Looking for a DIY decorative electrical box cover? You will love this hack that I used to hang a picture frame on hinges over ours! What can I say, I like pretty things. I like colors and patterns and happy pictures. I do not like ugly things messing up the vibe in my condo. For...
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Insta-yummy
As I shared in the most recent condo tour, I really haven't done anything except paint the kitchen. I knew that I wanted to feature some art on the far wall next to the fridge. My initial thought was a gallery wall. When I was deciding on what I wanted to feature, I realized that...
A Place for Everything (In the Linen Closet)
I've been on a bit of an organization kick lately, what with the baking cabinet and underneath the kitchen sink. Next, I thought that I'd tackle something slightly more visible to visitors- the linen closet. While a linen closet doesn't seem like a place that guests would look into, our only storage is in guest...
Basil Thai Restaurant
On my actual birthday, we were in Wilmington, but when we got back, we had a celebratory dinner at Basil. Basil is a thai restaurant that we frequently order lunch from at work, but I had never been for dinner. Usually, for lunch, I order pad thai and basil rolls (fresh spring rolls). However, this...
A Minnesota Memorial Day
Over the Memorial Day weekend, I went up to Minnesota with a couple of friends to visit one of my friends who goes to grad school at the University of Minnesota. This guy, Garrett, is literally the first person I have memories of growing up. I've known him since I moved to Charlotte when I...
May Recap!
May has been a busy month for us! We have had so much going on- both of our birthdays, a trip to Wilmington, and the begining of summer! If you need to get caught up, here's what you missed: In the Condo: I FINALLY updated our condo tour! Click here to check it out! I...
How to Make Easy Peasy No-Sew Envelope Style Pillow Covers
Want to make a pillow cover the easy way? You'll love this easy tutorial for how to make a no sew envelope pillow cover! Love no-sew projects? Be sure to check out this tutorial for no sew black out curtains & all of our simple sewing and no-sewing tutorials here! I am obsessed with bold...
Waiting to be Heard
There’s nothing that I love to do more than lay in the sunshine and read a good book. I’m a fast reader and tend to read “easy read” novels, so I go through a lot of books in a summer. We’re hoping to share some of our favorites with you here! (Sean already shared his...
Baking Cabinet Organization: 3 Easy Organizing Tricks
Discover easy methods of baking cabinet organization for efficient storage and joyful baking. Revamp your space now! Are you battling with a super messy baking cabinet? Are you in need of some baking cabinet organization ideas? You're not alone! As part of my kitchen organization sweep, I wanted to make a central location for all...
Our Attempt at the Cabbage Soup Diet
We recently took a vacation to Wrightsville Beach. Sean graduated from the University of North Carolina Wilmington, so we rented a house and had a sort of reunion with a big group of his friends (read more about the trip here!) Even though we live at the beach, it was the first time that I've...
Stringing up an Almost-Free Project!
I love finding inspiration for projects on pinterest. I love it even more when I find a project that I already own most or all of the supplies necessary to complete it! Lately, I've pinned a ton of string art projects like this one and this one. I've been looking for something interesting and large...
West Ashley Park - what to expect!
Looking for a park to go with your dog or family in Charleston, South Carolina? Here are some West Ashley park photos and what to expect at this park! If you live in Charleston, you know that there aren't a ton of big, open parks that have lots of places to do activities. They are...
An Updated Condo Tour - Finally!
When I first started this blog, my main objective was to track the progress that I was making on my new condo. I envisioned a flipbook of sorts, chronicling all the small changes to reveal larger changes over time. However, life has gotten the best of me. Though I’ve been good at keeping my postings...
A Proper Pooper
Even though we live in a less than 1,000 square foot condo, I could not imagine my home without the cat and the dog. I do not understand people who do not love pets! Though I do understand people who say that they are messy. Some people think litterboxes are disgusting - but I say,...
