Showing posts with label design. Show all posts
Showing posts with label design. Show all posts

Mirrors Continued

June 20, 2011

Last weekend I finally finished the mirror project:



Mirrors (spray painted): Target; Hooks: Anthropologie; Ribbon: JoAnn's

I was really looking for these hooks, but Anthro did not have them in stock.  I found the white ones and I like the way they sort of blend into the wall.  Luckily, they had exactly four in stock when I found them :)

Here's a breakdown of the cost:

Mirrors (4, Target Clearance):  ~$44
Spray Paint (1 can, Lowes): ~$5
Hooks (4, Anthropologie): ~$40
Ribbon (left over from our wedding, JoAnn's):  $0

Total:  $90

That's a little more than I wanted to spend, but I think the project was a success.  I tried to find some cheaper hooks and was unsuccessful (I think I had already had my heart set on the hooks from Anthro). 

My ultimate goal is to replace the black & white church picture with an array of black frames. And yes, that is the Karlstad sofa assembled :)  It's not very noticeable, but I also spray painted the feet- inspired, of course, by this post. I love it, my husband loves it, my dogs are not allowed to sit on it, but they love it too. We have since changed out the slip cover for this one.  It's amazing how much it lightens up the room (pictures to come).
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Excuse me while I pick my chin up off the floor.

May 25, 2011

So I'm sure many of you know Kelly Moore by her fabulous camera bags or incredible photography.  Here's another reason to love her: an incredible home renovation.


The best part?  Those counter-tops you see?  They're DIY.  They're concrete.  The cost was around $300.  This has probably replaced the butcher block counter-top as my new favorite.  Now, if only I can convince my husband to feel the same....
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Bathroom Curtains

April 18, 2011

We have a smallish window in our master bath that I've been wanting to update for a while now.  When I first moved in with the husband, I created some handmade curtains out of this fabric:

Joel Dewberry
 It is perfect for fall, and looks delightful with brown and neutral tones.  However, it is not fall and I'm kind of over it.  I've been looking for new fabrics for a while and couldn't find anything that was quite perfect.  Then recently, I had a genius idea that I would make either striped or chevron patterned curtains out of some solid fabrics.  Blues and greens that feel bright for Spring and Summer = yay!

Some inspiration:

The Yellow Cape Cod  || via The Daily Beeswax 

HGTV || via Living Livlier

Mollie Johnson Interiors || via Living Livelier


Faith's Place

Southern Living || via My Home Ideas
 I love that this pattern is running length-wise instead of horizontally.  I may attempt to replicate it!

Posh Surf Side


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In our next house..

October 7, 2010

at least one wall will be painted like this:





Can you believe they were all created by stencils*?  I think these are a great alternative to wall paper (to which my husband strongly objects.. I don't blame him- it's pretty, but a pain to put up/take down) and wall decals.  I love that they are reusable.  They also seem relatively easy to use and they definitely add beauty to a space.

Check out this before & after using stencils:


*Cutting Edge Stencils has no clue who I am and does not pay me to blog about them.  I just think their stuff is really cool :)

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