Because we are in Southern California, we’re able to be outside most of the year. Â We do a lot of entertaining and much of it is on our patio. Â It’s nice to change up the look of our patio furniture, and we can do so pretty regularly with just a little fabric and a glue […]
Adorable DIY Throw Pillows for Valentine’s Day.
I can sew. Â I just usually choose not to. Â However, these adorable DIY throw pillows look so fun and easy, it might be enought to get me to break out the sewing machine. Â I love that they can be made up for Valentine’s Day, and I also love that they could easily be whipped up […]
My Top 10 DIY Projects for 2013
It’s hard to believe another year has come and gone. Â I continue to be so grateful for this blog and to my readers for helping to provide a creative outlet for me. Â I thought today I would do a wrap up of the Top 10 DIY projects on The V Spot for 2013, as determined […]
Pottery Barn Inspired Painted Holly Pillow
I am not a very good artist. Â Fortunately, my friend Colleen at Just Paint It is not only a good artist, she is a great teacher. Â She did a great knock off of Pottery Barn’s Holly Leaf Drop Cloth Pillow. Click here to see her full tutorial. Happy crafting!
Make an easy fabric gift bag for wine.
I always make sure I have plenty of wine on hand. Â (You know I like wine, right?) Â With the holidays coming up, I Â make sure I have even more since a bottle of wine makes a great hostess gift. Â 30 Minute Crafts has a great tutorial on how to whip up a festive wine bag. […]
A beachy bookcase makeover.
I have been wanting to replace the little secretary desk by our front door for a long time. Â I knew I probably wanted a book case and had my eye out for one that was just the right size. Â Ding-ding-ding! We have a winner! Â I love how this beachy bookcase makeover turned out! Â Last […]
Make a DIY cover for your Kindle, iPad or tablet.
Hello all!  I have another fabulous and talented blogger stopping by to share a project with you today.  Honestly, Carolyn from homework is always coming up with the most beautiful and and elegant ideas! Hi V Spot readers. I’m Carolyn from homework and I’m guest posting here today to help Vivienne out while she focuses on […]
A cute DIY garden flag… just in time for Valentine’s Day!
Today, Katie from Sew Woodsy is going to share a quick, cute little project with you, just in time for Valentine’s Day: A DIY Garden Flag. Hi V Spot readers! I’m so excited to be here today and share with you how you can create a Burlap & Felt Heart Garden Flag in under 30 […]
Make a ribbon covered globe for Halloween.
Last year I snapped up a cool old globe for 50 cents at a yard sale and I used chalkboard paint to make a Scary Places Halloween Globe. Â Well, it’s been sitting in the garage since last Halloween and I’ve been thinking about how to change it up for this year without ruining the […]
No-sew cord cover & chandelier re-do (Getting ready for Bunco week! )
Do you play bunco? Â Do you know what it is? Â (It surprises me how many people don’t know what bunco is…) Â Basiclly, it’s a group of 12 women who play a dice game together. We eat dinner, drink wine, and occasionally roll dice and keep score to win prizes. Â (Husbands of bunco playing wives often […]