I’ve been avoiding the thrift stores lately…well you know how it is, you walk in, and an hour later you walk out with a cart full of items with “potential” you really don’t need and probably won’t have time to makeover. You walk in, and an hour later you walk out with a cart full of items […]
Stenciled Designs For High End Custom Style
If you know me, you know I am a huge fan of painting your own designs onto pillows and rugs, and now curtains. You get a truly custom look for less in the space, not to mention the DIY bragging rights! Oddly, the one thing I have never before used are stencils, so when Royal Design Studio […]
DIY Wreath Doormat
[left]Hi Home Made by Carmona readers, it’s Gilly from Colour Saturated Life back again for more DIY action! As it is Fall where Ursula is I thought I would get in on the seasonal inspiration I have been seeing everywhere on Pinterest and share a really simple DIY Doormat that will bring a touch of Fall […]
5 Easy DIY Wall Art Hacks Using Tape
If you don’t already know, I have a slight art obsession. A room just isn’t dressed if the walls are bare (granted, I might cover mine just a little too well)! Of course, you have probably also discovered that I’m an incurable cheapskate, which makes art buying a tad difficult. As a result I’ve become quite adept at […]
Dining In Style – From Mismatched to Marvelous
Ok, it’s not pretty…it is kind of a weird hodgepodge of styles that could have been popular, but really just didn’t make the cut. Yes, that’s right, I’m talking about my happy dance. Oh you thought I was referring to the mismatched furniture in my dining room I’ve been promising to show you? Haha! Every […]
The Great Armchair Chalk-Over
Do you remember the last time I painted upholstery in my home? It was magical I tell you! I took a couple of worn mid-century modern chairs and gave them a much needed refresh using Chalk Paint® decorative paint. Well, I’m excited to join up with Annie Sloan Unfolded for their #MadeItMyOwn campaign! This time I’m taking an army of mismatched […]
Geometric Painted Mugs
Hi everyone it’s Gilly from Colour Saturated Life and I am so excited to be back here sharing another colourful DIY project with you. Today’s DIY is inspired by all the hand painted ceramic tableware I am seeing everywhere at the moment. [left]It seems that people are really embracing the look of hand painted decor in […]
{Art Fix} DIY Marble Art
[left]Hi! I am Gilly from Colour Saturated Life and I am thrilled to be part of Ursula’s Creative Team and I am looking forward to bringing you lots of creative ideas to personalise your home this year. You will have to excuse any spelling differences as I am an Australian blogger so we do things […]
The Secret To Painting Acrylic, Plastic, & Glass
Looking to paint acrylic, glass, or a clear plastic? We’ve got some must-know tips to get you started! I have a love affair with all things see-through. Well, no, that’s not true… just when it comes to home decor. Especially sleek acrylic storage bins. [left] I think if you have nice things, you should show […]
The Great Big Paint Project
Have you ever had that room that just baffled and vexed you? As if something about it is never “quite right” no matter what you try to do? Unfortunately for me, that is my living room space. Figures, the one room where I entertain my company and spend the most time in is my decorating kryptonite. […]
