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Redecorating by Repurposing
Ladders and Suitcases! This summer is going to be ALL about thrifting! Garage Sales, Estate Sales, Flea Markets… here I come! Here are a few things I’ve found via blog hopping and Pinterest That have completely inspired me. (as always… click on the pic to be taken to there spot on the web) Ready, Set, Scroll! I’ve seen these shelf ladders in all the big home décor stores!! I need this suitcase dresser! A space to hang your laundry, that doesn’t take up space. An animal bed. This step stool turned side table is a must-do project! A scrappers paradise! Hang a vintage step stool for instant shelving! This is my favorite! Ladder turned Wine Rack w/ Chalkboard. Suitcase turned storage table! Pots & Pans in hands reach @ all times?! Suitcase turned Vanity?? Are you inspired yet?? # kristanlynn xoxo
11 Beautiful Home Interior Design Styles
Decorating styles have evolved over the centuries in response to the changing tastes of various groups of people. Every style has benefits to the people who will enjoy the home for many years to come. Many styles were born out of previous styles and have evolved into a distinct type of decorating for a certain feel. 1. British look that incorporates all-white interior walls, floors, and ceilings accented with vintage items resting on distressed furniture. 2. An eclectic look is created through a trendy approach called maximalism, which means to make the most of a small space. 3. Noticeable design features include solid colours with contrasting properties against a blank slate of walls and floor. 4. Softer colour contrasts highlight the art on the walls as the visual emphasis. 5. Bulky, comfortable chairs set against the stark lines of tables with metal legs. 6. Wide open rooms are accented with neutral paint colours accented by contrasting furniture. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.
An Altered Obsession
Contemporary Bathroom Inspiration from Laufen
We haven’t featured many contemporary bathrooms recently, so here are some inspirational photos from the Swiss bathroom products manufacturer Laufen. Visit the Laufen website – here.
*bellaMUMMA {life is beauty-full}: home inspiration: DAY {DREAM} BEDS - StumbleUpon
Imagine having a day nap on any of these pretty places... heaven!
Little Red Infinity Dress Tutorial
*Tutorial made by Melissa @ Sew Like My Mom for her win during the Red Week challenge.* I made this little dress in about 3 hours and for under $20! I found these dresses on Craftster years ago and have always loved them. First, you need to do some measuring. So, 30/6.28 = 4.7. Then I decided on length of skirt and came up with 18″. To make your straps, you need to decide how wide to make them. To determine strap length, you need to make them 1.5 times your height. So, got that? To make your pattern, get packing paper, freezer paper, or a bunch of pieces of computer paper taped together. Then I measured 18″ down from that and made another line for my skirt length. Cut out on your lines. Now, keeping your fabric folded in half with selvages matched, fold the fabric in from the end so it’s doubled on itself. Next, cut a waistband 10″ tall and the length of your waist you measured. Next you’ll have to cut your straps. I kept my fabric folded in half so I could cut both straps at once.
Temptation
Every so often an email lands in my inbox from perhaps the cruelest man I know. Chris from Welcome Beyond dangles dream designs in front of me and it is all I can do to stop myself from hocking everything I own, jumping a plane and escaping to the hand picked boutique vacation properties that litter the pages of their website. Chris has cruelly tempted me again with a Spanish beauty and oh the temptation!
The Ultimate House Cleaning Calendar - Manage Your Life on Shine - StumbleUpon
From 2,001 Amazing Cleaning Secrets Here's the scoop on what to clean and how often. Wanting to keep a clean home doesn't mean you have time to polish your silver every week. We spoke with cleaning experts who have both feet solidly planted in the real world and asked how often specific cleaning tasks really need to be done. Here's the scoop on what to clean and how often: Put things away when you finish using them. Dust-mop hardwood floors to prevent scratching from dirt. Wipe or vacuum baseboards and blinds. Polish wood furniture. Wash windows inside and out. Move heavy furniture to clean behind and underneath.
