Friday DIY Features

Happy Friday all! I'm home sick today and planning to sleep the entire day away to kick it before the weekend begins.<br /><br />Thank you thank you thank you to everyone that's submitted projects to be featured. I'm loving seeing what everyone is working on, getting some great inspiration and sharing some blog love.<br /><br />Keep the submissions coming!! I have a couple of openings for next week. Details for submissions is at the bottom of the post.<br /><br />Here are three awesome projects out in the blogosphere this week. Everyone give them some love!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/14740206848" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="8.15 Friday Features by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="8.15 Friday Features" height="1280" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3884/14740206848_d4bef511e7_o.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Up first is Megan from <b>Two Feet First</b> who upgraded her home with their stylish <a href="http://www.twofeetfirst.net/2014/08/diy-window-trim.html" target="_blank">DIY Window Trim</a>. Looks great!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/14740204248" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="DIY-Window-Trim by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="DIY-Window-Trim" height="427" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3899/14740204248_141441cbd1_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />Colleen from Lemon Thistle had a great idea to salvage some copper pipes she had with these <a href="http://lemonthistle.com/diy-salvage-copper-curtain-rods/" target="_blank">DIY Copper Curtain Rods</a>. They look SO great with the white curtains and grey wall. Beautiful.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/14926458492" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Copper-Curtain-Rods20140630-7e by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="Copper-Curtain-Rods20140630-7e" height="424" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5596/14926458492_f991fd54c7_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />And last but not least is Chelsea from <b>Making Home Base</b> with these <a href="http://www.makinghomebase.com/how-to-make-drawer-liners/" target="_blank">Stylish Drawer Liners</a> that she made from wrapping paper. What a smart idea!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/14926818855" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Stylish-Drawer-Lining by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="Stylish-Drawer-Lining" height="885" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3853/14926818855_81cfbe0249_b.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />Want to be featured? Submit your latest project to be featured on Friday Favorites via email with Friday Favorites in the subject line (klacowsky@gmail.com) or over Instagram by tagging me @klacowsky.<br /><br />And don't forget, I'll be pinning all Friday Favorites to one of two Pinterest group boards I pin to, so be sure to <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/klacowsky/" target="_blank">follow along</a> and help spread the love!<br /><br /><b style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'century gothic', arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b><b><b>Linking up to:  <a href="http://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Motivate Me Monday</a>,  <a href="http://www.creativelylivingblog.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Monday Funday</a>, <a href="http://diyshowoff.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">That DIY Party</a>, <a href="http://mariaelenasdecor.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Tuesdays at Our Home</a>, <a href="http://www.remodelaholic.com/2013/09/washi-tape-home-decor-ideas/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Remodelaholic</a>, <a href="http://www.thegunnysack.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Time to Sparkle</a>,  <a href="http://theturquoisehome.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Work It Wednesday</a>, <a href="http://www.thegirlcreative.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Sunday Best</a>, <a href="http://www.lizmarieblog.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Inspire Me Please</a> <a href="http://www.shakentogetherlife.com/2013/09/whats-shakin-link-party-77-share-your-creativity.html" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Creativity Unleashed</a>, <a href="http://www.oneprojectcloser.com/thebetterhalf/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">The Humble Brag</a>, <a href="http://www.thejennyevolution.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Friday Flash Blog</a>, <a href="http://www.seasonedhomemaker.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Lovely Ladies Linky</a>,  <a href="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Wow Us Wednesday,</a> <a href="http://gracelangdon.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Making Monday</a>, <a href="http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Before and Afters,</a> <a href="http://www.gingersnapcrafts.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Wow Me Wednesday,</a><a href="http://www.livelaughrowe.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"> </a> <a href="http://designdininganddiapers.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Inspiration Gallery,</a>  <a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Feathered Nest Friday, </a> <a href="http://whipperberry.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">The Party Bunch,</a> <a href="http://twoityourself.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Link it or Lump it,</a>  <a href="http://www.thecasualcraftlete.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Frugal Crafty Home Party</a>, <a href="http://diybydesign.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">It's a Party</a>, <a href="http://thecraftiestallie.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Worthwhile Wednesday's</a>, <a href="http://www.tinysidekick.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">The Makers</a>, <a href="http://www.mabeyshemadeit.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Do Tell Tuesdays</a>, <a href="http://lifeinvelvet.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Thursday Style</a>, <a href="http://iputabirdonit.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Link'n Blogs</a>,  </b></b></b></b><br /><br /><br /><div class="shareaholic-canvas" data-app-id="6612612" data-app="share_buttons"></div><br />

Friday DIY Features

Happy Friday all! I'm home sick today and planning to sleep the entire day away to kick it before the weekend begins. Thank you thank yo...

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Friday DIY Features

Happy Friday all! Friday Features is back after a few of week hiatus.<br /><br />Thank you thank you thank you to everyone that's submitted projects to be featured. I'm loving seeing what everyone is working on, getting some great inspiration and sharing some blog love.<br /><br />Keep the submissions coming!! I have a couple of openings for next week. Details for submissions is at the bottom of the post.<br /><br />Here are three awesome projects out in the blogosphere this week. Everyone give them some love!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/14879203573" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="8.8 Friday Features by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="8.8 Friday Features" height="1280" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5563/14879203573_3bbb59c83f_o.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />First up is the ever amazing Kristi from <b>Making it in the Mountains</b>. This girl really amazes me. Check out this <a href="http://www.makingitinthemountains.com/outdoor-makeover-challenge-final-reveal/" target="_blank">beautiful Outdoor Makeover</a>!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/14672795027" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Outdoor-Makeover by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="Outdoor-Makeover" height="1030" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3886/14672795027_af2bb78f86_o.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />Next up is Leah from <b>Simple.Home.Blessings.</b> with a beautiful <a href="http://simplehomeblessing.com/diy-knockoff-chainmail-lamp/" target="_blank">Knock Off Chainmail Lamp</a>. We all know how much I love a Look for Less project, so I'm all for this beauty.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/14672637080" title="DIY-Chain-mail-Knockoff-Lamp-in-Entryway-700x524 by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="DIY-Chain-mail-Knockoff-Lamp-in-Entryway-700x524" height="479" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3924/14672637080_45ccef5295_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br />Last but not least is Cecilia who is a thrifting queen. She <a href="http://mythriftstoreaddiction.blogspot.com/2013/08/put-bird-on-it.html" target="_blank">upcycled this bird feeder</a> to a really cool piece of garden art!<br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/14858980012" title="blog bird etsy dishes 009 by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="blog bird etsy dishes 009" height="480" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3898/14858980012_66f6aecab0_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br />Want to be featured? Submit your latest project to be featured on Friday Favorites via email with Friday Favorites in the subject line (klacowsky@gmail.com) or over Instagram by tagging me @klacowsky.<br /><br />And don't forget, I'll be pinning all Friday Favorites to one of two Pinterest group boards I pin to, so be sure to <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/klacowsky/" target="_blank">follow along</a> and help spread the love!<br /><br /><b style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'century gothic', arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b><b><b>Linking up to:  <a href="http://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Motivate Me Monday</a>,  <a href="http://www.creativelylivingblog.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Monday Funday</a>, <a href="http://diyshowoff.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">That DIY Party</a>, <a href="http://mariaelenasdecor.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Tuesdays at Our Home</a>, <a href="http://www.remodelaholic.com/2013/09/washi-tape-home-decor-ideas/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Remodelaholic</a>, <a href="http://www.thegunnysack.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Time to Sparkle</a>,  <a href="http://theturquoisehome.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Work It Wednesday</a>, <a href="http://www.thegirlcreative.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Sunday Best</a>, <a href="http://www.lizmarieblog.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Inspire Me Please</a> <a href="http://www.shakentogetherlife.com/2013/09/whats-shakin-link-party-77-share-your-creativity.html" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Creativity Unleashed</a>, <a href="http://www.oneprojectcloser.com/thebetterhalf/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">The Humble Brag</a>, <a href="http://www.thejennyevolution.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Friday Flash Blog</a>, <a href="http://www.seasonedhomemaker.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Lovely Ladies Linky</a>,  <a href="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Wow Us Wednesday,</a> <a href="http://gracelangdon.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Making Monday</a>, <a href="http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Before and Afters,</a> <a href="http://www.gingersnapcrafts.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Wow Me Wednesday,</a><a href="http://www.livelaughrowe.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"> </a> <a href="http://designdininganddiapers.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Inspiration Gallery,</a>  <a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Feathered Nest Friday, </a> <a href="http://whipperberry.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">The Party Bunch,</a> <a href="http://twoityourself.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Link it or Lump it,</a>  <a href="http://www.thecasualcraftlete.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Frugal Crafty Home Party</a>, <a href="http://diybydesign.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">It's a Party</a>, <a href="http://thecraftiestallie.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Worthwhile Wednesday's</a>, <a href="http://www.tinysidekick.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">The Makers</a>, <a href="http://www.mabeyshemadeit.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Do Tell Tuesdays</a>, <a href="http://lifeinvelvet.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Thursday Style</a>, <a href="http://iputabirdonit.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Link'n Blogs</a>,  </b></b></b></b><br /><br /><br /><div class="shareaholic-canvas" data-app-id="6612612" data-app="share_buttons"></div><br />

