Okay, this DIY project is the easiest of easy. If you have a tacky or boring table lamp somewhere in your home, don’t think it’s time you spruced it up? If the lamp shade is plain (if not, you can pick one up no problem), grab a sharpie and start writing. Penmanship is key here. You want everyone to able to read the wise words you write. Speaking of which, what will you write? Pick out your favorite poem, you’re favorite motivational quote, that line from that movie you love. The possibilities are endless.

Ahh, the wonders of google. When struggling to find DIY inspiration, it always comes through with amazing blogs like this one called Young House Love which follows the decorating and DIY adventures of a young family living in their second home in Richmond, VA. They even like to get their toddler, Clara, in on the home improvement action like in this potato stamp wall paper project. Add a little pizazz to your sanctuary walk-in. All you need are some potatoes, paint and the tools to make whatever shapes you want. Check out our gallery of photos after the jump to figure out how to do this fun, easy project yourself.  »READ MORE

This do-it-yourself project is not about practicality or even about resuing and recycling (sorry). It’s about adding a little sparkle to a drab space. In this case, the “sparkle” is paper-button pinwheels. The inspirations? Scarlet O’Hara, parasols and the Victorian Era.

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