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May 4, 2014

Decor, DIY and Treat Ideas (link party features)

Hope you all had a great weekend! We returned home safely from our family trip today. Even though we went from 103 degree weather to 55 degrees and rainy, it feels good to be home!

Here are some fun Decor, DIY and Treat Ideas from the Inspiration Gallery!

Decor, DIYs, and Treats to Whet your Appetite

Decor, DIYs, and Treats to Whet your Appetite - artissimo dresser makeover

Artissimo Dresser from Ardent Hands

Decor, DIYs, and Treats to Whet your Appetite - be happy banner

Today Be Happy Banner from Delineate your Dwelling

Decor, DIYs, and Treats to Whet your Appetite - bedside table makeover

Bedside Table Makeover from Maison de Pax

Decor, DIYs, and Treats to Whet your Appetite - corn tortilla cheese dogs

Corn Tortilla Cheese Dogs from Simply Gloria

Decor, DIYs, and Treats to Whet your Appetite - diy apron

Anthropologie Inspired Apron from View from the Fridge

Decor, DIYs, and Treats to Whet your Appetite - diy gallery wall

DIY Gallery Wall from Making it in the Mountains

Decor, DIYs, and Treats to Whet your Appetite - french patio

French Patio from Botanic Bleu

Decor, DIYs, and Treats to Whet your Appetite - garden bench and pillows

DIY Garden Bench and Placemat Pillows from Upcycled Treasures

Decor, DIYs, and Treats to Whet your Appetite - garden bench makeover

Garden Bench Makeover from Virginia Sweet Pea

Decor, DIYs, and Treats to Whet your Appetite - gold dipped plant pots

Gold Dipped Plant Pots from Homey Oh My!

Decor, DIYs, and Treats to Whet your Appetite - hand stamped tea towel

Retro Stamped Tea Towel from The Casual Craftlete

Decor, DIYs, and Treats to Whet your Appetite - italian garlic butter

Italian Garlic Butter from Kleinworth and Co.

Decor, DIYs, and Treats to Whet your Appetite - map letters

DIY Map Letters from The Happy Housie

Decor, DIYs, and Treats to Whet your Appetite - mini mudroom makeover

Mini Mudroom Makeover from Nalle’s House

Decor, DIYs, and Treats to Whet your Appetite - sugar cookie bars

Cream Cheese Sugar Cookie Bars from The Casual Craftlete

Decor, DIYs, and Treats to Whet your Appetite - numbered storage bins

DIY Numbered Crates from The Happy Housie

Decor, DIYs, and Treats to Whet your Appetite - powder room makeover

Powder Room Makeover from Everyday Enchanting

Decor, DIYs, and Treats to Whet your Appetite - printable mothers day cards and tags

Printable Mother’s Day Cards and Tags from Elegance and Enchantment

Decor, DIYs, and Treats to Whet your Appetite - red potting bench

Red Potting Bench from Three Dog Farmhouse

Decor, DIYs, and Treats to Whet your Appetite - stenciled flower pillow

Stenciled Pillow from The Experimental Home

Decor, DIYs, and Treats to Whet your Appetite - watercolor grape hyacinths

Watercolor Grape Hyacinths from Grow Creative

About Taryn Whiteaker

Hi! I’m Taryn! The voice behind Taryn Whiteaker Designs. I launched this brand over 11 years ago when I became a stay-at-home mom. What started as a small craft and mom blog eventually grew into a full time design and DIY site. My goal has always been to inspire others (especially women!) with design ideas, DIY tutorials, entertaining ideas and give you the tools you need to complete them yourself!

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  1. Gina says

    May 4, 2014 at 4:23 pm

    Thank you SO MUCH Taryn – I truly appreciate you sharing my butter – you must give it a try. We just used it to make some garlic bread – turned out amazing.

    Reply
  2. Paula@SweetPea says

    May 4, 2014 at 4:33 pm

    Thanks so much for sharing my garden bench in your features!

    Reply
  3. Kristi says

    May 4, 2014 at 6:08 pm

    What a fabulous list of projects!!! Thank you SO, SO much for featuring my Gallery Wall Tutorial in it!!!

    Reply
  4. Katie @ View From The Fridge says

    May 4, 2014 at 8:27 pm

    Happy Sunday, Taryn! Glad you made it back home safely! Thanks so much for featuring my Anthro Knock Off Apron today! I was just thrilled to see it … made my Sunday! Have a great week!
    XO,
    Katie

    Reply
  5. JaneEllen says

    May 4, 2014 at 8:42 pm

    So many great ideas to inspire. Loved them all. Happy days

    Reply
  6. Amy @ Homey Oh My! says

    May 5, 2014 at 8:52 am

    Hi Taryn! What a fabulous round-up, and I’m so happy to be a part of it with my plant pots :) Thank you so much!

    Reply
  7. Katie @ The Casual Craftlete says

    May 5, 2014 at 2:53 pm

    Wow! I bet you are glad to be home and out of the 100+ temps. I just love this round up! Thanks for the double feature. You just made my day!!!

    Reply
  8. Krista says

    May 7, 2014 at 8:17 pm

    Great collection Taryn! Thank you so much for including my map letters and crates! What a happy surprise!!

    Reply

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