Pepper Design Blog

DIY Block Print Fabric Lampshades

I really love the unique and customizable look of fabric lampshades and after posting several of my favorites last month, as well as a how-to by All Things Lovely, I decided to give the project a spin myself.

I ordered this great hand stamped block print fabric from HomeSweet on Etsy and found two replacement lampshades at a local lighting store. All I can say is easy, easy, easy! I was so impressed with how quickly I whipped both of these out, and I really love the blue with my bedroom.

To see my custom creation journey and follow step-by-step, follow the jump!

Read more »

A Tissue Papered Halloween!

Halloween is almost here! If you’re a last-minute decorator (like myself) life will be much easier this year with these simple tissue paper solutions that are crafty and easy! From garland to place cards to sprucing up standard paper lanterns… tissue paper + scissors = quick & clever.

Martha Stewart features these decorating DIYs to try with your little ones or to make yourself before a big event. I’m really loving the bat-winged pumpkin place cards and the {Booo!} paper lanterns!

Follow the jump for the How-To! Read more »

Cool Idea for All of the Crafty Entertainers Out There!

I don’t know about you but I have a few of these folding chairs lying around… ready for guests and parties and everything else that comes our way (actually, now that I think of it, I should really get some more!). When I saw this Before & After from Apartment Therapy, I knew it would resonate with hostesses and DIY decorators alike.

You could always purchase these beautiful Anthropologie folding chairs (at $200 each, see below) to get an equally bohemian and modern look, or you could invest in a few neat fabric remnants, a bit of cushion foam and a staple gun… and have at your own collection! Guests will wow over your results and love the comfy cushions.

Follow the jump for step-by-step directions, and many more pictures! Read more »