Happy Thanksgiving!

I would like to give thanks to all of you.

I hope you enjoyed the holiday.

Trending Now: Animal Print

Add a touch of exotic elegance with bold animal prints.

Eclectic

Vintage

Ultra Mod

Just a Hint

Focal Point

 Daring

Chic

Sometimes these prints can be over powering, but if you add them in small doses -they can give such stylish whimsy to your space.

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Thrifty Thursday: Thanksgiving

Get some bang for your buck this Thanksgiving, by using what you already have.

Tables:

Treats:

What you need

Decor:

Glass hurricane

I hope you enjoy the holiday, and remember what you are thankful for.

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What Does the Future Hold?

Here's a look at the new in- home office

Flatmate Secretary  by  Swiss Miss
Designed by: Michael Hilgers

Find out more about this item here

I also came across an article that explains the things to come for interior designers.
Read about technology changes, evidence-based design and embracing sustainability.

Five Interior Design Trends to Come

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Treehugger.com

Insiders Tip: Painting 101

#1
Here’s how to calculate your wall area to see how much paint you’ll need=
Multiply the height of each wall by its width.
(Do not subtract windows and doors unless they take up more than half of the wall)
Add all the walls together
Add 10% for future touch-ups.
*For two coats, double the number.

*One gallon per every 450 square feet

#2

Stop the paint can drips by putting a rubber band over the can, wipe the excess off on the rubber band and not the edge of the can.

#3

When painting a chair, wooden letters or a picture frame use thumb tacks or nails to prop the item up, so that your piece doesn’t stick to the surface.

#4

Save the paint trays, by lining it with aluminum foil first.

Happy painting!

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I’m Obsessed with: Glitz & Glam

Here are some things that have caught my eye lately..

Crystal Hardware

I just got these fabulous hooks for our shower curtain.

Silver Leaf

I plan to leaf my night stands -just as soon as I find the perfect ones.

Glitter

OB-SE-SS-ED with anything glitter at the moment.

What are you guys obsessed with right now?

Ps. Here is my latest DIY project

I recovered my bookcase

I used:

Wrapping paper
Spray adhesive

Mod podge

The steps:

Cut paper to correct size

Spray board with adhesive, lay the paper down and press

Turn to back side, fold paper over edges and seal with mod podge

Leave to dry

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Thrifty Thursday: Book Decor

I've been looking for a few ways to decorate for the fall, and I came across some fun ways to repurpose and reuse the old books you have, and make them into something beautiful.

Book Page Pumpkin

How To

Book Page Light

Book Page Wreath

Book Page Tree

Book Page Covered Furniture

There are so many ways to reuse book pages, who know!

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Well, Hello!

My goodness the time has just flown by. I can’t believe it’s been a week since I’ve posted something on here. We have been very busy with getting everything together for the move and then actually moving.
We love our new spacious home, and can’t wait to doll it all up with pretty things.

I already have a list going of craft projects and new things to buy.

On Sunday I did this:

The Old Drawer

The New Drawer

(I used spray adhesive and fabric I already had to line the drawer.)

Next on my list is to cover the back of my bookcase with fun paper that I got from the craft store. And decorating the house for fall, I think I will get started this weekend.

Ps. I can’t believe it’s already November!?!?! Where has the year gone?

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(Ashley Elrod)