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Summer Open Kitchen Shelves!

summer open shelves tatertots and jello

When we remodeled our kitchen, I left a couple doors off a cabinet by my sink. I love decorating that area for different seasons and holidays. And with the warmer weather, it has really got me in the mood for summer. So the other day I decided to change up that little section of my home. Here's what I did to change up this little area of my kitchen:  … [Read more...]

Great Ideas — 22 Summer Decorating, DIY and Inspiration Projects!

22 inspiring DIY Projects

Summer is right around the corner -- crazy!! Here are some awesome, easy and inexpensive ideas to get YOUR home ready for Summer!! Be sure to click on each of the links to go to the full tutorial! Summer Bloom Wreath @ Cheerios and Lattes Modern Dining Room Before & After @ Nalle's House Industrial Chic Throw Pillows @ Design, Dining + Diapers … [Read more...]

Great Ideas — 20 Happy Projects!!

20 Happy Projects - Tatertots and Jello

The warmer weather always makes me feel happy ... and so do all of the happy projects linked up this week! Here are 20 of my favorites: Painted Berry Boxes @ While Wearing Heels Colorful Wooden Magnets @ She's Crafty Metallic Mason Jars @ It All Started with Paint Easy Patterned Pillows @ Teal and Lime … [Read more...]

Turn a Mirror into a Chalkboard Organizing Station!

Mirror-Turned-Chalkboard

Hey, hey, TT&J peeps! I'm Jessica from Mom 4 Real, and I'm so excited to be back here again! This month, I want to share one of my favorite things to do. I love to take something old that someone is throwing out, and giving it a new life...preferably in my home. My favorite upcycling project ever is turning old mirrors into chalkboards. I have a strange love for chalkboards, so they are … [Read more...]

Easy Outdoor DIY: How to Spray Paint Resin Pots

easy outoor diy painted pots at Tatertots and Jello

Over the years I have accumulated quite a few resin pots. I love them because they are lightweight and easy to move around the yard. They also hold up really well through the winter. What I didn't like is that they were all various shades of tan or brown. As I was looking over my yard and trying to decide what to do to make it cuter, I thought I needed new pots. But they are so expensive! So I … [Read more...]

Wall of Frames Focal Wall #LowesCreator

lowes pantone emerald frame project

Have you heard about the color of the year - Emerald?? Pantone picks a color the year every year. I am always am excited to see what they choose. And my friend Lara at Less Cake More Frosting actually picked this one before it was announced - she's so ahead of the trend. So this month Lowes asked their Creative Ideas Team to make a project using Pantone's Emerald. I wanted to create a … [Read more...]

Great Ideas — 20 Furniture Transformations!

transformation collage

I'm working on a furniture transformation this weekend -- and I'm drawing inspiration from so many of this week's awesome ideas! Here are just a few of my favorite furniture transformations from this week's wrap up! Turquoise Dresser Makeover @ Simply Chic Treasures Gold-Dipped French Nesting Tables @ Dirt Stains and Paint s Paint Stick Table Top @ Saved By Love Creations … [Read more...]

Make a DIY Cork Topped Coffee Table!

cork topped coffee table

Hey, hey, TT&J readers! I'm so excited to be back sharing another fun DIY project with you! I'm Jessica from Mom 4 Real, and I LOVE repurposing old things into fun and somewhat unconventional new things. Call me crazy, but I just like things that are unique, and I absolutely love taking something old and giving it a new life. Well, this project is all about taking two old things that have … [Read more...]

Great Ideas — 28 Beautiful DIY Gift Ideas!

28 diy gift ideas to make at tatertots and jello

There are so many occasions to give gifts to those we love and appreciate. Some that are coming up soon are Teacher Appreciation, Mother's Day, Father's Day and of course, birthdays. And there's nothing that says you care as something handmade! Here are a few of the awesome Handmade Gift Ideas that were linked up this week. There are many more in the party, so be sure to check all of them … [Read more...]

How to Make a DIY Wood Beaded Chandelier!!

DIY Beaded Chandelier Tutorial at Tatertots and Jello

When I was designing my new office, I knew I wanted to make a wooden bead chandelier as the focal point. I had a chandelier in mind -- the Arterior Maurice Chandelier -- that was between $1,600 - $2,000 to buy. I ended up making my own beaded chandelier for about $250 and it's bigger too -- 32 inches in diameter by 3.5 feet in height. Here's how I did it:  … [Read more...]