Props to Maggie at Stranger Than Vintage for realizing neon pink and metallic gold are meant to be. The possibilities are endless with a few cans of trusty spray paint (don’t forget the primer) and a roll of painter’s tape. I particularly love the tray as a jewelry catch-all, or...
Mod Hat Box
posted by Amy Hadley
I’ve owned two hat boxes in my life. One I dug out of my grandmother’s closet, and one I found at a bargain store. Neither of them were all that attractive, but a round box with a round lid just seems like a crime to pass up. This painting project is a reminder how easy it is to...
Geometric Wall Mural
posted by Amy Hadley
I’ve been dreaming of this wall since I saw it a few days ago. I love how the design flows right over the door, and even the light switches have a bit of triangle candy. A great, easy design, in a super color combo. Get out the painter’s tape. Geo Wall Design by Lady...
Cursive Wall
posted by Amy Hadley
Ever noticed how the same thing repeated over and over looks perfect? Even if you don’t like your handwriting, a whole wall of it becomes high impact. Elsie on A Beautiful Mess warns this handwriting wall is tedious and your arm will argue. But she also says this is her “favorite...
Neon-Dipped China
posted by Amy Hadley
Next time you’re at a garage sale or thrift store, don’t let your eyes dart so quickly over grandma’s pottery. Give it a major infusion of new life with a neon accent! Isn’t it stellar? I’d also go ga-ga over solid-colored pottery with a metallic...
Whitewashed Wrapping...
posted by Amy Hadley
If there’s a more brilliant way to up-cycle wrapping paper, I don’t think it’s been thought up yet. Nina at Stylizimo took a sheet of gift paper, glued it to a canvas, and whitewashed it. Stunning. I thought for sure it was art she’d purchased this way. So when you open...
