Some of the fun byproducts of a productive spring clean are the treasures you uncover, the ones that you don’t really wear or use anymore, but for some reason you can’t bear to part with. Instead of allowing them to gather dust and become re-forgotten until the next spring clean, why not repurpose them?! In “How Old Belts Become New Picture Frames” you can see how I turned reptile belts into upholstered picture frames.

Marc Atiyolil, celebrity designer and home trend expert is the Editor-in-Chief of Home Trends Magazine, and the host of the Marc Atiyolil Show.

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Read “Marc Makes Marvelous Napkin Rings Out of Earrings” to see how I used old earrings to create crafty napkin rings to add an elegant touch to your entertaining.

Marc Atiyolil, celebrity designer and home trend expert is the Editor-in-Chief of Home Trends Magazine, and the host of the Marc Atiyolil Show.

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Have a piece of furniture you want to reupholster but not the budget to completely redo it? Why not get creative and find a way to switch up some of it? Check out “Semi Reupholstering DIY Project to Primp Up an Old Chair” to see how I refurbished a fraction of an old chair to give it a new life.

Marc Atiyolil, celebrity designer and home trend expert is the Editor-in-Chief of Home Trends Magazine, and the host of the Marc Atiyolil Show.

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It’s nice to be able to create artwork for our home decor that is reminiscent of our past. That’s why I enjoyed creating a rustic sign to symbolize my country roots. Learn how you can do this DIY project in “Weathered Wood Repurposed Into Wall Hanging.”

Marc Atiyolil, celebrity designer and home trend expert is the Editor-in-Chief of Home Trends Magazine, and the host of the Marc Atiyolil Show.

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Many of us receive various plates and glasses from relatives or friends. Due to their sentimental value we hold on to them, but often they simply sit and gather dust. In my “Great Glass Chandelier DIY Project”, you can learn how to display your great glass stemware in a fabulous-meets-rustic interior lighting project.

Marc Atiyolil, celebrity designer and home trend expert is the Editor-in-Chief of Home Trends Magazine, and the host of the Marc Atiyolil Show.

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Have a cool vintage chair? Want to add a cool modern twist?

Then check out this fabulously funky DIY project: "Vintage Chair DIY Project to Inject a Modern Twist".

Marc Atiyolil, celebrity designer and home trend expert is the Editor-in-Chief of Home Trends Magazine, and the host of the Marc Atiyolil Show.

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Channel some Alice Through the Looking Glass for a glamorous glass mirrored dresser. It’s easy to turn a heinous chest of drawers into a marvelous mirrored piece with a little refurbishing. Find out how in “A Dresser DIY Project That Injects Modern Mirrored Glam”.

Marc Atiyolil, celebrity designer and home trend expert is the Editor-in-Chief of Home Trends Magazine, and the host of the Marc Atiyolil Show.

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Some say it’s the thought that counts. Others believe it’s the tangible present that really counts. So why not combine both with a thoughtful, personalized present you make yourself. This isn’t painted macaroni necklaces only a mother could love, this is sophisticated and specialized furniture refurbishing.

For my honey's bridal shower, I had a small nesting table (one of two) passed around with a black sharpie so her family and friends could sign the table. The reason I chose nesting tables is for the sole purpose of having a matching table passed around on our wedding day, as to mimic the same look and create a matching set. This is something thoughtful and useful.

In “Create a Personalized Furniture Gift” I outline instructions on how to create your own DIY furniture gift for a special occasion and a special person in your life.

Marc Atiyolil, celebrity designer and home trend expert is the Editor-in-Chief of Home Trends Magazine, and the host of the Marc Atiyolil Show.

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Accent pillows are a great (and easy) way to add colour or style into your home décor. By following this DIY project it can also be a way to recycle bags. Find out how in “DIY Accent Pillows Out of Old Handbags”.

Marc Atiyolil, celebrity designer and home trend expert is the Editor-in-Chief of Home Trends Magazine, and the host of the Marc Atiyolil Show.

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Happen to have an old sewing machine table lying around and gathering dust? Here’s a perfect project to repurpose it with a little DIY distressing!

Marc Atiyolil, celebrity designer and home trend expert is the Editor-in-Chief of Home Trends Magazine, and the host of the Marc Atiyolil Show.

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