If you love to cook you most likely can’t live without fresh herbs. You can buy them when you need them but it would be much better if you will always have them in pots near by. This way it’s much easier to mix them in small doses and add in all meals you’re cooking. Of course to have them on your kitchen or right outside your kitchen door you need to organize a thoughtful herb garden that also looks great. We’ve gathered for you a bunch of cool ideas that might inspire you to do that. Enjoy!

1. Garden herb baskets (via housetohome)
2. How To Grow Own Herbs In Old Cups (via housetohome)
3. Herbs And Vegetables In Modern Planters Of Different Heights (via bhg)
4. Herbs In DIY Chalkboard Pots (via shelterness)
5. Ultra-Modern Urban Herb Garden (via housetohome)
6. Container Herb Garden (via growing-herbs-at-home)
7. DIY Herbal Window Box (via bhg)
8. DIY Colorful Vertical Garden On A Fence (via shelterness)
9. DIY Herb Garden In A Basket (via givingplants)
10. Hanging garden herb baskets (via housetohome)
11. DIY Recycled Seed Pots from Newspapers and Magazines (via shelterness)
12. Container Herb Garden (via bhg)
13. Herb Garden On A Window (via roost-home)
14. Herbs growing on the wall in recycled containers (via ewainthegarden)
15. Back Door Herb Garden (via thevintagewren)
16. DIY Metal Balcony Herb Garden (via younghouselove)
17. How to Turn Coffee Tins into a Hanging Herb Garden (via curbly)
18. DIY Herb Garden Wreath (via beeskneesbungalow)
19. DIY Herb Garden Of An Old Wheelbarrow (via ewainthegarden)
20. DIY Flower Pot Herb Tower (via curbly)
21. Herb Garden With A Bentwood Trellis (via bhg)
22. Herb Garden In A Crate (via mlchgarden)
23. DIY Hanging Herb Garden (via home-dzine)
24. DIY Wooden Raised Bed With A Stencil (via housetohome)
25. Upcycled Container Herb Garden (via diynetwork)
26. Tea Set Herb Garden (via diynetwork)
27. DIY Mason Jar Herb Garden (via camillestyles)
28. Hanging Basket Herb Garden (via telegraph)
29. Hanging Trellis Herb Garden (via apartmenttherapy)
30. Terraced Herb Garden (via apartmenttherapy)
31. DIY Small Space Vertical Garden Of A Pallet (via shelterness)
32. Herb Garden Display Stand (via housetohome)
33. DIY Hanging Gutter Herb Garden (via shelterness)
34. Herb Garden In Buckets (via housetohome)
35. Herb Garden In Cute Buckets (via urbangardencasual)
36. Cute DIY Vertical Garden Of A Wood Pallet (via shelterness)
37. Cute Little Indoor Herb Garden (via delicooks)
38. Garden Workbench Herb Garden (via housetohome)
39. Pretty DIY Herb Garden (via housetohome)
40. Easy To Make Stylish Herb Garden (via housetohome)

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1. Birthday hack.

Extreme laziness or pure genius? You make the call!

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fabulous photo frame

It is not difficult to choose and incorporate a wall decoration these days. Many choices and options are available these days and a person can go with any one according to his taste and requirement. The simplest way is to enhance the looks of a wall is through a color or colors. In this regard, the lighter tones include light-wine, sage-green or an orange-pumpkin is the bets options. On the other side, many designers prefer to use white and black shades that complement well in a room too. Moreover, complex murals are also painted that includes various colors and looks amazing indeed.

Another way to implement a wall décor is the use of stencils rather than wallpaper. It is the modern trend and makes use of different colors respectively. In fact a person can use stickers rather than framed pictures on the wall. Furthermore, ceramic tiles can be used to decorate one or two walls and that they are available in plenty of colors, textures and patterns as well. The use of tiles can enhance the beauty of a room in a unique way.

A person can even decorate his walls in a contemporary way by selecting practical pieces respectively. The usual trend is the cube shelf which can be filled by any items or pieces that result in an elegant visual effect. On the other hand, oddly shaped or unframed mirrors are ideal to use and that they add to the cleanness and dimension of a room as well. Lastly, monochromatic clocks can be hanged that would form good focal points too.

Wall Stickers Décor

Your walls are the major piece of attraction for every visitor and guest at your house and trust me people draw their eyes first on walls and ceilings and than anything else. Empty walls never good to anyone’ eye and people love walls to be filled with varieties of things to cover them properly and to make them look more beautiful and attractive instead of staying empty. Wall stickers’ décor is the modern art and way of decorating your walls with varieties of stickers that look same like paints and textures. In fact I have such stickers in my bedroom …

Do You Need House Decoration Ideas?

