Posts Tagged ‘vase’
Some DIYs are more complicated than others, but this one couldn’t be any easier…
When I was still in Seattle (and lived directly across the street from Wets Elm) I found these toothbrush holders and fell in love with the stripes. I didn’t really need a vessel for the bathroom, so I bought one to use as a vase for tiny centerpieces instead. I use it all the time!
Tips for Creating a Similar Centerpiece: Cut the stems short (close to the vase’s opening) for a uniquely, casual look. I recommend trimming the stems under water at a 45 degree angle and removing all leaves from the stems. Water should be changed out every other day or as needed.
My favorite flowers to include in any arrangement are peonies and ranunculus, which were super easy to find in spring, but during the summer, not so much. Guess I am going to need to find a new favorite. Any suggestions?
Which kind of flowers are your favorites to include in arrangements?
photos and styling by Brittni Mehlhoff (that’s me)
Admittedly, the bathroom is one of the rooms of every house or apartment we’ve lived in that is neglected when it comes to decorating. It’s kind of a no-frills zone for most people, but I didn’t want to abandon it completely. So I whipped up a little something to bring DIY into the least-decorated room of the house.
Here’s what you’ll need to make your own peekaboo soap dispenser / flower vase:
Materials:
- liquid leaf in silver (or gold)
- paint brush
- old soap dispenser
- masking tape or washi tape (to create a stencil)
- scissors (for cutting the stencil)
Step by Step Instructions:
- Find an old soap dispenser that you want to makeover or buy a new one that you like the shape of. I got mine from Target and it was under $10). Wipe it clean from dust and debris and remove the pump.
- Grab your tape and start layering it (as shown in the photo below) to create a large area for your stencil. *Make sure you layer your tape onto a non-stick surface, like a table, that you can easily peel the tape from when you are ready.
- Draw any shape you want to use directly onto the tape to use as a guide. I went with a circle, but any other shape works just as well.
- Peel your layered tape away from the non-stick surface and cut out the shape. This is now your stencil – the area that you do not want paint to go.
- Stick your stencil onto the surface of your soap dispenser and make sure it is really secure. Push the entire surface down a few times to make sure that no paint goes underneath the stencil area.
- Now it’s time to paint. I used a small brush and did two coats. If you are using a larger brush or a sponge brush (which would probably be the best so there are no brush strokes) it will take less time. The silver leaf doesn’t take long to try to the touch.
- Once you’ve painted at least two coats and allowed the paint to fully dry, remove the tape carefully and touch up any areas as needed. Optional: Top coat of sealant.
And that’s it! Now all you have to do is decide if you want to use your newly revamped dispenser for soap or flowers!
And here are a couple more photos of the finished pieces. I love that this doubles as a vase (of course you’d have to make sure there is no soap in it first)…
Which version is your favorite? The vase or the soap dispenser?
Let me know in the comments below.
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This week, Room by Room with FormFire Glassworks takes a look at a gorgeous chair that I came upon only recently, the Scimitar Chair by Fabricius and Kastholm.
The swooping lines of the Scimitar Chair were conceived by the team of Jørgen Kastholm and Preben Fabricius in 1963. Kastholm, a furniture designer working in Lebanon in the 60s, teamed up with Fabricius, an architect to design this piece that was a difficult piece to fabricate, as the base required the casting of three separate metal pieces that had to then be welded together. It was first shown to the public in an exhibition at the Copenhagen Museum of Industrial Arts. After being out of production since 1984, bo-ex furniture aps has restarted production of this stunning chair. The leather upholstery remains sleek, and the cutout portion of the seat keeps the look light, while the swooping curve of the base is at once slim and sturdy.
Muted fuchsia color, black and white imagery and a strong line was the basis for today’s accessory picks. A leather-framed mirror matches the chair and plays off the roundness of the base. A flounder sculpture is strong, yet steps back in the scene, and a round chalkboard with shelf anchors another wall. Knots and smocking create and intricate texture on a solid color fabric pillow, while feather graphics on a vase are both strong and light.
Next week I will choose a new iconic piece and give you my picks for accessorizing your modern home.
Just found these engraved glass jars from Pale and Interesting. Love the shape. They look like antiques, but they’re brand new. Hmmm.
This week, Room by Room with FormFire Glassworks takes a look at a gorgeous modular seating bench by a oft-forgotton icon of the Modern movement, Charlotte Perrriand.
Charlotte Perriand was an integral part of the modern scene in the 50s, collaborating with such greats as Le Corbusier and Jean Prouvé. Perriand was a furniture designer and architect in her own right, and created this gorgeous, malleable system called the Refolo. Based on a slat bench system, upholstered armrests, seating cushions and backrests are added and connected through the slats as desired, allowing for a multitude of possible configurations. One of my favorite looks is shown here, as the base bench becomes an integrated side table. The base is available in natural or dark-stained oak in three lengths, and cushions are sold separately to suit your personal configuration. Distributed by Cassina, this piece from 1953 is a stunning example of modern design.
The clean lines basic forms of this seating system require that the materials used are of high quality, and that was my inspiration for today’s handmade picks. Walnut plywood shows off its amazing grain pattern in an ampersand decor piece which can sit in a shelf system or hang on a wall. Squat stoneware vases beg to be touched, while a hand-printed canvas pillow adds a graphic edge. A felt and leather sleeve is the perfect laptop accessory, while walnut and powder-coated metal make the everyday tissue box a piece of art.
Next week I will choose a new iconic piece and give you my picks for accessorizing your modern home.
