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Nov 25, 2012

DIY Fabric Covered Magnet Boards

I purchased these magnet boards from Ikea a few years ago, and have been meaning to hack them for a while now.

Here's what I did!

First, collect all the stuff I need!

- Glue gun, scissors, fabric, and magnet boards

I got my fabric from Ikea for just $8.99 a meter. I only needed one meter for this project, but I bought 2 incase I was feeling crafty in the future!

I lay out the fabric to decide how I wanted them to look. I wasn't sure if I wanted them to be all vertical, horizontal or diagonal. I decided on a little mix and match!

Then I cut the fabric to size

I busted out my duck tape before my glue gun. I figured I could just eyeball if the lines were straight.

Once I had the sides duct taped to where I wanted them, I just glued the fabric down with my hot glue gun. No science here, just a straight line of glue. And don't worry, after the first burn, the rest don't hurt that much - I got my finger good!

When you get to the corners, just pinch them like this...

Put a bead of glue on each side of the pinch and then push down

Ta Da.

Yup, there's Marley. He's the "Where's Waldo" of my blog.

A lot of my decor and craft supplies are in the toy room closet, so I like that I have a little display board of my own for paint samples and whatever else. Too high for the kiddies to reach. Haha.

Nov 23, 2012

Favourite Finds Friday

Everyone knows I've got a thing for clocks. I would do anything for my very own cuckcoo clock. Look how chic these ones are. James loves them too!

Cuckoo Clock by Pascal Tarabay. Unica Home. $323.00 and up

I think I may have to order this for the toy room. What a steal at just $24

Book Clock. Uncommon Goods. $24

It's a guitar, pendulum clock. So tacky, yet so cool. I must have!

Guitar, pendulum clock. Guitargifts.com. $29.95

Nov 22, 2012

Christmas Wrap Ideas

Ever since I was a kid, I have loved wrapping presents. I love getting creative especially at Christmas. It brings out my crafty side!!!!

Here are some great ideas I have come across.

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Nov 20, 2012

Recreating an Inspiration Room

Have you ever looked at a designer room and thought "I want that!" but are too intimidated to attempt it yourself? Well, there is no reason to be afraid! Everyone is capable of creating the home of their dreams within a reasonable budget.

All you need to do is break down the room's elements, and piece your space together, while working with what you already have and new pieces within your budget. I'll show you how, with my new weekly post called "Recreating an Inspiration Room"

For my first post, I'm looking at this beautiful Master Bedroom as my inspiration room. I love the soft, neutral palette.

Let's look at the elements in the room and see how to put the space together!

Easiest and cheapest fix... paint your walls

Benjamin Moore, Clay Beige

If you are replacing the flooring...

Low pile wool carpeting. Available at most flooring stores.

If you aren't getting new flooring. consider a similar area rug

Sisal 8'x10' rug. The Home Depot $439

Next, change your light fixture. It has the biggest impact in a room (other than paint!)
The light fixture in the Inspiration Room is from Pottery Barn.

Camilla Chandelier. Pottery Barn. $592.90

But shop around, you can always find one cheaper.... be sure to pick and choose where you splurge

Light Fixture. The Home Depot $189.99

Now, think window coverings. Buying fabric by the yard, and sewing your own curtains means you get exactly what you want. But, it can be costly and time consuming. Ready made panels are available every where and are nice and cheap! But, you may have to compromise on the style and/or colour.

Robert Allen Linen Duck Fabric.com $11.98/yd

Pinch Please Curtain Panel. BedBathStore.com. $34.99

In a bedroom, linens are so important. I don't recommend you cheap out on them. You sleep on them every night. I'm one to talk since my sheets and duvet are from IKEA, but I'm working on it. I'm just really picky!!

Hotel Collection Bedding. Bed Bath Store. Queen Duvet $184.99

When it comes to furniture, always try to use what you have. Paint it or reupholster it. Consider just changing knobs, or mix and match pieces through out your house.

If your handy, you can easily DIY this headboard from Sears for around $100 bucks!
Here's a tutorial from House & Home

Tufted Headboard. Sears. $799

This is the original bed from the Inspiration Room. I have to admit, I may be tempted to splurge on this bed. Beautiful.

Eloise Bed. BenMade by BrownStone. $3980

End tables are easy to pick up at garage sales or thrift stores and re purpose. But if you are going to buy new, shop around.

Silhouette Nightstand West Elm. $104.97

Next add in all the other 'stuff'!

Peyton Table Lamp. Sears $119.99

Rattan Tray. Crate & Barrel. $33.70

Bench, Bombay & Co. $499

Faux Orchid in Copper Pot. Pier1. $35.00

(Art Work) Stretched Canvas available at most art stores. JYSK has them for cheap.

Nov 17, 2012

A deal from my Favourite Store!

My most favourite store in the whole world in Tradewinds in Waterford, Ontario. It's a second hand shop where you can find some pretty unique treasures. Oh, how I miss going there once a week. Now, I just drag my mom-in-law everytime I go for a visit. Actually, I don't really need to 'drag' her, do I??? ;)

Anyway, here is my latest purchase. It was $29. A little pricey, but I just loved it. I think I'll re do it for Grace. It's quite small, which you can't tell from the picture. But, it's a perfect kids chair.