Posts Tagged ‘decor’

Merry Christmas, everyone! I have another holiday project for you. Thanks to the recent Pottery Barn catalog, these little paper stars are sweeping through blog land. Here is my take on what you can do with these cute little stars. These stars are very easy to make. They’re called “lucky stars” and you can find a written tutorial here: www.opane.com Enjoy! + + + + +Supplies Used+ + + + + Glimmer Mist in “Sand” Impression Obsession Musical Note Stamp Prima Flowers & Pearls Maya Road Trinket Pin Ranger/Tim Holtz Adage Ticket

Mirrors are known for their decorative features. Given their reflective properties, mirrors also add more light to the interiors, apart from adding character to the room. Since a mirror is an integral part of your room and home decor, it is important to install it perfectly. This Pottery Barn video demonstrates how to hang a mirror perfectly to create the right visual statement. Before mounting a mirror, it is important to check the correct alignment, height and aesthetic appeal of the location. Some of the hardware essentials for mounting a mirror include a measuring tape, a screw driver, mounting studs, and a pencil. To make the correct visual effect, it is recommended to mark mirror positions on the wall and measure them with a tape for correct alignment before drilling holes to mount it. Always remember, a perfectly mounted mirror makes the right style statement and adds to the overall home decor. To explore further, you can visit our website www.potterybarn.com Shop for Over-the-Door Mirrors at www.potterybarn.com Check out this Solano Mirror at www.potterybarn.com Explore the new range of Eagan Multipanel Large Mirror at www.potterybarn.com

store.scrapbook.com Scrapbook.com shows off some of the Martha Stewart Halloween themed home decor.

This is a walk-thru of the interior of my home in Hawaii “decked out” for Christmas in true “designer form”. I usually decorate not only for myself but for my family and friends as my “gift” to them for Christmas. Every year the main tree theme changes and this year, 2009, it’s a “Fantasy Angel” theme utilzing colors of green, gold, and brown…with “bling!” I’m a professional floral designer, and I’ve always loved this time of year ever since I could remember. Mele Kalikimaka (Merry Christmas in Hawaiian)! Hope you enjoy the “tour”!

www.theDIYdish.com – Join Kim and Kris from www.theDIYdish.com as they show you an easy and inexpensive project for your home or as a gift to give. Learn how to freezer paper stencil as well as make envelope pillows. Download a free pattern at www.theDIYdish.com – Episode 9.

Halloween Home Decor using the Mini Monsters Cricut Cartridge!

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Click www.sympoz.com to get 50% off Diana’s 16-lesson online sewing course, “Sewing Studio: Fashion Fitting, Home Decor & More”! Check out the trailer for Diana Rupp’s online sewing course, covering everything from machine basics, to hemming, tailoring, zippers & much more! About Diana Rupp: Diana Rupp comes from a background rich in sewing and innovation. Dubbed the “youthful doyenne of sewing” by the New York Times and a “craft world luminary” by the Huffington Post, Diana has gone from a novice sewing on her childhood Singer machine to an accomplished educator, author and entrepreneur. Originally from California, Diana now lives and sews in the fashion capital of the world, New York City. In 2002, Diana opened her fashion-forward sewing studio Make Workshop on the Lower East Side, offering a wide array of classes, workshops and sewing materials. In between classes, Diana has written two acclaimed books, Sew Everything Workshop and Embroider Everything Workshop. To top it all off, Diana has her very own line of commercial patterns from the sewing heavyweight McCall’s. About “Sewing Studio”: Have you always wanted to learn how to sew? Tired of store bought clothes that don’t fit you right? Are you a seamster who already loves to sew? From New York City, the fashion capital of the world, Sewing Studio teaches you everything you need to know to be able to create fun and fabulous sewing projects. Because this class covers a wide range of skills, Sewing Studio is designed …

Today’s project for Christmas with the Cricut is Home Decor. I had so much fun making this Advent Calendar. Enjoy! www.creationswithchristina.com

I love love love the new Cricut Home Decor Solutions Cart. visit my website www.creationswithchristina.com

Hi everyone!!!! Today is HOME DECOR for Christmas with the Cricut!!!! I made a magnet refrigerator picture frame…..check out my blog at www.teriberi2.blogspot.com for a list of products used in my original project……….enjoy the HOW TO video!!! Hugs, T

A clip featuring White Elephant Haveli excerpted from “The Steven and Chris Show” on CBC television. It features Indian furnishings and decor from Rang Home Decor, Haveli Home, and Inde-Art in Toronto; Wood Sense Interiors in Oakville and Burlington; and Sanskriti in London, Ontario. See more at whiteelephanthaveli.blogspot.com

Watch many more ideas at www.AboveRubiesStudio.com This is just a simple name sign for my daughters room – this is to show you that ANYONE can do this and make something sweet, cute and personalized. In a few weeks – I’ll be showing you something much more detailed later on…but enjoy this for now.

Cushions belong all over your house, not just in the living room. Accent pieces, like cushions are the perfect accessory to add color and vibrancy to an otherwise ordinary room. The dining room chairs could use some cushions to make them attractive and comfortable. A few pretty cushions on your bed or divan can make it a luxurious and ornate resting spot you can dream in. Some large cushions on the floor are a cool casual touch in the children’s room or in front of the TV. Because of the numerous uses of cushions, covers are available in various sizes. Smaller ones can be used on chairs and sofas and larger ones on the floor or on the bed. At Shalincraft, we have a wide variety of cushion covers in various colors and styles to choose from. Made in India, they are of the finest hand crafted quality, and guaranteed to last a lifetime. Available in a range of sizes, our cushion covers come from different parts of India and have different kinds of designs and textures. Down in the plains, on the banks of the Ganges River, the weavers of Benaras recreate the magic of saris on silk cushion covers. Woven with metallic threads, these are available in three types: brocade, tanchui, and zardosi. Shimmery and soft, these are perfect for a bright touch in any room. The traditional designs include scenes from India and several geometric patterns. No matter which design you choose, these benarasi cushion covers show off your sophisticated great taste!

