6 cozy, chunky knit home decor items you can DIY (with free patterns!)
If you’ve taken a stroll through any trendy home goods store lately you may have noticed that big chunky knits (and crochet!) are having a moment. For those of us who like to knit or crochet for fun this is great news, since chunky yarns knit up really fast and there are hundreds of yarns and colors to choose from. Here are six free patterns for chunky knit home goods…
How do you live in a space that doesn’t fit your style?
Unemployment has brought my years of living in quirky shared apartments to an abrupt end. I’m now renting a room in a dear friend’s house, and I think I may go NUTS. I mean, I’m glad that living in a pastel-hued environment makes her happy. I really am. But being surrounded by “soothing” shades of aqua, “adorable” knick-knacks, and “inspirational” quotes is inducing serious angst for me. What’s the Offbeat Homie in a stiflingly decorated environment to do?
Get some nautical home decor inspiration from this wedding shoot!
Over on Offbeat Bride we’re once again breaking the rules and featuring a styled shoot based on the pure amount of awesomeness it can provide. As proof, here is some amazing home decor inspiration for you lovers of all things nautical…
What the hell do you do with a permanent soap dish?
My husband and I recently moved into a new apartment which we love… except for one design detail. The bathroom counter has a permanent pink shell soap dish attached to it right between our sinks. I would put soap in it, but we use liquid soap. So… there it sits. Mocking me. I’ve tried to embrace the shell, but when the rest of your bathroom theme is NOT shells… what’s a gal to do?
Steal this minimalist bedroom inspiration from a fancy Hollywood Hills home
As I peruse my favorite thing in the world — real estate listings — I’m finding home decor ideas! Check out the sexily simple bedroom of this minimalist home in the hills of Los Angeles, then see how you can steal this look…
Embrace the darkness with Edgar Allan Poe home decor
For those of us that aren’t at home with Martha, the world of decorating can be rather ominous. Especially when your style is more Lisbeth Salander than Carrie Bradshaw. If black is the new black for your decorating tastes, why not go all out with Edgar Allan Poe home decor?
9 geometric coffee tables to perfectly align your life
If you’re wanting to geek out over more geometric tables, then check these out, and click on the ones you want to know more about…
Birch please: 12 home decor items that’ll give you wood
You know what’s awesome right now? The natural wood/wood grain trend. Maybe it’s the work from home Hobbit in me, but I love the idea of bringing the outdoors inside. From pillows that’ll help you to “saw logs,” to shower curtains that’ll make you feel like you’re bathing in the forest… Let’s explore some home decor items that’ll give you wood.