Geometric Shelving: For The Master

In my attempt to spruce up the master, I have been on the search for some DIY shelving ideas. I found a few via Pinterest that I am hoping Kiel will like and be willing to work on for us. (The man loves a good project, so let's put those carpentry skills to work!) For our master, I particularly love the honeycomb shelves on the top right, painted white, of course. I have the perfect spot already picked out.

I also love the two units on the bottom row, and they can both be found on Etsy, via The 807, for a super reasonable price.

DIY: Upholstered Headboard

I give 100% of the credit to Kiel for making this headboard (I mostly just supervised and helped pick out materials). He had been saying that he would make one for a while, and there were times I seriously doubted he would do it. To my surprise, he finished it all within a day and it actually turned out really nice! Thank you Pinterest!

Holiday Decor DIY

I am slowly, but surely, getting into the holiday spirit!

I recently came across some great DIY tutorials on pinterest. 

Holiday Banner

For above the fireplace or draped across a hutch...

DIY Hand Lettered Gift Wrap

For me, wrapping gifts is half the fun!

Anthro Inspired Snow Globes

...and the glitter reindeer can also be found here

Bracelet DIY

I am obsessed with the DIY website Honestly WTF 

This website has some incredible DIY jewelry ideas and they offer pics, item lists, and step by step tutorials for each. Here are a few I am planning to try:

Macrame Bracelet

Beaded Bracelet

Wrap Bracelet

DIY Wallpaper Fun

Wallpaper has made a serious comeback and I couldn't be happier about it. Although a little bit of paint can go a long way, wallpaper adds so much pizazz to a room. Kiel and I are hoping to have kids pretty soon and I am really looking forward to a nursery project involving wallpaper. There are so many fun things you can do with it. Here are some uses of wallpaper I found via Pinterest that I love!

I love the idea of putting wallpaper on the back of a bookshelf to add some subtle texture and color to a room.

The wallpaper below adds so much to the room without being over the top. I also love the wood headboard.

 I love this neon door. I wish I could do something like this in my home, but it's too modern when compared to the style of our current house.. maybe next time! I love the black and white wallpaper used here. It's great how the mute tones really make the door pop!

 This all-over wallpaper is over the top and I love it. I love the floral design and the contrast of the blue and red.

Some beautiful wallpaper that I came across recently...

Both courtesy of Urban Outfitters

 Both courtesy of Anthropologie

xoxo - L

DIY: Canvas Tutorial

I found this amazing canvas transfer tutorial via a beautiful mess.

Here's how she transferred her photo to canvas: 1. Supplies needed- stretched 8x10 canvas, gel medium, paint brush and the image you want to transfer (laser copy) and a spray bottle filled with water. Remember, your image will print reversed. 2. Completely cover your canvas with gel medium. Use a heavy coat. 3. Press the photo copy onto the canvas and let it dry for several hours or overnight. 4. After your image is completely dry, use a spray bottle to wet the top of the paper. 5. Rub the surface with your fingers until pieces of the paper start coming off. When pieces start coming up your image will be revealed. This step takes patience and is messy! Be careful not to rub too hard as this can remove your transfer on accident. Continue until all the paper is removed and the image is completely visible! 6. Cover your canvas with one more coat of gel medium to seal and protect the image.

Now to pick a photo...