Get ready for summer weather and BBQs with these 7 DIYs for a summer patio makeover. Paint your chair cushions to give them a fresh new look or add seating by building a daybed out of a pallet. All it takes is a few small changes and your patio will have a whole new look! Let the party begin with DIY outdoor speakers, lights, and more! - By Jacinda Boneau

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Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Sagittarius!
Tomorrow's powerful full Moon lunar eclipse in Sagittarius comes right on the heels of another exact square between revolutionary Uranus (in Aries) and evolutionary Pluto (in Capricorn). Don't be surprised if your heart and mind find themselves dramatically turned upside-down!

Despite the fact that eclipses tend to fall on the ominous and chaos-creating side, there seems to be an expansive and potentially magical element to this eclipse that's worth considering. Since tomorrow's eclipse squares Neptune -- something that's sure to add illusion (and perhaps even a bit of delusion) to the mix -- it all depends on how you use the energy of Neptune in Pisces. Perhaps begin by considering how conscious you are of the subtle, non-verbal exchanges that take place in your everyday life.

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Ready or not, this full Moon will deliver some serious truth serum,

I can hardly believe that the end of the school year is already upon us, how did that happen so fast? Seems like I'm always scrambling to pull together teacher appreciation gifts at the last minute and thought I'd get a bit of a jump start on things this time around. I've put together some of the best ideas and inspirations I could find in the gallery below, many with simple DIY's and even a few free printables to make things as easy as possible. I'm so thankful for all the teachers in the world, we've been so lucky to have some of the very best along the way. Cheers to all the educators out there, we are grateful for the good work you do!- By Gabrielle Blair

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Courtesy of Benjamin MooreVote for your favorite North American communities for their chance at a bright new look

Main Streets across the country will soon get a lot more colorful, thanks to Benjamin Moore's "Main Street Matters" campaign, launched today. Visitors to the new site can vote for their favorite city's Main Street, and the paint manufacturer will reward the top 20 with a vibrant makeover.

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It's an initiative with a substantial team - Benjamin Moore color experts will look to each street's architecture and history to inspire the new hues, local professional painters will work to transform the facades, railings, and more, and the non-profit Make It Right - as well as their founder Brad Pitt - will help spread the word. Of course the first step is still up to you: participants can vote once a day through June 30, though there's no limit to how many times you can campaign for your favorite cities on social media.

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Here's something you might not know about me…my jewelry is a shameful mess. Yes! It's true. I need to organize it stat! But, I don't like half the jewelry holders, organizers, and stands out there. Besides, some of them are really expensive! That's why I've decided to take matters into my own hands, by making one myself. I found a few DIY jewelry holders I'd love to make. Now, I'm not a super crafty person. I'm just using these as inspiration for my own projects. On a side note, I love how all of these were either made from materials that they repurposed or already had laying around! These projects really have me in a DIY mood. Oh…and a "I think I can conquer my messy jewelry" mood too! - Monique Frausto

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If you are a beginning crafter, then a great way to start is to decorate a tray. I've found that at least for decoupage, it's a fun way to begin your foray into the handmade (and you have something functional at the end). If you've never decorated a tray before, or you've never even crafted before, it's time to get going . . . and I've found ten ideas to help you. Pick the style that suits your home the best and get crafty! Click through the slideshow to see my suggestions.

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