Category: Decorating
Quick Change
I picked up this chair at the Salvation Army for $10.00. I considered painting the frame – but then I decided against it. Instead, I polished it up a bit and just recovered the seat. I like the contrast of worn wood against fresh fabric…
My Backyard Living Room
We used to have a dining set out here, this year we switched things up and created an outdoor living room. No walls to hold me back – I brought on some serious color and patterns – crewel work, ethnic prints and neon colors – they are all at work in this setup. We are loving it…
Candlestick Tricks
I found these ceiling fixtures at a garage sale this weekend – I paid $8.00 for the pair. Using a candle adhesive – I stuck candles into the socket and gave these old fixtures a new life as candlesticks…
Temporary Changes
When it comes to decorating my home, I am a huge believer in temporary change. I deliberately keep my backgrounds neutral so that they can take on my constant need for change, it works for me. Several years ago, I purchased some botanical prints for a song on ebay…
What Would Andy Do?
Why not bring a bit of pop art into your home with these simple Warhol inspired ideas? For just $0.88 a can you can grab some style and eat your lunch too!…
Using Afghans & Blankets To Recover Seat Cushions
I chose a brightly covered afghan to cover the seat of this chair. The drab green paint against the vibrant colors of the afghan create a nice contrast.
Decorating With Frames
Frames of varying styles and sizes are united once painted the same color. I chose frames with substantial detail and thickness in order to make this look work. To bring the theme further into the room, I painted the coffee table the same color…
With children in the house, a painted dining room floor is the perfect alternative to a rug.
Having a rug under a dining table isn’t the easiest thing to keep clean, so I decided to paint our floor instead. By using an epoxy paint (traditionally used on garage floors) tinted to the shade I desired, I was able to accent my dining room floor surface with the most durable paint I know of – it never stains…
A bland bathroom door no more.
Using pages from 2 books purchased at a garage sale, I papered my bathroom door to give my small powder room some interest.