OMG, CUTEST.CHRISTMAS.STOCKINGS.EVER:
Cute and colorful handmade wool felt Christmas stockings by AllenbriteStudio. (They’re a husband & wife team. Even their profile sounds cute!!)
discovered via ShanaLogic
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home & decor
Romantic Bedroom, photo by Laura Dreamcrone via Flickr
I’m taking a few days off for Labor Day weekend, so today’s post comes to you from blogger Amanda Kidd. I hope you enjoy!
A successful marriage is always based on two pillars, one is love and the other is romance. Romance is something that gets evolved in the bedroom, after marriage. But does your bedroom still have some romance left in it? Now, here are some ways by which you can ignite romance in your bedroom too. Just change some lighting, colors and decoration, and witness the magic.
Idea and thought
Set the theme that you want in your bedroom. A romantic bedroom may have different themes, such as soft romance, cozy or wild romance. Once you are settled with your theme, your half of the work is done.
"Lighten Up", photo by Villa Amor in Sayulita via Flickr
Warm lighting
Try some lighting drama in your bedroom. Give your bedroom a secluded and warm effect with some romantic, dull lighting. These soft lights will give your bedroom the much needed dreamy effect.
Color drama
Get your bedroom colored in shades of love, like pink and red. You may try different colors for different sections of the walls. You may also choose other colors which you think reveal your romantic mood.
Collage
After the walls are colored, try some good wall decorations. The best wall decoration would be the paintings with romantic themes, your framed photographs of being together or any collage that shows your togetherness. You may try other romantic wall hangings too, preferably in red or pink.
photo by Laura Dreamcrone via Flickr
Bed
Try to decorate your bed with warm and cozy linens. If it is the peak of summer then you may try something lighter in linen, but make sure that is full of colors. Get good cushions that match your bed spread and pillows.
Candles
You can never go wrong with candles. The moment your spouse enters your bedroom, just switch on the soft lights and lit the candles. Try to go different with aroma candles and floating candles too. Let the romance be ignited in your spouse’s mind gradually as you slowly light the candles one by one.
"bedroom rose", photo by alt_prospettiva via Flickr
Flowers
These are the most important ingredient in a romantic life, especially roses. You can sprinkle rose petals on your bed or can get a rose bouquet for your spouse. But do remember to keep the roses red, as red roses mean love and romance. You can anytime substitute the roses with any fresh and colorful flowers and can get the magic created. Even if you do not want to create a dramatic effect, you can always go ahead with fresh flowers in your vase, which is in your bedroom.
Mirrors
Add more depth to your romantic bedroom by placing mirrors. It will always reflect the soft lights, thus, enhancing the drama of the bedroom.
Curtains
Curtains are very important for your bedroom decor. Try to put curtains which will curb the outer noise and lights and give you the peaceful time to spend with your spouse.
Canopy Bed inside Pavlovsk Palace, photo by Erwyn van der Meer via Flickr
Canopy
To give your bedroom a more spacious feel, you can add a canopy to your bed.
Last but not the least, now as you are done with the decoration, add the mood to it. Play some good, soft, romantic music and feel the romance from within. Try all these tips and set your romantic spirits high. Turn your boring and dull bedroom into a romantic one and stir romance and bliss in your mundane, monotonous life.
About the author: Amanda Kidd is a blogger who also has a keen interest in interior designing. She frequently tries out new décor and home improvement ideas to give a new look to her apartment. She loves making friends and is really active in the social media world.
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Elizabeth from Simply Spray recently sent me a simple and fun tutorial that was too good not to share! She created these great reusable veggie bag designs using plain produce bags from ECOBAGS and some of her Simply Spray non-toxic fabric spray paint.
Materials
- 100% cotton ECOBAG produce bag
- Simply Spray Poppy Red Soft Fabric Paint
Instructions
1. Lay a produce ECOBAG on covered ground
2. Print out chili pepper images and cut out using an Xacto knife (or use your own stencil if you have one)
3. Put a piece of cardboard or paper inside the bag to prevent bleeding onto back side
4. Lay the stencil in the center of bag and cover all exposed edges to prevent over spray
5. Spray over stencil with Simply Spray Poppy Red Soft Fabric Paint until covered
6. Remove stencil immediately and allow to dry for approx 30 min (leave paper in-between layers until completely dry).
Fun and easy, right?? To make the apple design, you would use the same instructions with a different stencil and Simply Spray Green Apple Soft Fabric Paint. Simply Spray also works great for plenty of other simple make-overs to re-use old or faded clothes or decor like pillows, lampshade and table linens. Thanks for the project Elizabeth!
