Tart House: September 2010

DIY Halloween Decor

I put up my Halloween decorations last weekend, and I'm itching to add some more. Here are a few DIY projects I've gathered from around the net. Don't you love when old people call it "the net"? Silly old people and their AOL accounts.

Friendly ghosts, black and white pumpkins, and spider cut-outs from Country Living

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Candy Corn Wreath from Woman's Day

Rhinestone pumpkins from Good Housekeeping

Trick or Treat banner from The Crafting Chicks

Urban Outfitters Print Shop

Was clicking around on Urban today and discovered they have a new section called the Print Shop. They've teamed up with an artist community called Society6.

From the website:
"Society6 is an International artist community representing more than 70 countries worldwide. We will continuously comb through their enormous archives to bring you this curated collection of our favorites. Any items ordered from the PRINT SHOP will be processed and shipped by Society6."

Pretty good prices for unique artwork, ranging from $25 to $55 depending on the size. Here are some of my faves.

The Elephant

Coney Island Beach

Flower Burst

Natural

Whale

Mountains

Flower Boat

And last but certainly not least:

Meow and Meow

Poufs

I need a floor pouf. Well I want a floor pouf; because I don't think anyone really needs a floor pouf. Also, I just like saying pouf.

Pouf #1
Pouf #2
Pouf #3
Pouf #4

Room Board

Here is a client room board I did recently for a family room.

The client requested four ottomans for her "coffee table" that she could then use as seating when she entertained. What a great idea eh?

Kitchen Redo

Everyone loves a good before and after, enter Paula's kitchen from Two Ellie. Her painted cabinets look amazing, love the color choices! I am impressed and jealous.

Before:

After:

Spray Paint Makeover

Here is a little project my mom did over the weekend that I think turned out really great.

Here are her dated mirror and sconces before:

Here they are after a few coats of high gloss spray paint:

Rue

Favorite images from new online magazine Rue. Have a good weekend everyone! Zach and I are attempting some work in our half bath, pray for our marriage.

Placemats

Love, love these placemats by Simrin.

They're 14"x20", for only $22 bucks - why not frame them for some quick art?

Then build a room around it eh?
Bedding, Lamp, Orange Pillow, Navy Pillow, Curtains

Closet Organization

One item on my never ending to do list for the house is to install a closet system in our master bedroom closet. It's a pretty good size walk-in, but needs shelving and better space planning to really reach its potential. And maybe a husband that folds his pants instead of throwing them in a bundle on the top shelf.

Loving this closet makeover over at Real Simple.

Stairway Art

I finally tackled my stairway wall this weekend. I ordered wallpaper samples from Graham and Brown, all in the green family. Their samples are $2.00 each and size 8x10. (Let's not talk about the drywall banister.)

Before: