The Item Every DIY Decorator Should Have

 I love to decorate. Thinking up ways to make my house look better, and then putting those ideas into action, is pretty addictive. 

It can also get expensive. 

I'd love it if my wallet could somehow instantly refill itself so every time I wanted to make a change I could just run out to the store and buy something new. But unfortunately that isn't the case, and I've learned that a lot of times the best and most cost-effective way to make a change is to repurpose what I've already got. 

There are a few things that I like to have on hand as easy ways to change the look of an item I already own. And one of my favorites, that I think every DIYer should have around, is this: 

Hemp Cord. Also known as Jute.

This stuff can be used in a ton of different ways. Here are a few of the ways I've used it:

To cover an ugly light fixture:

To help turn a plastic bucket into a planter:

To make an ugly pot pretty:

To turn a plastic drinking cup into a decorative planter:

To hang kids' artwork clothes-line style:

Obviously my favorite way to use this stuff is to cover things with it. Hemp cord gives a great natural look to any item and can quickly turn an unattractive piece into your favorite part of a room's decor.