Art Is All Around Us...Find Your Inspiration Right at Home!

Anyone with children knows that the special watercolor or crayola artwork they bring home from school can be quite entertaining and totally whimsical. My two little Picassos were very prolific, especially in elementary school, and there were a few special pieces that I just had to frame, not only for my enjoyment, but secretly I hoped to also inspire my kids by highlighting their work. No ordinary frame would do, however. My goal was to make the artwork shine, yet more importantly, convey to my little artists just how talented they were. Now with my kids in high school, their handiwork still graces the walls in my entry, study and gameroom. I will cherish these masterpieces forever...

This Hide is Worth Displaying!!!

I have to send a big 'THANKS' to ZGallerie for giving us eco-gals an alternative to the very stylish, cowhide rug. No animals were harmed in the making of this great reproduction. This 5x7 version sells for $189.00, much less than the real thing.

Furniture with Panache

These pieces are so 'OFF the WALL' that I just had to share. It just confirms that creativity has no limits. Enjoy!!

CHAIR AFFAIR...When You Can't Afford or Don't Want the REAL Thing...FAKE It!!

This Louis XV-style chair went from 'plain Jane' to 'fur-a-licious' in a matter of a few hours with the help of a tattered 1960's faux fur jacket and a staple gun. Yes, believe it or not, I now have my very own faux fur chair and ottoman. It's funky and not for everyone, but I'm in love and I can't help it!!!

Refurbished Finds

 

Refurbished Finds

A Touch of Fancy...Just Another Way to Express Yourself

Need I say more? These chairs are insanely fabulous!!! To mimic these looks on the cheap, try several options. 1. Purchase a few yards of burlap, duck or a muslin-type fabric. Locate an embroidery store (or check your local JoAnns or Hancock for individual seamstresses) and have your initials applied. Begin with a simple chair and cover the back of the chair with the letters; 2. Search on Ebay or a feed store for burlap feed sacks; or 3. Use fabric paint and a decorative stencil to make your own design. (I will post my latest stenciling project tomorrow!!!)

Putting Your Mark on Everything You Love...Why Monograms Are Hot!

This chair once lived in a southwest-theme home. Bless its heart! Yes, it was ugly, but I could see beyond its outer appearance and decided I just had to take it home! I transformed it into a conversation piece...a one-of-a-kind chair that proudly displays my namesake.