Tag Archives: DIY

MAKE IT // Map Wall

11.09.13

As you have probably guessed by now, I am a sucker for a quick easy change to a wall. I get bored pretty easy, so I want to be able to change it whenever I want. This is just the thing.

After the DOT WALL DIY, I decided to change more in our new house. The loo is a relatively boring place, but because it tends to be a tiny room, you can go a little crazy with it. I bought this old map book from a thrift store a few years back, with this exact intention, to make a wall out of it, and finally the day came. Blutack in hand, I worked out a sequence to cover the wall and got my diy on. Easy peasy. New wall of knowledge.

Until next time.

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MOVING // #1

04.09.13

This weekend is moving day. I don’t know how it came up so damn fast. But it is nearly here. I can’t decide if I am excited, or dreading it, more excited at this point I think. Excited for a new canvas. I spent yesterday packing and driving over some of the breakables to our new abode. Apparently we have a lot of breakables. And as a treat, I let myself do a little decor in the afternoon. Yes, that is completely a treat for me. So, I transfered the dot wall from our old home, and put up a new light shade, this one is from IKEA. But the dot wall?, seriously, it is the easiest way to change up a rental, You can see my DIY over HERE. In the next few weeks I will be showing you other handy ideas to change up your rental. I am pretttttty pumped. Okay, back to the boxes.

Until next time.

MAKE IT // terrarium

22.07.13

A few weeks ago, I shared photos of the fabulous. Yes, Fabulous, Annie O’s terrarium workshop at Studio 46.

Coming home, I was all inspired to finally getting around to making my own.

I have had the vessel for quite some time, I picked it up at a garage sale in Hawkes Bay for a couple of bucks. And old mate jesus, who I spray painted. And finally I headed to get my little mates to go inside. Coromandel Cacti. Heaven. Rows and rows of succulent & cacti goodness, from the cute tiny to the bloody massive. And all as chip as chips.

I picked myself out couple of Aloe variegata and a big old Sedum rubrotinctum or jelly bean plant.

Both are hardy and robust, so they don’t mind if they are ignored by their plant mother.

I also got me some cacti soil, that has bits and pieces that they like, and some small pebbles.

So, this isn’t a tutorial as such, it is more like a ‘see, I made one, and you can too, and they are nice and fun to have around the house.’ kind of thing.

Brilliant, get your green thumbs out & let them have a party.

Until next time.

1 0 1 // Bookshelf Styling

03.06.13

( above photo is my bookshelf after an overhall! )

Personally I think that every part of a home should be styled. It creates a flow through the house and lets your eyes have a happy little stop over in each place. Starting with the humble bookshelf.

HERE ARE SOME TIPS ON HOW TO //

COLOUR CODING // Often a bookshelf looks messy because of all the different coloured jackets. But by grouping them together it looks cohesive and you still get the lovely look of the spines.

STACKING // Try stacking different ways, in a pile, horizontal or even with the ends facing forward.

PROPS // No bookshelf is complete without a few bits & bobs. We all have them around our home, and often it’s hard to find a place for them. The bookshelf is the perfect spot. Old cameras, photos, nic-nacs and vases, anything works.

HATE IT? PAINT IT // Often we are given things, or buy things and our taste changes, but you still love the sentiment of the item. Painting it gives it a new lease of life, so you can put it back on display!

SPACE // Allow space for the items to ‘breathe’, There is no need to push them all together, creating space gives a more ordered and purposeful look.

STORAGE // Remember that not everything needs to be on display, using storage such as wooden or wire crates, decorative boxes and baskets can ‘hide’ things with making them still easily accessible. Then pop them on the shelf and it looks great!

REMEMBER // Inject your own personality into your bookcase, it is a fun place to showcase!

Until next time.