UPCOMING POST – DIY ORB CHANDELIER
CLAY HANDPRINTS
Hi there! So, continuing on with framed displays, I thought I’d quickly share with you how I display my kids’ handprints which were set in clay: they’re mounted in shadowbox frames. I love how these little prints are family treasures, but on display like this, they look great anywhere and fit into the decor of even the more formal rooms … Continue reading
EASY ART
Here’s a quick post about some easy, inexpensive art that can go in any number of spaces depending on the colours and patterns you choose. (And yes, we spell “colors” with a “u” in Canada 😉 ). I chose bright colours and a floral print background as these frames went into a little girl’s room, but you can choose more … Continue reading
WALL ART – STORY IN SHADOWBOXES
I kid you not, it took 4 years after we moved into our new home, after all the furniture in the room was put in, after buying and trying out paintings and pictures and deciding “nope, no good” that finally, I created a wall in the Living Room that not only worked, but that we loved and that all our … Continue reading
MESH & MIRROR SIDE TABLE
Here’s a side table that I put together not too long ago. It was quite easy to make! And now it’s found a home in the corner of our dinette room. Supplies: Hardware mesh. I purchased a roll 24” x 5′, holes 1/4” x 1/4” from The Home Depot for $15 17-18 nuts, bolts and washers. The bolts: 1” long, … Continue reading
CAPIZ SHELL INSPIRED CHANDELIER
I’m always working on new projects in my home, but I’m also trying to play catch-up on posting about my older projects LOL! Here’s one that I did a few years back when DIY Faux Capiz Shell chandeliers started popping up on the internet. We have a beautiful large chandelier lighting the upstairs hallway, hanging just above the winding staircase. … Continue reading
THE NEWEST ROYALTON
My family and I have just returned from a fabulous vacation in Mexico! We stayed at the Royalton Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa in Puerto Morelos (on the Caribbean coast, just south of Cancun). It’s the newest addition to the “All-in Luxury” Royalton chain, just having opened it’s doors in December 2014. They coin themselves as a “Modern All Inclusive” … Continue reading
HEADBOARD – WOODEN PLANKS
Hi everyone! Let’s start talking headboards. We all know that they can really change the look of a bed and an entire room (and are comfortable to lean on when reading in bed!). Contemporary-style ones that can be customized to suite any room can actually be the easiest things to make. I’ll be sharing a number of posts, each about … Continue reading
MY FAVORITE DESIGNER
Speaking of style…before I go any further posting projects and sharing my likes and loves in the world of design and decor, I’d like to speak a bit more about my favorite interior designer, which should give everyone a better understanding of my personal esthetic preferences and inspiration. * * * Years ago after having just bought our first condo, … Continue reading
BRINGING A BENCH BACK TO LIFE
I was at an outdoor market a few years ago and found an old stool for sale that needed some TLC (sorry, I don’t have any “before” pictures, I did this project a long time ago, but try to imagine what I’m describing!). It had an old leather seat, and the paint on the legs was pretty worn out. Both … Continue reading