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Think wreathes are only suitable for holiday decorations? Think again – this stylish and fun upcycled cork wreath by Nikki McGonigal would look great on any door or wall, any time of year. Check out her tutorial video below to find out how to make one yourself:
How To Make A Cork Wreath Video Tutorial from Nikki McGonigal on Vimeo.
Have fun drinking up and saving all of those wine bottle corks! Want to change it up with the season? Try swapping out the ribbons you use and tie a new bow on to go along with the different holidays!
For more brilliant DIY projects, check out Nikki’s site, Nikki, In Stitches.
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Dan Duchars via Desire to Inspire
Reduce, reuse, recycle – the 3 R’s of going green. One key to reusing is investing in quality, classic pieces that will last the test of time and never go out of style – allowing you to pass them on to others when you’re done, or vice versa. For home interiors, the Chesterfield sofa is a classic style of couch that looks as posh in an old-school office as it does mixed up with modern pieces. I LOVE the way the Chesterfield sofa at top is styled, with plenty of timeless elements but a bold pop of purple to make it fresh and modern.
The Original Sofa Company carries a large array of beautifully crafted antique and second hand Chesterfield sofas and chairs, as well as some other gorgeous styles. These beauties have given me yet another reason to wish I lived in the UK. (As if I needed another, really. I love New Orleans but London is the other lover I just can’t get out of my head…)
A big thanks to The Original Sofa Company for advertising with Miss Malaprop! We love our sponsors!
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I’m excited to bring you today’s guest post, by Brittni of papernstitch, a fab site devoted to all things handmade! Look for a guest post by me on Brittni’s blog very soon!
It’s that time of year again: summer. July is one of the hottest months of the year in Florida, which is where I am writing from today, and with the temperatures still rising around here, it’s really put me in the mood for a dip in the pool. Now, considering I don’t actually have a pool, I thought I would “cool off” with some of my summer time favorites from around the web instead. This roundup up is all about color. So, let’s put a little pep in your step with handmade goodies from across the rainbow - neon oranges, bright reds, grass greens, and ocean blues….
1. Orange Faux Wood Grain Ceramic Planter by McCheek’s Mayhem: Bring the colorful outdoors inside with a few succulents housed in a planter from McCheek’s. Perfect as a centerpiece for your once bare dining room table.
2. Azure Fine Art Photograph by Irene Suchocki: Don’t have the budget to travel to the French Rivera this year? Me either. Luckily, Irene of isphotography is capturing the moments you and I dream of with her Azure print.
3. Bouquet Headband No. 2 by Pretty Good Things: Show the world how much you love the colors of summer with a cheerful headband filled with flowers.
4. Flower Print Pillow Sham by Small Talk: Rest up after a long day at the beach with a mod print pillow from illustrator Alyssa Nassner of Small Talk.
5. Hopscotch Placemats by Red Clay Home: Add a little color to your next meal without having to pile up the veggies with these lemon lime colored placemats.
6. Banded Bandit Dress by Sew Moe: Head out to the boardwalk with a comfy dress that will keep you cool.
7. Scandinavian Picknick Poster by Handz: And finally, what summer would be complete without a picnic? If it’s too hot to sit outdoors with a basket of food, maybe you’ll settle for this Scandinavian print instead.
What will you be doing during the warm summer months to keep it colorful (and cool)?
About the guest post contributor: Brittni Mehlhoff specializes in marketing the work of talented artists and designers for the curated art and handmade exhibition site she founded in 2008 called papernstitch. She is also the editor of a handmade and diy blog by the same name, dedicated to creative business tips, diy projects, and handmade features. When not working on papernstitch, Brittni is dreaming up fun little tutorials, crafting projects for her home, and adding to her growing art collection.
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