Online Consult: Give a Standard Master Ensuite Bathroom Some Personality

<br />Hello everyone! Have been very busy trying to wrap up some projects before the holidays, always a mad rush, isn't it? I'm going to make a real effort to share more online consults with you, as they are becoming the mainstay of my business, and we all love to see design boards, right?!! This one is fairly recent, and with all of us entertaining over the holidays, a few of us (myself included) may want to do a little sprucing up in the loo!<br /><br />Bathrooms often are the last rooms we look at in our homes. Slap some colour on the wall, hang a shelf or cabinet, maybe swap out the mirror, and we're done, right? Well, not for this client! Let's call her A, shall we? While A had already completed the rest of her home on her own, she really wanted her Master Ensuite to have some personality. Her question: could we bring a standard bathroom up to the level of her other rooms? This consultation, like many online consultations, morphed from a Color Consult into a Design Consult as we progressed. The beauty of working online is that I can accommodate any time frame, from days to months, and we can bounce ideas back and forth until the client is completely satisfied. I'm amazed how much my online service has grown, and have to send out a huge thank you to all of my amazing clients!!<br /><br />A's home is located in a historical building which has been converted into lofts, complete with beautiful wood beams and original fireplaces, etc… really great bones. This particle room did not include any period architecture, but the builder had used clean-lined modern fixtures and sleek tile, so we had a nice base to work with.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkbKCCeOYuYr15Acj5jfQetr5M8ip_bjol1hGcyoX0p5B0OKDNaQQFNIF7ygjSYMtDS73yWk95b_Zc6c5QQH9RUt1IdNXDfYURGfAJeRj3y8iCArQAd0BMY4ZKDlgS2-T1y0Vgfgic9Yk/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+9.31.55+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkbKCCeOYuYr15Acj5jfQetr5M8ip_bjol1hGcyoX0p5B0OKDNaQQFNIF7ygjSYMtDS73yWk95b_Zc6c5QQH9RUt1IdNXDfYURGfAJeRj3y8iCArQAd0BMY4ZKDlgS2-T1y0Vgfgic9Yk/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+9.31.55+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><br />In terms of personal preference, A wanted to add a grey to the walls, and was up for a darker tone, which would complement her bedroom (painted in BM San Antonio Gray) and other spaces. Other than that, she was open for ideas on how to decorate the walls, etc.<br /><br />The darker grey walls work in this small space because there is a fair amount of warm natural light, large swathes of white fixtures, and that large mirror over the vanity. I recommended Chelsea Gray, Benjamin Moore HC 168, which would complement the San Antonio Gray bedroom walls.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkF9XVTUqQz769OLYVYsLxvbuuB5GTEUizhN41FjghyphenhyphenxyD7E1mBZ8kzEWiXPz5x67Ks4GHml22lviKwH4nUApq5NNUDP7NvnysVZKRfSwSDzDPnT1XgTzsZtQbGCq4yf6GxSSHZuURDZs/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+9.45.00+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkF9XVTUqQz769OLYVYsLxvbuuB5GTEUizhN41FjghyphenhyphenxyD7E1mBZ8kzEWiXPz5x67Ks4GHml22lviKwH4nUApq5NNUDP7NvnysVZKRfSwSDzDPnT1XgTzsZtQbGCq4yf6GxSSHZuURDZs/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+9.45.00+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />The first thing that I suggested is to bring some wood into the space, as reclaimed and timeworn woods are a large part of the aesthetic of the rest of the home. A few examples of the palette at work were included to show A.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnJFVPB7WHxJ-bV22Vu0PrJrdxOYCgR8FbSziXlxPN4YrtTbV8jlGIzAKWU3QNcH3hzpqpWbdRcpcH_73D2CoJ-tI8kaGqst1qbfyDvhjLkXTGEvl6VKL3B_-pICDhMNzh0cDREBWf4fk/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+9.46.29+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnJFVPB7WHxJ-bV22Vu0PrJrdxOYCgR8FbSziXlxPN4YrtTbV8jlGIzAKWU3QNcH3hzpqpWbdRcpcH_73D2CoJ-tI8kaGqst1qbfyDvhjLkXTGEvl6VKL3B_-pICDhMNzh0cDREBWf4fk/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+9.46.29+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />Since we had to look at finished or replacing the large builder mirror, the frame for this was a natural placement for the wood element. I suggested a few options. The first was to frame out the existing mirror. The second was to layer a wood framed mirror over top of the existing mirror.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijrG6NTJzkaK-unhMfA7eXnb4ecyB80X_-l45U1V_-Y5pEesu5q4nUlCQnJsUzYMlmMqYlx7aalnScbPhEUhrv_RmBmxdYxk3B73AHZAVitN_C9p3o3lNQdD_NfmGrRRHN-NT5lZCa8W0/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+9.48.27+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijrG6NTJzkaK-unhMfA7eXnb4ecyB80X_-l45U1V_-Y5pEesu5q4nUlCQnJsUzYMlmMqYlx7aalnScbPhEUhrv_RmBmxdYxk3B73AHZAVitN_C9p3o3lNQdD_NfmGrRRHN-NT5lZCa8W0/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+9.48.27+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhefO6oFEpLR56viEumoVyHSgy8nrQJc2QgE-aaPgyDlA5cuZShUhyphenhyphenRYfuj0jEW0tTr2-CSBRCcE46jd-Wlc2nYog0uo5bhFa0BFpVKyzAWn-rXu6xRpO7BA-noMpDMBg3t9ixFjF0ZxFE/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+9.49.55+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhefO6oFEpLR56viEumoVyHSgy8nrQJc2QgE-aaPgyDlA5cuZShUhyphenhyphenRYfuj0jEW0tTr2-CSBRCcE46jd-Wlc2nYog0uo5bhFa0BFpVKyzAWn-rXu6xRpO7BA-noMpDMBg3t9ixFjF0ZxFE/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+9.49.55+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />Bringing in some darker metal elements would reference the feel of her main living space. I suggested a  small wall cabinet or shelf over her toilet, in/on which she could place white towels and accessories to again bring that freshness back into the space. A did not like here existing towels hook beside the sink, which was rather largely proportioned. I suggested a modern hook option here, something unexpected to add interest.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXWjpv7FKh9NnhagZdfrDb1CR_PPxsnKG75t4EjMVijofV9nWGS7JWkd-5gAYf5KaCFoj5ND7Rj5ev0gFkoc1_bgy-afHUJxpQAgbtQFUrFKaWgtuf6Oo3vRdKaZXvWipN8tHVRfEZGXA/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+9.52.22+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXWjpv7FKh9NnhagZdfrDb1CR_PPxsnKG75t4EjMVijofV9nWGS7JWkd-5gAYf5KaCFoj5ND7Rj5ev0gFkoc1_bgy-afHUJxpQAgbtQFUrFKaWgtuf6Oo3vRdKaZXvWipN8tHVRfEZGXA/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+9.52.22+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhscKgLIdgC9AukdOJWLBKttqKptKpklZF0xDGlnG03bH4z0DRo-sBjRuQugFaRY-nrtZoAFxhv0AK4V6zkxnyb-FCG28W9e0vNksdsr5V6WUrpZWjdfMbLr91DqUhg8IJ7YlMiWbUweCE/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+9.53.26+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhscKgLIdgC9AukdOJWLBKttqKptKpklZF0xDGlnG03bH4z0DRo-sBjRuQugFaRY-nrtZoAFxhv0AK4V6zkxnyb-FCG28W9e0vNksdsr5V6WUrpZWjdfMbLr91DqUhg8IJ7YlMiWbUweCE/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+9.53.26+AM.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaGhPw1h_rWqYnm0P_3VNRteybglv25Q_E0nZYmA7btIKkWUmoKqT0Ws96LRY8v-Y8KKBJgzKaHN3LY9uk9S-AKnqgtjwyKuwD_awuYjJ5LWxfQDnrd7IjT28X8Uww3RI-QKOh2Xhv3pI/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+9.54.08+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaGhPw1h_rWqYnm0P_3VNRteybglv25Q_E0nZYmA7btIKkWUmoKqT0Ws96LRY8v-Y8KKBJgzKaHN3LY9uk9S-AKnqgtjwyKuwD_awuYjJ5LWxfQDnrd7IjT28X8Uww3RI-QKOh2Xhv3pI/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+9.54.08+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><br />After looking at all my recommendations, A decided the paint was perfect, and she would frame out the mirror in wood, She had found some <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/211583255/set-of-two-modern-brass-wall-hook-plus?ref=pr_shop" target="_blank"><b>towel hooks</b></a> on Etsy that she loved, and wanted work in gold to the mix. <br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtQEasIuCijnj0tXjpILstJ8R4efBbms-aoWnrQAWCCfW32V61UO0JujjtNfuwqYFBpvGG_astthyphenhyphen0X0RpVZZ0znXMdSpt3wqnCA3_cHf0IRMt_A7DEmAyliyfZh2PMT_RQ1uRk7UkpUE/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+10.15.08+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtQEasIuCijnj0tXjpILstJ8R4efBbms-aoWnrQAWCCfW32V61UO0JujjtNfuwqYFBpvGG_astthyphenhyphen0X0RpVZZ0znXMdSpt3wqnCA3_cHf0IRMt_A7DEmAyliyfZh2PMT_RQ1uRk7UkpUE/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+10.15.08+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><br />Also, she decided she did not want additional storage, and asked if an art wall would work over the toilet in lieu of the shelf. The area is 36" x 36".