About the Author

Caroline Inge

The very first Do-It-Yourself project Caroline ever tackled was a batch of chocolate brownies from scratch at age 8. Difficulty: Beginner. Time: 30 minutes. Success? Scorched. Luckily, both her baking and DIY endeavors have proven more fruitful over the years than that first batch of brownies. With a passion for design and decor that can make your life more comfortable, beautiful, and functional, Caroline hopes to inspire the Apron Blog readers with her column DIY Décor. Follow her on Twitter

3 Ways to Bring a Fire Pit into Your Outdoor Space

Posted by: Caroline Inge on June 17th, 2013 | Make A Comment

If you live in an area that has lots of chilly evenings, a fire pit is an easy way to make your outdoor space function for more than just sunny days. We love the welcoming vibe it gives to a backyard, plus you could indulge in s’mores anytime you’d like! Here are three fire pit [...]

tags: Fire, Fire Pit, Firepit, Outdoor Fire Pits, Outdoor Fireplace, Outdoor Living, Patio, patio ideas

Give Patio Furniture Sets a Custom Look with These Tips

Posted by: Caroline Inge on June 12th, 2013 | Make A Comment

If you followed along with all of the gorgeous outdoor spaces that our Style Challenge participants put together, then perhaps you noticed the same trend we did. Many of these bloggers added unique touches to their patio furniture for a custom look. CHANGE UP THE CUSHIONS In the photo above, Grace of A Storied [...]

tags: Outdoor Living, Patio, Patio Furniture, patio furniture sets, patio style challenge, style challenge

12 Pouf Ottomans for Every Style

Posted by: Caroline Inge on June 10th, 2013 | Make A Comment

When we shared a few of our favorite summer glamping accessories, one of the items we enjoyed the most were the pouf ottomans from Home Decorators Collection. They are such a fun addition to any room, and they really made our yurt feel cozy. Here’s an inspiration board with a few of our favorites. [...]

tags: Decorating Ideas, Inspiration, inspiration board, Inspired

Repel Water and Dirt with Rust-Oleum’s NeverWet

Posted by: Caroline Inge on June 7th, 2013 | 5 Comments

Home improvement can be messy. Whether you’re outdoors completing a new landscaping DIY project, or indoors with your tool kit, stains and spills inevitably happen. That’s why we’re pleased to introduce a new waterproofing and liquid repellant spray from Rust-Oleum, NeverWet. With a two-step application process, you can protect things like gloves and work [...]

tags: neverwet, Paint, repellant, Rust-Oleum, Video, youtube

Make Camping Glamorous with These Glamping Accessories

Posted by: Caroline Inge on June 3rd, 2013 | 5 Comments

While camping is a fun summer tradition, not all of us love to rough it. Between mosquitoes, heat, and the lack of cell phone service, camping out in the great wilderness isn’t for everyone. But with a few luxuries, you can turn a state park campsite into a comfortable, relaxed, outdoor retreat. So that’s why [...]

tags: camping, Outdoor Entertaining, Outdoor Living, Summer, summer activities, summer essentials

4 Things You Need for Your Next Camping Trip

Posted by: Caroline Inge on June 3rd, 2013 | One Comment

Outdoor adventures are a summer tradition, whether you prefer a short weekend trip to your state park or you’re heading out on a full-fledged wilderness adventure. Above are a few of our must-have items for your next outing. From top A Coleman Dual LED Lantern is perfect for a group camping trip because [...]

tags: Camp, camping, Inspiration, inspiration board, Inspired, Outdoor Living, Summer

DIY Burlap Wreath for Spring

Posted by: Caroline Inge on May 27th, 2013 | Make A Comment

You may remember when we first posted our DIY Burlap Wreath project in September, or perhaps in October when we updated the DIY wreath for Halloween. Or maybe at Christmastime when we outfitted the wreath with colorful Christmas ornaments? Our DIY Burlap Wreath has become one of our most popular DIY Décor posts to [...]

tags: Burlap, Decorating Ideas, DIY, DIY Decor, DIY Project, door wreaths, Wreath, wreath ideas

Inspired by the Patio Style Challenge: Outdoor Accessories

Posted by: Caroline Inge on May 13th, 2013 | One Comment

For the last month, the Patio Style Challenge has brought you gorgeous outdoor spaces designed by some of our favorite design and DIY bloggers. Whether it’s a lovely DIY deck or a small-space spruce-up, we’ve been inspired by all of the helpful tips that our bloggers have provided. In this week’s Inspired board, we’ve [...]

tags: Inspiration, inspiration board, Inspired, Outdoor Living, Patio, Patio Furniture

Curb Appeal Ideas: A Bright, Charming Front Entryway

Posted by: Caroline Inge on May 7th, 2013 | Make A Comment

This gorgeous old home in Savannah, Ga., gets an A+ for curb appeal, so we couldn’t help but break down all of the elements that contribute to this sweet home’s charm and style. Below are some suggestions for getting this lovely look on your own. TOP TO BOTTOM: One of the most noticeable elements of this [...]

tags: Curb Appeal, Curb Appeal Ideas, Decorating Ideas, Exterior Paint, Front Door, Inspiration, Inspired

Stylish and Functional Small Space Patio Sets

Posted by: Caroline Inge on April 29th, 2013 | Make A Comment

Even if you have an outdoor space that is on the small side, there’s no reason you can’t turn it into a functional space to enjoy some sun or shade. A petite patio set is the way to go. We’ve rounded up a few of our favorite small space patio sets. Which one would [...]

tags: Inspiration, inspiration board, Inspired, Outdoor Living, Patio, Patio Furniture, patio ideas, Porch, Porch Ideas, Small Spaces

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