watercolors

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Maybe because I’ve been feeling artsy lately and have started a couple of new abstract paintings for my master bedroom (more on that to come) but I’ve become really obsessed with watercolor inspired textiles and walls.  It evokes a dreamy and soothing vibe.

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Black Crow Studios

photo Sandra Aslaksen

Black Crow Studios

House and Home magazine / DIY bedding

awellnurturedlife.blogspot.ca

Jacqueline Maldonado

Photo: Lonny magazine / wallpaper: Black Crow Studios

Hettle (Etsy Shop)

Black Crow Studios

ohhappyday.com

Black Crow Studios

Lonny magazine / April 2013

Houzz

Black Crow Studios

Etsy

Living Etc magazine

Anthropologie.com

fauxology.com

Black Crow Studios

I would love a room with watercolor walls.  Sigh.  Meanwhile, to get my fix I may just snap up one of these gorgeous pillows (below) by Blue Bell Gray selling at Chapters right now (online and in stores).  Drool.

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-Julie

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WHY NOT WEDNESDAY : light it up!

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“string of lights + large house plant = mood lighting“

If you love the lighting you get from candles -why not throw some Christmas lights inside one of your larger house planters?  Perfect for adding a little warm glow and ambiance on these grey and chilly February nights!

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DIY canvas photo peg board

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“Push pins work pretty good on painted canvas”

What’s a home bar without some great photos of friends… old memories you can recount and toast to?  For some reason when I walked into Le Carrefour De L’espoir (second hand shop) and saw this original (yet, let’s be honest, ugly) art piece, I knew immediately it’s second life would be as a peg board for our basement bar.

Something about the frame looked 70′s ish with its slightly yellowed fabric (think, smoky cigar lounge) but the faded black and gold accent frame seemed right on.  I snapped it up for $20.  Maybe it was a little pricey (considering), but I really had been looking for a long time, and I knew I wanted something “authentic” vintage and not new “made-in-China” from some retail chain.

TIP: “every room in your home should have a thing or two that is old, unique or eclectic”

With a paint brush and a tube of black chalk board paint I painted over it.  I know I know, you’re thinking: “huh?”  First, I knew I wanted to paint it black and already had this stuff laying around the house.   Second, the painting was done in oil and already textury (OK, that is not a real word but you get me).  So painting it with a small brush instead of a roller to help even out and add even more texture seemed like a good idea.  Third, I knew most of it would be covered by photos anyways so I thought “who cares!?”.

More bar pics to come soon! Thanks for checking in -Julie

*re-posted by BOB VILA NATION on December 5th, 2012

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Fake Chalk Board

WHY NOT WEDNESDAYS: fake a chalkboard

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“I want a temporary chalkboard”

If you like the idea of making a chalkboard but don’t have the time or aren’t very crafty, here is an easy 30 second solution:

What you need:
(if you have kids, chances are you have this stuff around the house)

• 1 sheet of construction/craft paper.  Usually comes in a multi-colour pack, can be purchased at craft, office and dollar stores)
•  A picture frame or framed art, measuring 8 x 10 (or smaller)
•   Writing chalk

5 seconds: Tear out a sheet of black (or any colour really) craft/construction paper. 15 seconds: Write something clever, silly or meaningful using your chalk.  10 seconds: Slip/shimmy/slide the craft paper on top of the frame (where the frame meets the glass OR where the frame meets the canvas art piece).

Times up: YOU ARE DONE! yeah.

BEFORE: framed art

THE TRANSFORMATION: gently slip craft paper on top of art, between frame and art piece. If your frame is smaller than the craft paper, cut or fold to size.

AFTER: The instant (ok, 30 second) chalkboard is complete!

*Curious about who “THE OUI’s” are?  Click here for the deets!

A welcoming message by the front entry!

WHY NOT WEDNESDAY: feather your nest (ok, maybe just the lampshade!)

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“OMG why didn’t I think of that?”

I’ve always had a thing for feathers, and of course I love feather wreaths.  In the last few years they have become pretty easy to find.  From craft shops to drug stores, you can snag one just about anywhere.  But what to do when you’re done with the seasonal feather wreath on your front door? How about setting it atop your lampshade?  It immediately transforms a basic lamp into an original and eclectic conversation piece!  With no sewing, hot gluing or staple gun required, this has to rank at the very top of the “OMG why didn’t I think of that?” home decorating DIY list.

Here are some examples below;  The black feather wreath I purchased at Target about 8 years ago.  The other wreath is a fall themed one I snapped up at Pharmaprix in a clearance bin last week.

Have any feather decorating ideas to share?  Leave a comment below, thanks!

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