There are so many needs for additional storage all around your house and here is a super in depth tutorial of an affordable storage option that didn't look like it would take too terribly much and depending on how you decorate it could actually be quite stylish and for sure efficient. Here is the supply list: Plumbing pipe and fittings (all at 1/2″) Supply list: Fittings: 18 – 90º Elbows 14 – … [Read more...]
Design Dictionary- Gadrooning
Design Dictionary is back again today with Gadrooning. GADROONING : any ornamental device consisting of convex curves in a series. Often has rounded ends resembling flower petals. Widely used as molding and as the edge of a pedestal or tabletop. Seen frequently in the Italian Renaissance and the 18th century. Sometimes used to create a spiral effect. Full … [Read more...]
Uncover Your "Junk"s Hidden Decorating Potential
If you're a regular reader, you know that my favorite task is to repurpose an item. It's like a game to see if I can see past somethings intended purpose and figure out how I can reuse it in a appealing and inventive way. These photos even gave me a few ideas I hadn't thought of before. Here are some pictures to help you get ideas for some of the things that may be sitting around your house … [Read more...]
Trending: Rabbits
A few weeks ago we spotted a trend that was giving the owl a run for it's money, but this week we've found something else that just may win the new trend race. Rabbits are showing up on several accents and is sprinting for that finish line. Pillows, lamps, bags, candle sticks, coffee mugs, tattoos, cell phone covers, ties and even cute little bunny rings, these little furry friends are springing … [Read more...]
Creative Wall Hooks
This site is about to show you several hooks and racks that cost between $2.00 and $500.00 but I take a look at these things and don't see what I can buy, but how to do the same thing in my home for less. I love the idea of the dot hooks (shown above) but this can easily be pulled off cheaper versions found at your local hardware store. Just find screw anchors that will fit them and simply screw … [Read more...]
Trending- Honeycomb
People have been taking their cues from the bees for generations, but they get an A+ lately in architecture. On the rise in popularity right now is the honeycomb pattern. Most like it not only because it feels like they're adding a bit of natural decor into their spaces, but because it's very geometrical and modern it's the best of two very different design preferences. Check out this slide … [Read more...]
Inspiration- Flower Boxes
I love the look of flowers. Blooming in all their glory, you just can't get anything quite as pretty. If only I had a green thumb, but I don't. So I have to look at pictures to get my flower fix. Here is a great slide show to help you get some inspiration for your flower boxes come spring, or just something pretty to look at while you, like me, sigh and wish we could actually have something … [Read more...]
Free Printable Vintage Posters
It's hard to find things that aren't being pushed for a profit. Much less, something that's awesomely amazing (if it's free it's usually useless). So imagine how excited I was when I found this site that lets you print out these vintage posters for free! Travel, food, advertising, military, circus, these are just some of the categories that are available. This would be a fantastic touch to any … [Read more...]
Design Dictionary- Caryatid
I am loving this new series, Design Dictionary, put on Decor Arts Now. I'm learning so much about all these terms. Today's is Caryatid. Apparently this is a term used to describe using a female figure in art. Looking through some pictures it doesn't have to be the whole body, as long as it has a face you're pretty much good. CARYATID ”care-ee-ah-tid”: Sculpted support in the form of a female … [Read more...]
Suspended Button Art
There is a lot of art out there that I just don't understand. Trash piled in a certain way to represent the human condition. Splatters on a canvas that's supposed to be a child playing with her dog, abstract things of that nature. Even Picasso is a bit of a stretch for me at times. That is why I'm so excited when I find something that is a bit unusual that I enjoy! Check out these awesome … [Read more...]
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