Friday DIY Features

Happy Friday all! Friday Features is back after a few of week hiatus. Thank you thank you thank you to everyone that's submitted project...

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Friday DIY Features

TGIF. It's been a looong week and I'm pretty excited for the weekend to finally get here. Let's kick this weekend of right with three awesome projects to feature on Friday DIY Features.<br /><br />Thank you thank you thank you to everyone that's submitted projects to be featured. I'm loving seeing what everyone is working on, getting some great inspiration and sharing some blog love.<br /><br />Keep the submissions coming!! I have a couple of openings for next week. Details for submissions is at the bottom of the post.<br /><br />Here are three awesome projects out in the blogosphere this week. Everyone give them some love!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/14497437948" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="7.18 Friday Features by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="7.18 Friday Features" height="1280" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2914/14497437948_0999cc9cc3_o.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />Corey from <b>Tiny Sidekick</b> showed us how she transformed an ugly, old chandelier into a beautiful <a href="http://www.tinysidekick.com/diy-outdoor-chandelier/" target="_blank">Outdoor Candle Chandelier</a> for her patio. I'm in love.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/14683778212" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="how-to-make-an-outdoor-chandelier by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="how-to-make-an-outdoor-chandelier" height="800" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2913/14683778212_4909720bd4_c.jpg" width="534" /></a></div><br /><br />Next up is Amy from <b>Homey Oh My!</b> who never ceases to impress me with her skills. For this project, she took a ice cube tray and made these <a href="http://www.homeyohmy.com/diy-ombre-cement-candle-holders/" target="_blank">Ombre Cement Candle Holders</a>. What?! Amazing.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/14683778312" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="DIY-Ombre-cement-candle-holders by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="DIY-Ombre-cement-candle-holders" height="900" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2934/14683778312_c5625cc581_b.jpg" width="600" /></a></div><br /><br />And Amy from <b>Delineate Your Dwelling</b> made this <a href="http://www.delineateyourdwelling.com/2014/07/prisma-wall-decor-knock-off.html" target="_blank">DIY Prisma Wall Decor</a> <i>out of straws (!)</i>, inspired by decor from Urban Outfitters.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/14661080816" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="DIY prisma wall decor by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="DIY prisma wall decor" height="800" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5552/14661080816_2b09dbd135_c.jpg" width="531" /></a></div><br /><br />Want to be featured? Submit your latest project to be featured on Friday Favorites via email with Friday Favorites in the subject line (klacowsky@gmail.com) or over Instagram by tagging me @klacowsky.<br /><br />And don't forget, I'll be pinning all Friday Favorites to one of two Pinterest group boards I pin to, so be sure to <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/klacowsky/" target="_blank">follow along</a> and help spread the love!<br /><br /><b style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'century gothic', arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b><b><b>Linking up to:  <a href="http://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Motivate Me Monday</a>,  <a href="http://www.creativelylivingblog.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Monday Funday</a>, <a href="http://diyshowoff.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">That DIY Party</a>, <a href="http://mariaelenasdecor.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Tuesdays at Our Home</a>, <a href="http://www.remodelaholic.com/2013/09/washi-tape-home-decor-ideas/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Remodelaholic</a>, <a href="http://www.thegunnysack.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Time to Sparkle</a>,  <a href="http://theturquoisehome.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Work It Wednesday</a>, <a href="http://www.thegirlcreative.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Sunday Best</a>, <a href="http://www.lizmarieblog.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Inspire Me Please</a> <a href="http://www.shakentogetherlife.com/2013/09/whats-shakin-link-party-77-share-your-creativity.html" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Creativity Unleashed</a>, <a href="http://www.oneprojectcloser.com/thebetterhalf/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">The Humble Brag</a>, <a href="http://www.thejennyevolution.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Friday Flash Blog</a>, <a href="http://www.seasonedhomemaker.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Lovely Ladies Linky</a>,  <a href="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Wow Us Wednesday,</a> <a href="http://gracelangdon.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Making Monday</a>, <a href="http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Before and Afters,</a> <a href="http://www.gingersnapcrafts.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Wow Me Wednesday,</a><a href="http://www.livelaughrowe.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"> </a> <a href="http://designdininganddiapers.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Inspiration Gallery,</a>  <a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Feathered Nest Friday, </a> <a href="http://whipperberry.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">The Party Bunch,</a> <a href="http://twoityourself.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Link it or Lump it,</a>  <a href="http://www.thecasualcraftlete.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Frugal Crafty Home Party</a>, <a href="http://diybydesign.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">It's a Party</a>, <a href="http://thecraftiestallie.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Worthwhile Wednesday's</a>, <a href="http://www.tinysidekick.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">The Makers</a>, <a href="http://www.mabeyshemadeit.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Do Tell Tuesdays</a>, <a href="http://lifeinvelvet.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Thursday Style</a>, <a href="http://iputabirdonit.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Link'n Blogs</a>,  </b></b></b></b><br /><br /><br /><div class="shareaholic-canvas" data-app-id="6612612" data-app="share_buttons"></div><br />

Friday DIY Features

TGIF. It's been a looong week and I'm pretty excited for the weekend to finally get here. Let's kick this weekend of right with ...

