If you want a rustic table for any room in your home, you don't have to go to the nearest furniture store to find it. And really, the store may or may not have exactly what you have in mind. Why not embrace the DIY aspect of a rustic lifestyle by making a rustic table…
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Creating Color: Natural Dyes Made From Plants
Have you ever looked at an assortment of natural dyes and been amazed at all the beautiful colors? There is just something so mesmerizing about them! One of the really interesting parts of a rustic life is learning to use your own natural dyes made from plants. And some of the best sources for natural…
How To Jam Making Jam Into Your Schedule {A Recipe You’ve Got Time For!}
Making jam is one of the best things to include in a rustic life--or any life for that matter! What better and easier way to enjoy the fruits of your labors, than to savor the deliciousness of homemade jam on your morning toast? Don't think that you have to spend hours cooking jam if you…
Outdoor Decor: Rustic DIYs For Your Porch
Today we're talking outdoor decor--specifically, rustic DIYs for your porch. The best thing about rustic DIYs is that word "rustic." That means you don't have to worry about your DIYs looking perfect, because the charm is in the rustic! So if you feel like you aren't good at making stuff, I promise you shouldn't worry.…
Pretty Pumpkin Centerpieces and Planter Ideas
Pickled Barrel is your place to see all the best pretty pumpkin centerpieces and planter ideas for your fall decorating. These will not disappoint! Fall is absolutely the time to utilize pretty pumpkin centerpieces in your home decor. I would put any of these together in time for September, display them right through Thanksgiving, and…
DIY Kitchen Island Tutorials
We know that our Pickled Barrel readers appreciate a good DIY project. So today we're talking DIY kitchen island tutorials. Did you know you can DIY a kitchen island for your kitchen? You really can! And not all of the ideas featured require starting from scratch, because we love a good upcycle too! Check out…
Kitchen Cabinets Makeovers on a Budget
Today at Pickled Barrel, we are talking about kitchen cabinet makeovers on a budget. There are so many ways to give your existing kitchen cabinets some farmhouse charm with easy, budget DIYs. You really won't believe what you can accomplish if you're willing to invest a little time. Check them out! How to Easily Add…
Why I Love Glass Block Crafts
8+ Mason Jar Crafts for Summer
Summertime is the perfect time for mason jar crafts. They are easy, quick and fun to do! When you can make some fabulous pieces of functional art from a mason jar, why wouldn't you? Give any or all of these 8+ mason jar crafts for summer a try! 1. The first example of a…
8+ Places to Find Inexpensive Farmhouse Wreaths
With the Fixer Upper craze, it's no wonder that farmhouse wreaths are gaining in popularity. The downside is that they can be pretty spendy, so if you're looking for inexpensive farmhouse wreath decor, look no further. For today's post, I've found 8 places where you'll find inexpensive farmhouse wreaths. For other inexpensive farmhouse…