Bedroom Reno – Finally done!

A while ago when I first got this started, I posted “Before” pictures of my bedroom. Since my blog freak accident/crash, there’s a good chance you didn’t get to see it. Have no fear though… I’ll post those pics again. (Or maybe HAVE fear, because the before pics are that awful).

Over the past few months I’ve been working pretty hard at transforming my childhood bedroom into an adult bedroom. As you can see in the before pictures, a whole lot is going on colour wise! A combination of pink, purple, gold, and blue screams disaster.

BEFORE:

Now, with airy blues and greens I can actually go to my room and relax.
AFTER:

My Art Project

A few days ago I posted the Deep Square prints I ordered from Static Pixels. Today I had a chance to put them up! Using double sided tape, I got these onto my will in roughly an hour. I absolutely love the way it looks! Nothing better than having your own personal photography hanging on the wall.

Sunday Inspiration

It's Sunday!

Browsing around trying to find some inspiration and came across this room. I love the mix of old Barcelona tile floors and modern furnishings in this apartment restoration.

See more images here.

Black and White Done Right

I’m not much for Gallery style, black & white interiors, but every once in a while I find one that I love.

What really caught my eye about this space is the material for the staircase and guard rails. Rather than using art on the wall as the focal piece; this staircase acts as art and can be seen from different rooms within the home.

Designed by Rene Desjardins. For more information and photos click here.  

You’ve taken a million pictures, now what are you going to do with them?

It’s no secret that today’s world is obsessed with taking pictures. Whether you’re using your smart phone, tablet, or *gasp* an actual camera, what do you do with all these pictures?

Usually the answer is Facebook or Instagram, which is great for sharing with friends and boosting your ego with a million likes, (guilty!), but I want to actually see my pictures on something that is not an electronic device!

Recently I stumbled across an awesome website called Static Pixels. They take your Instagram photos and print them onto recycled 5” x 5” Cardboard. Thumbs up for being Eco-Friendly!

Naturally as a picture freak – I trusted these would look fantastic and ordered 12. I just got my package yesterday and I have to say I am so happy with the way these turned out! In order to not drive my friends on Instagram crazy… I made a separate account specifically for these prints and instagram’d the crap out of Architectural pictures I’ve taken over the years through travel.

Best of all, since these cardboard prints are so light, I’m going to have no problem sticking these to my wall in my bedroom… the completion of this wall is long overdue! Before I post picture of how I’ve assembled them onto my wall, here’s a preview of what they look like out of the box!

(P.S. I am ordering more :D )

 

 

 

Love Is In The Air

It’s almost Valentine’s Day, and I thought I’d look for different ways of decorating for all you love birds out there.

I love these shadow box ideas. If you’re in to DIY projects, you may want to wrap your fingers around one of these! These are all simple gestures that can make a big impact on your home. Best of all, there’s no reason why these couldn’t stay up all year round.

 

 

Pictures located on Houzz

 

Kitchen Inspirations

Oh hey 2013. Don’t worry, I haven’t forgotten about you. …. Ok maybe I forgot just a LITTLE bit but come on, we all get busy every once in a while!

Sometimes, nothing’s better than spending time on a website such as Houzz, and searching everything and anything your mind can imagine. Seriously… this website is jam-packed with inspirational photos! (Now I know where all these Facebook “like” pictures are coming from).

I spent some of my afternoon looking at what I like to call, dream Kitchens. Check it out.