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Friday DIY Features

Welcome back to Friday DIY Features! Thank you thank you thank you to everyone that's submitted projects to be featured. I'm loving seeing what everyone is working on, getting some great inspiration and sharing some blog love.<br /><br />Keep the submissions coming!! I have a couple of openings for next week. Details for submissions is at the bottom of the post.<br /><br />Here are three awesome projects out in the blogosphere this week. Everyone give them some love!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/14624667661" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="7.11 Friday DIY Features by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="7.11 Friday DIY Features" height="1280" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3901/14624667661_cbf4174cc1_o.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />First up is the wonderful Colleen from <b>Lemon Thistle</b>. This project is a real stunner in my opinion. Talk about wow factor. Colleen shares with us <a href="http://lemonthistle.com/wire-ceiling-pendant/" target="_blank">How to Wire a Ceiling Light</a>.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/14441491527" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="How to Wire a ceiling pendant light by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="How to Wire a ceiling pendant light" height="800" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5037/14441491527_bbfa08b5a4_c.jpg" width="530" /></a></div><br /><br />This next project I love, love love. I'm definitely going to be DIY'ing this for my patio. Check out Kristi's tutorial on these beautiful <a href="http://www.makingitinthemountains.com/diy-painted-plates/" target="_blank">DIY Painted Wooden Plates</a> over on <b>Making it in the Mountains</b>.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/14627896535" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="DIY-Painted-Plates-@-making-it-in-the-mountains by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="DIY-Painted-Plates-@-making-it-in-the-mountains" height="640" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2906/14627896535_a501488263_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />And lastly is a girl speaking directly to my to-do list. Emily from <b>Table & Hearth</b> shows us <a href="http://www.tableandhearthblog.com/2014/05/walls-are-scoted.html" target="_blank">how she wainscoted her bedroom</a>. Isn't this room gorgeous?!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/14441491987" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Board & Batten Wainscoting by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="Board & Batten Wainscoting" height="496" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2905/14441491987_85f9b90817_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br />Want to be featured? Submit your latest project to be featured on Friday Favorites via email with Friday Favorites in the subject line (klacowsky@gmail.com) or over Instagram by tagging me @klacowsky.<br /><br />And don't forget, I'll be pinning all Friday Favorites to one of two Pinterest group boards I pin to, so be sure to <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/klacowsky/" target="_blank">follow along</a> and help spread the love!<br /><br /><b style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'century gothic', arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b><b><b>Linking up to:  <a href="http://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Motivate Me Monday</a>,  <a href="http://www.creativelylivingblog.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Monday Funday</a>, <a href="http://diyshowoff.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">That DIY Party</a>, <a href="http://mariaelenasdecor.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Tuesdays at Our Home</a>, <a href="http://www.remodelaholic.com/2013/09/washi-tape-home-decor-ideas/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Remodelaholic</a>, <a href="http://www.thegunnysack.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Time to Sparkle</a>,  <a href="http://theturquoisehome.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Work It Wednesday</a>, <a href="http://www.thegirlcreative.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Sunday Best</a>, <a href="http://www.lizmarieblog.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Inspire Me Please</a> <a href="http://www.shakentogetherlife.com/2013/09/whats-shakin-link-party-77-share-your-creativity.html" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Creativity Unleashed</a>, <a href="http://www.oneprojectcloser.com/thebetterhalf/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">The Humble Brag</a>, <a href="http://www.thejennyevolution.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Friday Flash Blog</a>, <a href="http://www.seasonedhomemaker.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Lovely Ladies Linky</a>,  <a href="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Wow Us Wednesday,</a> <a href="http://gracelangdon.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Making Monday</a>, <a href="http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Before and Afters,</a> <a href="http://www.gingersnapcrafts.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Wow Me Wednesday,</a><a href="http://www.livelaughrowe.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"> </a> <a href="http://designdininganddiapers.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Inspiration Gallery,</a>  <a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Feathered Nest Friday, </a> <a href="http://whipperberry.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">The Party Bunch,</a> <a href="http://twoityourself.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Link it or Lump it,</a>  <a href="http://www.thecasualcraftlete.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Frugal Crafty Home Party</a>, <a href="http://diybydesign.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">It's a Party</a>, <a href="http://thecraftiestallie.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Worthwhile Wednesday's</a>, <a href="http://www.tinysidekick.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">The Makers</a>, <a href="http://www.mabeyshemadeit.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Do Tell Tuesdays</a>, <a href="http://lifeinvelvet.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Thursday Style</a>, <a href="http://iputabirdonit.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Link'n Blogs</a>,  </b></b></b></b><br /><br /><br /><div class="shareaholic-canvas" data-app-id="6612612" data-app="share_buttons"></div><br />

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Friday DIY Features

Welcome back to Friday DIY Features! Thank you thank you thank you to everyone that's submitted projects to be featured. I'm loving seeing what everyone is working on, getting some great inspiration and sharing some blog love.<br /><br />Keep the submissions coming!! I have a couple of openings for next week. Details for submissions is at the bottom of the post.<br /><br />Here are three awesome projects out in the blogosphere this week. Everyone give them some love!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/14332935000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="6.27 Friday Features by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="6.27 Friday Features" height="1280" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2937/14332935000_b812ab8b2f_o.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />Emily and Husband from <b>Table and Hearth</b> shared how they <a href="http://tableandhearth.blogspot.com/2014/05/project-pergola-done.html" target="_blank">DIY'ed this beautiful backyard pergola</a>. I love it so much, I'm currently trying to convince them to come to Minneapolis and build us one.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/14539697933" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="How to build a pergola by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="How to build a pergola" height="480" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5575/14539697933_8fb9cb9f87_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />Madeline from <b>Create Bake Celebrate</b> answers some <a href="http://www.createbakecelebrate.com/2014/05/penny-tile-bathroom-backsplash.html" target="_blank">popular questions on how to install penny tile</a> as part of their bathroom updates. I love how the tile turned out, and the addition of the wooden shelf! <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/14518511702" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="How to Install Penny Tile by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="How to Install Penny Tile" height="471" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5477/14518511702_d528dda1bb_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />And RaChil from <b>The Cwafty Blog</b> shares <a href="http://thecwaftyblog.blogspot.com/2014/06/tutorial-tuesday-grow-your-own-crystal.html" target="_blank">how to grow your own crystal necklace</a>. What a great project to do with kids!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/14333137077" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Grow your own Crystal Necklace by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="Grow your own Crystal Necklace" height="550" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5474/14333137077_87ec3fa190_z.jpg" width="550" /></a></div><br /><br />Want to be featured? Submit your latest project to be featured on Friday Favorites via email with Friday Favorites in the subject line (klacowsky@gmail.com) or over Instagram by tagging me @klacowsky.<br /><br />And don't forget, I'll be pinning all Friday Favorites to one of two Pinterest group boards I pin to, so be sure to <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/klacowsky/" target="_blank">follow along</a> and help spread the love!<br /><br /><b style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'century gothic', arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b><b><b>Linking up to:  <a href="http://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Motivate Me Monday</a>,  <a href="http://www.creativelylivingblog.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Monday Funday</a>, <a href="http://diyshowoff.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">That DIY Party</a>, <a href="http://mariaelenasdecor.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Tuesdays at Our Home</a>, <a href="http://www.remodelaholic.com/2013/09/washi-tape-home-decor-ideas/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Remodelaholic</a>, <a href="http://www.thegunnysack.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Time to Sparkle</a>,  <a href="http://theturquoisehome.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Work It Wednesday</a>, <a href="http://www.thegirlcreative.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Sunday Best</a>, <a href="http://www.lizmarieblog.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Inspire Me Please</a> <a href="http://www.shakentogetherlife.com/2013/09/whats-shakin-link-party-77-share-your-creativity.html" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Creativity Unleashed</a>, <a href="http://www.oneprojectcloser.com/thebetterhalf/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">The Humble Brag</a>, <a href="http://www.thejennyevolution.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Friday Flash Blog</a>, <a href="http://www.seasonedhomemaker.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Lovely Ladies Linky</a>,  <a href="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Wow Us Wednesday,</a> <a href="http://gracelangdon.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Making Monday</a>, <a href="http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Before and Afters,</a> <a href="http://www.gingersnapcrafts.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Wow Me Wednesday,</a><a href="http://www.livelaughrowe.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"> </a> <a href="http://designdininganddiapers.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Inspiration Gallery,</a>  <a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Feathered Nest Friday, </a> <a href="http://whipperberry.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">The Party Bunch,</a> <a href="http://twoityourself.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Link it or Lump it,</a>  <a href="http://www.thecasualcraftlete.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Frugal Crafty Home Party</a>, <a href="http://diybydesign.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">It's a Party</a>, <a href="http://thecraftiestallie.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Worthwhile Wednesday's</a>, <a href="http://www.tinysidekick.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">The Makers</a>, <a href="http://www.mabeyshemadeit.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Do Tell Tuesdays</a>, <a href="http://lifeinvelvet.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Thursday Style</a>, <a href="http://iputabirdonit.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Link'n Blogs</a>,  </b></b></b></b><br /><br /><br /><div class="shareaholic-canvas" data-app-id="6612612" data-app="share_buttons"></div><br />

