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Simple tin cans with a fresh coat of brightly colored paint become darling pots for Lola Nova blogger Alexandra Smith's aloe plants.
by Lola Nova
This sweet curtain is actually a tablecloth. Put that stack of linens taking up space in your kitchen to good use, or show off that darling vintage tablecloth you found at the flea market.
by Lola Nova
Aloe plants get the star treatment; Smith has decked out this trio in cozy knit cozies.

See more of Lola Nova's clever decorating tricks
by Lola Nova
Why should pillows get all to have all of the crochet fun? This lampshade is cheerful and quirky. Photographer, blogger and crochet aficionado Ilaria Chiaratti, founder of IDA Interior LIfestyle, has spread her handmade wares throughout her home in The Netherlands, and she also sells them in her Etsy store.
by Holly Marder  
This welcome sign over the guest bed is cut out of book pages.

Here is a zoomed-out view of the whole sign
by Holly Marder  
Looking for a spot to keep your necklaces displayed and untangled? Try hanging them from a branch over the dresser, above the dining table or in a walk-in closet.

See more clever crochet and decor around this house
by Ida Lifestyle
Alli Michelle, the blogger behind Hooray, keeps a stack of floor pillows, poufs and throws handy for extra guest seating.
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Michelle uses curtains to emphasize a bed's presence and add softness to the bedroom.
our house  
If your kitchen needs a dash of pep, think about adding a simple window treatment like Michelle did.

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our house
This extensive basement renovation makes the most of the space under the stairs. The homeowner also thought up the idea of creating a slat wall to use as a staircase railing. This move emphasizes verticality in this previously too-short space; originally 6 feet 4 inches high, the renovation extended it to 8 feet 6 inches high. In fact, this homeowner's blog is called 8foot6.
by 8Foot6
Finding space to display collections is always a challenge. Here the homeowner looked up and found room for shelving near the ceiling.
by 8Foot6
Chalkboard paint on the middle of the door creates a spot for family messages and creativity.

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by 8Foot6
Melbourne Australia artist and blogger Paula Mills (of Sweet William) is a pro at arranging a home full of vintage, reclaimed and repurposed items. Here a chalkboard from a restaurant adds striking graphics to the kitchen and serves as a functional message board.
vintage blackboard in kitchen
Her industrial countertops are reclaimed and she found the fireplace surround at a junk store.
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One school renovation's trash is a creative woman's treasure. These pendant lights and the dining table were on their way to the landfill, but Mills rescued them and brought them home.

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Holly Baker, furniture painter extraordinaire and the blogger behind Life in the Fun Lane, created a coastal composition of sticks on the wall.

Wondering how to hang sticks like this on your wall? It's been explained on our Questions Board.
by Life in the Fun Lane
Bright and inexpensive paper balls dangle from the ceiling, adding pops of turquoise to the nursery.

See how to make paper pompoms
by Life in the Fun Lane
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