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{style: an evening of nail art}
Just in case you haven’t noticed, nail art is huge. How can we resist all the fun colours & pattern possibilities especially when we have 10 mini canvases to display them on. My friend Clair is just about finished her training to become a nail tech and I thought I would host a small nail…
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{spaces: displaying your art}
Do you have an art collection? Maybe that sounds a too formal, do you have a collection of creative or memorable pieces that you would like to display? Do you have a bunch of beautiful art prints lying around but you’re not sure how to display them? It can be photos, a well-designed postcard, or…
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{style: DIY scarf shirt for summer}
When I saw Nina Ricci’s new 2014 resort collection I fell in love with the mix’n match silk scarf patterns and fabrics. It’s a little like runway DIY. It reminded me of these great shirts I used to make from scarves years ago. I was inspired to go back to that amazing DIY sewing project and make…
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{thrifting 101: planter with a twist}
This is a double duty project – DIY and thrifting. I came across this huge glass jar. I didn’t know what I was going to do with it but I knew it was great so I scooped it up. It would make a great home for the start of a new or current collection (wine corks?)…
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{artist showcase: kelly reemtsen}
I came across these lovely pieces of art by Kelly Reemsten that made me smile. As a single gal with my own place I find myself doing lots of handy stuff. My ‘tool drawer’ is getting pretty full, it looks like I may need to start a second one. I’m also more familiar with my local hardware…
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{thrifting 101: flower power}
There seemed to be a theme to my finds on my last visit to the thrift store – flowers! I swear I found all three of these items during one visit to one store, sometimes things just work like that. This super retro looking ashtray was just too pretty not to scoop up. In fact the…
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{motivational monday}
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{motivational monday}
Summer time chill. (print by Telegramme studio)
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{DIY: wrap it up for dad}
So you’re on top of it for Father’s Day right? After much deliberation and looking at every option out there, like these Custom Photo Wallets, you have your gift and are thinking about what you’re going to make for the potluck BBQ? Great! So take a little extra time to make your gift a little…
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BEFORE & AFTER: breaking down the cage
Ok, so I’m kinda doing things a little backward here but remember how I mentioned in another before & after post how my recent home projects were motivated by the completion of a bigger project? Well, this is it. It was a long time coming. Ever since I moved into my place I’ve hated these…
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{style: vintage swimwear}
Less is more is a good rule but there’s always exceptions. Like the swimwear in these beautifully illustrated vintage ads from Rose Marie Reid Swimwear. The swimwear is true fashion and the ads are beautifully designed. So much thought & style. I love the bright & bold backgrounds and the perfect use of white space.…
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{motivational monday}
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thrifting 101: be the bartender}
The theme of this thrifting 101 post is all about cocktail hour. It’s also about patience. If you wait long enough you will find that your random finds can make a fabulous collection. These are all items I found at thrift stores for a few dollars each and over time I’ve got a great looking…
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BEFORE & AFTER: rooftop patio beautification project
I’m a lucky girl, I have a large rooftop patio all to myself. Something else I had been considering adding were French Patio Doors, as I think this would top it all off. I’ll have a think about it more, but I do like the idea though. It’s wonderful but I don’t think it’s necessarily…
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{motivational monday}