<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMJWiIV55a17ruI71zFhgMaTHbXsbqKfqtEnWmTix1mbOHHLd_Q3qCGsJewY-pz-qX1hK1Jad_VJluvv-cbNPugfQEIY6FXPbK8HwDjzMTurzmJdi-QoQgPVCZb-gRVs4R7foTdvkgp7I/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+10.09.42+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMJWiIV55a17ruI71zFhgMaTHbXsbqKfqtEnWmTix1mbOHHLd_Q3qCGsJewY-pz-qX1hK1Jad_VJluvv-cbNPugfQEIY6FXPbK8HwDjzMTurzmJdi-QoQgPVCZb-gRVs4R7foTdvkgp7I/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+10.09.42+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><br />Why not? I'm huge fan of art in every space, a room without art is not complete! This offered an opportunity to repeat the varied metal elements, as well.  A mentioned liking the prints available on <b><a href="http://www.luluandgeorgia.com/walls" target="_blank">Lulu and Georgia</a></b>, and so that became the starting point for two gallery options. I chose two prints, the Booby Pin piece and the Oh Dear I love you, which A had especially liked, to begin.<br /><br /><br /> The first grouping was modern and playful, and worked in some colour. Two modern photographs (<b><a href="http://society6.com/product/up-side-down-3nm_print?tag=landscape#1=45" target="_blank">here</a></b> and <b><a href="http://society6.com/product/everyday-0sg_print#1=45" target="_blank">here</a></b>) flank the <b><a href="http://www.luluandgeorgia.com/walls/wall-art/oh-my-deer-print" target="_blank">Oh Deer</a></b> print, both referencing the mountains outside. A had mentioned wanting to include a letter, if possible, and so custom <b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/163264728/handpainted-wooden-wall-letter?ref=shop_home_active_16&ga_search_query=m" target="_blank">wooden letter </a></b>from Etsy painted gold would add that bit of sparkle. Lastly, a fresh <b><a href="http://society6.com/product/colorflash-3_print?tag=graphic-design#1=45" target="_blank">fractal work</a></b> plays against the photos and grey walls, and keeps the grouping light and airy.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkd2JnG9ecU52MnAFd2UXIr0IrPSqUCSOy6vPgifYbXEni_gLn7RzICbctIlFeMbeDUrXYVBAjiDBfDBy2I16pdFaCvb1Iy-VSe7MrBCoj2vGdWwSqVEdGeLMRlNbyzvLPD_bCoa7fhCY/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-11-13+at+6.45.27+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="526" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkd2JnG9ecU52MnAFd2UXIr0IrPSqUCSOy6vPgifYbXEni_gLn7RzICbctIlFeMbeDUrXYVBAjiDBfDBy2I16pdFaCvb1Iy-VSe7MrBCoj2vGdWwSqVEdGeLMRlNbyzvLPD_bCoa7fhCY/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-11-13+at+6.45.27+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />The <b><a href="http://www.luluandgeorgia.com/walls/wall-art/bobby-pin-print" target="_blank">Bobby Pin</a></b> started off the second grouping, which is softer and more sophisticated. A <b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/183360941/abstract-painting-watercolor-print?ref=shop_home_active_4" target="_blank">watercolor </a></b>becomes the central piece, the watery texture perfect for a bath. A small <b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/176028019/butterfly-illustration-original-pen-and?ref=shop_home_active_5" target="_blank">pen and ink</a></b> adds some punctuation and balances the bobby pin print. A <b><a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=16403909&parentid=A_FURN_WALL#/" target="_blank">steel letter</a></b> tucks in without stealing the show, and an <b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/155506431/light-up-original-oil-painting-landscape?ref=shop_home_feat_2" target="_blank">original oil</a></b> is absolutely stunning, working in all of our varied tones and adding some subtle colour here.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN5eY9RvTp4_q_GJwgQkFOkKMIdcTd6zjXzqPj_X1wSGgGgkFP2om6upWVA-U38VX8U41ERncyWYnjXR4f8YYTVUXyRYTQFVbsFA6telkNZ9Ajkmumg1sE9oYE6Zg6SDnaoowLgzKZbd8/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-11-13+at+7.19.03+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="496" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN5eY9RvTp4_q_GJwgQkFOkKMIdcTd6zjXzqPj_X1wSGgGgkFP2om6upWVA-U38VX8U41ERncyWYnjXR4f8YYTVUXyRYTQFVbsFA6telkNZ9Ajkmumg1sE9oYE6Zg6SDnaoowLgzKZbd8/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-11-13+at+7.19.03+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />A chose the second grouping, but her husband did not like the Bobby Pin print, so we needed to work in a replacement. I suggested a<b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/118926590/nude-number-4-fine-art-print-from-the?ref=shop_home_active_16" target="_blank"> nude</a></b>, which works with the more sophisticated feel of this group. After considering a few options, A chose this print, which is perfect.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBEoalIXMZbRUPpW-s1fkSZNwVvmik61dyRDIYwSVL8_Sz4DP-CEMM4UCf8TaJUBvQyMwLZSTHJjwFXleAwoH2cCb4m4mvH2fgKWjIAwUk7jA5OFl6jw-71Ueen6YSyQ71zJAGg438K3Y/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+11.04.45+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBEoalIXMZbRUPpW-s1fkSZNwVvmik61dyRDIYwSVL8_Sz4DP-CEMM4UCf8TaJUBvQyMwLZSTHJjwFXleAwoH2cCb4m4mvH2fgKWjIAwUk7jA5OFl6jw-71Ueen6YSyQ71zJAGg438K3Y/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+11.04.45+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><br />After receiving the art, A ordered some frames on Etsy. She chose <b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/115834922/natural-reclaimed-oak-picture-frame-4x4?ref=shop_home_active_14" target="_blank">this</a> </b>wood frame for the abstract watercolor, and this gold frame for the painting.<br /><br />Now we just needed to finish up with another small piece of art for the entry wall, on the right side of the window. I suggested <b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/201035268/grouse-feather-watercolor-in-a-vintage?ref=sr_gallery_2&ga_search_query=gold+frame&ga_page=5&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery" target="_blank">this</a></b> original painting. The artist mounts each of her works in vintage frames which are included in the sale. It is a beautiful effect. A agreed. Yay! Love it when a client and myself are completely on the same page!<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIE7kbe95Cpq7UBGri_Z8ltYLU4-8WEXi-u3J7cQbpclIyUkjP9Tit-dCE7Z6ZZDzwt20UPdIa-v0gJwdf0cEVezMx_qmOKP-7ATNw3rnZl4uR2GlUs_ZJ8kFErin3ui5SAlfdNkLrVyM/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+10.56.50+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIE7kbe95Cpq7UBGri_Z8ltYLU4-8WEXi-u3J7cQbpclIyUkjP9Tit-dCE7Z6ZZDzwt20UPdIa-v0gJwdf0cEVezMx_qmOKP-7ATNw3rnZl4uR2GlUs_ZJ8kFErin3ui5SAlfdNkLrVyM/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+10.56.50+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />And that wraps up the bathroom swish, lovelies! I hope you enjoyed, and maybe discovered a few new artists along the way…my apologies if I lured you into lost hours on Etsy - can never get away from once I begin exploring the art shops, lol.<br /><br />Wishing you all a lovely, Christmas-Carol-filled day - x am<br /><br /><br /><br />

