i am very inspired by haus interiors.

a graphic wallpaper paired with simple furnishings makes such a statement.

isn’t it amazing how wallpaper can transform a room?

i love the light airy feel of this space.

this one seems a little stark to me.

although that wallpaper sure packs a punch.

if i look too long at this wallpaper i get a little dizzy.

i wonder if it feels that way in person.

notice how these spaces don’t have art hanging on the walls?

i really like this living room.

sometimes less is more.

would you ever put such a bold wallpaper in your home?

last week got away on me.

i didn’t have a chance to shoot emory’s wednesday outfit.

next week she will be back!

today i am showing textiles from my own home.

i thought i would start with our master bedroom.

it is full of some of my favorite fabrics.

although i would LOVE to spend $100.00/yard on exquisite fabrics, that is just not possible.

a small budget doesn’t mean you can’t have great textiles, you just have to be a little more creative.

i purchased the fabric for my DIY ikat drapery at a local discount fabric store.

$6.99/yard and i needed 5 1/2 yards.

about $40.00 total!

i found the greek key pillow at caitlin creer’s yard sale last year.

$5.00, not to shabby.

i splurged on the blue/yellow pillow.

$30.00 from etsy, it was exactly what i was looking for, i just could not resist!

i saved a reminant from the DIY ikat drapery fabric and placed it in a white ikea frame.

when i found the fabric for my headboard, $5.99/yard, i knew it was right.

the small blue & white criss-cross pattern gives dimension but is not too busy.

i made the headboard for just under $70.00!

i have been busy working on DIY projects for my office/entry.

i decided to take a break from painting the brick (hallelujah!) and make a sunburst mirror.

since i have only budgeted $100.00 for the space, it needed it to be very inexpensive.

here is how it came to be:

step 1: purchase flat wood sticks, mirror, embroidery hoops, and paint.

step 2: break sticks into the desired length

step 3: create design

step 4: paint sticks ( i mixed two colors together, metallic gold & splendid bold)

step 5: let sticks dry

step 6: lay sticks out

step 7: glue sticks on the back of the mirror

step 8: turn mirror over

step 9: paint embroidery hoop

step 10: glue embroidery hoop on top of mirror

step 11: glue hanging mechanism on back of mirror

and your finished!

total cost $19.00

it kinda has a retro feel.

i can’t wait to get my fireplace painted and the mirror hung!