Friday Trend Alert: Shibori

Shibori is trending on Pinterest these days and we love any excuse to incorporate Navies and calming blue hues into the home.

So what's so wonderful about this tie-dye style?

The technique of creating Shibori is unique - no two designs will be exactly the same. Likewise, it is very forgiving for those of us living with littles.

Shibori is a perfect way to add some combination of light and dark into home decor. After all, we all need a little white space.

Have some dingy white sheets? This technique is the perfect #diy to breathe new life into those linens.

White Buffalo Styling Co. did a beautiful job with some inspired office curtains. Seriously, beautiful job, Lindsay!

If you want to achieve the perfect eclectic-coastal vibe, this technique is for you! Pair a rug like our KAS Allure with a white sofa, a lucite coffee table, and a white sofa and you've got yourself a serene retreat.

Do you love it? Hate it? Have you DIY'd it?

We want to know (#wewanttoknow)! Follow us on Twitter and send us your DIY projects during our Summer DIY Series (#summerdiyseries)!

By: Samantha Palacio

5 Things to Try

[Photo Credit: Elsie Larson, A Beautiful Mess]

Beat summer boredom and add some flair to your summer decor with the latest DIY projects and tips from fellow Design bloggers. Throughout the summer we'll be sharing our favorite projects, home decorating advice, and featuring, you, our lovely readers.

1. DIY your own plant holders. Aren't these rope plant holders just darling? You could add colored tape, some fabric dye, or even beads for embellishment!

2. DIY your own floor pillows. Perfect for movie watching, floor dining, and a great excuse for family game night.

[Photo Credit: Alisa Burke]

3. Dress a Mirror. This colorful mirror project from Alisa Burke is one of the coolest Summer projects we've seen yet. Such a great way to reuse native materials and add pops of color/design unique to your own taste. Give it a try! If you don't have driftwood, use other natural elements native to your region.

4. Build a Summer Reading Fort. Build yourself (or even the kiddos) a summer oasis with just a few supplies. This project could easily withstand the summer and become a lasting tradition.

5. Create a Meaningful Home. Okay, so this is not really a DIY project per say, but it is a good idea. This story by Melissa of The Inspired Room will inspire you to to make your home function at its best for your family.

Have you been following along in all the fun? Follow us on Twitter and link your best DIY projects with #summerdiyseries!

By: Samantha Palacio

4 Summer DIY Projects

The heat is on and summer is quickly approaching. During our Summer DIY Series, we'll be sharing our favorite Pins each week. Here are this week's Top 4 picks for must-try DIY projects to add some pizzazz to your home.

1. Hats are not just meant for winter weather. Can't you imagine this adorable Standing Hat rack with your best floppy hats and sunnies on display? With just a few simple steps and maybe 10 minutes of your time, you can create a cute little vignette in your drop zone. Spray paint it in a coral (totally optional) for an extra pop of color.

2. I'm sure you're familiar with using contact paper to line kitchen cabinets and drawers. It's wipeable, it comes in an array of designs/colors, and it's roughly $3 per roll. Prepare for something you may not have considered: it makes a perfect temporary wallpaper! You can paint it, you can spray it, or you could even give the kids some markers and have custom wallpaper designed by your kiddos. The best part? It's 100% one of a kind to your home because you DIY'd it!

3. Veggie-stamped art is truly winning me over. The kids will love any chance to play with food, but honestly, how can you not love this modern celery art? This is a really fun and inexpensive Summer afternoon project. I can easily see this used to dress up an outdoor food display during one of many backyard barbecues.

4. Coat hangers into potted plant holders could essentially be a free summer project! Visit your local dry cleaners to see if they'll lend you a few and start bending away. If you've got limited surface space for herbs or succulents, this could be a space-saving way to display some greens near a window or add fresh herbs to your summer cooking.

By: Samantha Palacio

Summer DIY Series: 3 Outdoor Seating Ideas

One of the greatest things about summer is outside entertaining. Whether that means a party under lights, a simply summer barbecue, or maybe even a romantic evening in a hammock, you will need an inspired space for all to gather.

Outdoor seating comes in all shapes, sizes, and prices but we've compiled three of our favorite easy and even affordable seating options for you DIY'er's out there!

Cinder block seating. This tutorial is so simple the picture speaks for itself, but you can view the tutorial here. 

This cozy corner is so inviting, you are thinking of star gazing right. now.

I'm not sure about the comfort level of this little area, but there's something very industrial and cute about this cinder block sofa.

Share more of your favorites with us over on Pinterest!