When my friends found an apartment with a crazy rare GIANT patio, I couldn't wait to help them transform it into a stylish and inviting

Here is a story about going shopping for one thing and coming out with another. And of seeing the potential of something buried in a giant warehouse. Ready? I needed chairs to go with the beautiful dining table I inherited from my Poppa - who found it at an antique store in Leesburg, VA where I grew up and used to use it as a desk! Look at those legs! :) PS that tufted bench is a Target DIY hack (just covered it with fabric using a staple gun!) So, I thought I was going on th

Upgrading your design style doesn't have to mean buying all new stuff. Take a look around your space first and with a little imagination and a Pinterest treasure trove of #IkeaHacks - you can DIY upcycle your existing furniture! One of my favorite Ikea Hacks from my apartment redesign is this Ikea Besta cabinet (on the left below): My inspiration was this lovely hack by Brittany Makes. If you read her post, you'll see how she went full glam on the inside for her bar (which I