Great example of some thrifty refabbing ... and creative reinterpreting! Two places to go for a complete tutorial (I've used images from both): Design Sponge and Courtney Ann
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Great example of some thrifty refabbing ... and creative reinterpreting! Two places to go for a complete tutorial (I've used images from both): Design Sponge and Courtney Ann
You know those framed prints that take up oodles of space at thrift stores? The ones of basset hounds, fox hunts, manor houses and historic street scenes? The ones no one really wants, even though they're 50c? Well next time you see one, buy it. Then add food coloring to bubbles and let your kids turn it into art! Complete tutorial at Life As a Thrifter.
Film/negative repurposing week continues! Today, it's about decor and other little bits and bobs. First, the amazing shelves! I know some people whose home is cool enough to warrant shelving like this (and who are talented enough to make it!) These beautiful things were created by VU35 .... check out the behind the scenes shots for a sense of how they did it (via Photojojo)
So... I've been a little lazy about my home tour. But this week I actually got around to taking pictures while the light was good. So here's a bedroom project! I'm not really a headboard person - I think the wall works pretty well. But I do like the idea of making the wall above the bed a feature of some sort. Especially if it's the wall you see from the room entrance. We have very little color in this room - the walls are a green we love. Pretty much everything else in the space is wood (furniture) or natural fibers in neutral tones. So I had no idea what I wanted above the bed. Consequently, the space was empty for a while. Then one day we happened upon these place mats at CB2... yup - they're place mats. They were on clearance, of course. Since they don't really lie flat, they were never going to make very good place mats. But I loved the wood.
If I could take you on a tour of my home, I'd proudly point out every thrifted, upcycled, alley-scoured and hand-me-down item. I like stories ... so I enjoy being surrounded by things that have some history and tell a story. BUT, I'm not about to try a blog-style home tour - I don't have the photographer chops for that. And, a toddler has invaded my home, so there are far too many messy toddler piles everywhere. However, I would like to share shoes, jewelry, corners and favorites ... things I love that might inspire you... and that I can actually photograph. So, in tried-and-true blogger tradition, I'm creating a weekly feature. Thrifty Thursday posts will be dedicated to the various thrifted corners of my home and my closet.