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Showing posts with label faux mantel. Show all posts
Showing posts with label faux mantel. Show all posts
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
Sunday, August 10, 2014
Vintage Industrial File Drawer Table
Long before lack of money was a real issue in my life, I always tended to save things I knew could be repurposed. It's just in my nature to see things, not just for what they are right now, but for what they might become in the future.
Sunday, February 3, 2013
Simple & Sentimental Valentine Mantel
I mentioned the other day that I was going to do mostly neutrals for my Valentine decor this year. I finally got my mantel area together!
I will be setting up a little "love note station" for the kids that will be much more colorful, but here I'm going for a lighter look.
This room is always challenging as far as lighting for photos, but I'm not a photographer and I just do the best I can with editing. Sometimes things come out a little fuzzy, but let's just go with it, ok? Thanks for understanding : )
Sometimes the simplest thing ends up getting the most attention. My Recycled Paper Heart Wreath was featured on Funky Junk's I Love That Junk site {thanks again, Donna!} and has had hundreds of views on my Hometalk page since I posted it yesterday. If you have some cardboard (I used a cereal box) and shredded paper, you can put one of these together in no time at all!
Even though I chose to keep my mantel area simple and calm this year, I do LOVE looking at all the cheerful and colorful decorations out there on Pinterest and other blogs!
I am blessed to have lots of beautiful old buttons that belonged to my grandmother. I simply put a handful in a cute little glass.
I just love the soft, time-worn look of vintage buttons, don't you?
Knowing my grandma collected these over many years makes them extra special to me.
Simple little piece of slate I also used on my Winter mantel.
I used a piece of vintage sheet music to wrap a dollar store candle and added a little twine and a brown paper heart.
Little cherub was also used in my Christmas decor.
Over here I showed you how I made Valentine Love Potion bottles using free printables from Knick of Time. Angie always has tons of inspiration, so be sure and check it out when you have a minute!
This stamped fabric scrap ribbon and handmade lace rose were used on the unity candle at my daughter's wedding. I attached them to a charming little basket and filled it with vintage sheet music love songs.
The Valentine in the white frame has some special significance to me. Perhaps I'll share about that in another post...
Just a little detail here. If you're hanging something that will have the nail exposed, why not use something a little prettier?
These upholstery tacks are easy to find and they just add a tiny spot of charm. This tack was dark metal and I wanted it to tie in with the white backdrop so I just swiped my finger across it with a spot of white paint.
Under the mantel shelf I hung the Simple LOVE Banner I shared this week.
This is another simple no-sew project using fabric scraps and glue!
A little bit handmade, a little bit vintage and a little bit sentimental. That's my idea of a charming Valentine's Day vignette.
Sunday blessings to you, my friends!
Jeanette
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Friday, December 14, 2012
Warmed Up with Red-Master Bedroom
Recently I did a post called Perfectly Pale where I highlighted some of the whites and neutrals in my home, indicating that is where my design "comfort zone" is heading. Less color, more whites, in pursuit of a more peaceful atmosphere. I also mentioned (and promised to show you) how I do still use and enjoy color at Christmastime.
If there is ever a time to add an infusion of red to your basic neutrals the Christmas season is it! I have two areas in our home where I bring in the red most during this season, for an infusion of cozy cheerfulness. One is the kitchen/dining area, and the other is my master bedroom, which I'm sharing today.
Now, I've only been blogging "seriously" for about 8 weeks and I guess I feel a little shy about showing such a private area of our home tomy 44 followers the WORLD! Awhile back I did share a little part of this room when I showed you my Faux Fireplace Mantel, so I guess I'm ready to go for the rest? Well, okay then, come on in!
I know I always seem to be apologizing for my photography, but I'm doing it again. It was dusk AND it was gloomy and gray out, so some photos aren't too sharp. This actually works a little to my advantage because I didn't vacuum! : ) Oh, how I would love to snap my fingers and have that ceiling fan be replaced with a lovely chandelier. But we're not here for that!
Normally all the fabrics in my room are pretty white/neutral. Simply adding layers of linens and pillows in varying red prints instantly creates a warmer feeling in the cold winter months.
I sort of fantasize about painting the bed white someday, but I'm not ready to tackle it yet.
Yes, there is a superfluous twin bed in my room right now. It came out of the kids' room and I intended it to go to the basement, but it landed here and stayed. We use it sort of like a daybed/sofa when my laundry pile isn't there.
Again, just adding layers of colorful blankets and pillows and decorative items, like the postcard garland on the vintage sled, immediately creates a warmer feel to the room.
Red print pillows and a soon-to-be skirt on my "project chair" in a Waverly floral fabric I've been in love with for years.
This piece doesn't really have anything to do with cozy color (except it's warm wood tones) but I thought I'd show you just because it's a favorite of mine.
I think it's the front panel from an old piano? But for now it's standing in the corner of my room being used as a clothes hanger!
I'm thinking it's also destined to be painted white someday.
