WE BASICALLY NAILED 2013.
Also, dancing. We nail that too. Every time.
Peggy and Abe totally stole our moves.
Tuesday, December 31, 2013
Monday, December 30, 2013
Thursday, December 26, 2013
Thursday, December 19, 2013
Home Inspiration - Little Spaces
All these spaces.
Be in my house.... that I don't yet own..... but someday, maybe?
I am the proud owner of a set of Lucite nesting tables now, though.
These babies will be hiding at my MIL's house until we have a bigger space.
Thursday, December 12, 2013
DIY Gift Idea - Easy Wall Art
Guys, this was so simple and defiantly give me the appearance of having spent more time + money than I actually did.
So manly. So fun.
I found the prints over at Primer Magazine, but I'm pretty sure someone just Googled "patent prints" and then inverted the colors. So if those aren't your style, try looking up some other things. Google has everything. They suggested making bigger prints, but I just printed them out on regular computer paper and used the highest quality print.
Then off to IKEA for some Ribba frames in medium brown.
I used tape to make sure the prints stayed where I wanted them too, and poof.... classy wall art.
So manly. So fun.
I found the prints over at Primer Magazine, but I'm pretty sure someone just Googled "patent prints" and then inverted the colors. So if those aren't your style, try looking up some other things. Google has everything. They suggested making bigger prints, but I just printed them out on regular computer paper and used the highest quality print.
Then off to IKEA for some Ribba frames in medium brown.
I used tape to make sure the prints stayed where I wanted them too, and poof.... classy wall art.
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Thursday, December 5, 2013
The Tree Is UP!!
The Christmas tree is official up!
I ended up getting rid of our old traditional Christmas lights in favor of some more retro looking ones like these at Target.
All in all, I think I got pretty close to my inspiration (check out that post here).
Gold Ornaments + Bells - Dollar Tree/Feather Ornaments - Target/Silver Balls - Target + Thrifted
She has logged a few hours already staring at our tree and touching all the ornaments.
If I'm being honest, so have I.
Christmas is the BEST.
Monday, November 25, 2013
Holiday Decor - Christmas Village
A few days ago I had this genius, super original idea to buy a Christmas village at the Dollar Store and paint it white.
And then I realized that everyone and their mother had done it. Not original. Not genius. Sigh.
Anyway, this is how the magic happened.
1. Buy Christmas Village at the Dollar Store. Also buy $50 worth of other stuff because its all ONLY $1.
I already used those thumbtacks for a couple of projects. See here.
2. Find your paint. A lot of other people used spray paint, which I'm sure works really well. But this is Minnesota, the high on Saturday was 15 degrees, and while I told myself spray paint doesn't work so well in those extreme temperatures, the reality is I didn't want to go outside. So I used a bottle of white acrylic paint that I have had for approximately ever.
You can buy them here and here, or just get ANY acrylic craft paint and paint brush.
Seriously, buy it at Walmart. The Dollar Store might even have some.
2. Find your paint. A lot of other people used spray paint, which I'm sure works really well. But this is Minnesota, the high on Saturday was 15 degrees, and while I told myself spray paint doesn't work so well in those extreme temperatures, the reality is I didn't want to go outside. So I used a bottle of white acrylic paint that I have had for approximately ever.
Seriously, buy it at Walmart. The Dollar Store might even have some.
3. Paint everything white.
4. Go do something else while they dry. Otherwise you will continue to touch them to see if they are dry yet. They aren't. It takes about 20 minutes for them to be 100% dry.
5. Celebrate how awesome and classy you are. You just made something from the Dollar Store look like it was worth at least $3. Way to triple your investment.
600 Brass Thumbtacks
What do you think of when you see this?
Do you ever think, "Man, I really need 600 brass thumb tacks." or "I'll figure out what to do with them later."? If you don't, maybe you should - because let me tell you, they are AWESOME.
I bought these when I was at the dollar store buy a Christmas village... as well as everything else in the store. I knew they were magic when I saw them, I just didn't know what sort of magic they were going to create yet.
This all started with a trip to Ikea for faux sheep skin throws for my dining room chairs. Also throw pillows. I am addicted to throw pillows. I've been trying to replace a certain pillow for years but Hubs won't let it go. Its basically just two layers of fabric at this point. Gross.
My girlfriend had never been to Ikea, so of course it was my duty to ruin her life and take her with me. Mission successful. On the way home I jokingly (not jokingly) asked if she wanted to redecorate my house real quick. She was totally down. We became best friends. We did karate in the garage. Crafts happened.
First, we gave a big cardboard "K" a makeover with a faux nailhead trim. I'm sure measuring would be the thorough thing to do, but we just started sticking them in using the scientific "eyeball" method. Look-it:
Then, I stuck the rest of them in some candles.
Then we pulled everything off the walls and redecorated the downstairs because that's what reasonable people do. I told my husband to stay out late because we were in the zone. My thumbs ached. I'm pretty sure I'm not allowed to hang out with that friend anymore.
Here's the tally. My husband likes the "K", the sheepskins, and the new gallery wall. He doesn't understand the throw pillows, but I'm counting that as a win because most guys in general don't understand throw pillows. The candles freak him out a little. That's 4 - 1. I'll take it.
Gold Wedge Sneakers
I got a bit ahead of myself and bought something ridiculous.
GOLD. WEDGE. SNEAKERS.
$18.98 at Wholesale Shoes Bags MN.
No online shopping but if you live in the Twin Cities its your lucky day!
I absolutely LOVE them. I also have absolutely no idea what to wear with them. They are far less tacky than they look. Not un-tacky, just less tacky. It seems like such a shame to have such amazing shoes, and then be completely lost on what to wear with them!
Typically when I am at a loss, I head on over to Pinterest (that's a link to my page) and usually get some ideas pretty quickly. Apparently gold wedge sneakers are not happening yet, because its slim pickin's.
Well hey, if Beyoncé is doing it, at least I know I'm on the right track. Now to hijack a cab...
I know with shoes like that, you gotta keep the rest of the outfit simple, but so far, I am struggling!
Any ideas, anyone?
DIY Zebra Skin Floor Covers
Oh animal prints. What's not to love. Oh, that's right, the price.
Never fear, you don't have to spend thousands. Just make one!
Here's how I did it.
1. Buy some fabric. Since this is just a floor cover, not a rug, you don't have to worry too much about the backing. I usually have mine placed on top of another rug/carpet, and just to be safe I put some shelf liner under it (way cheaper than a carpet pad, just as good). Find something a with a little texture to it, like a fleece or velvet.
2. Find a style you like. Either print it out or bring your computer over to your work area. Mine happened to be on my new wood floors. But I put down a poster before I painted, so there are only a few paint stains....
3. Cut out the shape you want. FYI, don't make sections too thin, otherwise it starts to curl under. Mine had a tail at one point but that has since been removed.
4. Paint, Paint, Paint. And then you'll probably be painting some more. Remember, since this is based off of something organic, it's not supposed to be symmetrical. Unless you like that. Then make it so. Thick stripes, thin stripes, long, short, they all look good.
Excuse the bad picture, I actually did this project about a year ago.
5. Let it dry, then follow the aftercare on your paint. Depending on what you use, you might need to wash your new zebra to set the paint.
6. Enjoy! Roll around on it. Put it in front of a fire and light some candles. Because you are awesome and you deserve to be happy.
Friday, November 22, 2013
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