Decoupage Basics
Put simply, decoupage involves cutting out pictures, gluing them to an object and then coating the pictures and the object with layers of varnish. The finished item can look so beautiful […]
Ikea Rattan Ottoman Hack
The Ikea banana fiber low seating ottoman is a beautiful piece if you want to add some traditional ethnic style low seating in any room. To enhance the beauty of […]
DIY Raised Stencil carving
Embellishing your painted furniture with stencils is a simple way to add excitement to the design. It’s also the perfect opportunity to add a textural element and make a unique statement. Adding a raised stencil adds extra dimension and interest and looks amazing when dark waxed or glazed to bring out the highlights!
Amazing DIYs for diwali
How many of you already started decking up your home for the festive season. Well, its really been an eventful week for me with the hurricane, family sickness, navarathri…phew!!! But […]
Trunk makeover
I tried working on this thriftstore trunk a couple of times and nothing really worked on it. Tried bapu painting, traditional rangoli, tried some french stencils…they didn’t seem to create […]
Layered painting fabric decoupage
Layering different color paints is quite a tricky task. But when it comes to Annie Sloan, it definitely makes it easier to blend the colors. I took a side table […]
Beginner friendly ganesha
This Ganesh festival do your bit to save the environment by making your own Tree Ganesha madeof soil and seeds. This unique idol is designed to grow in to a […]
Krishna Theme decor
Krishnashtami is around the corner and this beautiful Krishna theme decor would be a great backdrop for Krishna theme party or Krishnashtami pooja. This backdrop is pretty simple and wouldn’t […]
Rose Backdfrop for Events/Festives
Indian weddings traditionally have a lot of ceremonies and rituals. We are a blend of vibrant colours, rich accessories, meaningful rituals and fun festivities. There is one tradition in India […]
DIY Ammavaru Doll
A lot of you might not have a doll, so here I am to show you how you can make beautiful ammavaru with a lamp shade. If you have the […]
Reclaimed wood wall
I kept seeing those ads on Facebook with beautiful mixed wood walls by stickwood which I thought they were stunning, but alas, I don’t have the kind of dough it […]
Napkin Decoupage
Ever since I saw the napkin decoupage project done by sweetpickins, I was so inspired to do one of my own. I found this beautiful curved dresser on facebook marketplace […]
Etched glass pooja room door
Etched glass doors can be very expensive to buy and if you want a custom design instead of standard ‘stock’ designs they price will be even higher. With a little work you […]
Gold Dipped dried flowers
The next time your beautiful bouquet of roses starts to wilt, instead of tossing the pretty petals in the trash, make potpourri. Rose petals have a calming scent, and creating […]
Fairy light backdrop
From holidays to weddings to showers to birthday parties, photo booths are all the rage right now! Why not create one for your next celebration? They are super fun and […]
DIY Branch chandelier
If you are a rustic style lover then you will definitely like this creative DIY Chandelier made from a rustic tree. Use the fallen branches form your garden and make something creative and artistic. Using branches to […]
Pier one Imports inspired Whitewashed chic mirror worth 400$ :)!!
I was checking out for some whitewashed mirrors and a beautiful mirror at Pier one imports caught my eye. But the mirror was like 400$ and I did not want […]
Antiques from goodwill
Some goodwill finds are so beautiful when you transform them like these antique pillar and the candle stands😊 I am yet to tranform a few more from my collection 😉 […]
Diwali 2017
Desi DIY wishes you all a very happy Deepavali. I am posting my deepavali decor pictures, I wish you would enjoy the tour.
Antique Door
I was always crazy about old Indian aged doors that we find in most of our villages. But I dint really want to spend thousands of dollars just to own […]
Water feature
I know this post is supposed to be a spring post and not a fall post :P. I waited this long to see a lily bloomed in my water feature, […]
Ma brindavanam lo krishnudu!!
brundhavamadhi andharidhi govindhudu andhari vaadele. I wish there is a cute little krishna in every home to cherish this janmashtami today.
Temple pillar
Found this beautiful crafted metal piece in goodwill. The moment I saw that I knew it would fit my decor. Just buffed some metallic antique brass paint over it and […]
Bapu chitram
I am not a great artist, but I am just trying a few hand painted things lately. I want to checkout my designs on a few jewelry boxes before I […]
Ikea Malm dresser makeover
Ikea Malm dresser is one such piece of furniture that every second house would own. It is light weight and suits with any type of furniture. well having that said, […]
Temple bells
Today’s project is pretty simple but its one of my favorite pieces. I got a small size coffee table from goodwill for like 10$, the moment I looked at it […]
Pallet Dining
Hello guys, hope you guys are having a happy friday!! I am quite busy with some exciting DIY projects( will see them all soon). When you think of beautiful summer […]
Hand painted Mughal collection
I have been asked by my viewers if I sell my repurposed furniture. I always wanted to make an impression with my piece of work and have my style of collection before I can product them. So here I am with the first piece from my Antique Mughal collection
Antiqued!!
With the spring on, gardening work is keeping me quite busy these days. I have been looking forward to talk about my most favorite projects. I wanted to make a […]
Henna candles
Henna art has been our traditional art for mehendi. Lets extend this beautiful art over some candles and candle holders to gift your mom this mothers day. Materials used: Acrylic […]