Note - To respect the client that paid for the room board, I won't be sharing a full source list. But if you have a question about an item, send me an e-mail. Thanks!
Room Board!
Note - To respect the client that paid for the room board, I won't be sharing a full source list. But if you have a question about an item, send me an e-mail. Thanks!
Real Simple Before and After's
Who doesn't love a good before and after? Real Simple featured a round up of some of their past before and after's - so I be browsin' them.
DIY Sunburst Mirrors
These DIY sunburst mirror projects are so creative yet so simple! I totally want to try one of these.
This one started as just a big piece of wood that was cut up, sanded, and stained.
This one uses a cheap round mirror and spray painted wood dowels.
This one requires wood dowels (again), a convex mirror, and mini mosaic mirrors.
These people are geniuses.
This one started as just a big piece of wood that was cut up, sanded, and stained.
This one uses a cheap round mirror and spray painted wood dowels.
This one requires wood dowels (again), a convex mirror, and mini mosaic mirrors.
These people are geniuses.
Bedroom Change
I made a little change in the bedroom recently. I've never really liked the arrangement of black frames I had above our dresser.
My mom and I found this canvas art at Home Goods last week, and thought it would make a better statement for that spot. I like it much better.
My mom and I found this canvas art at Home Goods last week, and thought it would make a better statement for that spot. I like it much better.
Projects
Here are a couple of small projects I worked on recently.
My mom and I arranged a gallery wall at her house over the weekend using frames she already had scattered around the house. The first picture is attempt #1 - too crowded and too square. Picture #2 is our fix. It just shows that arranging frames is not always easy, so don't be afraid to start over to get the look you want.
BEFORE:
AFTER:
Here is the before and after of a lamp I decided to makeover. Still thinking about adding some ribbon trim. The fabric is actually from a tablecloth that I got on clearance at Home Goods.
BEFORE:
AFTER:
My mom and I arranged a gallery wall at her house over the weekend using frames she already had scattered around the house. The first picture is attempt #1 - too crowded and too square. Picture #2 is our fix. It just shows that arranging frames is not always easy, so don't be afraid to start over to get the look you want.
BEFORE:
AFTER:
Here is the before and after of a lamp I decided to makeover. Still thinking about adding some ribbon trim. The fabric is actually from a tablecloth that I got on clearance at Home Goods.
BEFORE:
AFTER:
Catalog Inspiration
I always need new ideas for wall displays. Every room has at least one blank wall to tackle, and it's easy to quickly run out of steam trying to think of something new and interesting to hang. As lame as it sounds, sometimes you can find some great inspiration in store catalogs.
An interesting arrangement of photographs.
Pottery Barn
Hanging shelves in a corner is something I've never done before.
Pottery Barn
Using magazine holders as wall decor is a great idea.
CB2
Love this gallery wall, it shows that you shouldn't be afraid to go big. Notice how the arrangement reaches all the way to the ceiling.
Pottery Barn
A grid arrangement of cork boards is functional and chic.
Crate and Barrel
An interesting arrangement of photographs.
Pottery Barn
Hanging shelves in a corner is something I've never done before.
Pottery Barn
Using magazine holders as wall decor is a great idea.
CB2
Love this gallery wall, it shows that you shouldn't be afraid to go big. Notice how the arrangement reaches all the way to the ceiling.
Pottery Barn
A grid arrangement of cork boards is functional and chic.
Crate and Barrel
Studio Envy
I'm completely in LOVE with Vana's new studio over at Le Papier Studio. It's so beautifully organized, and has such a great color palette. I'm always in search of the perfect gray paint, Vana used "Heavy Goose" by Martha Stewart. I might just have to steal it for my guest room.
Click here for even more photos at Vana's blog.
Click here for even more photos at Vana's blog.
Spiral
I think everyone probably has something they want for their home that is really unrealistic and impractical. Like maybe a white sofa, when you have a dog and kids.
For me the one impractical item I've always wanted is a sprial staircase. It's so ridiculous, would look terrible in the home I have now, and is just a very silly thing to want.
But I've always wanted one since I was a little girl! I also thought Geo Storms were cool, but that's neither here nor there. So instead I'll just post these pictures from Apartment Therapy.
For me the one impractical item I've always wanted is a sprial staircase. It's so ridiculous, would look terrible in the home I have now, and is just a very silly thing to want.
But I've always wanted one since I was a little girl! I also thought Geo Storms were cool, but that's neither here nor there. So instead I'll just post these pictures from Apartment Therapy.
Room Board - Bedroom
A new room board to share with you. Can we talk about how much I love black and white bedding? Well I do.
Note - To respect the client that paid for the room board, I won't be sharing a full source list. But if you have a question about an item, send me an e-mail. Thanks!
Note - To respect the client that paid for the room board, I won't be sharing a full source list. But if you have a question about an item, send me an e-mail. Thanks!
Wall Display
I am loving this idea of a mirror surrounded by artwork or photographs. My mom and I are using a version of this in a client's family room. I can't wait to see how it turns out.
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Domino
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Random
Some random things that I am liking.
These numbered pots
This typewriter print
This suzani print
Everything about this room.
These rolling bins.
This mirror.
These numbered pots
This typewriter print
This suzani print
Everything about this room.
These rolling bins.
This mirror.
Mom's Office
My mom recently turned her "junk room" (we all have one) into a beautiful new office. Here are her before and afters.
BEFORE
AFTER
BEFORE
AFTER
BEFORE
AFTER
Sources:
Black console - Home Goods
Mirrored Lamps - Pier One
Desk - Pier One
Chair - Pier One
White Bookcase - Pier One
Drapes - K-Mart
White Vases - Michaels
Artwork - Home Goods
White frames (next to artwork) - Pier One
Great job mom! I'll be over shortly to steal that chair.
BEFORE
AFTER
BEFORE
AFTER
BEFORE
AFTER
Sources:
Black console - Home Goods
Mirrored Lamps - Pier One
Desk - Pier One
Chair - Pier One
White Bookcase - Pier One
Drapes - K-Mart
White Vases - Michaels
Artwork - Home Goods
White frames (next to artwork) - Pier One
Great job mom! I'll be over shortly to steal that chair.