Friday DIY Features

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Friday DIY Features

Welcome back to Friday DIY Features! I apologize to all of my avid followers because I've been gone for the past couple of days. Justin & I have had a lot going on in our lives (both happy and sad), so we decided to have a quiet week. But that doesn't mean that we can't share a little blog love on our weekly Friday Features series!<br /><br />This series is all about sharing some blogger love - so keep the submissions coming! Details for submissions is at the bottom of the post.<br /><br />Here are three awesome projects out in the blogosphere this week. Everyone give them some love!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/14459022034" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="6.20 Friday Features by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="6.20 Friday Features" height="1280" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3838/14459022034_a2bd193a8c_o.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />First up, is a girl after my own heart with some DIY Art. Emily from <b>House in the Heights</b> <a href="http://houseintheheights.blogspot.com/2014/03/diy-herringbone-art.html" target="_blank">DIY'ed this great herringbone art</a> for her bathroom, inspired by a more expensive, desire piece. Good job girl!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/14459021264" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="DIY Herringbone Art by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="DIY Herringbone Art" height="619" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2905/14459021264_b5cf2a8d2a_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />Kristi from <b>Making it in the Mountains</b> decided to decorate her living room with a <a href="http://www.makingitinthemountains.com/rustic-diy-clock/" target="_blank">DIY Wood Plank Clock</a>, and it turned out beautifully! I love the rustic yet modern feel that it gives.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/14273537818" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="DIY-Clock-@-making-it-in-the-mountains by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="DIY-Clock-@-making-it-in-the-mountains" height="640" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3897/14273537818_8b3d458ba0_z.jpg" width="636" /></a></div><br /><br />And Colleen from <b>Lemon Thistle</b> shared how they <a href="http://lemonthistle.com/refinishing-old-thin-hardwood-floors/" target="_blank">refinished their old, thin hardwood floors</a>, restoring them to their former glory. Beautiful update from her & her hubby!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/14273688657" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Screen Shot 2014-06-19 at 12.42.58 PM by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="Screen Shot 2014-06-19 at 12.42.58 PM" height="691" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2898/14273688657_414cbd2c11_o.png" width="481" /></a></div><br /><br />Want to be featured? Submit your latest project to be featured on Friday Favorites via email with Friday Favorites in the subject line (klacowsky@gmail.com) or over Instagram by tagging me @klacowsky.<br /><br />And don't forget, I'll be pinning all Friday Favorites to one of two Pinterest group boards I pin to, so be sure to <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/klacowsky/" target="_blank">follow along</a> and help spread the love!<br /><br /><b style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'century gothic', arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b><b><b>Linking up to:  <a href="http://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Motivate Me Monday</a>,  <a href="http://www.creativelylivingblog.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Monday Funday</a>, <a href="http://diyshowoff.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">That DIY Party</a>, <a href="http://mariaelenasdecor.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Tuesdays at Our Home</a>, <a href="http://www.remodelaholic.com/2013/09/washi-tape-home-decor-ideas/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Remodelaholic</a>, <a href="http://www.thegunnysack.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Time to Sparkle</a>,  <a href="http://theturquoisehome.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Work It Wednesday</a>, <a href="http://www.thegirlcreative.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Sunday Best</a>, <a href="http://www.lizmarieblog.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Inspire Me Please</a> <a href="http://www.shakentogetherlife.com/2013/09/whats-shakin-link-party-77-share-your-creativity.html" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Creativity Unleashed</a>, <a href="http://www.oneprojectcloser.com/thebetterhalf/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">The Humble Brag</a>, <a href="http://www.thejennyevolution.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Friday Flash Blog</a>, <a href="http://www.seasonedhomemaker.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Lovely Ladies Linky</a>,  <a href="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Wow Us Wednesday,</a> <a href="http://gracelangdon.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Making Monday</a>, <a href="http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Before and Afters,</a> <a href="http://www.gingersnapcrafts.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Wow Me Wednesday,</a><a href="http://www.livelaughrowe.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"> </a> <a href="http://designdininganddiapers.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Inspiration Gallery,</a>  <a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Feathered Nest Friday, </a> <a href="http://whipperberry.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">The Party Bunch,</a> <a href="http://twoityourself.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Link it or Lump it,</a>  <a href="http://www.thecasualcraftlete.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Frugal Crafty Home Party</a>, <a href="http://diybydesign.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">It's a Party</a>, <a href="http://thecraftiestallie.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Worthwhile Wednesday's</a>, <a href="http://www.tinysidekick.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">The Makers</a>, <a href="http://www.mabeyshemadeit.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Do Tell Tuesdays</a>, <a href="http://lifeinvelvet.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Thursday Style</a>, <a href="http://iputabirdonit.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Link'n Blogs</a>,  </b></b></b></b><br /><br /><br /><div class="shareaholic-canvas" data-app-id="6612612" data-app="share_buttons"></div><br />

