Home: Special Meaning Wall Art

I will be traveling to Tennessee late October to see my nephew for the first time (born in September). I wanted to bring a special handmade gift to my Sister-in-law to mark this special occasion. After accessing pinterest for ideas and going back and forth on what to pick. I kept coming back to the inspiration of the birth dates and the anniversary date of all the family members.

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I wanted the print to have a raised surface where the numbers are placed. I also wanted to add the heart into the center of the anniversary date. I took a trip to Michaels to pickup all the materials needed. I bought a pack of $2.99 stickers that had the formal yet modern number font I was looking for. ( These can also be purchased on many scrapebooking websites)

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 I wanted a square finish to the frame so I lucked out by finding a 8x8" matted frame, with a nice black on black finish. To give the piece a little more depth I went to the scrapbook paper section and looked for a nice texture that would have a nice detail, and a one-of-a-kind feel to the piece.

With all my material together, I broke down the measurements of the print in an 8x8 space, and factored in the space needed between each of the dates. It was nice that the paper included red dots that helped with the spacing and straight lines of the application process.  After I added all the numbers to the scrapbook paper, and added the heart, I carefully positioned it into the frame for a nice finish.

I love how the piece turned out. It has a clean, modern, yet traditional feel to it. It will be a beautiful addition to their family art gallery.

Total project time: 45 minutes

Skill level: Intermediate

Project Cost: $25.28

Stickers: $2.99

Paper: $0.99

Frame: on sale $21.00

Heart:$0.30

What pinterest ideas, and inspirations have you turned into a handmade craft?

Home: Office Re-mix

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All this back to school talk has me thinking about updating my office space. Or, it could be this ( venti starbucks coffee) that has me w.i.r.e.d,.. and what makes you want to spend all your waking hours working then a fun office? I pulled inspiration from these pictures to re-think my space. I want a fun, almost 'teenish' but still feminine space by using the white furniture I already have, and then add pops of color for a playful feel.

 I already have the backbones to the room. (1) vintage white desk (2) a black chair that anchors the space (although I'm digging the white chairs in the pictures) (3). nice clean lines in a floor lamp (4)and don't forget the feminine touch of the white fur rug.

To play up the drab office, I want to incorporate some color in a fun, yet still professional way. (1)The big white bookcase will help anchor the room giving me alot of space to keep all my catalogs, books, and forever flowing paperwork. By tucking everything away in the ( 5) large white boxes it keep the place looking clean, and clutter free. How fun is this (4) red credenza? The perfect vintage piece to add a pop of color along the wall behind my white desk. I can use this piece to house all those ugly wires, the printer, scanner and the not-so-pretty-office supplies ( think extra printing paper, packaging tape and binders). And, that (6) lamp. s-w-o-o-n. With the mirror finsih on the lamp, it also works to check your teeth after lunch. High five for the extra bang for your buck! How cheeky is this (7) art print? Those lips make me smile everytime. For that extra special touch, I am going to hang this beauty of a (3) chandlier to keep it elegant in a casual way.

Wear this Office

This outfit brings out the kid in me. I love how it is pulled together with the big chunky gold watch, and the classy floral ring, while the toms keep it laid back. The white skinnes play up the mature side. This is perfect for my casual Fridays. Where would you where this outfit? A night out to Barnes and Noble? Casual movie night?

Home: Flora Pastels

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How beautiful are these floral prints from West Elm. I have been looking for light pastels for awhile. Our bedroom already has the nice stainless finish to our bed, and sidetable. Just need to incorporate a little more boldness to really make the stainless the star of the show. I'm really rooting for duvet cover numero uno. It has that nice modern flare without the 'flora' aspect being to literal. And the big chunky twill rug in all there pics.. can we say? yum. Gives you a comfort factor that plays off the hardwood floors. Add in our nice fluffy, fur rug and its a light, airy, sleepylicious ( nope that's not a word, but close to bootylicious.. see where Im going with this..) room.

Wear this room:

( Shoes , Shorts, Sweater, Bracelet, Watch, Shirt, Earrings)