DIY: Decorative Branches

Today's creative DIY comes from a friend of A Tale of Two Bloggers. After completely redoing her family's bathroom, our friend decided to spice it up with something she made. Using only branches from their backyard and some hemp string she had on hand, she made this hanging piece.

She added a decorative piece that she found on sale at JoAnn Fabrics for $2.25 and voila! The branches tie the bathroom together perfectly and she didn't have to spend $50 on some generic artwork from Target.

This piece is a wonderful example of looking at what you already own and seeing what can be made from it, before you buy something new. You'll be surprised at what you might come up with.

Photos courtesy of Laurel Hasner Lifestyle Photography.

Home Improvement: Bathroom Updates

One of the joys of owning a home is the constant stream of updates it always needs. Flannel Man and I were lucky enough to find a home that had already been updated in many ways. There was a new vanity in the bathroom, new cabinets in the kitchen, new tiled floors and more.

We still have quite a bit to do, but the updated vanity has been particularly helpful. I recently reorganized the area beneath the sink and was thrilled with the amount of space we have. I love having double sinks and all of our cleaning supplies and hair products tucked out of sight. Using bins and containers to give things a specific place works well for me.

If you're looking to update your homes' bathroom soon there are hundreds of possibilities to consider. Make sure you think about what you value most in a bathroom before getting carried away with a style at a home improvement store. Do you want more storage or a sleek look? Do you want wood two sinks or one? There are endless options.

Photos by moi.