Chevron Beadboard

Looking for a unique way to spruce up your guest bath? Look no further than this cool bath designed by Janelle at Maison Classique.

Both images found here

I love how she angled the beadboard to create a chevron design! And the crisp white paint with navy grasscloth wallpaper is perfect-o!

Be sure to read her blog post for more details and to see her design sketches.

Cheap & Chic - Ikea meets Serena & Lily

Remember yesterday's post about the Serena & Lily Cabinet? If you loved it, but couldn't stomach spending $835 on a shelf, then read on! I have found a way to rework an Ikea shelving unit that is inspired by the Hayworth Shelf for about half the price. (Okay, I think I may have been inspired by Janell and her son's cool IKEA bedroom)

Consider sprucing up the Ikea Hemnes Storage Unit pictured below with a few cans of spray paint. I chose Maine Cottage's spray paint in Zinnia because I love the bright pop of color! Spruce up the glass with your favorite geometric pattern and a can of glass frost. Replace the hardware, and voila! You've just made yourself a storage unit inspired by Serena & Lily's Hayworth shelf. Click on the link to enlarge.



The Details:

The price was estimated using the following math:
Ikea Cabinet: $350
Spray Paint (4 cans)*: $72
Stencil*: $25
Hardware (6 ring pulls): $5.70
Frosted Glass Spray: approx $5
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Total: $457.70

* To further reduce the cost involved in this cabinet, use less expensive spray paint (try color matching at your hardware store) and create your own stencil!


Please note: The Hemnes Glass Door Cabinet with 4 Drawers is not currently available at my IKEA. Therefore, I have not had a chance to try this project. I've typed up these directions for reference. Let me know your thoughts and any experience you've had with these products!

Laaaaaa Laaaaa Laaaaa Love! Quatrefoil Shelving Unit

If the following statements are true...

1. You are looking for a new storage unit for books, accessories, etc
2. You consider yourself to embrace the old Hollywood Glam look, and would like to find a way to incorporate it into your home.
3. Your budget currently includes $835.50 for a bookcase.
4. Pink is your favorite color, or a color you'd be willing to live with.

... I highly recommend you take a look at the Hayworth Shelf in Melon from Serena & Lily.



Quite the little beauty, I'd say! I love the geometric design along the sides of the shelf and the two small storage drawers. I envision coasters, candle snuffers, and the like being stored in the drawers.

If thats not in your budget, come back tomorrow for a tutorial to make a shelving unit inspired by the Hayworth Shelf. It will be chock full of Hollywood Glam and quatrefoil!

Twists and Turns

A rusted old umbrella stand in my parent's backyard. I remember this when it was new held our green market umbrella on the deck. It has been cast away to the side yard, where it has been laced with rust and weeds growing through the negative space. I love all the chipped paint and details in the curves.

Mom, don't throw this one away! It has potential.

If you thought the rhino was cool...

found here

...You just may like this! Watch the video on the website though, you'll get a better understanding of the level of detail that is involved in this moving pegasus.

Well Aren't these Just Dandy!

Anthropologie Rhino Bust

Anthropologie Zebra Bust

Saw these last time I wandered through Anthropologie. I like the Reduce Reuse Recycle feel of these paper mache animals. And you know I like some zebras! But here's some top secret info... In this application, I actually prefer the rhino! I think because he almost disappears on the wall. Love it!

Now wouldn't this be fun!

Studine Classic Ladies Bike from Velorbis

Yep! I could make good use of this, especially in the new town! I'm already seeing baguettes and fresh farmers market finds in the attached basket!