3 Tips for Remodelling your Bedroom Space (a guest post)

Posted by dasfseegdse Minggu, 15 Desember 2013 0 komentar
While the Christmas period may have been one of the best in recent times for brands, many are warning about the dangers of consumer spending in the New Year. Time waits for no man, however, and households are still required to pay bills and pursue additional home-improvement projects regardless of the time of year. For anyone who is looking to remodel their existing bedroom space, for example, January may be the ideal time to access financial bargains and complete their refurbishment program on a tight budget!

Taking this point on board, what are the key aspects to consider when looking to remodel your bedroom in the New Year? Consider the following: - 
Make the Bed your Focal Point



While your bedroom may have dual functionality, one of its purposes will always be to provide a comfortable environment in which you can rest and sleep. With this in mind, it is imperative that the bed becomes a strong and eye-catching focal point, around which you can integrate additional furniture and fulfil a wider design vision. In addition to this, you must also ensure that the bed is functional and fit for its primary purpose, so take the time to invest in a high quality, memory foam mattress from Bedzrus.
Apply Colour in a Considered and Sensible Manner

Given that the bedroom is supposed be an intimate space where you unwind and relax, the use of colour is particularly important. Using energised and bold colours in the bedroom space can be counter-productive, as they can make it extremely difficult to switch-off from conscious thought and the rigours of everyday life. Keeping this in mind, the most sensible option is to use pastel colours such as light blue and green, as these shades help to embellish and illuminate the space without overwhelming the inhabitants of the room.
Be Careful when Buying Furniture for your Bedroom
With a focal point in place and your walls decorated, purchasing furniture will be easier than it may otherwise seem. This is because the layout of your room has already been partially predetermined, while your use of colour will have helped you to determine which materials and shades to use throughout the rest of the project. So regardless of the precise amount of space remaining and your prevailing design ethos, you will be left with the relatively simple task or identifying items of furniture and purchasing them for the most competitive price. 



With these tips in mind, you should be able to remodel your bedroom space without spending too much on furniture or unwanted materials. Given the precarious nature of the economy, this could ultimately be worth its weight in gold!


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christmas at my house

Posted by dasfseegdse Kamis, 12 Desember 2013 0 komentar
welcome to my house!
it has been so much fun decorating my house for christmas this year. finally being in our OWN home after renting for 5 years is a tremendous blessing!

i like the door color ("leap of faith" by benjamin moore) even more after seeing it with the fresh greenery!

if you follow me in instagram, then you saw that i bought some rope at home depot!
here it is! i just draped a few feet of it around the door, paired with the fresh cedar garland and some white lights.

the wreath is from costco. every year, they have beautiful fresh wreaths with a few pine cones and a few ugly things that i remove. you can see previous wreath makeovers here and here. this year, i used the nut + crystal clusters that i made two years ago, and paired them with pine cones and a tone on tone green ribbon. 

maybe next year, there will be a fireplace and built-in bookcases on this wall, but for now, my buffet is serving as a backdrop to most of my collection of mercury glass, some fresh garland, loads of ornaments and pine cones, and of course, my new nativity set.

 
the large star was a clearance purchase last year at pier 1. i love the hugeness of it!


another look at the nativity backdrop.





 i made this crystal + nut garland a few years ago, and i LOVE pulling it out every year and figuring where to put it. you can see how i made it here.



fresh garland, gold balls, pine cones and some fun pine cone balls with tassels (that i bought for 90% off two years ago and have never used!) adorn the stairs.










i put some garland and glass balls on the chandelier to free it up a bit.

 my entry table, with my antlers, a fresh wreath and some leftover crystal garland.
this vignette makes me happy. :)





 i "took back" the tree this year!
for the last 10 years, our tree has been a collection of family ornaments, and mismatched decorations.  while i have loved it, i was ready for a more grown up tree this year.
AND, we broke down and bought a fake tree this year. at first, i wasn't sure i was going to like it, but after having it up for a week, and having zero needles on the floor, i am IN LOVE.


our tree has a TON of glass icicles, gold, silver, and all shades of soft metallic glass balls, as well as a few dozen picture frame ornaments.

 
i actually made these little striped ornaments from some 47 cent paper mache ones that i found at michaels.