Online Consult: Give a Standard Master Ensuite Bathroom Some Personality

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Outlining walls in contrasting color….

<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">So just saw this wall treatment pop up again in this <a href="http://www.revistaad.es/decoracion/casas-ad/galerias/apartamento-bohemio-en-nueva-york/7141/image/582861" target="_blank">spectacular space</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">and would like to hear what everyone is thinking about it….</div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiovvQMa3d3FWPylZ_dVDifgrHzWfsjaJnfkVxDSKhCKxaBTFUsgxsXRepw8eyM-fA2gwiglk08dNHyDRwN8JQIW1uhMtl9uiU-gDtuwfurUjJLKPjLCNW_MiU8R8QMY9rMtG5dRX4UW6A/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-10-02+at+8.56.17+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiovvQMa3d3FWPylZ_dVDifgrHzWfsjaJnfkVxDSKhCKxaBTFUsgxsXRepw8eyM-fA2gwiglk08dNHyDRwN8JQIW1uhMtl9uiU-gDtuwfurUjJLKPjLCNW_MiU8R8QMY9rMtG5dRX4UW6A/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-10-02+at+8.56.17+AM.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Outlining the planes of the wall gives a very different feel to this pale slate, doesn't it?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Without that sharp black contrast these walls would feel airy,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">but with the the detail it becomes almost jewelbox-like (for today let's pretend that's a word!!)…</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">as if to frame the space within those lines, and each section is it's own composition.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">another angle…</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH2Vnn9cv0Og-7850l3SkmdS70x-C0u6YcpSuTtAMccf2sinGYv51KUNPXm_2TrW_cQ42i4JYCJ9kb-i4zVGMWaQAYvrDqCY3d8pnBdSBWskZbw9-y9hstFw-Gcrkr5K6P_BzeWbn8Tg8/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-10-02+at+9.01.49+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH2Vnn9cv0Og-7850l3SkmdS70x-C0u6YcpSuTtAMccf2sinGYv51KUNPXm_2TrW_cQ42i4JYCJ9kb-i4zVGMWaQAYvrDqCY3d8pnBdSBWskZbw9-y9hstFw-Gcrkr5K6P_BzeWbn8Tg8/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-10-02+at+9.01.49+AM.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yes, it's a bedroom, surprised me too!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">By contrast, look a the living space:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> same aesthetic, similar palette (albeit paler, greyer walls).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> No outline of architectural planes - perhaps because of the decorative molding here?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPTC6L2EylpaEqPh3rP5IkUbJ3bF-2SyUhLFp4RevbjPAxmPH0dEcrXDfe_TNioujMij3pSXfZMvW_JozrjWsESVuTBDcpcoejWnjcyOFr_Ze4wZGlZhdAOy_5d-f0XFsjpE5jTVMb9bg/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-10-02+at+9.02.34+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPTC6L2EylpaEqPh3rP5IkUbJ3bF-2SyUhLFp4RevbjPAxmPH0dEcrXDfe_TNioujMij3pSXfZMvW_JozrjWsESVuTBDcpcoejWnjcyOFr_Ze4wZGlZhdAOy_5d-f0XFsjpE5jTVMb9bg/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-10-02+at+9.02.34+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ2q7mV1qRTpyDzChSIzYoatEKnXyZDBCli4ISNOKvivvKovhxCahlZJtZkx3GwkwwfJHm_cUQKIyZKNLc4lNXwaz-8MYtUTxUaRNrOnXbwANc5JyAfIt9ZQKYMXSss7BIP1tj7XOGI90/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-10-02+at+9.02.45+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ2q7mV1qRTpyDzChSIzYoatEKnXyZDBCli4ISNOKvivvKovhxCahlZJtZkx3GwkwwfJHm_cUQKIyZKNLc4lNXwaz-8MYtUTxUaRNrOnXbwANc5JyAfIt9ZQKYMXSss7BIP1tj7XOGI90/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-10-02+at+9.02.45+AM.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Definitely a different feel, right?</div><div style="text-align: center;">The walls fall into the background, and the grouping must be stronger to appear cohesive.</div><div style="text-align: center;">What do you think? Something you would try?</div><div style="text-align: center;">Would it aid in unifying a disparate grouping of "objets" and art?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And just a side note here - not sure I could live with this many layers, but it is a very personalized, interesting space. I mean, a peacock? That's ballsy.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">x am</div>

Outlining walls in contrasting color….

So just saw this wall treatment pop up again in this spectacular space and would like to hear what everyone is thinking about it…. Outlining...

