The Corner Blog has a straightforward-looking DIY for this beautiful braided fabric basket. She made her out of old T-shirt, but you could use any scrap cotton you have laying around. The only part that looks a bit daunting is the whole stitching the braided fabric into a basket part.

But, I think I’ve got the braiding part down. Probably.

I’ve always dreamed of having a hammock inside. Right now I don’t really have room for one, but maybe in my next apartment. If you are lucky enough to have the space, here are a few great options.

Handwoven Saya Hammock, $98 at Anthropologie.

Romantic White Hammock, $80 from Veronica Collindres.

Blue Sky Hammock, $80 from Veronica Collindres.

There’s something about spring/summer that puts me in the mood for pink. I’ve never had the nerve to make the leap to pink walls (though I’ve often thought about it). But I do try to work a little in whenever I can.

Images moving clockwise from the top right: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.

I’ve always admired this simple, vintage sort of bedroom look, but have never really checked into how hard it would be to put it together on a budget. I thought the bed would be the hardest piece to find, but Urban Outfitters actually has something fairly similar (the Plum & Bow bedframe) for $900.

I also managed to find a new fringed bedspread at TheTrendyBed.com for $200.

I found a 30″ wide wicker trunk at The Basket Lady for $170.

Etsy had several options for vintage suzanis, including this twin-sized throw for $170.

Also from Etsy, a vintage Kilim pillow cover, $52.

Then, I ended up back at Urban Outfitters for an accordion side table, $74.

Finally, while it’s not always an option for us renters, I did find a very similar wallpaper from Graham and Brown, $75 a roll.

In conclusion, it wouldn’t be cheap, but it’s definitely do-able.

I don’t know where one finds a bread crate in the United States, but I would like to find out so that I can make my very own DIY dog bed. Maybe the local flea market? Via French By Design.

A lovely, sculptural succulent planter trio from L & M Studio, $150.

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I’ve been toying with the idea of using a temporary wallpaper on a wall of 80s-style mirrors in my otherwise traditional apartment. I have absolutely fallen in love with Spoonflower’s Plus One print (available as decals, fabric and traditional wallpaper – sadly not as self-adhesive wallpaper). I’m thinking maybe I could starch the fabric onto the mirrors? I’m still looking into my options.

Oh, and you have to forgive them the bad-photoshop on the image. At least they give us an idea of the design’s scale.

Ornate paper cocktail plates, $3.50. Part of the Martha Celebrations collection at JC Penney.

Yesterday, I ran across this upholstered mirror frame over at Elements of Style. I love the look, but couldn’t find a source. Luckily, I did find an upholstered mirror DIY on Bake it / Create it / Love it. She is upholstering much smaller frames, but I think the technique translates to something larger, like Ikea’s Mongstad Mirror.