Posts Tagged ‘diy’

Lindsey Adelman Chandelier DIY

Wednesday, April 10th, 2013

Phase 1 of the dining room redo is complete! I am smitten with my Lindsey Adelman brass chandelier.

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With the enthusiasm of my mother-in law I ordered all the parts. With the guidance of my father-in-law I successfully assembled and wired the chandelier. It really wasn’t as hard or scary to work with electricity as I had imagined.

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The time consuming part was threading the wires through each piece. It felt like it took a long time. And the hard part for me was thinking through how to convert the plans on the site from a plug in to a hard wire fixture. Figuring out what parts to eliminate from the shopping list and what parts to add in. I kept second guessing myself and ordered extra parts and pieces just in case. Now that I know how to do it, I would definitely make another one, with a modified design.

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Next up, a new dining table. I’m leaning towards an all wood modern farm house version. And finding a low credenza for storage. That will complete phase 2. And phase 3 may include bringing in a cowhide rug and more greenery. Now that the hutch has been moved out, there is more breathing room and I do like it so I have to remember not to overcrowd the space again.

Tassal Garland

Tuesday, February 12th, 2013

There will be a Valentine’s Day brunch of the smallest proportions here this weekend and I must admit I am most excited about the decorations. I got started with a tissue paper tassal garland and it came out pretty good. Then I made another. Maybe another? Maybe this could be my thing. Make different colors for birthday parties and baby showers. Wouldn’t they look cute in nurseries or home offices? Before I get too carried away, here is the tutorial I used. So easy!

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Regardless, here is my first post trying to be more of a “maker” and do things with my hands worth recording for the blog. I’m not sure to what frequency I can keep it up, but it feels good so far.

Advent Calendars 2012

Sunday, December 9th, 2012

A pretty simple concept. You can’t go too wrong if you attempt a DIY version. So how do mine always take forever to complete and seem a little “off”. The collection of DIY calendars this year shows that you really don’t have to overthink, over sew, over glue, and over decorate your calendar for it to be stunning.

Free printable from Ellie Fun Day

And another printable version from Hey Look. Loving the crisp black and white graphics.

Pretty white minimalist, via NIB

Nice style from Ferm Living

Washi tape and clothes pins, via Pinterest

Glamorous white and gold, via Living at Home

Seriously, what’s easier than chalk and brown paper bags? Lovely Things

The organic beauty of walnuts tied with string, numbered, and arranged lovingly is a very sweet gesture , via Sweet Paul of course.

Himmeli

Tuesday, July 3rd, 2012

Until a few months ago, I had never heard or seen of these equisite Finnish geometric constructs typically made of straw and used as Christmas ornaments. Not a very summer appropriate post, but I couldn’t wait until December to appreciate these awe inspiring mobiles which are fast becoming a modernist staple.

Scandinavian Deko

Kahden Suora

Closet Visit

You may attempt a DIY version from coffee stirrers and then graduate to authentic German straw

You can buy one expertly made in plastic straw from AM Radio

You can get all fancy and buy a brass one from Veronika Maria

Masking Tape Gallery Walls

Friday, November 18th, 2011

I am loving this simple, cheap, uber cool way to display your favorite photos or prints with colored masking tape. Whether you go black, white, or neon pink – it makes an artful statement without a heavy commitment, buying frames, or putting holes in your wall.

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Bodie and Fou

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The Style Files

A Few Things From My Life

Tea For Joy

Handmade Home: Office Nook Redux

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Seventy Tree

Gray Paint + Furniture

Tuesday, December 14th, 2010

The idea started with this dresser – the most attractive shape and shade of gray. I’m thinking of switching out the perfectly acceptable espresso dressers in my bedroom for a painted Craigslist find just because. But do I really want to undertake the search for the right piece (nice shape, good price, bad finish) and then start the painting process just because?

I found lots of tips here for painting furniture. Then, I saw the products from Atelier Chariavi via Decor8:

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And now I’m kind of smitten but non-committal to the idea. Its gotta be gray though. If the right piece turns up….then we will have a reason, right?