Last week, Hannah and I took a tour of Rebuilders Xchange, a new architectural salvage warehouse in Cleveland, and IT WAS AWESOME.
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Quick DIY Rope Wall Art
The big empty wall in my guest room was taunting me, and I was told that I couldn’t bring any more pet portraits into the house for a while, so I needed to get creative on some large-scale art. I had bought a ton of rope to make a few baskets, and it was perfect for some quick DIY rope …
Keep ReadingPatches: New ways to show off all your favorites
When we think patches, denim jackets and backpacks immediately come to mind. And while we love the old staples, with all the amazing patches being made right now, you’re bound to run out of room. So we’ve come up with a few new ways to show off all the patches we’ve been lusting over.
Keep ReadingDIY Wood Bead Candle Holder
If you’ve seen this beautiful candle stick holder floating around the internet lately—hello, it just made Emily Henderson’s round up of California casual accessories—but wondered how on earth it costs $129, then you’re not alone. I was just wondering THE EXACT SAME THING. So being the DIY doers that we are here, I was convinced I could make this for …
Keep ReadingObsessions 07.28.17
Another week in the books and we can’t believe August is almost upon us! Besides sipping more rosé for our exposé part two (coming soon!) we’re trying to soak up all the last moments of summer. See what we’re loving in this week’s And Then We Tried obsessions.
Keep ReadingFabric Dying 101: Stovetop Technique
Ever since I experimented with indigo dye last year, I have been playing with different ways to dye fabric. Many of which call for a consistent simmer which means you have to do it over the stovetop. Definitely a BIG ask. SO BIG my boyfriend refuses to be present when this happens for fear of dye ending up everywhere. But …
Keep ReadingObsessions 06.30.17
Everyone ready for the holiday weekend?! We are! This week we grabbed some great new products from Target, Michelle is FINALLY going to stop talking about her gym shoes, and Hannah is finding excuses to hang out on her porch. See everything we’re obsessed with in this week’s And Then We Tried obsessions.
Keep ReadingEasy Homemade Bread Recipe
If you’re anything like me, the thought of baking your own bread is terrifying and visions of flour covering every square inch of your kitchen is enough to not even try. I am here to tell you, however, that this is an easy homemade bread recipe that is really good and doesn’t take your entire day to bake. Win win!
Keep ReadingWest Elm Inspired DIY Leather Tufted Headboard
As a person of a certain age (cough, cough, late 20s), I often want nice things but my taste outpaces my bank account. Can anyone relate? This headboard from West Elm has been on my radar for a while now and is so deliciously beautiful. I WANTED it, tried to bargain with myself why I should get it, and thought …
Keep ReadingMake a Statement: DIY Pom Pom Earrings
I have been crushing on these adorable pom pom earrings from Ban.do for a while now. Remember how I can’t stop putting pom poms on everything? Well apparently that extends to my ears. However, being the incessant do-it-yourselfer that I am, I decided I could make these myself. See below for the full how-to on making your own DIY pom pom earrings.
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