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Tin Ceiling Tiles + Plexi = Backsplash Art

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Tin ceiling panels / tiles are one of my favourite elements in century homes. I die when they are used for a backsplash material. In our very first house, 15 years ago,  I used a wallpaper that looked like tin tile as a backsplash above the existing single row of tile ( I even "rub n' buffed" it so that it had a vintage patina, remember that stuff?!) until I could install the real thing... You know what? It wasn't terrible!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The problem with using this vintage gorgeousness, or anything with a texture for that matter, as a backsplash is that they are not so fun to clean. I'm not sure about you, but I am a bit of a countertop/backsplash germaphobe, both get wiped down thoroughly after cooking.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This is why this photo caught my eye on <a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/15399053/Meat-and-Bread-eclectic-vancouver" target="_blank">Pinterest</a> this morning - painted tin tile presented in a grid pattern to the ceiling for a very cool modern take, and the best best part - it's had a layer of plexi or glass layered in front, so that it is completely protected!! Genius. this would take seconds to clean, and having that layer almost gives it art feel, no? It's like we've framed out these beautiful tiles and placed them there for display. I'm in love. In love.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6r4fPF496-xgCvryIPCaynOF-rbtrgghpK489iAu2pTg-dlVw5YMNiQcBc8AT4_Z1Jwi1pQPH8vIFl3yJY48_g8ZkFohRRQaw-OC0Jn3ndih1W7hkJKk7rWDNYD_wRBFofwGnqV0KK90/s1600/85429428a9c72fdb59c2dc5c93ee65cb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6r4fPF496-xgCvryIPCaynOF-rbtrgghpK489iAu2pTg-dlVw5YMNiQcBc8AT4_Z1Jwi1pQPH8vIFl3yJY48_g8ZkFohRRQaw-OC0Jn3ndih1W7hkJKk7rWDNYD_wRBFofwGnqV0KK90/s1600/85429428a9c72fdb59c2dc5c93ee65cb.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>Hope you are having a wonderful day, friends! x am</div><div><br /></div>

Tin Ceiling Tiles + Plexi = Backsplash Art

Tin ceiling panels / tiles are one of my favourite elements in century homes. I die when they are used for a backsplash material. In our ver...

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10 Minute Large Canvas Art DIY

<br />Happy Monday! Hope you had a fabulous weekend :)  Hockey madness has begun here - with two kids playing and a third swimming competitively, we are officially outgunned, lol.<br /><br />What about that title? Sounds impossible, right? Well, what if you thought of your art as a place to simply add a bold splash of colour, and painted out a huge canvas in a solid shade? That's exactly what this is - a canvas painted out black, as found on <a href="http://www.ruemag.com/decor-inspiration/shelving" target="_blank">Rue</a>. It becomes part of the composition, grounds the whole wall, and functions as decor. Almost like colour-blocking a wall, but so much less permanent, and really, you could change this with the seasons if you wanted - a deep merlot for winter, a beautiful azure for summer, etc...<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizB5IUxK3sxkIAC4Mpo4SarnfX6g6btXCR-PvAZi9aE9vMo6tTbVNv1Zc0LJ8x-CYeO1trVAh-3Xcbo5R1vn6kIwaCj1EURmXhrdSQMXfvR6u_HEVdAVtz1QEC-KzPyMKJ9lEoKkBs-UQ/s1600/9328d1afa99da478ec3e0c767592a101.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizB5IUxK3sxkIAC4Mpo4SarnfX6g6btXCR-PvAZi9aE9vMo6tTbVNv1Zc0LJ8x-CYeO1trVAh-3Xcbo5R1vn6kIwaCj1EURmXhrdSQMXfvR6u_HEVdAVtz1QEC-KzPyMKJ9lEoKkBs-UQ/s1600/9328d1afa99da478ec3e0c767592a101.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />Thats about as much time as I have to make art these days! You? Thoughts?<br /><br />x am<br /><br /><br />

10 Minute Large Canvas Art DIY

Happy Monday! Hope you had a fabulous weekend :)  Hockey madness has begun here - with two kids playing and a third swimming competitively, ...

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name this artist

<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Found this on interest a while back.</div><div style="text-align: center;">DYING over the beauty...</div><div style="text-align: center;">love how these gorgeous patches of brights play together.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQesk5cSpg0p_DIn5ggjLgHuN9BNFns9h7o7nIgyyqaRyVxX5GMobi6Up4Jkk2ONY3ONGGKesslDx1eVGM8b6zYlb4heSXHrVSfEZx7iXiE3aqOozM1Qs7Z5F6dfXl2P0n8gnHKwZKIIM/s1600/756238cfce701a7bdd413b836ba758d6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQesk5cSpg0p_DIn5ggjLgHuN9BNFns9h7o7nIgyyqaRyVxX5GMobi6Up4Jkk2ONY3ONGGKesslDx1eVGM8b6zYlb4heSXHrVSfEZx7iXiE3aqOozM1Qs7Z5F6dfXl2P0n8gnHKwZKIIM/s640/756238cfce701a7bdd413b836ba758d6.jpg" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">here's the problem:</div><div style="text-align: center;">the link leads back to nothing and I can't find the artist - </div><div style="text-align: center;">hoping one of you has some idea who this deliciousness came from!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>

name this artist

Found this on interest a while back. DYING over the beauty... love how these gorgeous patches of brights play together. here's the probl...

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pinteresting: art over windows

<br />I find so many fabulous bits of creativity via pinterest, and some are really due more than a repin.<br />Hence the new feature, "<b><a href="http://10rooms.blogspot.ca/search/label/pinteresting">pinteresting</a></b>", where I invite your opinions about whatever wonderful thing made me sit up and take notice each week....<br /><br /><br />So. let's get on with it, shall we? This weeks brilliance...<br /><br /><br />We've seen art layered over bookcases, but how about this: art over windows.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img class="CSS_LIGHTBOX_SCALED_IMAGE_IMG" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm1sp4Bkrznj1n84G7y54PDyVstX6crbrbg7BNnwKE4c3gU4zglLSBFFg1dC2pWmdHhLCun6XHwt9mxGxHbDOq5xpm-qeNjbiNnLnVN1mtYj00VxDWZhwyOUCcwLY9zebyG-lRSrsE2Hw/s1600/Scan+2.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It seems mad, but if you think about it, especially in a room like the one below, </div><div style="text-align: center;">windows are often abundant and wall space is not. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Why not break up that huge expanse of glass with a little eye candy?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img class="CSS_LIGHTBOX_SCALED_IMAGE_IMG" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghBKIXLKG5K1mFyjKJsD_ObyLJjOnHD9CigCiaAQeszKDEB0ct9j6VDMwMpMfA2LI-7uluALkCmEZiGHUhkjTcsvKh2-aq8lXdiMimOdz1-S6D17p0oYv8h8XFdW8cbaxLhnEA08djWrY/s1600/Scan+6.jpg" style="height: 500px; width: 351px;" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Thank you to Raina at <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/45880489926247120/">A Stylist's Life</a> for posting about the work of <a href="http://www.ericcohler.com/">Eric Cohler</a>,</div><div style="text-align: center;">thereby exposing this innovative art display.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">So what are all you art lovers thinking about this one?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>

pinteresting: art over windows

I find so many fabulous bits of creativity via pinterest, and some are really due more than a repin. Hence the new feature, " pinterest...

