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A beautiful and unique pegboard table runner from WandeleurPegboards could certainly be described as utilitarian, and, well, it could certainly be described as bland. But you can really spruce it up, and use it throughout your home to both beautiful effect and great utility! You can organize a lot of things with pegboards. I tend to think of it as a way to organize things is spaces guests wouldn’t venture, such as the unfinished portion of the basement where Dad keeps his tools, or the …

The Humble but mighty lemon packs powerful health benefits and cleans up around the house Lemons are pretty little things that are packed with flavor, are good for you, smell refreshing, and look great piled up in a bowl on your table. They are nutrient-packed little suckers, containing B-complex vitamins, vitamin C, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, and fiber. The humble lemon is actually a mighty tool that will benefit your health in so many ways as well as coming in handy around the hous …

Excess or inexpensive stemware can be transformed into holiday decor or gifts with just a little paint, glue, and glitter and a lot of whimsy! I know what you're thinking; I, too, appreciate the original purpose of the wine glass. But if you are looking for a clever gift or a fun DIY wineglass holiday decor project, just grab some stemware and check out what you can achieve. First, you can purchase single pieces of stemware for a dollar and change at your local dollar stores, big box s …

Crave a pop of color? "Jewel tones are so last decade," said my sister with an air of authority. "It's all about shades of silvery blue and elegant grays these days," she declared. And she seems to be right. But I am a color-craver and not especially elegant, so I sought out creative ways we color-cravers can sneak some color into our homes. So not only am I a color-craver, but now I am also a subversive decorator. Paint the staircase.  The example below is beautiful, practical, …