Friday DIY Features

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Friday DIY Favorites

Welcome back to Friday DIY Features! I'm here to spread some blog love, sharing the best DIY's,  makeovers, tutorials or remodels of the week.<br /><br />Thank you to everyone that submitted your projects to be featured. I couldn't be more excited to share all of your amazing projects so keep submitting!! Remember, this series is all about sharing that blog love - so keep the submissions coming! Details for submissions is below.<br /><br />Here are three awesome projects out in the blogosphere this week!<br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/14389370696" title="6.13 Friday Features by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="6.13 Friday Features" height="1280" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3926/14389370696_343e6fce53_o.jpg" width="640" /></a> <br />First up, the wonderfully talented Christina from <b>Operation Home Blog</b> shared how she DIY'ed this <a href="http://operationhomeblog.com/2014/05/27/benchmarked/" target="_blank">Target-Inspired Bench</a>. The fabric she chose is just perfect!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/14389370056" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Target Inspired Bench DIY by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="Target Inspired Bench DIY" height="832" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3925/14389370056_81f2e34147_o.jpg" width="554" /></a></div><br /><br />And along the same theme of retailer inspired pieces, Jill from <b>You, Me and We</b> put together this beautiful <a href="http://www.youme-we.com/blog/west-elm-vious" target="_blank">West Elm Inspired Artwork</a>. I'm absolutely in love with the geometric trend right now, so this art is right up my alley.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/14226052067" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="West Elm Inspired Artwork by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="West Elm Inspired Artwork" height="800" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2905/14226052067_d211d5d577_o.jpg" width="600" /></a></div><br /><br />And last but not least is Ginnie from <b>Hello Little Home</b> who made these beautiful <a href="http://hellolittlehome.com/just-for-kids-diy-bubble-wand/" target="_blank">Beaded Bubble Wands</a> for her niece. Talk about a fun way to play with bubbles!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/14225849989" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="diy-bubble-wand by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="diy-bubble-wand" height="832" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2931/14225849989_52cf39354a_o.jpg" width="624" /></a></div><br /><br />Want to be featured? Submit your latest project to be featured on Friday Favorites via email with Friday Favorites in the subject line (klacowsky@gmail.com) or over Instagram by tagging me @klacowsky.<br /><br />And don't forget, I'll be pinning all Friday Favorites to one of two Pinterest group boards I pin to, so be sure to <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/klacowsky/" target="_blank">follow along</a> and help spread the love!<br /><br /><b style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'century gothic', arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b><b><b>Linking up to:  <a href="http://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Motivate Me Monday</a>,  <a href="http://www.creativelylivingblog.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Monday Funday</a>, <a href="http://diyshowoff.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">That DIY Party</a>, <a href="http://mariaelenasdecor.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Tuesdays at Our Home</a>, <a href="http://www.remodelaholic.com/2013/09/washi-tape-home-decor-ideas/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Remodelaholic</a>, <a href="http://www.thegunnysack.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Time to Sparkle</a>,  <a href="http://theturquoisehome.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Work It Wednesday</a>, <a href="http://www.thegirlcreative.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Sunday Best</a>, <a href="http://www.lizmarieblog.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Inspire Me Please</a> <a href="http://www.shakentogetherlife.com/2013/09/whats-shakin-link-party-77-share-your-creativity.html" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Creativity Unleashed</a>, <a href="http://www.oneprojectcloser.com/thebetterhalf/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">The Humble Brag</a>, <a href="http://www.thejennyevolution.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Friday Flash Blog</a>, <a href="http://www.seasonedhomemaker.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Lovely Ladies Linky</a>,  <a href="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Wow Us Wednesday,</a> <a href="http://gracelangdon.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Making Monday</a>, <a href="http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Before and Afters,</a> <a href="http://www.gingersnapcrafts.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Wow Me Wednesday,</a><a href="http://www.livelaughrowe.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"> </a> <a href="http://designdininganddiapers.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Inspiration Gallery,</a>  <a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Feathered Nest Friday, </a> <a href="http://whipperberry.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">The Party Bunch,</a> <a href="http://twoityourself.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Link it or Lump it,</a>  <a href="http://www.thecasualcraftlete.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Frugal Crafty Home Party</a>, <a href="http://diybydesign.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">It's a Party</a>, <a href="http://thecraftiestallie.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Worthwhile Wednesday's</a>, <a href="http://www.tinysidekick.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">The Makers</a>, <a href="http://www.mabeyshemadeit.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Do Tell Tuesdays</a>, <a href="http://lifeinvelvet.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Thursday Style</a>, <a href="http://iputabirdonit.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Link'n Blogs</a>,  </b></b></b></b><br /><br /><br /><div class="shareaholic-canvas" data-app-id="6612612" data-app="share_buttons"></div><br />

Friday DIY Favorites

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Friday DIY Features

HAPPY Friday Features! Friday Features is all about spreading the blog love and sharing the best DIY's, makeovers, tutorials or remodels of the week.<br /><br />Thank you to everyone that submitted your projects to be featured. I couldn't be more excited to share all of your amazing projects so keep submitting!! Remember, this series is all about sharing that blog love - so keep the submissions coming! Details for submissions is below.<br /><br />Here are three awesome projects out in the blogosphere this week!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/14357591102" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="6.6 Friday Features by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="6.6 Friday Features" height="1280" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3862/14357591102_581112c84d_o.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />Erin and Dan from <b>DIY Passion</b> gave their <a href="http://halifaxbloggers.ca/diypassion/2014/05/18/confessions-updates-learning-to-listen-to-your-decorating-gut-2/" target="_blank">living room an update</a> with things that they really love. Their artwork collection is to die for.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/14356118215" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="new-living-room-7-844x560 by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="new-living-room-7-844x560" height="425" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3912/14356118215_5b03d00c85_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />Madeline from <b>Create Bake Celebrate</b> made a <a href="http://www.createbakecelebrate.com/2014/03/easy-giant-calendar-wall.html" target="_blank">Giant Calendar Wall</a> which is pretty cool wall art for a big space.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/14355729531" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Calendar Wall by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="Calendar Wall" height="426" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2923/14355729531_f0d8c76477_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />Anam from <b>Delicious and DIY</b> made over her basement and painted this awesome <a href="http://deliciousanddiy.wordpress.com/2014/05/08/the-final-reveal-basement-room-makeover-one-room-challenge/" target="_blank">Gold Geometric Accent</a> wall. I'm loving the pattern.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/14357514742" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="geometric-wall by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="geometric-wall" height="872" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3856/14357514742_b5af7235d8_o.jpg" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />Want to be featured? Submit your latest project to be featured on Friday Favorites via email with Friday Favorites in the subject line (klacowsky@gmail.com) or over Instagram by tagging me @klacowsky.<br /><br />And don't forget, I'll be pinning all Friday Favorites to one of two Pinterest group boards I pin to, so be sure to <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/klacowsky/" target="_blank">follow along</a> and help spread the love!<br /><br /><b style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'century gothic', arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b><b><b>Linking up to:  <a href="http://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Motivate Me Monday</a>,  <a href="http://www.creativelylivingblog.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Monday Funday</a>, <a href="http://diyshowoff.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">That DIY Party</a>, <a href="http://mariaelenasdecor.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Tuesdays at Our Home</a>, <a href="http://www.remodelaholic.com/2013/09/washi-tape-home-decor-ideas/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Remodelaholic</a>, <a href="http://www.thegunnysack.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Time to Sparkle</a>,  <a href="http://theturquoisehome.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Work It Wednesday</a>, <a href="http://www.thegirlcreative.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Sunday Best</a>, <a href="http://www.lizmarieblog.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Inspire Me Please</a> <a href="http://www.shakentogetherlife.com/2013/09/whats-shakin-link-party-77-share-your-creativity.html" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Creativity Unleashed</a>, <a href="http://www.oneprojectcloser.com/thebetterhalf/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">The Humble Brag</a>, <a href="http://www.thejennyevolution.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Friday Flash Blog</a>, <a href="http://www.seasonedhomemaker.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Lovely Ladies Linky</a>,  <a href="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Wow Us Wednesday,</a> <a href="http://gracelangdon.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Making Monday</a>, <a href="http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Before and Afters,</a> <a href="http://www.gingersnapcrafts.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Wow Me Wednesday,</a><a href="http://www.livelaughrowe.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"> </a> <a href="http://designdininganddiapers.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Inspiration Gallery,</a>  <a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Feathered Nest Friday, </a> <a href="http://whipperberry.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">The Party Bunch,</a> <a href="http://twoityourself.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Link it or Lump it,</a>  <a href="http://www.thecasualcraftlete.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Frugal Crafty Home Party</a>, <a href="http://diybydesign.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">It's a Party</a>, <a href="http://thecraftiestallie.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Worthwhile Wednesday's</a>, <a href="http://www.tinysidekick.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">The Makers</a>, <a href="http://www.mabeyshemadeit.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Do Tell Tuesdays</a>, <a href="http://lifeinvelvet.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Thursday Style</a>, <a href="http://iputabirdonit.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Link'n Blogs</a>,  </b></b></b></b><br /><br /><br /><div class="shareaholic-canvas" data-app-id="6612612" data-app="share_buttons"></div><br />

Friday DIY Features

HAPPY Friday Features! Friday Features is all about spreading the blog love and sharing the best DIY's, makeovers, tutorials or remodels...

