Lampshade copycat

One of my favorite stores to browse through

 during the holiday season
 is Pier 1

The colors, scents, ornaments, wreaths, pillows, and holiday cheer

makes me feel like a Christmas elf in paradise!

A few weeks back, I was strolling the aisles and saw a beauty of a lamp-

The lampshade took my breath away-

I examined it and thought-

humm...

I may be able to copy it-

so I tried..

I began with the lampshade and the flat sheet-

cut the sheet into strips-

Then twisted each strip

 dabbing hot glue along the way

(burning my fingers into little blister rosettes!!)

until it became a circlet of fabric-

In each center-

glue a few plastic clear jewels-

I gently glued them around the edge of the lampshade!

And this is how it looks...

I so love it

It looks just like it-

well....maybe not exactly
but similiar!!
And without the $99 price tag!!

 

 I had the lampshade-

I bought a twin flat sheet for $5 at Walmart-

and the clear jewels were from my scrapbooking stash-

woohoo!!!

Love when that happens!!

A project I love

for almost no MONEY!!


Well, take care, gotta fly- Claire

The "Monogram"

I don't have to remind you all how much I love monograms!!

I did a post way back showing all my monograms-

clothes, jewelry, bags, etc...

So, I was so taken by this recent window treatment I spotted

at Hi Sugarplum!

Cassie has one lucky daughter

and I can't wait to replicate this-

somewhere- some place- some window!!

Go check this out,

and salivate over the re-do of her little girl's bedroom-

It's to die for!!

Well, gotta fly, Claire

Wisteria

Wisteria is a beautiful magazine-

it inspires and amazes me

every time I get it!

The blue and white pottery

is to die for-

The dressers make my jaw drop-

Mirrors to make me smile-

Garden accents that bring life to you home-

Bird prints to welcome spring.

The decor is what I dream of-

I've  got a big job ahead of me-

 to copy something in it!
Wish me luck and I'll let you know how I do!
Gotta fly-Claire

What's Your Decor Style?

     What is your style, decor style, that is?

Some questions to ask yourself-

Where do you live?

Are you a country gal or are you city slicker? 

Are you laid back, calm, serene? Go with a calm palette of colors-spaces that will soothe you from within.  Blues, green, purple and gray can all add tranquility with a touch of nature.

Do you bubble over with personality?  Jazz it up with lively colors you love! (At least one of the rooms you live in)  Sometimes too much color can make for one crazy gal!!

Just some questions you need to ask yourself when you begin to decorate a room or re-decorate, for that matter! 
Have you taken a trip that evokes wonderful memories?  Whether an island or mountain tops, when you envision the place, colors and scents return to your memory and the same feelings you had there, can be transformed into your home decor.  Do you want a nautical theme?(probably not but maybe navy and white can give you that same feeling with turquoise-green walls and a sisal rug.)  It doesn't take alot to figure out what you really like.

Check out your closet.  What is the most popular colors in there?  If you say black, don't panic!  Your room won't look like a haunted house!  Black is also a neutral so if you use grays or taupe with black accents, your room may just reflect you to a T! 

 Do you wear traditional clothes or are you a t-shirt and jeans kind of gal?  
 Do you like a modern look?  Use black and whites, with mirrors and silver accessories.If your more laid back, tone on tone colors work well.  Also, lots of creamy colors is very inviting and comfy,cozy. 

 Do you like to accessorize your personal look?
Your room should be accessorized as well-add soft throws, burlap pillows, mirrors and jewel toned candlesticks.  Shop your home-use something unexpected-try a glass tray (normally used for perfumes or make-up) , place it on the coffee table, wrap some books up in twine and add a silver picture frame with the one you love!

Are you an active chick or do you like to hang out at home, crafting or reading? Is photography your thing or are you into cooking?  If you're athletic, perhaps a golfer, a throw pillow or print might just add that personal touch that puts a smile on your face each time you pass it!
 Show off your pictures, your pottery, frames or cookbooks-make it you!

As you answer these questions, you will head down the path to perfect home decor ideas just for you.  Well, take care-gotta fly- Claire

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• Color Trends for Decorating in 2011 (brighthub.com)
• How Home Accessorizing Makes A Difference (mydecorarticles.com)