Shoe Pile, Don't Bother Me
My condo doesn't really have much of an entry, except that when you walk in, you are immediately greeted by a pile of shoes and coats. There's no coat closet (see our solution here!) and while I keep a ton of shoes in the closet, my every day work shoes tend to pile up by...
Three Little Closet Updates
I already shared with you how I designed & built new closet systems for my master bedroom & replaced the sliding doors with curtains. I am in L-O-V-E with them, but there are still a few little things I've had to address: 1. Belt Storage I have a lot of belts that I really haven't...
Feeling Pinspired - Campaign Furniture!
Hello all! It's no secret that I love pops of bright, sassy colors. Lately, I've been really into multi-colored campaign style furniture! I am starting to think that I might play off of the campaign style for some sassy side tables in the guest room! I wanted to share some of the inspiration that I've...
Words with REAL Friends
I don't know about y'all, but Sean is OBSESSED with Words with Friends. While some of his words seem suspiciously googled, I mostly make fun of him for playing against strangers- defeating the point of word with friends, in my opinion! So, I decided to make him a gift so that we could play a...
How we store coats without a coat closet!
Our condo didn't have a coat closet, so we had to create hidden coat storage in an entryway cabinet! I hope you enjoy this storage idea! Our awesome condo has tons of storage space including an awesome craft closet and big bedroom closets. However, it seriously is lacking an entryway coat closet! Since we live...
How Do You Feel About Acrylic Furniture?
Though Sean and I have different decorating tastes & styles, we usually can come to an agreement on things without either one of us being too upset. However, there is one current trend that has us totally torn- clear acrylic furniture. Here's a little mood board to show you what I mean: Source: bench / stool / console /...
A Weekend at Dreher State Park Cabins
Considering a trip to a South Carolina State Park? Here's how we enjoyed our stay at the Dreher State Park Cabins - and some pictures of the villas! We love being outdoors. And while Charleston has gorgeous beaches and beautiful views, sometimes we like to mix it up. For Christmas, I gifted my parents a...
Getting Nauti-cal in the Bedroom
I'm really attracted to beachy home decor (maybe since we live so close to the beach, ya think?!) I especially love the different textures- rough sand, smooth reflective water, and especially natural rope. I'm trying to keep the vibe around here just ever so slightly nautical, without hanging sailboats and wooden mermaids on the walls....
Oh, What a Difference Some Curtains Make!!!
I have said it before and I will say it again, aside from painting, the easiest way to transform a room is to hang curtains. To ensure that it is a good transformation, I recommend nice, long curtains. I shared with you here how I recently made no sew, fully lined, grommeted curtain panels for...
Double Condo Announcement!
Today is a big day for us here at Charleston Crafted as we have a pretty cool announcement to make. So by now everyone knows how we've been upgrading the condo that Morgan bought last year. Well I've been getting pretty fed up with my apartment and was looking to buy as well. Luck had...
Color Coded Floor Plan
I was inspired by this post over at [my obsession] Young House Love to create a floor plan that shows the colors I've painted the various rooms of my condo. I think it does a good job of showing not only the layout of the place, but also the flow of colors that I have...
How to Tie a Monkey Fist Doorstop
Sean here! One of my "assignments" when I left for Maryland was that Morgan had seen a great idea to make a monkey fist knot doorstop. It's a great idea for anywhere, but especially for any nautical-themed room in your house. I'm an Eagle Scout, so I know a lot of knots, but I needed a...
How to Make No Sew Black Out Curtains
Love no-sew projects? Be sure to check out my tutorial for no sew envelope style pillows here & all of our simple sewing and no-sewing tutorials here! I really believe that, second to painting the walls, the easiest way to transform a room is to add window treatments. Though I've been living in my condo...
How to activate a Comcast cable TV outlet
Have you been told by xfinity Comcast or another cable provider that you need to "activate" a cable TV outlet? If you want to save money and activate the outlet yourself, here is how! Last week, I showed you how we rearranged our living room. I also mentioned that we hit one snag. What happened...
