Somebody tell me at what point in your life as a mom do you get to start buying nice things? It’s the moment when you watch your laptop slip from your 9-year-old’s fingers and crash to the floor in almost slow motion, bounce, then crack in two…those are the moments you have to actually remind yourself that […] Read more…
There is no better way to dive into a new year, or even into the winter months than creating an indoor garden! I mean, who can beat the benefits to your budget, your health, the taste of your food with fresh herbs and greens, AND stunning new wall decor, all-in-one! Sounds like a win-win-win-win to […] Read more…
**Scroll to the bottom to enter to win your very own custom canvas art! You can put your family’s portrait, or anything you like! Add color, charm & personality with canvas art! But the confusions stemmed from the fact that I wanted some moments displayed there that would right away convey who live here and […] Read more…
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 […] Read more…
Hi! It’s Gilly from Colour Saturated Life back again to show you a simple DIY Sign using the words “Gather Here”. This project is actually part of a secret makeover my husband I have been working on behind the scenes. I am so excited about how it all is coming together that I couldn’t wait […] Read more…
“What is the point of walls and walls filled with random pictures that aren’t family?”, he asks while eyeing my latest gallery wall with a raised eyebrow. SAFETY FIRST Someone asked me an excellent question about creating a gallery wall above a bed…basically they were asking if that was a no-no. I’m originally from sunny California, where not only […] Read more…
What you will come to learn about me is that I L.O.V.E. colour (in your face, intense, bright colour) and I am on a mission to saturate our world with it……today’s tutorial captures this love. I am sharing a part of a new series I started this month on my blog called Art Fix. The series is all […] Read more…
Prints for Less I was busy bemoaning my poor luck at finding laundry related prints when a thought hit me… Now, I confess this thought should have hit me years ago (I had quite the “uh duhh” moment), but I suddenly realized that if I just searched for a photography book I might actually have […] Read more…
Do-it-yourself art has become increasingly popular. Many of us want walls filled with artwork, but don’t have the budget to accommodate. What about you? Have you braved wielding the brush and sparing the pocketbook? Art is subjective, so don’t be afraid to whip out a canvas and create something you love…after all, it can’t hurt to try! […] Read more…
So, what do you do once you’ve bought or painted the perfect picture for your space, and then discover that it is too small for the matte? Apparently you panic, then you make a run to a store that does custom framing, then you hyperventilate when you hear how much it will cost, then you […] Read more…
Being the daughter of an artist can be…well, inspiring, sometimes frustrating. Occasionally you watch him paint and it makes you think “hey, I can do that!”…but you can’t. Nope, you never can. It has given me a healthy appreciation for having art on my walls however. Now, I’m desperate to find the perfect stunning piece […] Read more…
I can be forgetful and absentminded which tends to get in the way of achieving positive new resolutions. My solution? Keep all your good intentions close at hand and always visible via this DIY Dry Erase Resolutions board! I love an easy and attractive project, and I’m sharing all the details over at SheKnows. Click […] Read more…
This bathroom makeover is on an extremely small budget, which means I’m going to need extremely small budget art. Sometimes you have to be a little clever and do a lot of mixing and matching to get your desired effect on a minimal budget. Cheap Frames I picked up some cheap frames from Walmart. Yep, […] Read more…
So, what do you think of this coat closet makeover so far? A new closet layout, check! Flipped storage shelves, check! Organized space…almost check. During this closet makeover I admit I am a bit distracted. Typically I love simple and streamlined, but something about the style of this closet keeps drawing me to indulge just […] Read more…
I have been enamored with the gorgeous hits of gold all over Pinterest. Soooo I’ve decided to add my own little hit of gold and sparkle via some art. There are so many ways to obtain this, through gold leaf, or gold flecked paint, but I’m in the mood for a 15 minute project, and […] Read more…
Art in a room is like ice cream on apple pie (since I don’t get the appeal of a cherry on top), it isn’t complete without it. I have been looking for the perfect art for my eldest daughter’s room. The difficulty with art is the price, even prints can start to add up quickly. […] Read more…
My friend ‘L’ made these fantastic little Scrapbook Paper art canvasses for my daughters room. I loved the idea of something so simple, yet so cute as art for a child’s room. Doesn’t it remind you of a hanging patchwork quilt? Creating this art is easy as pie, and maybe just as delicious! I may not […] Read more…