When it comes to mirrors, most people think of their bathroom spaces, closets, and maaaaaybe an entryway. But mirrors can be stunning as decor in any space. There are so many perks to decorating with mirrors, and can often be the cheaper solution when compared to other decorating options! I have never understood why, but […] 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…
Hello everyone, I am Anima from This Design Journal and I am back again with another super simple DIY with oodles of charm. I have found the material yarn to be one of the most versatile medium for us home decor creatives. So here we go, What you Need Yarn ( in two colors of […] Read more…
The moment I saw my new couch in this space I immediately knew that a beautiful Pottery-Barn-like picture frame ledge would be gorgeous above it and make the whole space! Needless to say my enthusiasm quickly hit a wall when I could not find the much coveted picture frame ledge of my dreams in a reasonable price. […] Read more…
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 […] 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…
Every other month I’m excited and honored to partner with Better Homes & Gardens Live Better to present a beautiful makeover or amazing DIY I created using my favorite Better Homes and Gardens products found exclusively at Walmart. So when BHG asked me how I would makeover a bedroom space, well I said go big or go home. It […] 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…
My sister Sarah and her husband have a sweet humble apartment (translation…tiny), and a modest decorating budget (translation…minuscule to none), and lots of time to make it beautiful (well that’s just a straight up lie… I’m surprised they have time to eat Ramen between work and college!). Ah the life and budget of a student. […] 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…
I’m working on the art grouping in my kids Jack & Jill bathroom, when I realize that I’ve misplaced the glass to one of my frames. Aw bum. I am tearing the place up looking for this tall thin piece of glass, but to no avail! I am terrified one of the kids will “find […] 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…
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…