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GREAT Info about Photo Taking

Storing this link away as useful information because I've always wanted to know how to take better photos. Thank you Centsational Girl for this informative post: http://www.centsationalgirl.com/2010/12/better-brighter-blog-photos/

Long Over Due

So this post is long overdue, but in reality this blog is intended to be a virtual scrapbook for myself, where I can collect fun things I like, want to do, etc. And I suppose I haven't really been very inspired lately. For anyone that actually read this, sorry about the absence... 

In light of that, this Christmas ornament craft, from How About Orange, may be something I pull out for a crafting session next year! These paper creations are adorable.

Stunning Bedroom

I've been MIA because decorating my house has been the last thing on my mind. In fact I have a pile of shelves and accessories sitting on my bedroom floor waiting to be hung...but I don't know where to hang them! 

This bedroom however is bold, simple and stunning. I love it.


Maybe one day I'll actually get my home fully decorated...

Just Random Thoughts

I already possess a West Elm duvet cover but if I didn't this would on my list of 'must-haves.'

I'm not sure why but I'm a nut for simple, repeated patterns and since I'm dreaming of reinventing my bedroom in shades of brown even the color of this duvet would be perfect.

Inspiration alert: with my current duvet a classic white, this pattern compels me to want to paint something reminiscent of it on the wall behind my bed for drama, and as headboard of sorts. Other inspirational pieces that fit into this idea are here (pattern painted one shade darker or lighter than the overall wall color for subtly) and here (pattern framed behind the cabinet) and this:


I love that you can just barely see the pattern on the wall, but the white framing creates a stunning focal point for this bed. 

The only other concern I really have for my bedroom -- besides choosing colors and accessorizing, is the annoying fact that my room is HUGE, but the builders decided to only put one tiny window in the space.  The natural lighting in the room is pathetic. And even though I'm attracted to deeper, more saturated tones I'm afraid the only way to keep my bedroom from becoming a dank cave is through lighter hues on the walls. If I'm wrong please tell me. And if anyone has any other suggestions on how to add more light without knocking out a cinder block wall please share!! I'm still learning so many things...


Duh

Who wouldn't want to DIY an ottoman like this:
Michelle at Three Men and A Lady made this one herself, with the help of an upholsterer to do work with the white vinyl covering it, and I LOVE IT!!! 

Seriously, people inspire me to create things I would normally run out to the store and buy, or at least scour craigslist for. It's got my head spinning...in a good way. 


Paint on the Brain

I haven't been posting much lately but this is too much, and I had to document it for reference later. A bedroom accent wall painted with a custom stencil, and a combination of flat and high gloss paint.
I love the subtly. It adds class and drama without being over the top or in your face.

It's got my wheels a turnin'.

Can I repaint my bedroom without moving all the furniture? ;) Cuz lets me honest, that's really what's keeping me from doing it...well, that and a fear that I'll drip paint on my brand new, feels-like-butter-between-your-toes carpet. Dilemma.


My Latest Creation


I've finally finished my second upcycled creation! (as scatter-brained as I am I haven't even posted my first one yet). Doesn't it make this plain ol' fruit salad look so much prettier? I'm so excited.

Reminisce back with me (insert dream sequence music and squiggly effects here) to my fabulous finds at Goodwill...
...a staggering $2 afforded me a large dinner plate, and chunky candlestick holder. The red of the candle holder stumped me for awhile -- I didn't know whether to keep the color for a patriotic red-white-and-blue platter, or change it completely.

In the end, I brought out the spray paint and changed it up, so that this cutie could be displayed proudly all year long, and not just over the Fourth of July. I also didn't want the stand to distract from the food, or other objects displayed upon it -- the who's wearing whom question was constantly in the back of my mind as I was thinking about this project.

The biggest thing I learned is that I need ALOT more practice with spray paint. I don't know if I'm too zealous and laying it on too much, too fast or what, but I keep getting this crackling sort of thing happening on my piece. Yuck!  I just read a post on Thrifty Decor Chick that may help me in the future. According to Sarah, my paint or object are either too hot, or I'm not prepping well enough when I get the crackling, and since I spray on my back porch the temperature is most likely my problem -- "hot" is a given here in Central Florida. I don't know how to remedy this issue, but I'll put my thinking cap on.

I'm super happy with this, and if I ever get pictures better than the iPhone quality one above I'll certainly post those with eagerness!!