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 […]
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? […]
DIY Shibori Picture Frame
[left] Hi there! It’s Stephanie from Casa Watkins Living again. As you know, I love incorporating global and ethnic style into my home. Lately, I’ve been seeing several designers using shibori fabrics and textiles. This isn’t a brand new textile. In fact, these beautiful indigo dyed textiles originate from an ancient Japanese technique! Shibori fabrics […]
Seasonal Fall Shadow Box
I am one of those people who decorates for the season long after the season has passed. Nope, not because I’m trying to hang on to the joy of it longer, but rather because IF I managed to actually decorate for the season, it took all season (and part of the next) before I actually had […]
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 […]
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 […]
Simple DIY Art Calendar
Today I’m excited to be share some Bedside Organization Tips over at IHeart Organizing! You’ll see all the beautiful and helpful items that make this space not only stunning, but WORK hard for me. So pop over to IHeart Organizing and let me know what you think. 😉 I was SO happy to finally give ugly my master bedroom […]
{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 […]
Floating Frame Tutorial { The Loose Fit }
A floating frame around canvas art (whether you painted it yourself or purchased it) can bring a certain chic quality to the art. I love the effect it offers when surrounded by other framed artwork. Stunning! Unfortunately a floating frame for a canvas costs anywhere from $100 – $300 in stores and online. How would you […]
Floating Frame Tutorial {The Snug Fit}
I often find myself swooning over someone else’s gorgeous gallery walls and wishing and dreaming for a few amazing art filled walls of my own. The thing about great art is that it can be quite costly… come to think of it, even “inexpensive” pre-framed art can be quite costly, especially after you’ve purchased several $30-$50 pieces. I’m […]