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just tape it

<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">you know I'm a die-hard painter, </div><div style="text-align: center;">but be it washi, paper, masking or electrical, </div><div style="text-align: center;">tape is showing up in some clever applications these days...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">as wall decor....</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://www.maxattenborough.co.uk/content/Party_00036_large.html">pink abstraction</a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYpy_zgxCKrOpO4VXRTguMtgG0gnqZZv4mYTT3TsWIedP8PTX1YH47dWeVb2xP156VLg2RBs_9bSvfw-sbQhfgJmd11ox4Hms_o3OC90qwvQlJjbrMOaKA2qNo9IcT-b6uQVytcoWUC2o/s1600/Party_00036-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYpy_zgxCKrOpO4VXRTguMtgG0gnqZZv4mYTT3TsWIedP8PTX1YH47dWeVb2xP156VLg2RBs_9bSvfw-sbQhfgJmd11ox4Hms_o3OC90qwvQlJjbrMOaKA2qNo9IcT-b6uQVytcoWUC2o/s640/Party_00036-1.jpg" width="478" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">linear black and white <b><a href="http://www.mrkate.com/2011/01/12/diy-tape-wall-stripes/">stripes</a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgozRB2DjDp8zMnPhcsgV4obMl2hGV4o-Tsx7u4tqHjnRbr74VoS7n6-TI2J2jCjN4YemFL8XSarBk1Oibs2-WeraLGAos0bVtRA3lBkC0px9sXl-v4waP0-CpDH3ZPhQ1BkTz-IQ8XRSQ/s1600/tapestripes1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="403" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgozRB2DjDp8zMnPhcsgV4obMl2hGV4o-Tsx7u4tqHjnRbr74VoS7n6-TI2J2jCjN4YemFL8XSarBk1Oibs2-WeraLGAos0bVtRA3lBkC0px9sXl-v4waP0-CpDH3ZPhQ1BkTz-IQ8XRSQ/s640/tapestripes1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">metallic <b><a href="http://www.karapaslaydesigns.blogspot.ca/2012/01/easy-cheap-fast-and-fantastic-diy.html">geometric</a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_rjrr35JNN6DQ7y0sESXgjJ1JoMrhWCcgNNS-LuOl-8jduHKR2l52s_lm4E1VCyW8J3ZvfdkJjcn7ym4K1DD7swK57heuE_LXA19LF4odBb7c6VBmlYLcLShfXOUycUKpV9cF3GMVxiI/s1600/6677116387_733f30ff9e_z.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="538" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_rjrr35JNN6DQ7y0sESXgjJ1JoMrhWCcgNNS-LuOl-8jduHKR2l52s_lm4E1VCyW8J3ZvfdkJjcn7ym4K1DD7swK57heuE_LXA19LF4odBb7c6VBmlYLcLShfXOUycUKpV9cF3GMVxiI/s640/6677116387_733f30ff9e_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://remodelista.com/posts/diy-instant-washi-tape-wall-graphics">simplistic</a></b> and wrapped onto floors</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZDGOwFbwk6EFBb1iLup-554Vxz51sN6Z7judrvNS47iqHK2-94nX2N65GVqxXzyC0c8qnCMDanzi_b1ay24RKv_t6a9JzCPPPRVxVFALmFHnX4CVNgQM-UXFEL4efWY8FUqHuUUQ_kl8/s1600/700_washi-tape-yellow.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZDGOwFbwk6EFBb1iLup-554Vxz51sN6Z7judrvNS47iqHK2-94nX2N65GVqxXzyC0c8qnCMDanzi_b1ay24RKv_t6a9JzCPPPRVxVFALmFHnX4CVNgQM-UXFEL4efWY8FUqHuUUQ_kl8/s640/700_washi-tape-yellow.png" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">as an <b><a href="http://menocal.tumblr.com/tagged/tape/">art installation</a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjofHxtyY43pihUd7tv1oq7Hc0jzyvl_4hyphenhyphenYCs48JKDN5ZyMFrzTKhD5UUhDF-7KGBl3-FN0AtzKBZ9nN8hiRnS_Auyk06lnVCbkRe3r4Gxvs6Uf2A2eQ8uK7h6sM93otVodW_-zE0Zc_Y/s1600/tumblr_l04caefDdv1qb4l61o1_r1_1280.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjofHxtyY43pihUd7tv1oq7Hc0jzyvl_4hyphenhyphenYCs48JKDN5ZyMFrzTKhD5UUhDF-7KGBl3-FN0AtzKBZ9nN8hiRnS_Auyk06lnVCbkRe3r4Gxvs6Uf2A2eQ8uK7h6sM93otVodW_-zE0Zc_Y/s640/tumblr_l04caefDdv1qb4l61o1_r1_1280.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">part of an art wall <b><a href="http://www.miloandben.com/grid-wall/">composition</a></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihDXL48V4OYbeBlEuP3GWw0HsWfet8w5K94fbGEGjBnLURCDf73Hoalm72dPPJmb2ibWQqRsrH4SS65zY2RHNm_IsB9JnoYN_ZxF9IkZeZ1u7GDjmH1PWd3VN-c_UvA0fyJffL29Ure8E/s1600/another-view.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="422" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihDXL48V4OYbeBlEuP3GWw0HsWfet8w5K94fbGEGjBnLURCDf73Hoalm72dPPJmb2ibWQqRsrH4SS65zY2RHNm_IsB9JnoYN_ZxF9IkZeZ1u7GDjmH1PWd3VN-c_UvA0fyJffL29Ure8E/s640/another-view.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">to <a href="http://trendenser.se/2012/november/veckans-diy-ramar-av-washitejp.html">frame art</a> - LOVE</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOjc7t_nncJUoJYMNtEsdtXMV01Le8xSTvXn3SChuwbGiiw2j7LQpJcl32w71U6tvldlzVp4HYeKu6mmmTP0UtE2R1OedXR0JzMxcuGG8v0QpRtwzZJ6_Ix3IP31MoQD6iyAYXGsNT1KU/s1600/veckans_diy_5098f4d9e087c324f572fb13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOjc7t_nncJUoJYMNtEsdtXMV01Le8xSTvXn3SChuwbGiiw2j7LQpJcl32w71U6tvldlzVp4HYeKu6mmmTP0UtE2R1OedXR0JzMxcuGG8v0QpRtwzZJ6_Ix3IP31MoQD6iyAYXGsNT1KU/s640/veckans_diy_5098f4d9e087c324f572fb13.jpg" width="436" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">or reign in an <b><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/154670568424083332/">inspiration wall</a> - </b>hello, office!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijqvOCJBhl6_0wQX4D0jH3yff0_E4t5A511DlIGB5oiPm27PVyqnrktoztqmNKZNIq1hqIypr3tY5DZc0__W0Lf9L9skLZ43wxS86DqHvlYKvnU8t46yvSj4W5i-zXYPxy7ARwqGih-74/s1600/161496336607454778_IS0g1qKS_c-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijqvOCJBhl6_0wQX4D0jH3yff0_E4t5A511DlIGB5oiPm27PVyqnrktoztqmNKZNIq1hqIypr3tY5DZc0__W0Lf9L9skLZ43wxS86DqHvlYKvnU8t46yvSj4W5i-zXYPxy7ARwqGih-74/s640/161496336607454778_IS0g1qKS_c-1.jpg" width="428" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/174796029258092691/">yummy</a></b> color, yes?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSMihvivPsFuNSZFRCfTTxNyck1A-tugcJxAo7eTl9HqVcupQoSrPaKcP8RLpPG9pAC-cbn5ZfovbivDwwulmI3-BApF1FqXY8PFcKMPFJtkW3DCR9RY66qAlSvO_cqYR_Mc9CzvbsMZE/s1600/174796029258092691_YROS1kKp_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSMihvivPsFuNSZFRCfTTxNyck1A-tugcJxAo7eTl9HqVcupQoSrPaKcP8RLpPG9pAC-cbn5ZfovbivDwwulmI3-BApF1FqXY8PFcKMPFJtkW3DCR9RY66qAlSvO_cqYR_Mc9CzvbsMZE/s640/174796029258092691_YROS1kKp_c.jpg" width="468" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">as an<b><a href="http://hannasroom.blogspot.ca/"> outline </a></b>for color-blocked walls</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgugwnJSfod625LtuZr5cZutlcZdJMZJisPWL3dvvhG9gJNU9-26Ex1DYf_YxfavhqLAw6GApvdYa4jfOJccpzl0flYEs-048m79Umg3MQngAH_Pb15H7bhhsv5SKCQ1SZCTRovFoLSglY/s1600/hannas-room-blog-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgugwnJSfod625LtuZr5cZutlcZdJMZJisPWL3dvvhG9gJNU9-26Ex1DYf_YxfavhqLAw6GApvdYa4jfOJccpzl0flYEs-048m79Umg3MQngAH_Pb15H7bhhsv5SKCQ1SZCTRovFoLSglY/s640/hannas-room-blog-2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">to <b><a href="http://bklynbrideonline.com/18122/wedding-inspiration/neon-wedding-inspiration-decor/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bklynbrideonline%2FSRBY+%28Brooklyn+Bride+-+Modern+Wedding+Blog%29&utm_content=Google+Reader">highlight</a></b> existing molding..</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFCLDZp9AzLpeDb0TKXlANUW-qp_QwluixpM4AKPDe89tsM_Wfye3BlIWC3TP4KKGWWGYk7isCdwYwFvxsZ8RW5a_y8M1X-jZe_TFfZsOeJrOl1RON3FAx245DfuHTptYsMDZS8hTzFpA/s1600/110826_BROOKLYNBRIDE_1969-600x900.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFCLDZp9AzLpeDb0TKXlANUW-qp_QwluixpM4AKPDe89tsM_Wfye3BlIWC3TP4KKGWWGYk7isCdwYwFvxsZ8RW5a_y8M1X-jZe_TFfZsOeJrOl1RON3FAx245DfuHTptYsMDZS8hTzFpA/s640/110826_BROOKLYNBRIDE_1969-600x900.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">my favourite is this tongue-in-cheek <b><a href="http://www.pencilshavingsstudio.com/2012/04/decorating-with-washi-tape/">faux panelling</a></b> ....</div><div style="text-align: center;">may just offer la solution parfait to the panelling/no panelling debate </div><div style="text-align: center;">going on between the hubs and I for our boudoir :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSbmU11hY_yrfuieRTCcgrTBS40iv_5Jo-fP0A9an_52atI9EHu0ce2sKg6cQccKJKBxnXSXld2-tbHJf5MMC72Fddy37-6qiS4O_5ULNLhkHKLD7uu2NxVwD_9XdX6dtN-REklGoLf5o/s1600/7104492957_21ec4cbe0c_z1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSbmU11hY_yrfuieRTCcgrTBS40iv_5Jo-fP0A9an_52atI9EHu0ce2sKg6cQccKJKBxnXSXld2-tbHJf5MMC72Fddy37-6qiS4O_5ULNLhkHKLD7uu2NxVwD_9XdX6dtN-REklGoLf5o/s640/7104492957_21ec4cbe0c_z1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">What do you think? Something here you would use in your space?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />

