Window Art DIY
3/23/2016
I snagged these old windows in California, when old windows were just becoming all the rage. I have since then collected many more windows. Ill always have room for more windows. This pair has made its way around my house with a burlap wreath, it was cute.... but I always felt like it lacked something.
A few weeks ago I was fumbling around Instagram admiring peoples homes like I normally do when I want to turn my brain off and I came across a post by Blesser House that gave me the inspiration I needed to give these windows the love they deserved. I love layering decor and textures, it provides such a cozy feeling and I knew adding a basket would give me the same effect.
The prints I used are out of this book. I choose the 12 that worked well together and I felt would look good in the dining room where this project hangs. I trimmed the border of the pages off then simply taped them to the back of the window. I suppose if you're looking for tape you can find it, but its not something I notice, which is saying a lot given how much of a perfectionist I am.
After hanging those on the wall I hung the wire basket between them. I found mine in the Walmart kitchen organization isle for $9, but I am sure you can find many options at other stores in the bathroom and closet organization aisles as well.
I tossed a couple mason jars with some flowers in the basket and it was done. Another quick and cheap project that adds a ton of character to our dining room. This room is finally finished (for now) and next week I will share our table makeover with y'all. I hope you are enjoying having me back, and all the projects I have been working so hard on. I love being able to share them!
I tossed a couple mason jars with some flowers in the basket and it was done. Another quick and cheap project that adds a ton of character to our dining room. This room is finally finished (for now) and next week I will share our table makeover with y'all. I hope you are enjoying having me back, and all the projects I have been working so hard on. I love being able to share them!
Spring Style
3/22/2016
I don't know about y'all but I am itching for Spring to arrive. We keep getting glimpses here in Western Washington but it is still a little to chilly to drag the whole family outside all day, oh and there is that rain that wont go away. But I mean it is Washington. Anyways, Spring is all about layering up and heading outside. I cant wait to throw on some boyfriend jeans, a comfy sweater, my new Skechers and get my hands dirty in the garden. This year I am planting some berries for the girls and truth be told I have no idea what I am doing. Wish me luck!
DIY $20 Blanket Ladder
3/21/2016
Alright Y'all! I am super excited to share this DIY blanket ladder with you. The ladder itself was only $20, and since I had all the other supplies laying around that is all it cost us.
To make one yourself this is what you need:
If you decide to burn the wood after the holes are filled and dry lightly run the torch over it until you get the look you want. Or tell your husband to do it, I find that works to.
- The side of a shelving unit from Ikea. They come in different sizes but this is the one we used.
- Hole filler and a putty knife
- Stain or Paint
- If you want to burn the wood you will also need a propane torch.
This is what the ladder looked like before we started it, first we took hole filler and filled all the tiny holes along the inside.
If you decide to burn the wood after the holes are filled and dry lightly run the torch over it until you get the look you want. Or tell your husband to do it, I find that works to.
Next I applied a few coats of stain, I was aiming for it to look like older wood. In hindsight I wish I would have taken a hammer or something to it and beat it up some first. But when the stain dried it was all finished. Not only was this projects cheap, but it also took less than a day.
Going to give this project a shot yourself? Id love to see it! E-mail or tag me over on Instagram (@littlebitsofus)!
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