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Friday DIY Features

HAPPY Friday Features! Friday Features is all about spreading the blog love and sharing the best DIY's, makeovers, tutorials or remodels of the week.<br /><br />Thank you to everyone that submitted your projects to be featured. I couldn't be more excited to share all of your amazing projects so keep submitting!! Remember, this series is all about sharing that blog love - so keep the submissions coming! Details for submissions is below.<br /><br />Here are three awesome projects out in the blogosphere this week!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/14112018229" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="5.30 Friday DIY Features by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="5.30 Friday DIY Features" height="1280" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3720/14112018229_d24ca6a373_o.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />First up, Ginnie from <b>Hello Little Home</b> shared this <a href="http://hellolittlehome.com/lets-get-crafty-diy-suede-tassels/" target="_blank">DIY Suede Tassel</a> project with us for a great piece to style-up a room.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/14298144484" title="diy-suede-tassel by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="diy-suede-tassel" height="747" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2906/14298144484_d0fedb1b93_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br />Kristi from <b>Making it in the Mountains</b> is back to share her latest. This <a href="http://www.makingitinthemountains.com/paint-dipped-diy-end-tables/" target="_blank">Paint Dipped End Table</a> is such a cool idea. And it looks so great in her living room.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/14112060908" title="DIY-Paint-Dipped-End-Table-@-making-it-in-the-mountains by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="DIY-Paint-Dipped-End-Table-@-making-it-in-the-mountains" height="455" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2898/14112060908_af9b09a18c_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br />And last but not least, Emily from <b>House in the Heights</b> shares this great <a href="http://houseintheheights.blogspot.com/2014/04/when-in-doubtmake-it-planter.html" target="_blank">Upcycled Succulent Planter</a> from pieces found at Goodwill!<br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/14298710335" title="Upcycled Succulent Planter by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="Upcycled Succulent Planter" height="424" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3806/14298710335_9cbd69c873_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br />Want to be featured? Submit your latest project to be featured on Friday Favorites via email with Friday Favorites in the subject line (klacowsky@gmail.com) or over Instagram by tagging me @klacowsky.<br /><br />And don't forget, I'll be pinning all Friday Favorites to one of two Pinterest group boards I pin to, so be sure to <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/klacowsky/" target="_blank">follow along</a> and help spread the love!<br /><br />And lastly - tomorrow is the last day to enter this AMAZING giveaway! Enter <a href="http://homecomingmn.blogspot.com/2014/05/target-giftcard-giveaway.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/13951211738" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Target Giftcard Giveaway by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="Target Giftcard Giveaway" height="654" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7413/13951211738_4a8769c9fd_o.png" width="548" /></a></div><br /><br /><b style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'century gothic', arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b><b><b>Linking up to:  <a href="http://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Motivate Me Monday</a>,  <a href="http://www.creativelylivingblog.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Monday Funday</a>, <a href="http://diyshowoff.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">That DIY Party</a>, <a href="http://mariaelenasdecor.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Tuesdays at Our Home</a>, <a href="http://www.remodelaholic.com/2013/09/washi-tape-home-decor-ideas/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Remodelaholic</a>, <a href="http://www.thegunnysack.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Time to Sparkle</a>,  <a href="http://theturquoisehome.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Work It Wednesday</a>, <a href="http://www.thegirlcreative.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Sunday Best</a>, <a href="http://www.lizmarieblog.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Inspire Me Please</a> <a href="http://www.shakentogetherlife.com/2013/09/whats-shakin-link-party-77-share-your-creativity.html" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Creativity Unleashed</a>, <a href="http://www.oneprojectcloser.com/thebetterhalf/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">The Humble Brag</a>, <a href="http://www.thejennyevolution.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Friday Flash Blog</a>, <a href="http://www.seasonedhomemaker.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Lovely Ladies Linky</a>,  <a href="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Wow Us Wednesday,</a> <a href="http://gracelangdon.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Making Monday</a>, <a href="http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Before and Afters,</a> <a href="http://www.gingersnapcrafts.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Wow Me Wednesday,</a><a href="http://www.livelaughrowe.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"> </a> <a href="http://designdininganddiapers.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Inspiration Gallery,</a>  <a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Feathered Nest Friday, </a> <a href="http://whipperberry.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">The Party Bunch,</a> <a href="http://twoityourself.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Link it or Lump it,</a>  <a href="http://www.thecasualcraftlete.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Frugal Crafty Home Party</a>, <a href="http://diybydesign.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">It's a Party</a>, <a href="http://thecraftiestallie.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Worthwhile Wednesday's</a>, <a href="http://www.tinysidekick.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">The Makers</a>, <a href="http://www.mabeyshemadeit.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Do Tell Tuesdays</a>, <a href="http://lifeinvelvet.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Thursday Style</a>, <a href="http://iputabirdonit.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Link'n Blogs</a>,  </b></b></b></b><br /><br /><br /><div class="shareaholic-canvas" data-app-id="6612612" data-app="share_buttons"></div><br />

Friday DIY Features

HAPPY Friday Features! Friday Features is all about spreading the blog love and sharing the best DIY's, makeovers, tutorials or remodels...

