Now that we are building a new house, I am itching to start decorating it! Decorating is one of my favorite hobbies. This weekend we went to IKEA and bought the chandelier that I am going to hang over the dining room table. We are a few months away from being in the house, but invariably, whenever I find the perfect item at IKEA, they don't have it in stock. So I decided to make sure I get the light I want by buying it now. Hopefully I'm not jinxing myself--kind of like the girl who buys a wedding dress years before there's any chance she might get married. Anyway, I love the chandelier. The picture doesn't quite do it justice, but here it is.
Since I have to decorate on a tight budget, I got the bright idea to make a big picture out of a poster and styrofoam blocks--horrible idea, major disaster. However, as I was trying to figure out how to salvage all the styrofoam I bought, I came across this, which IS a good idea. I'm going to do it on the wall in my dining room. They are 12" styrofoam squares with scrapbook paper and ribbon glued on them. It's the perfect mix of modern and vintage that I am going for. Each finished square costs $5.00 or less.
I am going to use a paper that sort of has this look, except in muted reds and blues.
7 comments:
I love the chandelier, that will be perfect! The styrofoam thing sounds really cool...may I commission you to make one for mwah???:)
I didn't know you were building a house! I guess I'm way out of the loop... Ryan actually told me just the other day that Laura is buying your condo... haha.
You are so creative... I was SO impressed by your other house that you remodeled, everything looked perfect. Good luck with getting everything done! What a busy time for you!
I'm SOOOOOO jelouse!! I would love to be buying stuff for a brand new house to decorate!! No fair. Okay, okay, I do have the beach and perfect weather so I can't complain too much. But SOOO jelouse! Have fun! Wish I could go decoration shopping with you!
I love that chandelier! And your art is great. So creative! Where are you building your house? Congrats.
I had no idea that you were building! Where are you building. How far along is it. I am so excited to you guys. You have to keep us updated.
OK so I'm WAY behind in the world of blogging...and didn't even know you guys had a blog until Justin recently left a comment on ours. But I LOVE keeping updated through blogs...and can't wait to see more of yours :) I love your ideas for your house....I must admit I'm a bit jealous, as we're still renting, but can't wait to see photos of the finished product!! You have great taste :)
This looks so adorable. I love to decorate but sadly am horrible at it. I mix the wrong colors and the wrong fabrics. I get frusrated and it ends up looking like a horrible arrangement found on the streets. Your much better at this- I can already tell! Cant wait to see pics of your new place. Im sure its going to be amazing.
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