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diy project: decorative haggadah covers for passover

With Passover quickly approaching, here is a clever DIY project to add some style to your seder table: decorative haggadah covers!

The seder meal is all about order, so you need something to guide you along: the haggadah. During the seder, your family and friends take turns reading from this book of blessings, songs and passages that explain the significance and traditions of the seder meal.

haggadah diy book diy project: decorative haggadah covers for passoverThere are haggadahs available that are very beautiful, but they can also be quite pricey. The numbers of guests typically hosted at a seder meal numbers over a dozen, so purchasing more decorative haggadahs for each of your guests isn’t economical. Instead, it is common to use less attractive paperback versions.

An easy DIY solution can be to make colourful covers that dress up your basic paperback haggadah and complement your colour scheme. Find out how to make your own pretty and personalized (and affordable) haggadah covers.
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valentine’s day diy idea: cook for the cure

This Valentine’s Day we encourage our stylish readers to get creative, have fun, and support a worthy cause.

The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation challenges you to host your own Cook for the Cure event this Valentine’s Day with their sweet DIY party kit.

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porch makeover: part one

My guy and I moved into our house about 18 months ago. Since the moment we took possession, we knew that the front porch was in dire need of attention. Well, we’ve finally found some time to give it a much-needed makeover.

We’re currently at the mid-way point of the project, with the demo and re-build done, and I’m working on the fun part (the decorating) right now.

Let me begin by showing you what we started with. Here’s the before…

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how to: hang a wall vignette

I have a confession to make: I can be kind of lazy when it comes to decorating. Don’t get me wrong, I’m really good at the shopping part. But once I get those goodies home, I’m indecisive. Does that mirror look better over the console or above the bed? Does the floor lamp look best in the living room or beside my desk? Oy vey.

I bought a gorgeous selection of round, gold-framed mirrors from Manor last summer and admired them sitting around my old home and then my new condo. Last weekend I finally decided where I wanted them and took the plunge. Before hanging though, I took a few easy steps to make sure the vignette looked parfait on my wall.

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pinterest boards we love {DIY projects}

Most homeowners or design enthusiasts love nothing more than a good DIY project. Not only are at-home projects and craft creations a wonderful way to improve your indoor or outdoor living spaces, but they are also a great way to save money and have fun. So this week we’ve rounded up some of the most innovative DIY boards brimming with inspiration!
pinterest DIY pinterest boards we love {DIY projects}Keep reading to learn who these beautiful boards belong to!
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diy baby shower gift idea

It’s that time of year again – you know, April showers, spring flowers and all that jazz. The birds are back, the sun is shining and gardens are growing. And on the family front, bellies are getting bigger and additions are being made. The season of rebirth is also, it seems, all about birth… At least if you’re in my circle of my thirty-something friends.

So here’s an easy and inexpensive spring shower craft – inspired by the one and only Martha Stewart – that I adapted to welcome an old friend’s new baby.

 

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Bucket of joy for a bundle of joy!

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easy coffee table diy project

If you’re trying to decorate your home on a budget, DIY projects are often the way to make it happen. After desperately looking for the perfect coffee table for a few months, I couldn’t seem to find what I wanted at my price point. Living without a proper coffee table has its own set of challenges so it was time to find a solution. I stumbled upon a great roundup that listed a variety of ideas to embellish IKEA furniture on Apartment Therapy – I was immediately sold!
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diy holiday decor

The holidays are a perfect time to try out a few DIY projects: they are usually inexpensive, creative and allow you to really achieve the holiday look that suits your style. The first DIY project I’m sharing with you couldn’t be more simple but I find that it adds a simple and festive touch and makes you look forward to having the rest of your house decorated. It all begins with a re-purposed glass jar, pretty labels and some painted pine cones.

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diy grid paneling

I’ve always loved paneling, especially grid paneling. It seems to elevate a home by adding depth, class and interest. But as many of us already know, it can be pricey!

Lately, I’ve been inspired by so many beautiful rooms out there that I had to try it myself. But to do it in a way that would cut the cost, not the impact! Here’s what I came up with.

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trend: dipped is in…

I’ve been seeing this trend popping up everywhere I turn. It’s a fun and fresh way to add a splash of colour and contrast to your furniture and accessories.

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