When you have truly made your mind to decorate your house you should jot down the things that you can really afford to place in your house. That would make it attractive and beautiful and can really allure your visitors every time they visit you. House decoration ideas never end up, market is full of accessories and things that can really decorate your house and can make it look like the way you always wanted. First of all select a good theme that can be used perfectly according to the size and structure of your house. Paint your walls according …

Do You Think of Country Home Décor?

What else can be the better idea other than making your home lavish and porch? Definitely you would never leave a chance in making your home look entirely exclusive, exotic and lavish. Trends have changed in interior designing as previously people had less focus on their house interiors but now it is seen much more in quantity in today’s era. There are many ways through which you can embellish your house interior and among them on way is country home décor. Country home décor is widely used today in many houses the reason being its lavishness and exotic affects that …

Fantastic Furniture Ideas

Furniture is an inevitable part of our homes. The human being has been using furniture since the development of non-nomadic cultures.  It doesn’t matter if you have a small flat, it will not make it worse than others. But a fantastic furniture would change the way your home looks and make it a sweet home. Here is a fantastic furniture picture that you may be interested in.

image: Fantastic Furniture

Two things are crucial for furniture; design and durability. When designed in a right way, a furniture is a kind of an art. Bringing them together and creating a …

Attractive Bathroom Vanities

Time is valuable for most of us. That’s why we need bathroom furniture that gives us space. Especially a bathroom vanity should be very practical, you should find everything in seconds. A nice bathroom vanity should look very aesthetic and new. But it is not possible to replace it periodically. But there is an economic way to keep them new. Instead of replacing an outdated bathroom vanity, just update it by building new doors featuring raised trim. Don’t worry it will be in a very cheap way, and we will try to help you with that a little bit. We will start …

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Coffee Table

Here is one more awesome material for DIY projects ! With a bit of creativity and some skills, you can repurpose old barrels , and make beautiful home accessory or piece of furniture!

Coffee Table

Cut the barrel into two halves and use as a coffee or a side table. The round glass can be used as a tabletop and increase the surface of the table. If the barrel is cut vertically it will require a tabletop but the surface of the table will be considerably bigger.

Stool

Barrel parts can be used to create a three-legged stool which would look great at the home bar or wine-tasting room or outdoors.

Wine Storage

A barrel can also be used to store wine. There are various ways of turning it into a wine rack though. It can also it can be used as a wine or any beverage cooler and a bar-like glass rack.

Beverage Cooler

Cut vertically wine a barrel half provides with a container for storing and cooling various beverages.

Vanity

Going for rustic style in bathroom or kitchen? Create a vanity out of a barrel for a sink. Of course, the sink should be rounded to fit with the shape of the barrel.

Planter

A barrel can also make for a great planter for indoors and outdoors alike. It’s a great and easy way to recycle an old barrel in the garden.

Mirror Frame

A barrel ring can make for a great rustic mirror frame.

Swing

The barrel staves can be used to build a swing or a hammock. Each stave connects to another with rope or screws and create  a structure that can be used as a chair or swing.

Pet Bed

Need a pet bed? Barrel can be quite an easy solution. Just a half of it will do. Fill it with a soft cushion and the bed is ready.

Fountain

A fountain is a complex thing to build but the end result is simply gorgeous.

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1. DIY fabric covered lampshade design

Most would agree that the right lamp can add the finishing touches to any room, but can be hard to find, expensive at times, and not exactly up to our standards at other times. There are enough woes that can come with decorating a home and it can certainly become very expensive. Luckily we live in a time where DIY projects are becoming more popular and abundant, so you don’t have to stress anymore about finding that perfect lampshade –  you can make it. And at an affordable price so your wallet doesn’t have to suffer either!

1. DIY fabric covered lampshade design

This great idea comes to us from BY Wilma. This is a great way to add extra character to your existing lampshade that just isn’t doing the trick. With this idea, you can create the perfect lampshade! It’s easy to remove if you decide you would like to try something different or change the colors of the room. All you need is fabric in any color and style you like and some Velcro. Make sure to check out by Wilma for the full tutorial so you can be on your way to designing your very own!

2. Cool DIY doily lampshade

A chic design such as this must cost a fortune and be incredibly hard to make right? Thankfully, Elsie and Emma from ABeautifulMess have this great tutorial so that you can easily learn how to make it yourself for a great price — you might even have the elements handy already. Before you know it, you’ll have everyone asking where you found such a stunning lamp. Thanks go to A Beautiful Mess for inspiring this idea!

3. DIY french script lampshade

You can’t go wrong with this stunning French script lampshade! You’ve only ever seen something of this sort for a hefty price in the store and to make it must be out of the question. Fear not, with these step-by-step instructions from The Concrete Cottage, you can learn how to create such a beautiful shade of your own that will look great in any room.

4. An inspiring DIY photo collage lampshade

Use captured memories to brighten up your room with this next project. This unique design is unlike any other shade you could make or find. It’s not only decorative but draws close attention to itself with the many wonderful photos that make up its shell. Your friends and family are sure to love it, no matter which room you choose to showcase it in. Thank you Marie Darby from Under the Sycamore for this fabulous idea.