just tape it

you know I'm a die-hard painter,  but be it washi, paper, masking or electrical,  tape is showing up in some clever applications these d...

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sunburst gallery wall

<br />If one is good, then <b><a href="http://blog.alicelanehome.com/uncategorized/how-to-create-a-sunburst-mirror-wall/">eleven</a></b> is perfection, no?<br /><a href="http://blog.alicelanehome.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Mary-McDonald.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a><a href="http://blog.alicelanehome.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Mary-McDonald.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a><a href="http://blog.alicelanehome.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Mary-McDonald.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4587" height="1033" src="http://blog.alicelanehome.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Mary-McDonald.jpg" title="Mary McDonald" width="710" /><br /><br /><br /><br />Had a crazy, busy weekend, and now a crazy, busy week - when it rains it pours... hope you are all having as great a spring season as I am :) The posts may be a bit sparse in the upcoming weeks as blogging slide further down the priority list, sorry.... I miss you!! am x<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />

sunburst gallery wall

If one is good, then eleven is perfection, no? Had a crazy, busy weekend, and now a crazy, busy week - when it rains it pours... hope you a...

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what are you wishing for?

<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Sometimes when I ignore a question or an issue around here D emails it to me...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">is that weird?!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It's like, hey, would you PUH-Lease get on this!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">So today I received an official request for Christmas gift ideas.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">You'd think after 15 years he'd know it's all about art and jewelry!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I sent him back three links. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://www.littlepaperplanes.com/product/3365-crystal-poster">this.</a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji6XwoBNqLewW1FNikC-t1kS9T3KKXVSHQysY3Tgw5ivvhPzaCUmPpCM4LBchTk8XvM5Irai38WDcMjYPCXsrsKUmp-ZfKnAjsaXfO-Ui-lo8p5y7f9lbCQNdUg_7nvfPIIKoJrZHKB8ZO/s1600/Screen+Shot+2011-11-30+at+9.18.59+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji6XwoBNqLewW1FNikC-t1kS9T3KKXVSHQysY3Tgw5ivvhPzaCUmPpCM4LBchTk8XvM5Irai38WDcMjYPCXsrsKUmp-ZfKnAjsaXfO-Ui-lo8p5y7f9lbCQNdUg_7nvfPIIKoJrZHKB8ZO/s1600/Screen+Shot+2011-11-30+at+9.18.59+PM.png" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://www.carlywaito.com/Carly_Waito/PAINTINGS.html">this.</a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo7E9R6W1kaghw9KP73WJGXkTDIImZotZvOpuqDZQs0yTAH6HeVA4fyU8bmAT7G0cTHsiL1oDda1Z65AJEs2xic8Vxb4s3uBfFYWja5zJx_PCeZn1J5jjqcZgSvG5lVPsE7PH-tkYUoI4Q/s1600/Screen+Shot+2011-11-30+at+9.25.43+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo7E9R6W1kaghw9KP73WJGXkTDIImZotZvOpuqDZQs0yTAH6HeVA4fyU8bmAT7G0cTHsiL1oDda1Z65AJEs2xic8Vxb4s3uBfFYWja5zJx_PCeZn1J5jjqcZgSvG5lVPsE7PH-tkYUoI4Q/s1600/Screen+Shot+2011-11-30+at+9.25.43+PM.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">and <b><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/kateszabone?ref=top_trail">this</a></b>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPWgVRSs6jXQVyhQjuSEkfpJTwoic3ieZgX8GwjXffIZQ-CEiP5DHsO1YYZ9E6M1Xtb3suJCh8CO3uHtqV7qHc0MEAYFlIVLV7ZRUYrh7kiP0w_4G2h8mtlwrmP9dyPOYoUve9uWquKI7K/s1600/Screen+Shot+2011-11-30+at+9.11.53+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPWgVRSs6jXQVyhQjuSEkfpJTwoic3ieZgX8GwjXffIZQ-CEiP5DHsO1YYZ9E6M1Xtb3suJCh8CO3uHtqV7qHc0MEAYFlIVLV7ZRUYrh7kiP0w_4G2h8mtlwrmP9dyPOYoUve9uWquKI7K/s1600/Screen+Shot+2011-11-30+at+9.11.53+PM.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">a girl can dream...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">what are you wishing for?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="51" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk6NPqy9xJ-HOXKGM0fevxvI3lNOrp2nJT8XdoPKxKFMCRP6QHahewcDn-HQh8JVljuq5hlMuBtn4brMQfkIZLXJStHDns5xqrDoTJ2m-BNvT7hEn9osfvj8LDg9nZni85Gg_cFXiIYUH1/s200/Screen+shot+2011-05-19+at+3.08.10+PM+copy.png" width="200" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>

