All my Dux in a row
Christmas, 2002. My family and I decided to spend a few days in Napa. We found a quaint little cottage near downtown and I immediately set out in search of the closest thrift store. To my delight, a...
View ArticleMama got her chairs did
After woefully neglecting the Dux finds for a few years, I decided it was time for a resuscitation rally. With the help of my partner-in-crime, my brother’s sander, and a lot of patience, I slowly...
View ArticleMirror mirror
Growing up in Asia, I kept hearing about feng shui and how placement of furniture can have an effect on your love life, finances, health, and overall well being. Mom would tell me, “Don’t put your bed...
View ArticleDo or DIY
Anything’s possible with a staple gun and a vision. They say that one person’s trash is another one’s treasure, and I seem to be guilty of finding treasures everywhere. This time, it was someone else’s...
View ArticleSucculents and compost and worms, oh my
Somebody’s got a green thumb. And by somebody, I’m referring to my mother. I’ve hailed mom as the biggest artistic inspiration in my life before. This also applies to her earthy, nurturing instincts...
View ArticleA tale of dauntless DIY-ning
If you asked my Prince Charming, he’d say I’d rather DIY another day. Once upon a time, this was delivered to our front door. Six of them, to be accurate. After a long and intense search for the...
View ArticleLeave it to weaver
Are you sitting down? The 70′s are baaaack, and so am I! Contrary to popular belief, I didn’t go MIA. I was MIA-rried. Aside from the hub bub around my nuptials, there was a period of about 2 months...
View ArticleReally, really easy DIY terrariums in a jar
Sundays are meant to be easy, and I’m all about easy (projects, that is). I typically tackle laundry and cleaning on Sundays, even though I’d love to find the time to do these chores during the week to...
View ArticleDIY living wall….er…picture
It’s finally heeeeere! All these years of collecting succulent scraps and discarded leaves, stumps, and clippings is finally paying off! As a sucker for succulents, this is MAJOR. It’s not...
View ArticleEasy DIY macrame plant holder
It’s Sunday. Let it all hang out. The macrame craze may not be one you’ll ever understand. Some folks hated it in the 70′s and some probably hate its comeback even more. But there’s just something...
View ArticleOf yoga and air plants
Whenever I go to yoga, I do everything in my power to tune out the outside world and the 101,345,678 thoughts racing through my jet-fueled mind. Once in a while Most of the time, I’m unsuccessful....
View ArticleWeekend whimsy: IKEA hack for air plants
I caved and went to the evil blue and yellow home goods giant. You see, I’m on this air plant/tillandsia kick and I can’t stop coming up with ways to display these little suckers (that won’t kill them...
View ArticleTwo easy ways to create your own art
There’s something so incredibly alluring about a blank canvas. It’s a common metaphor for a lot of things in life, including life itself, and for good reason. The possibilities are endless. My love for...
View ArticleMake it for mama: DIY geometric plant hanger
Do you love your mama as much as I love mine? Then make something for her. I’m actually a skeptic when it comes to these holidays. The pressure of making those $95-a-head brunch reservations years...
View ArticleSerape Sunday: my DIY Mid-Century stool
It’s Sun-DIY, folks. Time to bust out the staple gun. For this project, I’m combining my affection for all things Mid-Century modern and my Linsanity for Southwestern, folksy, tribal textiles. I know,...
View ArticleDIY shibori-inspired throw pillows, with a Sharpie!
Today’s DIY brought to you by the Easy-Way-Out Association of America. Because seriously, folks, this is something you can do with zero artistic talent and with stuff that you probably have laying...
View ArticleMy knit-wit way to a ribbed baby sweater
I’m in stitches. It all started when I was in high school 8 years ago (*chuckle* – it was wayyyyy before that). Mom wanted me to occupy my summers with something creative and productive, so I picked up...
View ArticleDIY block printing….with stuff you probably have around the house
Your home is your craft supply store. Bet you didn’t know you can create pretty cool prints using stuff you have laying around the house. I’m no print expert, but I’ve been doing the potato thang since...
View ArticleSpeaking of potatoes…
Yup. I’m hot for potatoes. Preferably fried, but this time… …..I can’t get enough of printing with potatoes, especially when they can transform one of the most widely-owned pieces of furniture from...
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