Christmas Lights in 8 Bedrooms Posted by rd on Thursday, November 3, 2011 · Countdown begins before Christmas! And timely enough I’ve found these beautiful Christmas lights adorned bedrooms. They are so lovely I can’t stand it! Here’s a few discoveries, hope it inspires you! [source: one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight] Discarded Drawer Dressers by Entwurf-Direkt German studio Entwurf-Direkt was established in 2001 from the desire to create a shop/event/art venue; a space that could be used both as an art studio and as a shop open to the public providing unusual furniture, exhibitions, lecture series, discussions as well as other events. Their furniture is built in cooperation with a couple of young carpenters and each piece is unique and made in close collaboration with the clients. Entwurf-Direkt’s Per Schumann explains the idea behind using old drawers: I have always been fascinated by all things used or discarded; in particular, old drawers are just “my thing.” These dressers kind of remind me of Tejo Remy’s chest of drawers.
Top Craft Mom Blogs There's something about the Do-It-Yourself mentality that just appeals to us here at Babble. Being able to make beautiful things - from kids clothes to home d'cor to rainy day projects that keep the whole family entertained - is the gift of the crafty, and this year, we're giving back with our first ever round-up of the 50 Best Mom Craft blogs. Where can you find the best DIY projects and overall presentation? Great projects for yourself and your kids? The most breathtakingly beautiful crafts blogs you've even seen? Take a look at each of our Top 10 lists and get inspired. Check back to see your nominations on our 2012 list next year and, in the meantime, get crafty in the best possible way. Enjoy!
DIY Heat-Up Snuggly Brown Owls Life» DIY Heat-Up Snuggly Brown Owls One of the best things about this time of year is cuddling up next to the fire with a good book or a great movie. Warm as toast on a cold winter's night. But what do you do when it's time for the long ol' trek up to bedfordshire? I've made mine as Christmas gifts for littlies and oldies alike. To make your own Snuggly Brown Owl, you will need- 1. First- Draw your basic owl shape onto a piece of A4 paper. Separate the layers & sew two white felt circles onto one piece of your fabric. Next you'll need to hand sew two smaller black circles on as pupils & a little yellow diamond as a nose. Pin your 2 owl shapes back together, inside out (so that his face is touching the other piece). Anchor your stitching & very carefully turn him inside out… Use a funnel or a piece of paper rolled into a cone to fill him up with your rice. When he's fill, stand him on his head. Fold the raggedy bits inside & sew him up. After a couple mins rest, he should be ready to rock!
Urban Comfort When it comes to walls, I'm more of a paint person than a wallpaper person. But I'm still interested in the great prints that are available, so I'm always on the lookout for different ways to use it. Using wallpaper off the wall (or just on parts of the wall) is hardly a new idea, but I've compiled a few of my favorites to inspire you: I think this is a stunning example of what you can do with wallpaper remnants. I'm not usually drawn to patchwork design, but I think it works well in this room. This is a great project for the truly commitment phobic (or renters). The unifying effect of wallpaper makes this set-up feel like a built-in at first glance. You can cover an ugly (or just plain) headboard with wallpaper to create an entirely new effect. I love the clever use of wallpaper on stair risers - which tend to get scuffed easily anyway. Using wallpaper on the insets of doors and cabinets is an easy way to add detail and focus to a generally overlooked area. ShareThis
25 Cool Ideas To Display Family Photos On Your Walls Family portrait by Lori Andrews (via designcrushblog) We all have family photos that we love. Most of them live well in photo albums but the best of them could and should be displayed throughout the house. It’s one of those things that add a personal touch of coziness to any interior decor. Displaying pictures could be challenging but we can and will make the process more easy for you. mixed and matched family photos Family photo heart display Family photo ladder Family photo tree Family photos above your sofa Family photo clocks Family photos around tv Family photos on wires Modern family photo tree Family photos on the whole wall (via pinterest) A large family photo covering the whole wall (via poppytalk) LOVE family photo display on clothspins (via bios) Historical family photo display (via skonahem) String lights family photo display (via pinterest) DIY Natural Wood Photo Display (via pinterest) Modern and creative kids photo display (via flickr)
Il me va comme un gant ! : Nain.de.Jardin Et pour cause... C'en est un ! Le Mâm' Sca'lett du gant, vous connaissez ? Nonnn... Une idée à croquer, née sous les doigts agiles de Miyako Kanamori. Où comment recycler tout en douceur l'ultime gant de Poupette, gardé dans l'hypothétique espoir d'un retour de son jumeau... Et de vos mains agiles rendre vie à cet esseulé. Un doudou doigts doux. ***Nain.de.Jardin***
Small Attic Loft Apartment In Prague The design of this modern loft conversion located in Prague, Czech Republic uses natural materials such as stone, brick and wood to enhance the flat and angular surfaces. Designed by architect Dalibor Hlavacek, the two-storey attic loft makes good use of limited floor space. The living room, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom are on the lower floor. The upper gallery, accessible via staircase and a steel footbridge, creates an intimate space for the study, which can also be used as a second bedroom. Via: ArchDaily A Little Hut The Contemporary Hillside House by SB Architects The Contemporary Hillside House by SB Architects Designed by San Francisco-based SB Architects, an international firm well-known for the design of site-sensitive resort and mixed-use projects around the world, and built by well-known green builder McDonald Construction & Development, this home is a statement of what is possible combining “high design with high sustainability.” Nestled in the hills of Mill Valley, California, just across the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco, Hillside House has just received certification as the first LEED for Homes Platinum custom home in Marin County, and one of only a handful in Northern California. The four-story home – clad with beautiful, sustainable Western Red Cedar siding – is set on a steep hillside site that provides for a very vertical design with living and private zones situated on multiple separate floors. About Richard Barker Adelto Love Interior Design & Exotic Travel? October 13, 2010 | Property | View comments
Aesthetic Nest I love the Half Double Crochet (usually abbreviated "HDC"). So mysterious...what is a half double? Wouldn't that be a single. The half double crochet is used for something between the height of a single crochet and a double crochet. The half double crochet is the primary stitch used a couple baby hat patterns of mine (the Best Baby Cloche and the Ruffled Rose Earflap Hat), and many many other hats and sweaters besides. Interested? To make a half double crochet (hdc), yarn over your hook as you would with the double crochet and you'll be skipping the first two chains on your hook and working into the THIRD (note this difference from the double crochet, which has you working into the fourth chain from your hook). So, insert your hook, then yarn over... ...and pull the yarn through the stitch. ...yarn over, an now this is where we diverge for the half double crochet: Ta-dah! To see it in video click on the still video image below: When you have completed a row of half double crochet,