Christmas Time.

Cycle

"RETRO bold"

OR

"Vintage warm"

Beware!

UNDER CONSTRUCTION>>>>>>

Working on new posts and updates....this blog has been neglected for too long and is in major need of some work ; )

Peterson Residence.

It has been fun to put some ideas together for this sweet family of 4. Bree wanted a change in her living room to make it a more functional space with added storage(a custom built desk is part of the design. not shown)*. She is a lover of books and wanted an updated reading space as well as a workspace for her daughters. Working with a small space and two task areas needed can be a challenge, but I think the design we came up with will be both functional and very eye-appealing. Thanks Peterson family for letting me be a part of the design process for your space. I can't wait to see the finished product ; )

Design board

*drawings and layout are for client only

Before and After.

I was really needing a change in my living room. It was feeling so BLAHhhhhh to me.

(These were the only before pics I could find...It was fall time back when I took these over a year ago...plus, the lighting was terrible).

BEFORE

AFTER

Paint: 1 qrt. of paint for the armoire

I can of spray paint for the mirror

= $30

Solid white curtains from IKEA=$20

Black panel fabric I already had.

(I always look in the scrap bin at fabric stores and choose fabrics I think I could use. This fabric only cost me $3 from the scrap bin)

Grand Total: $50

How I made the curtains:

I purchased plain white IKEA curtians(HERE). I only used one curtain. I cut the one curtain down the middle to make two panels. I then ironed, ironed and ironed again. I measured my black panel fabric, ironed and pinned in place after measuring and measuring some more to make sure the black panels were straight and spaces evenly. I sewed the panels on and and finished the edges off. I ironed one last time and viola.....two curtain panels are finished.

I plan on making about four more pillows with differing patterns on them to spice up the couches. I am wanting a fun Orange pattern(click HERE), funky red and white striped pillow and a white pillow with texture.

I am also in search for some really cool knobs. I have found exactly what I want at Anthropologie(click HERE) but they are pretty pricey so I'm saving and still on the hunt.

I am on the look out for a really great black and white pic that I can frame but until then the stripes will have to do. I also want to make a wreath to hang against the mirror. All these ideas that I have..... I love that I will be able to switch up the look of the room. Ohhh the possibilities!

And of course my adorable kids who add life and realness to the room.

I love my new space and am so excited to add some more pops of color.

Happy creating everyone!

DIY on a Budget

So I love a creative challenge. I was in need of a piece above our bed but was lacking in the money department. So I searched around our house and found some old frames that were not being used. I continued searching for some other items that could bring the frames together and came up with this dimensional flower piece. It turned out better than thought and I am pleasantly surprised with the outcome for only $0.

Some frames that I had lying around with a white board backing.

I had some white fabric lying around and decided to create dimensional roses within the frame.

Put it all together and here is the end result.