5. A DIY lampshade using book pages

There’s no doubt that this idea will spark conversation! Inspired from a design at Anthropologie, such a creatively adorned shade that will look great in a home office, library, study, or any other place you sit down to read is brought to us by apartmenttherapy.com. It will definitely add flare and style to the room and can be made by following these steps.

6. Awesome city scape lampshade

If city living suites your style you’ll love these DIY lampshades brought to us from mistdesigns. This beautiful project can be achieved with a little time, super glue, strong black tape, and hardware from a spare lampshade. Go ahead and give it a try, you and your room will love it!

7. A creative DIY lamshade using a sharpie

The possibilities are endless with this cool vintage project that only takes about 15-20 minutes. All you need in an ordinary lampshade and a sharpie. Practice the font you want to use on a piece of paper first then go to town writing inspiring quotes, song lyrics, poems, etc. on your new lampshade. Who knew such a simple idea could look so fantastic! [Image via the classic farmhouse]

8. Create this cool lampshade using an old map

Next on the list is this great project. Simple on their own, maps can really add that extra touch you’ve been looking for when applied to other ordinary objects around the house. This is an excellent idea if your room is lacking direction, and you’re at a loss for where to go from here. Let your new map lampshade do the directing. [folks at BrightNest are guilty for this cool design!]

9. DIY How To Cover A Lampshade

Now, what did I do with that original lampshade and base? Well I covered it with the black fabric I bought. A tip, plain (non patterned) fabric and tapered lampshades are a breeze to recover! I followed the exact same steps as here (House Of  Huntley) and it took me half an hour to complete the task.

 10. Vintage Lace Lampshade

Little lacey designs on the walls at night when the lamp is turned on…so sweet! Find tutorial here : (Nest Nesting Nested)

11. Create a custom lamp shade with your Cricut

I’ve seen some really cute lampshades that looked fairly plain when turned off but when you turn them on, you see a neat design. I thought this would be a perfect solution for my boring white lampshade on the kitchen work desk. Now, I just had to figure out what design to do and how to do it!   (Chica and Jo)

12. DIY – Pearl Strand Lamp

Fabulous Fifi designed this lamp made of pearl strands. Isn’t it delightful? Lamp made with basket, wire and pearl strands from the bridal section of Michaels.

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Old Ladder Into Bookshelf

We all have stuff that no longer serves any purpose around the house, but we still have trouble getting rid of it. Either it’s “still OK”, or “might come in handy” or just holds some sentimental value to it. In extreme cases, this might lead to hoarding, but if you’re creative enough, you can solve the problem by repurposing, upcycling and reusing your old things.

Besides serving a purpose (again), repurposed items add this lovely touch of creativity and coziness to the space. Heck, most of the time, upcycled things become even cooler than they originally were.

In order to help you get started, we made a selection of 30 creative repurposing, upcycling and reuse ideas. Try to recognize your old things in the pictures and upcycle yourself!

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blue chair as a flower planter

Now that summer is coming and our plants start getting “babies”, we never have enough pots. But you can use all kinds of things as pots,  old tubs, chairs, creates, drawers, boxes, etc…All that old thing we call junk, can be used again for a flower pots in a new creative way. Repurpose old, damaged or about-to-be discarded items into smart-chic containers!

When you’re planning a colorful garden, petals aren’t the only thing to consider. Leaves, too, vary in hue, impacting the garden’s overall style. For cheerful containers, stain pots in colors that complement their contents.

Hanging Wire Baskets Planter

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Wonderful Backyard DIY Project Ideas!

1. DIY Stenciled Mason Jar Planter Box @ Burton Avenue
2. DIY Bubble Fountain @ Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom
3. DIY Patio Makeover @ View Along The Way
4. Redwood Flower Frames @ Casa de Berry
5. DIY Stacked Herb Garden @ Fancy Frugal Life
6. Nature Ladders @ Ashbee Design
7. Florence Porch Bench @ Primitive & Proper
8. Front Porch Decor @ Cleverly Inspired
9. Spring Time Tic Tac Toe @ Chicken Scratch NY
10. Outdoor Photography Tips @ May Richer Fuller Be
11. Spring Planters @ Posed Perfection
12. Layered Palette Garden @ Diana Rambles
13. Spring Planting Tips @ Family Home and Life
14. Soup Can Glitter Vase @ A Bubbly Life
15. Bird House on Swivel Pole @ Growing in Grace
16. Front Door & Porch Makeover @ DIY with Jen and B
17. DIY Rolling Pin Hook Rack @ Day 2 Day Super Mom
18. DIY Flower Tower @ Simply Designing
19. Garden Sensory Bin @ Mess for Less
20. Home Brick Paint @ Penny’s Vintage Home
21. Repurposed Pallet Bench @ Minettes Maze

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