DIY Button Monogram
May 14, 2013

Dear Marc: I found a jar full of buttons from my days as a seamstress. I don't do as much sewing as I used to so I think they're going to go to waste. Do you have a neat project I can do to re-purpose these? Some of these I've had for years so it ...
DIY Faux Mercury Vase
April 23, 2013

Dear Marc: I take off my rings when I wash dishes, but I am a little worried that they will fall down the drain. Do you have a trendy way to store my rings while I clean? Abbey Dear Abbey: There is nothing more gut wrenching than hearing the clink of your gold band hit the stainless steel of ...
Painting Tips: Never Forget Your Paint Colours Again
April 16, 2013

Dear Marc: I painted our bedroom a few years ago and our walls need touch ups. I thought we had leftover paint but I don't think we kept any. We don't have a lot of storage, so we try not to keep extra supplies around the house. I don't remember what the paint colour is called. ...
DIY Doily Planter
April 9, 2013

Dear Marc: I love your column! Your DIY projects are so inspiring! While spring cleaning, I stumbled upon paper doilies. I was going to throw them out, then thought you might know a way to re purpose them. Melanie Dear Melanie: Doilies were once my grandmother's decorating must-have. They were delicate, fun, and full of character - just as ...
DIY Gold Dipped Vase
April 1, 2013

Dear Marc: I have been buying flowers lately. I enjoy having fresh flowers in the house and I like to change around the type of flower and vase displayed. I'd like to make a clear glass vase that I bought at the dollar store look more expensive. Any ideas? Jane Dear Jane: One of the hottest trends in design ...





