Kivik Mid-Century Makeover By: Jules Yap

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after

Materials: Kivik loveseat, Kivik chaise, Blekinge white slipcover



Description: We were sick and tired of our grey-brown slipcover (and...our cats had kinda shredded the arms) that we decided to buy the Blekinge white slipcover, dye it in the bathtub and tuft the pillows. The result is pretty fabulous.



Step-by-step instructions are on my blog - www.thehipsoiree.com.



~ Ryan & Lizzie Lewis, Santa Monica, CA

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Butcher block coffee table and end table By: Jules Yap

Materials: Numerar oak kitchen countertop



Description: We remodeled out kitchen with IKEA. There was left over butcher block counter top so we turned the leftovers into a matching coffee table and end table.



The end table is the piece that was cut out from the sink.



The coffee table is the left over from the counter top.

All we did was round the edges a bit and add hair pin legs that we found on line.



These pieces give us a good amount of surface area while still being very stream line. I love that I can see my nice rug under the coffee table while still having loads of room on the table itself. Also, I like using the wood in kitchen and the living room to make a more cohesive feel to my home.



EASY!



~ Amy, Aurora, Colorado

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DRÖNA File Holder By: Jules Yap

Materials: IKEA DRÖNA, Mesh File Hanger, Foam Block (optional)



Description: The idea was pretty simple. I wanted a colorful and inexpensive file holder. I noticed that the dimensions of most of these standard mesh file holder were perfect to fit inside the IKEA DRÖNA. This would be a great idea to store files in the EXPEDIT shelves.

Price of this hack : $10

($5 DRÖNA , $5 Mesh File Hanger)



Instructions:



1. Mount the mesh file holder

2. Place inside DRÖNA

3. (optional) I decided to place little foam blocks in the corners to stabilize it but there is no need if the holder is not going to be put into excessive movement. The weight of the files should keep it steady.



~ Victor Manuel Santana

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Whitewashed FJELL Wardrobe with Pallet Shelves By: Jules Yap

Materials: FJELL wardrobe, gray wash, white paint, reclaimed pallet wood, drill, screws.



Description: My husband Mark and I knew we needed a wardrobe for our bedroom...and the FJELL seemed to fit the bill almost perfectly. We loved that it was made of solid wood, was well constructed, and very roomy. However, it's style didn't quite match our beachy bedroom decor.



Never fear: the IKEA hackers are here!



Our hacking included:



1) A gray wash to all of the wood pieces.

2) White dry brush technique against the grain to give it a weathered, rustic appearance.

3) Gray spray paint and white dry brush on all hardware.

4) We left out the fiberboard backing (since it wasn't good looking or sturdy enough for our liking) and replaced it with reclaimed pallet boards.

5) Then, we added terraced shelves to the top portion of the wardrobe for more storage space.

6) We added reinforcement underneath the floor of the wardrobe with 2" x 4" chunks fastened in the middle.

7) For ambient lighting, we ran white lights behind the ledge that the door hinges attach to. Instant night light!



We're in love with the finished look and hope you are, too! Feel free to drop by The Thinking Closet for loads more photos and details on how we hacked our way to beachy blissdom with our FJELL wardrobe revamp. Link here.



~ Lauren Lanker, Florida

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Toddler crib gets an upgrade By: Jules Yap

Materials: SUNDVIK crib, 1.5mm plywood, 1" square rod, 1.5" screws, sand paper, paint, electric saw & drill



Description: Mark a long rectangle measurement on the plywood. (47.2")120cm x (11.8")30cm

Find the middle point on top @ (23.6")60cm

Then on the height @ (5.9") 15cm

Draw a "L" from middle top(60cm) to center and to the right.(15cm)

Use anything round object (saucer plate), mark at the corner and it'll give you the curve.



Using electric saw, carefully cut out the shape.

Sand it all over, especially the top edge need to be very smooth because your toddler will be climbing up and down from there.

Cut out one (5.5")14cm x (1") 2.5cm square rod

And one measure at (11.8") 30cm x 2.5cm square rod

Use 2 Screws to secure them them on each side according to the height of the cut out plywood. Of course, both aligned to the bottom edge.



Bring it to the crib and mark the existing screw hole on the side of the square rods.

Drill the hole across the square rods.

On the top of the IKEA existing screw hole, drill another hole few inches up. I just eye balled it around 1" down from the top of the rod.



Paint it!



Install! Use the screws n bods you took off from the gate for the bottom holes.

Then use 1.5" screw for the top hole you drilled to secure the new divider.



~ Yellow Ant, Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia

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Summer Canning Essentials!

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Creamy Strawberry Coolers - Homes.com From noreply@blogger.com (House of Smiths)

Today's Inspiration comes from guest blogger noreply@blogger.com (House of Smiths) Be sure to check out their blog!

Now that Summer is in full swing, it's time for swimming, BBQ's and lots of fun outdoor activities.

I don't know about you, but we host more than just a few cookouts at our home with friends and family during the hot Summer months. Usually the main dish is light and fresh, so heavy desserts don't really fit into the mix, but a chilled, creamy strawberry cooler is perfect! It's a recipe that was handed down to me by a family friend and something we've come to love in our family, so I thought I'd share it with all of you!

The entire recipe is included below, but here are a few shots of the steps, so that you can get an idea of how easy and quick this dessert or sweet, after swimming treat really is!

You'll need a blender, a container of strawberries, a pint (plus a bit more) of sour cream, some sugar and ice. Cut the tops off the strawberries and rinse them well. Puree the berries in the blender, so they're a smooth consistency.

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The BEST Smartphone Photo Editing App - Rhonna Designs is Here! From noreply@blogger.com (House of Smiths)

Today's Inspiration comes from guest blogger noreply@blogger.com (House of Smiths) Be sure to check out their blog!

So MANY of you have asked me about how I edit my Instagram photos, and while I touched on a few very important, useful and life-changing iPhone photo editing apps here in this post, when it comes to adding fun elements to my photos, Rhonna Designs is where it's at!

Up until now you've had to purchase Rhonna's individual design elements from her shop, upload them to your phone and then use them... but, not anymore! I've been helping beta test the new Rhonna Designs app, and I'm happy to report that it's FINALLY ready to go in the AppStore!

Our Instagram feed is like a mini blog post in ONE photo, so being able to add elements to my pictures, to enhance the beauty and story behind it, is a HUGE bonus!

Here are a few ways that I've used Rhonna's app.

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