DIY Glory Story

Blog:  The Glorious Pile.

GLORYSTORY

I’m a graphic designer, instructor and a packrat, just like my grandma. I have hoarding tendencies but I love pretty things, good design and the simple life. This blog is a journal of the everyday things that inspire me and the 80 year old pile of bricks I call home. While you're dreaming, take time to appreciate what's around you. 

Glorious Reminder:  While your dreaming, take time to appreciate what's around you. 

Bathroom Makeover

Yikes! to Wow!

Collecting pieces and accents for 7 years is dedication but the beautiful result is well worth the wait. 

The details, colors and vintage vibe make me sigh.  LOVE!

See the before, the demo, the progress, beautiful details and inspiration at DONE!

There's lots more DIY where that came from.  Here are a few more amazing projects...

Ugly Duckling to Swan Chairs

oh no!oh yes!

Lovely designer looking room too!

Garage Door Makeover

before

after - beautiful! (I'd give anything for a garage. Period. The doors? Icing!)

Pop over, say hello! I KNOW she'd love to hear from you!  Blog buddy support and encouragement means so much!  Making new blog friends is so much fun!

HomeRoad

Meet:  Susan from HomeRoad.  She has a passion for decorating and re-decorating (me too!).  I love her style and creativity. 

Here are a few of her awesome DIY projects:

Ikea Cart Makeover

Before

Gorgeous after - not "Ikea" looking anymore!

Love the new design, see that beautiful stamped top? So pretty!

FirePit Tutorial...great tips!

Susan's Decorating Label  and junk creations (other fabulous labels to browse too) have so many pretty decorating and DIY ideas.  Her style is so much like my own that I couldn't stop looking through every single post! A few (or more...I can't help it!) of my favorite HomeRoad projects:

I'd re-post her whole blog if I keep it up!  Check out 

for yourself to see some amazing DIY and decorating eye candy.

Thanks so much for sharing your inspiring creativity, Susan!

Pretty City Things

Turning an industrial loft into a family home and exploring the city of Chicago

Lizzie from Pretty City Things has a great blog with tips for renters, DIY projects and a loft tour.  She's a British stay at home mum living in downtown Chicago and she has a great sense of style and some amazing DIY creative talent. 

Ikea Coffee Table Transformation

(click above for Lizzie's "how to")

This stunning beauty...

used to be this $20 Ikea Lack Coffee Table...

Isn't that gorgeous?  I love it!

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Master Bedroom Transformation

Before...

Pretty after...

Get all of the details and sources here.

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Pop over, say hello and see more Pretty City Things!

Thanks so much for sharing your creativity, Lizzie!  

DIY at Cedar Hill Ranch

Good afternoon, DIY friends!

I'd like to introduce you to Anita from

"Cedar Hill Ranch is about creating a relaxed lifestyle and home that is also graceful and beautiful, a place that embraces family and friends in a comfortable way while making them feel special and celebrated. I think of French life being about family and friends in a beautiful setting, sitting around a outdoor table with good food and good conversation. I write about how to create a home that embraces your family and guests with interior design ideas, DIY projects, antiques, vintage dishes, great recipes, entertaining, and anything else I find interesting or helpful."

Anita shares some beautiful and inspiring DIY ideas...

Day Bed Before & After

Before was DIY & pretty. 

But Mr. Mouse (you'll have to visit Anita to get the full story) forced her to give the day bed a makeover. 

Now it's beautiful back porch coziness...

Gorgeous details.

Thistles in a tin can?  Simple and pretty accent!

Hi Molly!

Dreamy, isn't it?  Inspiring too.  Makes me want to give my back porch swing a new look!

Crate & Wildflowers

Fabric + French Antique = Fab Project

Enjoy a ranch tour while you're visiting Cedar Hill Ranch...

and send my love.

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Feeling Blue

Going through the DIY Project Parade and submissions, my eye was drawn to "blue" today.  Here are some highlights.  Click the links for more details by the original talented DIY blogger.  :)

Parisian Inspired Dresser

Retropolitan

Blue Twig Chandelier

The V Spot

French Blue Painted & Distressed Tutorial

Sew Country Chic

Upholstering a Chair Tutorial

Lovely Beast

Blue Painted Dresser

Before Meets After

Awesome Clock Before & After 

West Furniture Revival

Window Frame Memory (Maker) Board

West Furniture Revival

Have you been feeling blue lately?  Got a blue project to share?  We'd love to see it!  Leave a link in the comments.  :)

Kitchen Makeover and DIY Island

Meet: Celeste from

Home renovations (awesome!), crafts and sewing (hurray) and healthy living (great ideas)!

Kitchen Makeover

Her kitchen before was DARK and outdated...

Now, it's light and beautiful...

But, the kitchen cart wasn't Celeste's idea of a functional island.  DIY girls find inspiration and make it happen!  Celeste had her eyes on this beauty from Restoration Hardware (me too) but not the price tag.

Her solution? DIY of course!

Her marble top version is WAY more functional. Gorgeous too!

Here is the link to her Restoration Hardware Inspired Island Tutorial.

I love everything about her kitchen. The painted cabinets and pretty hardware, the beautiful dark floors, marble backsplash and farmhouse sink. So pretty! The island is awesome, isn't it?  

There's lots more to see at My Greenbrae Cottage!

Board and Batten

Master Bathroom Makeover

Pretty Painted Furniture

Cute Crafts