Because we are in Southern California, we’re able to be outside most of the year. We do a lot of entertaining and much of it is on our patio. 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. I just usually choose not to. However, these adorable DIY throw pillows look so fun and easy, it might be enought to get me to break out the sewing machine. 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. I continue to be so grateful for this blog and to my readers for helping to provide a creative outlet for me. 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. Fortunately, my friend Colleen at Just Paint It is not only a good artist, she is a great teacher. 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. (You know I like wine, right?) With the holidays coming up, I make sure I have even more since a bottle of wine makes a great hostess gift. 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. I knew I probably wanted a book case and had my eye out for one that was just the right size. Ding-ding-ding! We have a winner! I love how this beachy bookcase makeover turned out! 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. 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? Do you know what it is? (It surprises me how many people don’t know what bunco is…) 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. (Husbands of bunco playing wives often […]