what are you wishing for?

Sometimes when I ignore a question or an issue around here D emails it to me... is that weird?! It's like, hey, would you PUH-Lease get ...

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The Dorm Room: Best DIY Ideas

<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Did you know that the back to school market is a <a href="http://www.internetretailer.com/2011/07/21/back-school-e-commerce">$68 billion dollars industry</a>?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Dorm supplies make up at least <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/08/31/jeff-gawronski-dorm-co-back-to-school-shopping_n_933239.html">$4 billion dollars of this total.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Thats a lot of flokati rugs :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you're decorating one of these tiny spaces, you may not want to spend a fortune,</div><div style="text-align: center;">because chances are everything in it will have to be burned by the end of the year!</div><div style="text-align: center;">But who wants to live in the fuschia and black nightmare I keep seeing marketed toward college students?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> I thought I'd go looking for some clever, original diy ideas for student spaces.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">First thing, I got distracted by the dorm of <b><a href="http://nymag.com/homedesign/spring2009/56426/?imw=Y&f=most-viewed-24h10">Maximilian.</a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is not ultra affordable, but damn it's gorgeous!!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Attending Drew University in Madison, New Jersey,</div><div style="text-align: center;">he interns for Charlotte Moss and has spent summers working with David Easton.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The ultra-preppy space he created is completely unexpected.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI2P0K2SmorJR5uDRA_fVb0R_RFlcTFY7jPrNyAgFN2Gyt0eNX5kMYt_pN91B2WqZdd3-EYzuD6GXkUFhh5skY0iSU7OLfdTGVJrEBt5U7GDYbVk3sCSVvNv8xLEzo-s9C8ciy6YqNS63s/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-09-07+at+9.18.07+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI2P0K2SmorJR5uDRA_fVb0R_RFlcTFY7jPrNyAgFN2Gyt0eNX5kMYt_pN91B2WqZdd3-EYzuD6GXkUFhh5skY0iSU7OLfdTGVJrEBt5U7GDYbVk3sCSVvNv8xLEzo-s9C8ciy6YqNS63s/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-09-07+at+9.18.07+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Walls are painted Ralph Lauren's Tapestry Green,</div><div style="text-align: center;">then given the gallery treatment.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Oriental carpets layer the floor,</div><div style="text-align: center;">a black watch skirted console functions as a perch for a tv,</div><div style="text-align: center;"> while a tray table tucked in alongside offers a tiny bar space.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Ties offer up a witty take on wall decor, while solving the storage issue.</div><div style="text-align: center;">A vintage dresser is styled in a manner that would not be out of place in an english manor -</div><div style="text-align: center;">including matching lamps with chinoiserie paper shades, an orchid, crystal and books </div><div style="text-align: center;">layered under a gold rimmed mirror and classic art prints.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkj9qmc1lqWneJWvOeG48wlAt27M7Mbjz92WkteTtMy5YO3d1rcGZ9vOLQheKvUK2BCj64sta9vAnW1GysgJ5tZqx8_jc89mvqc4X75r_UkoNzhfT0Qj0MFXsfC9zISkPirMsS46wk_Pgo/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-09-07+at+9.19.51+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkj9qmc1lqWneJWvOeG48wlAt27M7Mbjz92WkteTtMy5YO3d1rcGZ9vOLQheKvUK2BCj64sta9vAnW1GysgJ5tZqx8_jc89mvqc4X75r_UkoNzhfT0Qj0MFXsfC9zISkPirMsS46wk_Pgo/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-09-07+at+9.19.51+AM.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">W O W.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">He has his own <b><a href="http://www.oandsltd.com/">design business</a></b>, and I'm quite sure it will be a smashing success.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Okay, back on track :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you are more indie than prep,</div><div style="text-align: center;">and want something a bit less traditional,</div><div style="text-align: center;">there are heaps of really easy ideas out there that go beyond new bedding..</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Walls of sticky notes paint samples, photos, postcards...</div><div style="text-align: center;">A mishmash of posters becomes an art installation when grouped around a typography bit.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinlMt29yAgezWH0VyglQLMRczqsDBE6o0TvSoWvnJ_E28PDj3enrNMfZMmA1ROOgyVQUW_6tV0bv_VdCUAyXwOfr7DF8Wgt1gLmut0OLqveJwjmBLGXUSgScpdMcYEZtkIWZHalUrGsOum/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-09-07+at+10.18.27+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinlMt29yAgezWH0VyglQLMRczqsDBE6o0TvSoWvnJ_E28PDj3enrNMfZMmA1ROOgyVQUW_6tV0bv_VdCUAyXwOfr7DF8Wgt1gLmut0OLqveJwjmBLGXUSgScpdMcYEZtkIWZHalUrGsOum/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-09-07+at+10.18.27+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">The easiest way to upgrade a standard headboard?</div><div style="text-align: center;">Drape a blanket over it!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">No headboard?</div><div style="text-align: center;">Make one out of photo's spray glued to foam board, </div><div style="text-align: center;">or just cut one from whiteboard and call it a day.</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">A screen doesn't have to be attached to the wall,</div><div style="text-align: center;">and these work double duty as headboard and storage,</div><div style="text-align: center;">or headboard and art.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI8xjxFjyzWK7jSLsNgyHS204oDkGS8_lWNKzkx79HC5rjOEl50l4T8zPAUevwRzkFCZWkFVrGOJbWnuLdGCjqwV7q7O6rGCUMCJON3dtWrXNsF6xdYT6-OKWC8ygqQeMU6axwuGLjtTr_/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-09-07+at+10.50.05+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI8xjxFjyzWK7jSLsNgyHS204oDkGS8_lWNKzkx79HC5rjOEl50l4T8zPAUevwRzkFCZWkFVrGOJbWnuLdGCjqwV7q7O6rGCUMCJON3dtWrXNsF6xdYT6-OKWC8ygqQeMU6axwuGLjtTr_/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-09-07+at+10.50.05+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Dress up a paper lantern with coffee filters or crepe paper...</div><div style="text-align: center;">re-use some favourite old tins,</div><div style="text-align: center;">or play with string lights.</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj064bpwarDqF4aSaiQusis03TXZwn6z19uRYp1258bSezdOe5EVqqLY9yaCnSJM64Z2YgeWVgMy0xxcK9Zt6LVd2wQW2E9mzp4zpvj7IhIJ_SMKcS3bI529pPwC7tz7R4siYrAegwD56Ba/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-09-07+at+11.11.42+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj064bpwarDqF4aSaiQusis03TXZwn6z19uRYp1258bSezdOe5EVqqLY9yaCnSJM64Z2YgeWVgMy0xxcK9Zt6LVd2wQW2E9mzp4zpvj7IhIJ_SMKcS3bI529pPwC7tz7R4siYrAegwD56Ba/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-09-07+at+11.11.42+AM.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/misskels/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;">1</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;"> 2 </span></span><a href="http://www.dailydanny.com/?tag=dorm-room-detox"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;">3</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;"> </span></span><a href="http://www.dormdelicious.com/dorms/super-cheap_dorm_room_decorating_idea"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;">4</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;"> </span></span><a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?q=dorm+room+walls&hl=en&client=safari&rls=en&biw=989&bih=941&tbm=isch&tbnid=4ZIzVJ0-Nz95xM:&imgrefurl=http://youve-left-me-speechless.tumblr.com/post/3469163245&docid=NV5_jFMi25HDYM&w=500&h=335&ei=jHdnToWCLIydgQfoj-ToDA&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=143&vpy=216&dur=7905&hovh=184&hovw=274&tx=169&ty=104&page=6&tbnh=138&tbnw=191&start=104&ndsp=22&ved=1t:429,r:0,s:104"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;">5</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;"> </span></span><a href="http://hellodenj.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/karisheadboard_denj.jpg"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;">6</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;"> </span></span><a href="http://style-files.com/2009/02/24/diy-lamp/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;">7</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;"> </span></span><a href="http://www.urbanscarlet.com/design/guest-post-bliss/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;">8</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;"> </span></span><a href="http://www.parlourhomeblog.com/2010/10/and-im-spent.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;">9</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;"> </span></span><a href="http://www.spearmintdecor.com/2010/09/origami-water-bomb-string-lights/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;">10</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;"> </span></span><a href="http://www.diyideas.com/roombyroom/Bedrooms/headboards_ss2.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;">11</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;"> </span></span><a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/10-ways-to-save-on-when-youre-setting-up-a-home-123695"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;">12</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;"> </span></span><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/iheartnorwegianwood/2458779285/sizes/o/in/photostream/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;">13</span></span></a><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/2551136/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;"> 14</span></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Almost makes you want to hit the books again, doesn't it?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hope your'e all enjoying the quiet this week has brought :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I know next week we'll be missing the darlings, but for now, basking in a bit of silence.... xo</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="51" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKLDPh9-gk_zJWba2E5DwKexCufQJuHB9LXp627OfC_WgoVHvq8I2t-chpbYpCBm-2qZN0M8BUNB31F5fApclKWFCNmgp2JD4_etSMfuV4F9qw9ZVJldmnM6VFB6b0feNSSoNecaeXOBEn/s200/Screen+shot+2011-05-19+at+3.08.10+PM+copy.png" width="200" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div 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The Dorm Room: Best DIY Ideas

