Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Peak Inside ~ Mandy's Living Room
My best friend Mandy has always been an inspiration for me fashion wise, so it was no surprise that when she and her husband Bryan purchased their first home, I was very inspired by her design sense. An Interior Architect by trade, Mandy has always had a keen eye for detail, and pairing unexpected elements. I love how she incorporates mid century pieces that play off the architectural details in the home, while still keeping everything fresh and modern.
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Designer I Heart ~ Kelly Wearstler
Kelly Wearstler has been heralded as the Queen of Hollywood Regency, styling the iconic Viceroy Hotels, and The Avalon, in her signature, multi dimensional style. Known for commissioning bespoke furniture when she could not find the right piece on the market, her originality has led to the creation of many lifestyle products, including her lines for Schumacher and The Rug Company. Unusual statues and decorative accents will always have a place in her rooms, and her signature fabrics have become a staple in modern regency styling. Never one to shy away from the bold and graphic, Kelly's rooms will always make me smile.
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| Kelly in her hand painted foyer via New York Times |
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Monday, March 28, 2011
DIY Trays Part Two ~ Monogrammed Tray
Yesterday we covered DIY marbled clay trays, and today we move on to a customized monogrammed tray. Monograms are something I've been crushing on for a while now, and I wanted to incorporate one into our decor in an inexpensive way.
All that you need for this project is Gloss Enamel paint,a paint brush, a white plate ( I got mine at a dollar store for $2) some cotton swabs, and an oven. (Hint, dollar store cotton swabs work best because they seem to be more compact than the name brand options)
First, clean the plate with rubbing alcohol to remove any grime that may be left on it and prevent the paint from sticking. I found it quite difficult to apply the paint in an even layer ( I used Americana Gloss Enamels in Razzle Berry), so I decided to go with it and used short strokes to create a textured surface. When the paint is still wet, take the cotton swab and trace out the monogram. After the top dried, I flipped it over and painted the bottom gold, using short strokes to create texture.
After letting the paint dry for 48 hours, it was time to put it in the oven for 30 minutes.
The finished product
All that you need for this project is Gloss Enamel paint,a paint brush, a white plate ( I got mine at a dollar store for $2) some cotton swabs, and an oven. (Hint, dollar store cotton swabs work best because they seem to be more compact than the name brand options)
First, clean the plate with rubbing alcohol to remove any grime that may be left on it and prevent the paint from sticking. I found it quite difficult to apply the paint in an even layer ( I used Americana Gloss Enamels in Razzle Berry), so I decided to go with it and used short strokes to create a textured surface. When the paint is still wet, take the cotton swab and trace out the monogram. After the top dried, I flipped it over and painted the bottom gold, using short strokes to create texture.
After letting the paint dry for 48 hours, it was time to put it in the oven for 30 minutes.
The finished product
Sunday, March 27, 2011
DIY Trays Part One ~ Marbled Clay Tray
So this weekend I ended up going a little tray crazy on the DIY front. The first technique I'm going to feature is using oven bake clay.
I came up with this idea after wandering the isles at Michael's and seeing these three beautiful shades of purple clay, and gold enamel.
As soon as i saw these colors, I was instantly reminded of Kelly Wearstlers pink office that I featured in my monochromatic room post. I immediately got to work ,mixing up the colors to create a marbled effect. I found the best way to get a marbled look without mushing everything together into one color, was to start with long rolls of each color, and then rubbing them together in my hand, folding it over, and continuing until the colors had dispersed to my liking.
After flattening out and shaping the trays, I used gold gloss enamel paint to rim the edges. After letting the paint cure for 48 hours, they were ready for the oven.
After 15 minutes (Check your clay for specific cooking times) they were ready for a coat of clear gloss coating. I used Krylon Low Odor Clear Gloss spray, which you can get here.
The finished products
Come back tomorrow to see our DIY monogramed tray!
I came up with this idea after wandering the isles at Michael's and seeing these three beautiful shades of purple clay, and gold enamel.
As soon as i saw these colors, I was instantly reminded of Kelly Wearstlers pink office that I featured in my monochromatic room post. I immediately got to work ,mixing up the colors to create a marbled effect. I found the best way to get a marbled look without mushing everything together into one color, was to start with long rolls of each color, and then rubbing them together in my hand, folding it over, and continuing until the colors had dispersed to my liking.
After flattening out and shaping the trays, I used gold gloss enamel paint to rim the edges. After letting the paint cure for 48 hours, they were ready for the oven.
After 15 minutes (Check your clay for specific cooking times) they were ready for a coat of clear gloss coating. I used Krylon Low Odor Clear Gloss spray, which you can get here.
The finished products
Come back tomorrow to see our DIY monogramed tray!
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