Archive for March, 2010
Before I run off for the day, I wanted to leave you with some workspace inspiration. I have had these bookmarked forever…I originally found them on Visual Notes. And I love the use of this style work light in each space. Enjoy!
Australian-based visual artist, Liesl Pfeffer, creates these super fun photographs, that are sure to bring a smile to your face. I just love them. And did I mention Liesl made the decorative bunting in the photo below as well? Adorable.
Visit Liesl Pfeffer on etsy and papernstitch for more…
Time to break out those hard boiled eggs and get ready to decorate for the upcoming Easter holiday. Better Home and Gardens has some great projects this year on their website. And a few in particular that I just might have to try out myself. These are my favorites…
1. Egg Planter (these would make a great hostess gift too)
2. Egg Garland
Have any holiday decorating tips you’d like to share? Leave a link in the comments to your ideas.
A pop of color with those black and grays today. Visit the website for more info on the products above.
I picked up this chair at a thrift store a while back because I loved the lines and figured it just needed a little tlc. Plus it was only $5. Can’t beat that, right? Anyway, after one failed attempt and about a month’s time (got a little lazy on this I realize), it has become the perfect corner piece in our living room.
So, here is what the chair looked like when this whole thing started…
Not the worst, but it had certainly seen better days. And let me mention that the pictures actually make it look better than it really was. And then a little preview as to what it looked like in my failed attempt…
I think in theory the colors complimented each other, but the actual execution was horrible and my go-to textile paint just wasn’t working on this surface. So, I gave up before I completed it. Which brings me to the end result/ solution…white spray paint. Here’s the finished piece…
Want to recreate this look?
All you need is some flat (may need multiple cans depending on size) white spray paint, top coat of your choice, cleaning supplies, sandpaper, and a chair in need of some tlc. As for the instructions…
1. Prepare surface. Make sure all surfaces that will be painted are clean. I spray painted right on top of the existing vinyl instead of reupholstering, but if you have an absorbent fabric cushion, you will want to remove that first.
2. Using a medium grit sandpaper, go over all surfaces that you intend to paint. Once that is done, be sure to wipe the surface down and let it dry to remove all particles that may be on the surface.
3. Spray paint entire surface of chair, with thin layers. Allowing each layer to dry before adding another. Sand in between coats with a fine grit sandpaper if necessary.
4. Once all layers are complete and you have an even finish, apply to a clear top coat of your choice to the entire surface to seal in the paint.
For more quick and easy tutorials like this one, click here.
If you are heading to a craft fair as a vendor anytime soon, you won’t want to leave home without one of these adorable aprons from Linwood Avenue. Store all your cash, change, and even a couple of pens in here, for easy access. Would make a great painter’s apron too.
Visit Linwood Avenue on etsy and papernstitch to view more of the collection.
This past week was chilly and rainy in New Jersey, and everyone (myself included) seemed beyond cranky and utterly dreary. It’s easy to get bogged down with work and weather and all of our responsibilities, and often we forget to step back and find joy in the little things. Like a hopscotch rug.
Sure it’s childish, but sometimes don’t you wish you could return to the continual excitement you felt as a kid? I saw this CB2 rug over on swiss miss, and think it’d be the perfect antidote to the rainy day blues. If I walked into someone’s house and saw this rug in the front entrance, I don’t think I could help but hopscotch right there and then.
Wishing you a bright and sunny week!
Kathryn
