Sep 16, 2013
Sep 7, 2013
Painted China Curio
I recently painted this gorgeous piece of furniture for a friend. It was so hard loading it in my van for delivery because secretly, I wanted to swipe it!! But, I must say, it fit beautifully in her new home... and she must have really like it - she packed my van up with 3 more pieces to be painted! My workshop is jammed!!! I LOVE IT!!!
Sep 2, 2013
2 Colour Distressing with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint
I found this Ikea Hemnes table in my basement a few weeks ago (you can get lost in a sea of furniture down there!) and thought it would be perfect to try out a 2 tone distressing technique. The bottom layer is 2 coats of Annie Sloan Old Violet. And the top coat is 2 thin layers of Old White.
The result is a beachy, distressed side table that is perfect for my messy 2 kids. I love it, and can't wait to try new colour combinations!
Aug 19, 2013
EASY DIY Envelope Pillow Cover
I'll admit I have ADD when it comes to home decor. I'm constantly changing my mind when it comes to layouts, colours, fabric and blah blah blah. I even annoy myself.
Remember my awesome toy room here. Took me days to paint the stripes....
Well, this is what it looks like now. Just 12 months later!!
I needed a work space, so I shafted the kids. Sorry monkeys.
Anyway, the whole point to this story is that I wanted an easy DIY pillow cover pattern, so I could change up my pillows as often as I want. I haven't busted out my sewing machine since we lived in this house, so I didn't want anything complicated. So, here is what I came up with. The world's easiest pillow cover for any dummy on a sewing machine.
First, grab your pillow insert and measure it. Mine is 20"x20". Lay it out on your fabric.
Measure and cut your fabric to be 2" longer than your insert on one side (22" for me!). For the other side, double the length of your insert, and add 6" (For me, 20"x2"=40"+6"=46") See Ry, I don't need Grade 12 math.
On the shorter sides, with an iron, press a .5" seam, then flip and press another .5" seam
Then bust out that dusty sewing machine and sew the hem. Just a straight line. You can do it.
Lay your fabric face up and place pillow in center
Fold the long sides, one after the other
Make sure the fabric is lined up on either side and fits snug around the pillow. Then, pin the two flaps of fabric together on either side
Slide the insert out and pin all the way down the sides
Now sew along the edges. Once you are done sewing, turn the case inside out and slide your insert back in!
You're done!!
P.S. Like the bench? Just redid it for my little princess and her crazy stuffie obsession.
Aug 11, 2013
Coffee Table Re-do!
Not too long ago, my girlfriend asked me to keep my eye out for a coffee table for her living room. I spotted this heavy sucker on kijiji for just $30 bucks and emailed her right away.
And after! I did 3 coats of Annie Sloan Paris Grey, 2 coats of wax, and minimal distressing along the detailed edges.
After a few coats of Annie Sloan's Paris Grey, this coffee table looks like it's worth a pretty penny, and looks amazing in her space! Couldn't be happier!
Some before pics... (and I am so sorry for the poor pics. Just got my new camera lens in the mail this week!)
And after! I did 3 coats of Annie Sloan Paris Grey, 2 coats of wax, and minimal distressing along the detailed edges.
Aug 8, 2013
Aug 5, 2013
Little Girls Room Complete!!!
This week, I had the pleasure of designing and installing a big-girl room for a very special 5 year old. The pics below are of the completed project. I sooooo enjoyed my weekend installing. The house was dead quiet - no kids yelling 'mommy, mommy, mommy, mommy'. No dogs under my feet and not a single interruption. So therapeutic!! My idea of perfect me-time!!!
Anyway, hope you like the room as much as I do. The walls are painted Benjamin Moore Blue Bonnet and Sun Kissed Peach. The dresser is a vintage piece from the 30s, painted a mix of Annie Sloan Old White and Paris Grey. The bench, side table and chalk board are all painted Annie Sloan Scandinavian Pink. "S" decal was custom made through isigns.ca. Definitely recommend his company. Great prices and great customer service!!
(my apologies for the junky pics!! I only have my iphone right now. New lens for the camera is in the mail!!)
Jul 24, 2013
For Little Miss "S"... fingers crossed she likes this one!
I had to sleep on it... The other 2 concepts just weren't screaming at me. But this one does!!!!
The little girl's Mom mentioned an old vanity in her basement that was peach... the second I heard the word "Peach", I got inspired. I love the look of Peach, Aqua and Coral. Soooo pretty.
Hope she goes for it?!?!
Jul 23, 2013
For Little Miss "S"
I'll come up with a couple more ideas tomorrow... for right now, there is an ice cold MGD calling my name
Jul 21, 2013
Burlington Bungalow - Interior Ideas
Made a stop at the Burlington Bungalow this week. The owners have moved in and decided to stay for a bit so they gave me a call to help them sort out the interior design. They have quite a mish mash of styles in there, so I've come up with a few ideas to create a better flow. We are trying to keep as much of their existing furniture as possible, and add just a few pieces. I'm soooo looking forward to go shopping with them! My most favourite part of the job!
Thought I'd share.....
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