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Friday DIY Features

HAPPY Friday Features! Friday Features is all about spreading the blog love and sharing the best DIY's, makeovers, tutorials or remodels of the week.<br /><br />Thank you to everyone that submitted your projects to be featured. I couldn't be more excited to share all of your amazing projects so keep submitting!! Remember, this series is all about sharing that blog love - so keep the submissions coming! Details for submissions is below.<br /><br />Here are three awesome projects out in the blogosphere this week!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/14271757613" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="5.23 Friday Features by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="5.23 Friday Features" height="1280" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5473/14271757613_f9770efc7a_o.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>First up is the wonderful Angela from <b>Blue I Style</b> sharing her little man's bedroom makeover into a <a href="http://blueistyle.blogspot.com/2014/05/VintagePreppyMenswearBoysRoom.html" target="_blank">Little Man Lounge</a>. It's SO amazing. I can't get over that accent wall. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/14064995197" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="blue i style - VintagePreppyLittleMansLounge by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="blue i style - VintagePreppyLittleMansLounge" height="441" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5580/14064995197_7f70ec066b_o.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Next up is a pretty great <a href="http://ourhousenowahome.blogspot.com/2014/03/coffee-table-redo.html" target="_blank">Coffee Table redo</a> from Emily at <b>Our House, Now a Home</b>. Such a smart up cycle project, and look at how beautiful her living room is! I'm so jealous!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/14228426156" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Coffee Table Redo by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="Coffee Table Redo" height="905" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5197/14228426156_15dbc30361_c.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />And last but not least is a <a href="http://www.sohosonnet.com/crafts-and-diy/anthropologie-challenge-day-6-alphabet-free-banner-printable/" target="_blank">FREE Printable Alphabet Banner</a> from the talented Sonnet from <b>Soho Sonnet</b>. Free things friday. Cha-ching!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/14248275301" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Anthropologie-Knock-Off-Cheers-Banner-2 by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="Anthropologie-Knock-Off-Cheers-Banner-2" height="800" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5234/14248275301_e8db52d8ff_c.jpg" width="638" /></a></div><br />Want to be featured? Submit your latest project to be featured on Friday Favorites via email with Friday Favorites in the subject line (klacowsky@gmail.com) or over Instagram by tagging me @klacowsky.<br /><br />And don't forget, I'll be pinning all Friday Favorites to one of two Pinterest group boards I pin to, so be sure to <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/klacowsky/" target="_blank">follow along</a> and help spread the love!<br /><br /><b style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'century gothic', arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b><b><b>Linking up to:  <a href="http://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Motivate Me Monday</a>,  <a href="http://www.creativelylivingblog.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Monday Funday</a>, <a href="http://diyshowoff.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">That DIY Party</a>, <a href="http://mariaelenasdecor.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Tuesdays at Our Home</a>, <a href="http://www.remodelaholic.com/2013/09/washi-tape-home-decor-ideas/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Remodelaholic</a>, <a href="http://www.thegunnysack.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Time to Sparkle</a>,  <a href="http://theturquoisehome.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Work It Wednesday</a>, <a href="http://www.thegirlcreative.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Sunday Best</a>, <a href="http://www.lizmarieblog.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Inspire Me Please</a> <a href="http://www.shakentogetherlife.com/2013/09/whats-shakin-link-party-77-share-your-creativity.html" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Creativity Unleashed</a>, <a href="http://www.oneprojectcloser.com/thebetterhalf/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">The Humble Brag</a>, <a href="http://www.thejennyevolution.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Friday Flash Blog</a>, <a href="http://www.seasonedhomemaker.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Lovely Ladies Linky</a>,  <a href="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Wow Us Wednesday,</a> <a href="http://gracelangdon.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Making Monday</a>, <a href="http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Before and Afters,</a> <a href="http://www.gingersnapcrafts.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Wow Me Wednesday,</a><a href="http://www.livelaughrowe.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"> </a> <a href="http://designdininganddiapers.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Inspiration Gallery,</a>  <a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Feathered Nest Friday, </a> <a href="http://whipperberry.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">The Party Bunch,</a> <a href="http://twoityourself.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Link it or Lump it,</a>  <a href="http://www.thecasualcraftlete.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Frugal Crafty Home Party</a>, <a href="http://diybydesign.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">It's a Party</a>, <a href="http://thecraftiestallie.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Worthwhile Wednesday's</a>, <a href="http://www.tinysidekick.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">The Makers</a>, <a href="http://www.mabeyshemadeit.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Do Tell Tuesdays</a>, <a href="http://lifeinvelvet.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Thursday Style</a>, <a href="http://iputabirdonit.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Link'n Blogs</a>,  </b></b></b></b><br /><br /><br /><div class="shareaholic-canvas" data-app-id="6612612" data-app="share_buttons"></div><br />

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Friday DIY Features

Welcome to the fourth week of Friday Features! Friday Features is all about spreading the blog love and sharing the best DIY's, makeovers, tutorials or remodels of the week.<br /><br />Thank you to everyone that submitted your projects to be featured. I couldn't be more excited to share all of your amazing projects so keep submitting!! Remember, this series is all about sharing that blog love - so keep the submissions coming! Details for submissions is below.<br /><br />Here are three awesome projects out in the blogosphere this week!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/14193351185/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="5.16 Friday DIY Features by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="5.16 Friday DIY Features" height="1280" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2918/14193351185_72dab48a03_o.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Our first project is from Emily at <b>House in the Heights</b>. She put her wooden spoons to work with a new, fancy look using her wood burning tool. Check out how she DIY'ed these <a href="http://houseintheheights.blogspot.com/2014/04/wood-burned-spoons.html" target="_blank">Wood Burned Spoons</a>.  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://houseintheheights.blogspot.com/2014/04/wood-burned-spoons.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank" title="Wood Burned Spoons 3 by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="Wood Burned Spoons 3" height="818" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7361/14190059351_bc309d41a7_c.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Kristi from <b>Making it in the Mountains</b> has living room walls just like my house, with awkward beams that raise out of her wall and can be hard to decorate around. But she found the perfect solution with her <a href="http://www.makingitinthemountains.com/diy-gallery-wall-tutorial/" target="_blank">DIY Gallery Wall</a>. Be sure to check out how she planned out the space, it's really smart!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.makingitinthemountains.com/diy-gallery-wall-tutorial/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank" title="diy-gallery-wall-making-it-in-the-mountains101 by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="diy-gallery-wall-making-it-in-the-mountains101" height="600" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7349/14190795492_99e9bef4a2_z.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />And the wonderful Sam from <b>DIY Huntress</b> is back again to share her <a href="http://www.diyhuntress.com/2013/04/diy-laminate-floor-tutorial.html" target="_blank">Laminate Floor Tutorial</a>. We have laminate flooring in our main floor and really like it, so this is a definitely a must-have tutorial for any fellow renovators on a budget! <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diyhuntress.com/2013/04/diy-laminate-floor-tutorial.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank" title="DIY Laminate Flooring Tutorial | DIY Huntress by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="DIY Laminate Flooring Tutorial | DIY Huntress" height="478" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7389/14190795572_68176419c6_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Want to be featured? Submit your latest project to be featured on Friday Favorites via email with Friday Favorites in the subject line (klacowsky@gmail.com) or over Instagram by tagging me @klacowsky.<br /><br />And don't forget, I'll be pinning all Friday Favorites to one of two Pinterest group boards I pin to, so be sure to <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/klacowsky/" target="_blank">follow along</a> and help spread the love!<br /><br />Also happening today - I'm guest posting over at <a href="http://www.pneumaticaddict.com/" target="_blank">Pneumatic Addict Furniture</a> and showing off my <a href="http://www.pneumaticaddict.com/2014/05/guest-post-washi-tape-temporary.html" target="_blank">Washi Tape Wallpaper</a> wall in our new closet! Come check it out!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/14002096760/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Washi Tape Temporary Wallpaper by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="Washi Tape Temporary Wallpaper" height="427" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7423/14002096760_083a766fcf_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><b><b><b>Linking up to: <a href="http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Make it Pretty Monday</a>, <a href="http://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/" target="_blank">Motivate Me Monday</a>,  <a href="http://www.creativelylivingblog.com/" target="_blank">Monday Funday</a>, <a href="http://diyshowoff.com/" target="_blank">That DIY Party</a>, <a href="http://mariaelenasdecor.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Tuesdays at Our Home</a>, <a href="http://www.remodelaholic.com/2013/09/washi-tape-home-decor-ideas/" target="_blank">Remodelaholic</a>, <a href="http://www.thegunnysack.com/" target="_blank">Time to Sparkle</a>,  <a href="http://theturquoisehome.com/" target="_blank">Work It Wednesday</a>, <a href="http://www.simplydreamandcreate.com/" target="_blank">Simply Create Thursdays</a>, <a href="http://www.thegirlcreative.com/" target="_blank">Sunday Best</a>, <a href="http://www.lizmarieblog.com/" target="_blank">Inspire Me Please</a> <a href="http://www.shakentogetherlife.com/2013/09/whats-shakin-link-party-77-share-your-creativity.html" target="_blank">Creativity Unleashed</a>, <a href="http://www.oneprojectcloser.com/thebetterhalf/" target="_blank">The Humble Brag</a>, <a href="http://www.thejennyevolution.com/" target="_blank">Friday Flash Blog</a>, <a href="http://www.seasonedhomemaker.com/" target="_blank">Lovely Ladies Linky</a>,  <a href="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/" target="_blank">Wow Us Wednesday,</a>  <a href="http://gracelangdon.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Making Monday</a>, <a href="http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Before and Afters,</a> <a href="http://www.gingersnapcrafts.com/" target="_blank">Wow Me Wednesday,</a><a href="http://www.livelaughrowe.com/" target="_blank"> </a> <a href="http://designdininganddiapers.com/" target="_blank">Inspiration Gallery,</a>  <a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Feathered Nest Friday, </a> <a href="http://whipperberry.com/" target="_blank">The Party Bunch,</a> <a href="http://twoityourself.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Link it or Lump it,</a>  <a href="http://www.thecasualcraftlete.com/" target="_blank">Frugal Crafty Home Party</a>, <a href="http://diybydesign.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">It's a Party</a>, <a href="http://thecraftiestallie.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Worthwhile Wednesday's</a>, <a href="http://www.tinysidekick.com/" target="_blank">The Makers</a>, <a href="http://www.mabeyshemadeit.com/" target="_blank">Do Tell Tuesdays</a>, <a href="http://lifeinvelvet.com/" target="_blank">Thursday Style</a>,  </b></b></b></b></span><br /><br /><br /><div class="shareaholic-canvas" data-app-id="6612612" data-app="share_buttons"></div><br />

