Antique sewing machine is reborn as chic computer desk for a DIY master
Evita scored a neat old Singer sewing machine at her Goodwill. When it turned out it was beyond repair, Evita turned to her DIY-skills to turn her frown upside-down.
Stephanie and Sean’s recycled, reused, refurbished apartment in the deep south
Offbeat Mama Managing Editor Stephanie gives us a guided tour of her carefully-crafted, kid-friendly apartment filled with thrifty finds. The family’s got bright blue walls, loads of art, and a gigantic bean bag for one little dog.
Monday Montage: how to hang unhangable art
I’ve spent the week watching the Offbeat Home Flickr pool grow, and really enjoying the variety of spaces we’re seeing. Here are a few highlights, including a Bollywood music room, blue and red bliss, and the ultimate solution to hanging un-hangable art.
Last year’s foyer makeover
Our foyer was the “shit catcher” spot for our house, which created something I hate: the entrance to our home was essentially a closet, and a messy one at that. Here’s how my high school bff helped me fix it.