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 […]
DIY Vertical Wall Planter
This project is awesomely sponsored by RYOBI! Affiliate links below. 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 […]
Custom Canvas Art
**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! [left]Hi everyone, this is Anima from This Design Journal again with an interesting proposition for you. Do you drop by the blog often? […]
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 […]
Gather Here DIY Sign
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 […]
My NY Style Bedroom Gallery Wall
“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. [left]Haaaaave you met my husband? Yep, he thinks I’m totally bonkers, because yes, I like walls filled with random pictures…even if they aren’t only pictures of family. Hahaha, my babe. For those of […]
{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 […]
Who Needs Art In a Laundry Room? Me!
[left]“Oh for the love of mercy, I’m the daughter of an artist!”… yep, that was my retort to my husbands quizzical eye-brow arch at my desperate search for wall art for a laundry room. I could read the question in his eyes, why did I have need for art in a room I barely spend time […]
Step-by-Step Abstract Art
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! […]
Matte Maker, Matte Maker, Make Me a Matte…
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 […]
