Repurposing Old Belts into Custom Picture Frames

Dear Marc: During my spring cleaning, I worked myself through piles of clothing and accessories that I don't wear anymore. I took some old purses and turned them into accent pillows like you did in a past column (great project by the way!), but my creativity ceased to exist when I tried to repurpose my ...

DIY Napkin Rings from Old Earrings

Dear Marc: I clip and save your column from the newspaper each week! I have old earrings in various styles that I don't wear anymore. Could I repurpose these in a design project? Kim Dear Kim: Jewelry makes a great supply for repurposing projects! Whether it's your old "hoop" earrings or a broach, these can be used ...

DIY Faux Fur Chair Project

Dear Marc: I found a faux fur chair with natural stained wood at a flea market and I want to refinish it. I went to a fabric store to replace the existing faux fur with a more muted colour only to realize that this type of fabric is pricey! Do you have any ideas how ...

DIY Repurposed Weathered Wood Sign

"I'm from the country and I like it that way" - Tracy Byrd, #1 Billboard Hit Country Music Artist Dear Marc: I have two eight foot lengths of 1 x 6 inch weathered wood. We had an old fence dismantled and these pieces were left behind by the contractor. I thought of throwing them out but chose ...

DIY Wine Glass Chandelier

Dear Marc: I have a stack of stemware that my aunt left me after she passed away. Among them are some beautiful glasses; however I'm not a big wine drinker. The glasses tend to collect dust in my dining room hutch and I thought you might have an idea as to how to repurpose them. Sophia Dear Sophia: Most ...

DIY French Provincial Chair Update

Dear Marc: Is it possible to modernize a French Provincial chair so that it fits into a more contemporary setting? We're debating whether we should throw away this old chair and upgrade our furniture to something that better fits our room design. Angela Dear Angela: I'm fascinated with the modernization of vintage furniture pieces. The first year ...

Refinishing an Old Bedroom Dresser

Dear Marc: Do you have ideas for refinishing an old bedroom dresser? It's a low, two-drawer dresser with a honey wood finish. I like the piece of furniture, but I want to "glam it up". Help! Darlene Dear Darlene: The other day, I was sitting with friends and family in my sister's dining room when I got ...

Marc Tours Matt Dusk’s Dining Room

In this week's episode of The Marc Atiyolil Show, Marc returns to visit singer Matt Dusk. This week they tour his dining room and discuss decor and entertaining.

DIY Guestbook Autograph Table

Dear Marc: My best girlfriend is getting married. As her bridesmaid, I'd like to give her something special for her wedding day. I think a repurposed piece of furniture might be a nice gesture! The couple is moving into a new house in the coming months. They want to acquire some new furniture for their living ...

Chic DIY Thank You Cards

Dear Marc: My kids are home for the holidays and I want to work on a DIY project with them to pass the time. I received a few unexpected gifts from distant relatives this year from whom I hadn't sent Christmas cards. The holiday season is already in full swing therefore, if I send a ...

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