Friday DIY Features

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Friday Features

Welcome to the third week of Friday Features! Friday Features is all about spreading the blog love and sharing the best DIY's, makeovers, tutorials or remodels of the week.<br /><br />Thank you to everyone that submitted your projects to be featured. I couldn't be more excited to share all of your amazing projects so keep submitting!! Remember, this series is all about sharing that blog love - so keep the submissions coming! Details for submissions is below.<br /><br />Here are three awesome projects out in the blogosphere this week!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/14140271484/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="5.9 Friday Features by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="5.9 Friday Features" height="1280" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7328/14140271484_a75a99a4e2_o.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>First up is this amazingly simple yet impactful <a href="http://amykrist.org/2014/04/spring-inspired-vase/" target="_blank">Spring Inspired Vase</a> made by <b>Amy Krist</b>. I can't believe that it was made with those fancy paper straws I see everywhere. Great idea Amy! <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/14136721751/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Spring Inspired Vase by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="Spring Inspired Vase" height="855" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5553/14136721751_e403a998a0_o.png" width="640" /></a></div><br />Next up is a girl after my own heart with a good looking organization project. Ursula from <b>Home Made by Carmona</b> shares a simple project to beautiful her craft storage - <a href="http://homemadebycarmona.blogspot.com/2014/03/gold-sprayed-jars.html" target="_blank">Gold Sprayed Jars</a>. Who says you can't have style and function?!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/14160120633/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="GoldSprayedJars1 by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="GoldSprayedJars1" height="907" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7341/14160120633_7c51904d7a_c.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />And last but not least is Paige from <b>Reasons to Come Home</b> who shared her <a href="http://reasonstocomehome.com/updating-cabinets-on-a-dime/" target="_blank">Bathroom Makeover on a Dime</a>. It's SO nice to see a project that <i>anyone</i> can do that makes such a big difference. Huge props to her for this great bathroom upgrade!  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/14160120393/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Updating-cabinets-dime by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="Updating-cabinets-dime" height="557" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2915/14160120393_9eb94bce71_o.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Want to be featured? Submit your latest project to be featured on Friday Favorites via email with Friday Favorites in the subject line (klacowsky@gmail.com) or over Instagram by tagging me @klacowsky.<br /><br />And don't forget, I'll be pinning all Friday Favorites to one of two Pinterest group boards I pin to, so be sure to <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/klacowsky/" target="_blank">follow along</a> and help spread the love!<br /><br />P.S. Don't forget to <a href="http://homecomingmn.blogspot.com/2014/05/target-giftcard-giveaway.html" target="_blank"><b>enter to win a $325 Target Giftcard</b></a> as part of my first month being a contributor over at My Crafty Spot.  Good luck!<br /><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><b><b><b>Linking up to: <a href="http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Make it Pretty Monday</a>, <a href="http://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/" target="_blank">Motivate Me Monday</a>,  <a href="http://www.creativelylivingblog.com/" target="_blank">Monday Funday</a>, <a href="http://diyshowoff.com/" target="_blank">That DIY Party</a>, <a href="http://mariaelenasdecor.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Tuesdays at Our Home</a>, <a href="http://www.remodelaholic.com/2013/09/washi-tape-home-decor-ideas/" target="_blank">Remodelaholic</a>, <a href="http://www.thegunnysack.com/" target="_blank">Time to Sparkle</a>,  <a href="http://theturquoisehome.com/" target="_blank">Work It Wednesday</a>, <a href="http://www.simplydreamandcreate.com/" target="_blank">Simply Create Thursdays</a>, <a href="http://www.thegirlcreative.com/" target="_blank">Sunday Best</a>, <a href="http://www.lizmarieblog.com/" target="_blank">Inspire Me Please</a> <a href="http://www.shakentogetherlife.com/2013/09/whats-shakin-link-party-77-share-your-creativity.html" target="_blank">Creativity Unleashed</a>, <a href="http://www.oneprojectcloser.com/thebetterhalf/" target="_blank">The Humble Brag</a>, <a href="http://www.thejennyevolution.com/" target="_blank">Friday Flash Blog</a>, <a href="http://www.seasonedhomemaker.com/" target="_blank">Lovely Ladies Linky</a>,  <a href="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/" target="_blank">Wow Us Wednesday,</a>  <a href="http://gracelangdon.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Making Monday</a>, <a href="http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Before and Afters,</a> <a href="http://www.gingersnapcrafts.com/" target="_blank">Wow Me Wednesday,</a><a href="http://www.livelaughrowe.com/" target="_blank"> </a> <a href="http://designdininganddiapers.com/" target="_blank">Inspiration Gallery,</a>  <a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Feathered Nest Friday, </a> <a href="http://whipperberry.com/" target="_blank">The Party Bunch,</a> <a href="http://twoityourself.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Link it or Lump it,</a>  <a href="http://www.thecasualcraftlete.com/" target="_blank">Frugal Crafty Home Party</a>, <a href="http://diybydesign.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">It's a Party</a>, <a href="http://thecraftiestallie.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Worthwhile Wednesday's</a>, <a href="http://www.tinysidekick.com/" target="_blank">The Makers</a>, <a href="http://www.mabeyshemadeit.com/" target="_blank">Do Tell Tuesdays</a>, <a href="http://lifeinvelvet.com/" target="_blank">Thursday Style</a>,  </b></b></b></b></span><br /><br /><div class="shareaholic-canvas" data-app-id="6612612" data-app="share_buttons"></div>

Friday Features

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