After living in Maui, right next to the rainforest on the Road to Hana, I became enamored with bromeliads, and specifically, air plants. After all, what’s not to love about a plant that seems t...
Laundry rooms and I have always had an eclectic relationship. When my husband and I lived in the Hollywood Hills, our laundry room was outside on our deck, which was tucked into a gorgeous hillside ...
I’ve been immersed in so many projects (specifically, toddler-rearing!), and I must apologize for my absence in this space. I promise I have fun projects to share here soon and a site redesign...
The chesterfield sofa is an iconic furniture piece that exudes sophistication, wisdom, and comfort all at the same time. If you have ever wondered just how these pieces are made – and why they...
Card catalog enthusiasts in Florida are in luck today! Originally from the Winter Park Florida Public Library, this 1940s card catalog for sale is an impressive piece, standing 5 ft wide and ...
What better way to bring warmth and history to your bedroom than with a reclaimed DIY wood headboard? Whether you use pallets (be sure to first read my post on potential toxicities in pallets, though...
Every fabulous bathroom needs its own clawfoot bathtub! If you are feeling daring for your bathroom suites and cloakroom suites, then a pop of color on your tub may suit your fancy perfectly. Enjoy...
Mantles are such gorgeous pieces of architectural salvage, just begging to be repurposed into headboards. Enjoy these DIY ideas that may have you sleeping under a mantle soon enough! For a reupholst...
Since adding the title “mommy” to my many hats, I’ve been much more attuned to children’s rooms and decor. A classic piece of furniture for a child’s room is, of course...
Great furniture design transcends not only time, but its original form. Let me illustrate with four examples of iconic chair and sofa designs – and how they beautifully translate into beds! ...
Repurposed suitcase nightstands can fit into the style of any bedroom, whether you have faux leather beds or a four-poster shabby chic frame. Repurposed vintage suitcases have been the topic of many ...
On the edge of Lake Martin in Louisiana exists a French-Creole cottage that takes you back in time, when the sounds you hear are water lapping and crickets chirping, without a note of urban hum. Mais...
Valentine’s Day completely transforms with a little one to love, wherein romantic love blossoms into an exponential, cosmic love. When we spent yesterday at a beach on the North Shore, we sere...
Farm machinery may not come to mind when you first think about home furnishings, but repurposed farm machinery makes the most interesting pieces of furniture! Kate and Ben Gatski took their appreciat...
Carlo Sampietro is an environmentally concerned artisan who repurposes what he literally finds in the street into industrial chic furniture. A plastic traffic barrel, for instance, becomes a Cloche ...
Repurposing vintage furniture in order to go “green” has been, until recently, something that was done by artists, environmentalists and DIYers who are advocates for using sustainable materials and r...
Dining chairs can open a wealth of inspiration once you take them away from the dining table. With their solid bones, repurposing dining chairs can give you benches, swings, and even a bed! Be insp...
If you find your burgeoning collection of vintage books is overtakinAdd Newg your home, why not consider repurposing some of the dustier titles into furniture, lamps, and even headboards? Unfortunat...
Lovers of library card catalogs in Tennesee and nearby states are in for a treat! Two 30-drawer, double-tiered library card catalogs are for sale in Chattanooga, Tennessee! Better yet, Melinda, the...
Be inspired by found vintage industrial objects that have been repurposed into lighting.
Continuing along the inspiration of fireplaces, what should the poor souls (myself included) who don’t have a fireplace do to add interest in our homes? Build one, but of course! Here are 3 D...
Friends, I hope you enjoyed marvelous holidays and a splendid New Year! One of my resolutions for 2011 is to re-tend to Poetic Home, as I’ve finally got a handle on this mommy thing…now ...
Enter to win a lovely vintage-inspired holiday dress from Shabby Apple!
Enjoy a peek at a library card catalog repurposed into a glamorous buffet.
My dear friends at the San Diego Air & Space Museum (where I enjoyed visiting many times at Balboa Park, both for the airplanes and fashion shows) have two 60-drawer library card catalogs for sal...
Whilst repurposing is Poetic Home’s middle name, I must issue a warning about wood pallets and their potential toxicity. I was planning on repurposing wood pallets as bookshelves for my son...
Aloha friends! We’ve made the puddle jump and are so happy to be living back in Hawaii, where you can spot ingeniously repurposed surfboard fences simply driving through the North Shore. We ...
On Thursday, I’ll be saying goodbye to San Diego and aloha to Hawaii, and with this inspiration, I’ve rounded up more ideas on how you can repurpose vintage suitcases into new treasures. ...
Many of you asked, and now you shall receive — a regular compilation of library card catalogs for sale across the country! Volume I of this series focuses on the West Coast, and I’ll mak...
After waiting for years on the sidelines for the real estate market to correct, I now have house hunting on the mind! Where will the hubby, baby and I be house hunting for our first home? Our belo...
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