Ok, so I only just realized today that my dresser has a FACE! I can't decide if it's funny or just creepy!
All her "age marks" just make me love her more.
An interesting note about the dresser top; the shop owner I bought this from told me that when she acquired the dresser the veneer top had been badly damaged. She removed the veneer and covered the top in this Ralph Lauren wallpaper (!) and a heavy piece of glass.
Over the years it's been fun to put photos, cards etc under the glass. I've been tempted to see what's under the wallpaper, but I'm sort of afraid to mess with it! Maybe I'll cover it with some of my vintage sheet music next?
Nothing says "warm and cozy" quite like a red plaid blanket, right? Especially layered on top of fluffy white duvets and charming red print bedding. The super heavy PB quilt is actually on loan from my friend who's living in China right now and the Waverly floral is a fabric remnant from a past project. I have always loved florals and plaids together, and I think I always will.
It's so easy to use things you already have to pull color into a room! I used some of my favorite crafting/decorating books here. Tired of this color? Swap them out for another! Don't get me wrong, books never need to match a color scheme, but when you are doing a seasonal (temporary) color scheme, why not use something you already have and love?
Blankets, pillows, books, candles, picture frames are all easily whisked away when your design mood changes, with very little time and no money spent.
There's my cozy (I do like that word!) little electric fireplace I made the mantel and faux brick backdrop for.
Thank you so much for visiting my warmed-up-with-red winter bedroom! Rest assured, in a few weeks I'll be ready to have things back to Perfectly Pale in here! It's been a long day....I am SO climbing in this bed right now : )
over at:
Common Ground-Vintage Inpiration
Six Sisters'-Strut Your Stuff Saturday
It's Overflowing-Overflowing With Creativity!
Funky Junk Interiors-SNS
Homemaker On a Dime-Creative Bloggers' Party
Liz Marie Blog
If there is ever a time to add an infusion of red to your basic neutrals the Christmas season is it! I have two areas in our home where I bring in the red most during this season, for an infusion of cozy cheerfulness. One is the kitchen/dining area, and the other is my master bedroom, which I'm sharing today.
Now, I've only been blogging "seriously" for about 8 weeks and I guess I feel a little shy about showing such a private area of our home to
Normally all the fabrics in my room are pretty white/neutral. Simply adding layers of linens and pillows in varying red prints instantly creates a warmer feeling in the cold winter months.
I sort of fantasize about painting the bed white someday, but I'm not ready to tackle it yet.
Yes, there is a superfluous twin bed in my room right now. It came out of the kids' room and I intended it to go to the basement, but it landed here and stayed. We use it sort of like a daybed/sofa when my laundry pile isn't there.
Again, just adding layers of colorful blankets and pillows and decorative items, like the postcard garland on the vintage sled, immediately creates a warmer feel to the room.
The name escapes me at the moment, but it has been used in many ways around my home(s).
This piece doesn't really have anything to do with cozy color (except it's warm wood tones) but I thought I'd show you just because it's a favorite of mine.
I think it's the front panel from an old piano? But for now it's standing in the corner of my room being used as a clothes hanger!
I'm thinking it's also destined to be painted white someday.
Ok, so I only just realized today that my dresser has a FACE! I can't decide if it's funny or just creepy!
All her "age marks" just make me love her more.
An interesting note about the dresser top; the shop owner I bought this from told me that when she acquired the dresser the veneer top had been badly damaged. She removed the veneer and covered the top in this Ralph Lauren wallpaper (!) and a heavy piece of glass.
Over the years it's been fun to put photos, cards etc under the glass. I've been tempted to see what's under the wallpaper, but I'm sort of afraid to mess with it! Maybe I'll cover it with some of my vintage sheet music next?
Nothing says "warm and cozy" quite like a red plaid blanket, right? Especially layered on top of fluffy white duvets and charming red print bedding. The super heavy PB quilt is actually on loan from my friend who's living in China right now and the Waverly floral is a fabric remnant from a past project. I have always loved florals and plaids together, and I think I always will.
It's so easy to use things you already have to pull color into a room! I used some of my favorite crafting/decorating books here. Tired of this color? Swap them out for another! Don't get me wrong, books never need to match a color scheme, but when you are doing a seasonal (temporary) color scheme, why not use something you already have and love?
Blankets, pillows, books, candles, picture frames are all easily whisked away when your design mood changes, with very little time and no money spent.
There's my cozy (I do like that word!) little electric fireplace I made the mantel and faux brick backdrop for.
Thank you so much for visiting my warmed-up-with-red winter bedroom! Rest assured, in a few weeks I'll be ready to have things back to Perfectly Pale in here! It's been a long day....I am SO climbing in this bed right now : )
over at:
Six Sisters'-Strut Your Stuff Saturday
It's Overflowing-Overflowing With Creativity!
Funky Junk Interiors-SNS
Homemaker On a Dime-Creative Bloggers' Party
Liz Marie Blog
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