just stencil it.

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this is one of the best diy projects i have ever seen.
what an adorable rug for such a fantastic price.

natalie took a simple ikea rug and transformed it into a piece of art.
all that was required:
*ikea rug
*1 piece of card stock to make stencil
*washable white fabric paint
*stippling brush

you can get the rug for $29.99 at ikea.


it also comes in white, grey, and red.
i can think of SO many places i could put this rug.
i just love it.

lonny review

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i am loving the new issue of lonny magazine.
mostly because the spaces are not over decorated and are rooms that could actually be lived in.
i can’t get enough of the portraits above the beds and the box pleated drapery.

imperial trellis fabric plus chinoiserie porcelain stools, perfect.

the ebony floors, gallery wall, and porthole window make such a stunning hallway.

this living room looks oh-so-liveable.
the simple red detail on the drapery, built in bookshelves, painted beams on the ceiling, and simple white upholstery complete this inviting space.

i love the idea of having one piece of furniture serve two purposes.
nightstand & desk, aesthetically pleasing and functional!

i spy with my little eye 6 patterns all woking perfectly together.

what a lovely magazine, it always manages to inspire and motivate me!

diy lamp

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remember a couple weeks ago when i purchased these lamps from my local thrift store for $5.00 each?

this ‘simple’ project has turned into a headache.
don’t you hate it when diy projects go sour?
problem #1

first i primed and spray painted the bases with a high gloss white spray paint.
the spray paint sprayed a course texture all over one of the lamps, awesome.
after a couple rounds of sand paper and another coat of spray paint, problem fixed.


then remember this lampshade?
it was purchased for $2.00 from my local thrift store.

problem #2

the accordion fabric came off perfectly, then i began applying my white fabric.
when i held the shade to the light you could see the yellow color of the original shade coming through, yuck!
so i thought, how about spray paint the shade white?
bad idea, when the lamp was turned on it was a spotty mess.
unless you coat the shade completely even all the imperfections shine through when the lamp is on.

so, i threw it away!
problem fixed.

i was now on the hunt for a new lampshade.

problem #3

lampshades are impossible to find and when you do they are ugly or SO expensive!
i finally found one at homesense for $14.99, problem solved.
i then applied black bias tape to the top and bottom of the shade
this was surprisingly easy and problem free, finally!

the headache was worth it, i love it!


total lamp cost: $23.00, i am just glad it is over!