Are you sick of the copper trend yet? If you answered yes, I’m sorry but we can no longer be friends. For me the answer is an emphatic never. COPPER. ALL. THE. THINGS. If you aren’t done with copper (yay!)…you need to get yourself some copper tape like yesterday. Long-time admirer, first-time user of this … Continue reading “DIY Copper Grid Votives”
My home needs more artwork. But I’m broke, and my drawings look like the work of a particularly untalented 3-year old. Also, I really like copper. The obvious solution to these dilemmas: DIY Abstract Copper Artwork. Custom inexpensive art, drawing skills not required. Woo! What You Need: copper wire in different gauges/thicknesses 1/8″ thick sheet … Continue reading “DIY Abstract Copper Artwork”
One || Two || Three || Four || Five Copper. Cu. It’s the perfect metal: inexpensive, gorgeous, and easy to work with. And according to Wikipedia, it’s 100% recyclable. Since my delightful copper discovery, I’ve been looking for more ways to bring this metal into my DIY life. These ideas are some of my favorites—what are yours? … Continue reading “Make It Friday: Copper DIY Projects”
You know those apartments that have lots of wacky “improvements” that were obviously perpetrated by people devoid of skills, taste, and common sense? We have one of those apartments. In our three years of living in our charming Somerville rental, we’ve dealt with a bathtub that drains onto the floor, hideously painted tile that turned … Continue reading “DIY Refinished Copper Light Fixture”
Celebrate the holidays German-style with this modern DIY pedestal Advent wreath made of upcycled materials. This year, I’m obsessed with Advent wreaths. This German tradition from my childhood has me all nostalgic to count the weeks leading up to Christmas. I cannot. get. enough. of how pretty they are. There’s something so magical about candles … Continue reading “DIY Pedestal Advent Wreath”