Concealing Some Ugly
I love my condo & I love it even more since we painted the living room, master bedroom, & guest bedroom. However, there was one thing still driving me crazy Big, red, fire alarms in each room. As best as I could google, they're speakers so that I can hear the fire alarm for the...
Travel Tracking: a DIY Cork Map
Sean & I love to travel & I have been looking for ways to decorate the condo with travel-themed decor, other than framed photographs. We've already shared our beach memory jars and some sentimental map art. For my next travel themed DIY decor, I decided to take some inspiration from pinterest to create a way...
DIY Rope & Cork Lamp - A Lamp Revamp
I've had this lamp in my room for over a year. I originally got both the pieces at Goodwill & recovered the shade to make it match my pink & blue pinstriped preppy bedroom. However, my new room has more of a natural feel, so I needed to change it up. So, I decided to...
How to Dry and Store a CamelBak (or Similar) Water Reservoir
Sean here. For all you active people out there, there is a good chance you have, or have at least heard of CamelBak products. They are the innovative water reservoirs that store tons of water in your backpack. When I was younger, I remember just having the hydration pouch and tube that I would stick...
Easy Heart Photo Wall
You might remember that in my old apartment I had a heart shaped gallery wall in my dining room. It was really a focal point of the room & people always commented on & admired it. So, I've been looking for a way to incorporate a heart photo wall into my new condo- I thought...
Replace a Door Ball Stop – Secure Your Doors
Learn how to replace a door ball stop and keep your doors from swinging open with this easy DIY guide. Say goodbye to pesky swinging mishaps! Tired of dealing with those pesky laundry room doors that just won't stay shut? I feel your pain! When I moved into my new condo, I noticed that the...
Curtain Call!
If you don't want sliding doors on your closet or the door opens into another door, you can use a decorative curtain to serve as the door. Here's how! Y'all might remember that when I first bought my condo, the master closets had sliding wooden doors. They looked sharp, but made it difficult to get...
Ikea Kallax closet hack - best budget closet update!
Want to install a simple closet system? Check out our ikea kallax closet hack and step by step guide on adding smart organization to my small reach in closets! Closet organizations projects are some of the most satisfying projects! I mean, like a lot of you, I have a lot of clothes. Skirts, blouses, dresses,...
A Great Gift: DIY Map Heart Art
Here's how to make a thoughtful gift of a map cut out in the shape of a heart for your loved one! I love buying people presents, but the crafter in me also loves to make people things. I was recently pinspired by this, this, and this. I decided to make 2 of my own...
Getting Pet Urine Odor out of a Microfiber Couch
Have a pet stained sofa? Here is the best way to get Pet Urine Odor out of a Microfiber Couch! Looking to get pet urine smells out of your couch? You are in the right place! If you are looking for more great pet ideas (we have a cat and a dog!) check out all...
DIY Small Gift Box Tubes for the Holidays!
I love gift wrapping for the holidays! I really like wrapping things and not using gift bags unless I have to. However, sometimes you have really small things that are irregularly shaped (like jewelry in a small ziplock bag) that you need a good way to wrap. You can buy mini boxes, but I'd rather...
It's a Dog Eat Wall World Out There - How to Repair a Dog Chewed Wall
Looking to repair a dog chewed wall? Here's what worked for us when we needed to fill in the wall that was chewed up! ***UPDATE: wow, this post has really taken off on pinterest! If you are a first time visitor, I hope that you will check out our DIY page for some of our...
DIY Knife Holder - with pasta!
For our anniversary, Sean was sweet enough to get me not only a new light fixture for over the kitchen table, but also the Young House Love book! For those of you that don't know, Young House Love is an amazing DIY home improvement blog and is my inspiration in life. Seriously, when I grow...
Citrus Christmas Felt Ornaments
It's close to Christmas time and for most people that means a tree. I like to eschew treasured, heirloom ornaments and go themey. After searching thru pinterest and my favorite blogs, I felt most inspired by the citrus tree young house love did a few years back. I was really excited to try to...