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string art revisited

<div style="text-align: center;">Remember string art?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am probably really dating myself here, but at one point </div><div style="text-align: center;">almost everyone I knew had some hideous version of a schooner or the like hanging in their rec room.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">But I found a crafter on<b><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/AsULikeIt?page=1"> Etsy</a></b> that is bringing string art to a new level.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I give you... California.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2voe7Mx8ixBGPCdyzSPcxGFq00kv9cZY-RtTJzKTalMffs3nIPo1TTvhLDYrJoFM0OZtzXVnXs6yWCdO-UY4V1wcxCQz3gKbcJkdxjsBSdrga0FJOcUcYMdzVPAPErQnm1Ggpa6mFyOeb/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-20+at+2.27.06+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2voe7Mx8ixBGPCdyzSPcxGFq00kv9cZY-RtTJzKTalMffs3nIPo1TTvhLDYrJoFM0OZtzXVnXs6yWCdO-UY4V1wcxCQz3gKbcJkdxjsBSdrga0FJOcUcYMdzVPAPErQnm1Ggpa6mFyOeb/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-20+at+2.27.06+AM.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">some witty examples for a kids room....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgfLxHFQmBjCbzlZwYrsUVQbHsG8XZpgBo1f5mrHjEPoMzH1LsX7F2Hldy8PrdYaW4bIzHUf5qAuXHQ2KHrOUcAKci95qf7_C-RFu-UMQBuQ5-DghJZgu6L6IUJm-_Kl412w1sysxvVGHs/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-20+at+2.31.22+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgfLxHFQmBjCbzlZwYrsUVQbHsG8XZpgBo1f5mrHjEPoMzH1LsX7F2Hldy8PrdYaW4bIzHUf5qAuXHQ2KHrOUcAKci95qf7_C-RFu-UMQBuQ5-DghJZgu6L6IUJm-_Kl412w1sysxvVGHs/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-20+at+2.31.22+AM.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">or the kitchen...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSQ-ONZ6QnVlPHWlfTfau2CNZ4Inbq9GU49XcORnRQppYJu2kJD4lt5T9qo962Rp2F_iPo91Vv1Ox4EfX_FeOHAva-17PnhXf-3liVP_7LKppJ8jhOyXjU8wZJVfDj0qmPEh8-SisAabYy/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-20+at+2.31.54+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSQ-ONZ6QnVlPHWlfTfau2CNZ4Inbq9GU49XcORnRQppYJu2kJD4lt5T9qo962Rp2F_iPo91Vv1Ox4EfX_FeOHAva-17PnhXf-3liVP_7LKppJ8jhOyXjU8wZJVfDj0qmPEh8-SisAabYy/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-20+at+2.31.54+AM.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(mangia means eat in Italian, and it was the first Italian word I learned growing up :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I don't know if you ever dined with a large group of Italians, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">but always, ALWAYS, you are being urged to "mangia, mangia!")</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Anyhoo, pretty cool take on string art, no?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">How many of you are already thinking about that extra bit of wood in the garage,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">plotting out a project?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I know I am!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="51" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKLDPh9-gk_zJWba2E5DwKexCufQJuHB9LXp627OfC_WgoVHvq8I2t-chpbYpCBm-2qZN0M8BUNB31F5fApclKWFCNmgp2JD4_etSMfuV4F9qw9ZVJldmnM6VFB6b0feNSSoNecaeXOBEn/s200/Screen+shot+2011-05-19+at+3.08.10+PM+copy.png" width="200" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>

string art revisited

Remember string art? I am probably really dating myself here, but at one point  almost everyone I knew had some hideous version of a schoone...

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