A little touch of color.

I have almost finished arranging my new house. I have recently acquired a new roommate, my best friend Christian, and we have been packing, cleaning, arranging, styling, and enjoying our little house at the top of the hill. Our styles are very different, but somehow it just works. I tend to enjoy brightly colored and chaotic furniture, lamps and curtains, while Christian more enjoys the classic shabby chic type style with light colors and floral print.

here is a little preview.



If I had to compare our sense of styles to a book or movie, Christian would most certainly be some sort of Jane Austin novel (Pride and Prejudice to be exact), while I would be better compared to Jennifer Anniston's character in Along Came Polly very sporadic and lost at times. We have managed quite nicely though. I cook, Christian cleans, I tweet and blog on my computer, Christian reads a novel, I blare Cloud Cult and Radiohead on my Ipod, while Christian listens to Frank Sinatra at an acceptable tone on her record player. A perfect combination right?


our little kitchen window.

Z kitchen

Mr. Buddha

lavender mantel display. smells SO yummy.



i hope you enjoy.
I am super excited this week. My little sister comes back in town! She can finally help me prepare more goodies for this weekends craft fair at Pepper Place.

Happy Monday Everyone.

Colorful Mistake - Free Crafts

Here is a sneak peak of my new craft room. I am still working on filling the walls and getting a few more shelves for organization, but it is almost there. Today I made the garland that you see hanging around the ceiling. It was super simple, and practically free. Every time I visit the hardware store I snatch a handful of paint samples. I have been hoarding them for a while now. Today I finally put them all to good use.
I present to you a FREE and simple paint swatch garland DIY.


Supplies:
Handful of Paint samples from the hardware store
leaf stamp
thread
scissors
sewing machine.

Instructions:
cut the paint swatches into even triangles
stamp each with your favorite pattern in any color
sew together
hang and enjoy.

(only takes about 30 min)





oh and one more thing.
if you ever try to make recycled crayons.
DO NOT use an iron skillet.
so silly on my part.

iron skillet= ruined here is my beautiful mess


It was a good idea, I just figure I need the bendable chocolate molds
so the crayons will come out easier.

I will keep you updated on attempt #2

what is your favorite craft mistake?

Get Organized. for real this time.

Very very soon I will be moving back to Birmingham, which is very exciting because I will be able to decorate again! This means my very own home, and actually being able to drill into the walls. I have been gathering some photos for good storage ideas and other random bits of inspiration.
Above you will see my attempt at making my craft room look clean. Really I just push it up against the walls because I have run out of shelves and drawers, and space in general I guess. Some of the pictures below are my favorites. I like to pick out parts of each house and make it my very own. So, a couple of my most anticipated ideas include: (but are not limited to)

1. camera storage

I have about 9 vintage cameras which I have been trying to figure out a way to display. I am now on the look out for wooden boxes which hang from the wall so I can place my cameras on. SUCH a great idea.

2. brightly colored walls and raw wood shelves.


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I cant quite decide if painting the walls a bright color like this salmon will be too overpowering? Then again all white walls are a little boring unless you have tons of frames and artwork to fill them with.

3. cozy bathroom yes please!

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Alright lets be honest. Who wouldn't want to have this as their bathroom. With so many pretty things to look at while you do your business. hehe. The bathroom would become almost a haven for inspiration!

4. white wall shelving.

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I'm not quite sure how expensive this may actually be to install but I love the idea of floor to ceiling shelving. It is not only practical, but it can also become your own personal storage box. Which may even change with your mood from day to day, or week to week. Also, it couldn't hurt to have an amazing vintage bike on display!

5. elaborate mantel

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This one simply speaks for itself.
I hope you enjoy my ideas.