What I used for this vignette: A Himalayan salt lamp One plastic jar One glass jar A string of fairy lights A battery-operated candle An old ceramic plate Two tin cans Various ribbons A few fake pumpkins Pine cones A cardboard box Autumn is my favorite season, and Halloween is the perfect excuse to play … Read more
It wouldn’t feel like summer here in Greece without a nautical touch. In this project I’ll show you how to transform the top half of an old grill cover into a charming DIY nautical lantern. It’s an easy repurpose that brings beachy style to a balcony or patio and uses simple, inexpensive supplies. What I … Read more
Upcycling My Christmas Tree on a Budget I kept putting off decorating the tree this year—first I needed to pack away Halloween, then Thanksgiving kept me busy—and for weeks the boxed tree waited in the stairwell. Eventually I decided it was time to stop talking and start reimagining the tree I already had, without spending … Read more
Fall is in the air, and there’s no better way to welcome the season than with a DIY fall wreath on your door or wall. That idea sent me to the local dollar store in search of a simple, budget-friendly base for an autumn project—and I ended up turning a plain green vine into a … Read more
Christmas in July Blog Hop: Repurposed Rustic Wood Slices and Year-Round Ideas Welcome to the final Wednesday of our Christmas in July Blog Hop. I’ve been co-hosting this event with a talented group of bloggers, and we’ve shared a variety of festive projects to inspire your holiday crafting. Over the last few weeks I’ve been … Read more
Happy New Year and welcome to The Boondocks Blog! As the year—and a new decade—begins, we’d like to introduce ourselves: the new faces helping to carry this creative space forward. Hello! Nice to Meet You We’re Jane and Sonja, sisters who share a passion for DIY, crafting, upcycling and simple, nature-inspired home decor. For nearly … Read more
February has flown by and it turned out to be my busiest month yet. I spent most of my time redoing the girls’ bedroom and finishing a loft space in our house. Today I want to share how decorating became simple and enjoyable thanks to the DIY Home Planner. I’ll include a few photos and … Read more
In an effort to get my life in order, I started organizing everything in sight. The dining room had become an eyesore, slowly collecting things that didn’t belong—bags of dog food, cans, and other pet supplies. I decided it was time to create a simple, attractive dog food storage container that could sit in plain … Read more
I had a persistent problem in my living room with a glass block window on the wall. In this post I’ll show the simple, inexpensive solution I used to reduce the blinding sunlight while still allowing pleasant daylight into the room. Below is what the area looked like before. What exactly was the issue? Take … Read more
Repurposed Cassette Holder and Director’s Chair: The Showcase Table I picked up this charming old cassette holder back in college, along with a stereo system and massive speakers that left my ears ringing. At the time it was perfect for storing my growing cassette collection, but years later cassettes became obsolete and the piece sat, … Read more