wednesday: What’s In A Blogger’s Camera Bag?
Little Table Makeover
Disclosure: I received free product in exchange for this post. All opinions and statements are 100% mine. ;) See my full disclosure policy, here. I've been just itching all week to share my little table makeover with you! It'd had been too long since I'd picked up a paint brush and painted a piece of furniture... I felt like I was climbing back in the saddle. I recently received a bundle of vintage tea towels. I loved the colors and stripes, and I used them as my inspiration for ... Read More about Little Table Makeover
Photography Wednesday: Becoming an Observer of Light
When I began taking my photography more seriously, I quickly realized that I needed to become an observer of light. I observed the way light came through the window, illuminated my baby's fuzzy hair, and defined the rolls of her wrists, back and neck. I observed the way light dances on the grass behind my subject. I observed the way light casts a honey-dew hue on everything at dusk. I observed the way the sun flares in my lens if I get just the right ... Read More about Photography Wednesday: Becoming an Observer of Light
Split-Photo Wall Art
Happy Monday, friends! I'm so excited to be sharing my Split-Photo Wall Art with you today! When Carrie from Lovely Etc. invited me to take part in the BE BOLD Challenge, I must admit, I got a little nervous. I'm not usually bold, but I'm so glad I took the gamble. I'm in love with the result! Here's how I completed this ginormous split-photo wall art for less than $10: 1. I had my favorite photo of Miss L. printed out as a 36" x 48" Engineer Print at Staples. The entire printed ... Read More about Split-Photo Wall Art