A "Cool" Restyled Fan

Sometimes all you need to make your space a little more great is some spray paint. This fan had seen better days and with spring and summer just around the corner, I was dreading bringing it back out, displaying front and center on my night stand. BUT with a little spray paint, this fan has been restyled and classed up, making it a great addition instead of an eye sore.

-B.Petersen

Spring into Summer

It is interesting how something as simple as your bedding can help you embrace the season. In the before picture I have a rich color of bedding with great texture that is thick, warm and a inviting, tell you to escape the cold of fall and winter and get cozy on up! The after picture shows bedding that is light, breezy, bright and echos the light we see outside during the spring and summer. The great thing about these simple changes is that they are inexpensive and every 6 months gives you a new change and feel to your room. Makes you think -- 'what else can I do to help me Spring into Summer?' 

Personalize with Hand Made Accessories

It seems to me these days, that there is an epidemic of DIY projects everywhere, especially with the rise and fame of pinterest. I understand that it is becoming more and more difficult to live amongst all these "easy to do" projects, when you, yourself may not be a "crafter", or "do it yourself-er". Its rough and I understand that. When the chances of you gluing your fingers together before reaching the checkout line at your local craft store is higher than you knowing the difference between emerald green and teal green...it is not a good sign. BUT...I say there is hope and there is a way to personalize your home with some of your own creations. Take this flower box for example. 

In three easy steps you can have a home accessory with some of your personality.

Step 1: Choose a container that has your style: for me it was a very tailored tweed covered box. What can I say the textures just popped out at me.

Step 2: Choose some of your favorite flowers. ( The best part about this is, you can change your choice depending on the seasons. Its the home accessory that keeps on giving.)

Step 3: Arrange them by cutting the stems at various lengths and positioning them into your base to create a beautiful arrangement made all by yourself.

See how easy is that?! Not to mention there was no glue involved. leaving your fingers free and happy.

Project time: 30min 

Cost:  As little as $15.00 depending on your choices.

-B.Petersen

If you have any DIY "glued finger stories" we'd love to hear about them. So go ahead, don't be shy and leave a comment! 

Family Room Color Scheme

I have owned this rug for about 6, maybe 7 years. I love it! I love the color scheme & the pattern. Design tip: Find a piece that you love & build your room around it! I was able to pull accent colors out of this rug for the living room in my old house and now the basement family room in my new one. 

 I loved the rusty coral of this pillow, which I used for years, however I was never fully satisfied with the pillow in general. I wanted to freshen up my color scheme and give an updated feel to my family room while still keeping the color scheme. Design tip: Many store sell pillow covers in a variety of sizes. Hobby Lobby and Ikea are 2 off the top of my head. This cover was purchased at Hobby Lobby for $6.99. I payed $3.50 for it because every other week or so they are 50% off; just check their website for sales and 40% off coupons. I stuffed my old pillow in this new cover... and voila! A fresh new look for very little money and very little time!

 -B.Ballard

Love Love Love Seat

I absolutely love this love seat. I fell in love with it when I saw it for sale by owner. It currently resides in my family room, but it will soon be at the end of my dinner table, or in  my bedroom, or as unique little sitting nook in my kitchen. Just because something is used or not a design name doesn't mean its value is any less. When you find a unique piece of furniture that could be multifaceted then take it home and experiment. You may just have the perfect piece to complete your room or rooms in this case. 

-S. Pectol