 (these are some more paper mache ornaments that i painted.) i like the touch of black that they add to the tree!


thanks for touring my house!
merry christmas!

PS--i am still struggling with my internet service. i am actually sitting at mcdonalds right now, writing this post. after 3 days, 2 technicians, and over 8 hours or visits + phone calls, my internet is not working at ALL. i am hoping that things will be fixed my this weekend. if not, i may just go a little crazy in the head.




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diy simple + chic christmas nativity

Posted by dasfseegdse Selasa, 10 Desember 2013 0 komentar

i have been looking for a new nativity set for the last few years. i wanted one that was simple, preferably all white,  a little bigger than the one i have had for ages, and affordable. you would have thought i was looking for a unicorn! i have searched and searched, and found some very pretty ones that were all over $150, and found some very affordable ones that were not at all my style.
and so i decided to make one!


materials for this project:
*1 2 x 6 board, cut to fit your nativity. mine is 16" long
*nativity set. i bought mine at walmart
*long holiday picks. i used 11 for my board
*ivory/white spray paint
*stain for board
*pencil
*drill/drill bit
*measuring tape
*sandpaper
*wire cutters
(optional star--mine was bought last year on clearance from pier 1)


the first thing i did was figure out where to place the holes for my picks.


i placed my marks about 1.5 " apart, and staggered them--one in the middle, one closer to the front, and another closer to the back of the board. this staggering effect creates more dimension and allows more picks to be placed on the board.

 

i penciled in an X or O where i needed to drill.
after i drilled the holes, i lightly sanded them to remove any sharp edges.


the figures were all sprayed with white paint. i used fusion paint (good for plastic) since my figures are made of resin.






i bought some spray "stain/polyurethane in one", but it was a bust. the color was much lighter than promised, and it went on streaky. i had some stain leftover from when we tested colors for our hardwood floors, and so i used "dark walnut" from minwax.


the picks were cut down in order to fit into the drilled holes. sorry i didn't get a picture of me ACTUALLY cutting them. i kinda like my fingers and want them to stay attached to my body!
here's the aftermath:


and, the finished product!








you can see a little peek of my holiday decor in these pictures! i will be posting a holiday tour of my house later this week!


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leap of faith

Posted by dasfseegdse Senin, 09 Desember 2013 0 komentar
i am finally getting around to posting about my front door....(FINALLY!)and despite all of the very enthusiastic votes for "stuart gold", i opted for "leap of faith."



i know, i know!
don't get mad at me! i absolutely love it when you all take time to give me your opinions, and i value them very much! i actually loved the way stuart gold looked, but i liked the depth or leap of faith just a bit more. it was a bit darker and moodier, and i am THRILLED with the way it looks.



the door was actually painted before we left on our trip, and i have been dying to show you, but i was waiting until we had the door hardware on. things kept coming up to delay the installation, (snow, we didn't have the right tools on hand, a piece of the door knob was missing in action, and (of course) football. i mean, who wants to install a door knob when there is an exciting football game to watch? answer? not my husband.)


i took these pictures with my phone the morning we left on our thanksgiving trip (more on that later!), and it is a good thing i did! there was a snow storm while we were gone, and we have been hit with another storm since we got home---there is now close to 18" of snow in our yard! i haven't wanted to brave standing in the snow in order to get some better pictures.


after 6 months of having a temporary knob on the front door, i am so happy to finally have the "real" front door handle set installed.


thanks again for your patience! i can't wait to show y'all some highlights of our trip, and i have a fun and easy christmas project to share as well. my posting has been a little sparse, i know--the whole computer situation is now partially resolved with my new laptop, but of course then we ran into another issue when we got home--our internet was ssss----l---oooo--w. like, REALLY slow!  because of the location of our house, our options for internet are limited. we decided to go with a company that requires a dish on the side of the house, which is great, UNTIL you have a snow storm...or snow gets in the dish---and then the speed of the  connection slows tremendously. UGH. i wanted to write a post the day we got home (last thursday), but it was taking a full minute or two to open a page. i think things are finally back to normal! lets just hope that we don't get another snow storm!


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