Question: Where to find music-themed items for a bedroom? Open to suggestions on decor and organization as well…?
I am trying to brainstorm ideas for things to add to my bedroom that are music-themed; I play violin.
I would like to be able to make my room appealing to the eye, but yet practical in terms of storage.
I have done web searches for home decor items that are music-themed, but when I search for them using the term “Music Themed Decor” or “Music Themed Bedroom”, I have mainly been presented with guides, not actual websites where things could be ordered.

Here is a link to a rough sketch of my bedroom. It’s not to scale, but it gives a general idea of its current format: http://i970.photobucket.com/albums/ae187/ViolinistInBlack/random/bedroommodel-nottoscale.png

Here are some of the things that I have to work with already, as well as a few of the ideas I had in mind:
~I cannot paint the walls(however, they are already white), but I can hang up posters.
~In addition to a twin-sized bed, I have a desk and chair, dresser, nightstand, and bookshelf(thinking about getting rid of it and finding another alternative though…)
~Between my bed and bookshelf, there is a brass/gold-colored lamp mounted on the wall
~There is a space approximately 5 1/2 feet x 7 feet in the middle of the room where I could add a rug and possibly a floor pillow or two that could be stored under the bed, in the desk chair, or just to a side while not in use.
~I already have a framed portrait of a violin
~I also have this throw in my room, and am planning on finding a white quilt to go underneath it for bedding: http://www.currentcatalog.com/601713.html
~I initially have pictured a color scheme of black and white with hints of either dark red or green, brown, gold, and silver, but am willing to look at other examples of color schemes.
~Storage and clutter build-up is a bit of an issue in my room. I have my bed on risers and have plastic drawers underneath, but that only solves part of the problem. Possibly a smaller, shorter storage unit with music notes on it? Or small wall shelves?
~If I do get rid of the bookshelf and go with a smaller storage unit, the smaller unit will go under the window and the nightstand will go next to my bed.
~Ideally, the finished product would have a permanent space for practicing (possibly with a stool added in that could be moved to the center of the room), as well as a small area for storage of part of a doll collection (no larger than 1 foot x 2 feet x 2 feet; it is currently located between the desk and nightstand)
~I would also like to be able to have a small table(either doubling as or going over the previously mentioned storage unit) of some type in front of the window for a small plant or vase of flowers or two, but it is completely optional.

Where could I find some things that could be used to design/decorate my room and yet make use of as much storage space as possible at the same time(also willing to look at stores that are not online)?
Any suggestions on how to go about doing so?
And do you think that I should get rid of the bookshelf?

Thanks a bunch!
“Why is your nightstand behind your bed rather than next to it? ”

I forgot to mention that the nightstand is in front of the bed instead of behind it. My bad. :-p

That is actually the only place that it will fit at the moment. The space between my bed and the bookshelf is too small for the nightstand.

The main reasons that I am looking at getting rid of the bookshelf are:
~Being able to have the ability to move the nightstand next to my bed, since the bookshelf is too tall to go in front of the window.
~It has encouraged more clutter build-up, believe it or not. It’s at too convenient of a spot to pile stuff on to, so getting rid of it would be a way to possibly reduce the cluttered look of the room a bit.
I did end up moving the bookshelf out of my room today. I’ve decided to look for something smaller that will go under the window that could potentially double as a table or place to put plants and stuff. I’ve decided to go with this idea because it makes the room appear a little bit larger. I’m still looking for the shorter bookshelf though.

Answer:

Answer by Kate
Your room seems really strangely arranged. Why is your nightstand behind your bed rather than next to it?

As for furniture, if storage is an issue, you do not want to replace a tall bookshelf with a small bookshelf. You want to increase storage. One thing that might work is to ditch the bookcase and the doll storage and replace it with something like this http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S39862309 or this http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S29842623 (this may not work with non white furniture)

My guess is that you aren’t using the space you have well. It looks like a small room, in which case you want furniture that is narrow but tall when possible. You shouldn’t need a seperate doll storage area, you should be able to combine that with a desk, bookcase or dresser OR find some empty wall space and hang shelves. Forget the table with a plant. Your room looks cramped already and there is no reason a plant can’t go on a dresser or desk.

It really seems like sorting out the furniture is the major issue, but here is some musical decor:

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=37043929&ref=sr_gallery_3&&ga_search_query=music+note&ga_search_type=&ga_page=&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=37253299&ref=sr_gallery_15&&ga_search_query=music+note&ga_search_type=&ga_page=&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=36600488&ref=sr_gallery_6&&ga_search_query=music+note&ga_search_type=&ga_page=&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title

I wouldn’t go overboard with musical notes or violins- 2-3 items of each MAX. One way to mix it up would be to find posters of famous music festivals and frame them to match your decor. http://www.lincolncenter.org/merchandise.asp

http://www.allposters.com/gallery.asp?startat=/getposter.asp&APNum=2880193&CID=B120A7E38C0841CEB12053544C2B9B99&PPID=1&Search=&f=t&FindID=0&P=3&PP=6&sortby=PD&c=c&page=3

http://www.allposters.com/gallery.asp?startat=/getposter.asp&APNum=1249021&CID=B120A7E38C0841CEB12053544C2B9B99&PPID=1&Search=&f=t&FindID=0&P=5&PP=6&sortby=PD&c=c&page=5

http://www.montrealjazzfest.com/shop/ficheArticle.aspx?artId=42&catId=12&shopId=fijm