Feed This To That: Scarves to Throws

To kick off our spring cleaning we have decided that the closets will be our starting point. We will be the first to admit that we have a minor shopping problem. As a result there are multiples of several items. We found this great idea on Martha Stewart. We're going to be purging our scarf collection to create a colorful throw to use as a gift.

Feed This to That: Tin Ceilings

We love the classic look of a tin ceiling in a kitchen or laundry room. But the use of these does not have to be limited to a ceiling. We love how Candice Olson uses these classic tiles as a backsplash. To achieve this look she simply painted the tiles to match her color pallete. It brings texture and style into the heart of the home.

Feed This to That: Spring Sweaters

Spring is here! We've all lost weight and we're all shedding our winter sweaters. Instead of putting them in the closet and making them susceptible to moths, holes and stench why not reinvent them in your home. We love the idea that Martha Stewart showcased on her websites. Taking the seats and turning them into stylish seats covers. These would make a hard accent chair look cozy and inviting. Or use them in a nursery so a baby has a snuggly place to learn how to walk.

We've also noticed the trend of turning seaters into pillows. Sweater pillows were top selling items on both Pottery Barn and West Elm last winter. These can be easily made with a sweater, scissors, thread and some buttons for accents. We love them for a cabin or mountain house where comfort and style are the number one priority.

Feed This to That: Unwated Trees Become Artful Furniture

We all know that going green has morphed from a trend to a lifestyle. Furniture has been born out of wood since furniture was invented. Yet, how the would us used and shaped has continually evolved. With the birth of green and the evolution of wooden furniture reclaimed lumber furniture pieces are in demand.

we love the organic look these pieces bring to your home. They are stylish, functional, and practical. Each piece is as unique as the tree it is created from turning your furniture into pieces of art, rather than just a place to throw your keys.

There are a few ways you can go about bringing these beautiful pieces into your home. 1) Find a boutique that specializes in this niche area, such as Urban Hardwoods. 2) Have a piece custom created by a local specialty show such as City Trees Furniture. 3) Find local reclaimed lumber and put your husband to work.

Our favorite reclaimed lumber pieces are coffee tables, dining tables and fireplace mantles.

Feed This To That: Shower Curtains to Art & Pillows

I have a soft place for anything french or anything written in a foreign language. It could "You smell like rotten eggs." But if it looks pretty and sounds pretty I am attracted to it. Overstock has these great shower curtains that marry dictionary style with new languages. They are perfect for adding a personality to any bathroom.




You could also use these shower curtains to make great floor pillows for any loungey room. A great way to bring something unexpected to colored space. They are only $17.99 a piece. A great value.

Or cut it up and decoupage a bar top or side table with your favorite saying to make a conversation piece for any room.

Our favorite application is making custom wall art. You could frame these into an eye catching collage. Or collage them all together in one large piece to create a large piece of artwork for pennies on the dollar.