Fab Friday

It is FINALLY FRIDAY! Can I get a....Wha What?

I am very excited that there is a long weekend ahead. I have always loved Labor Day. It means...time to unwind from the crazy Summer and move into a slower paced Fall. (we can only wish right?) I am sure getting excited for Fall! I can almost smell it in the air.....ummm pumkins, cider, leaves, soups and inside projects!

I always wondered why it was called Labor Day? Why not call it non-labor day? I mean we are suppose to take the day off...right? Well anyway....onto Fabulous Friday!

I am ending the summer Fab Friday with a Bang! Lots of fabulous "Bling" to look at this week. Enjoy!

      

 A little plaid never hurt no one!

     




        Fuschia Pillows-Retro Chic!                                        Fuschia Pump                  

        Love this green & white pillow!                                    Green open-toe wedge

             Funky Orange Zimba Pillow                                         Orange Flats

            Lipstick Red Parrot Pillow                                My FAB Favorite of the week!



A Long weekend = Lots of great projects to accomplish! Join me next week to see all my completed projects!

Hope you have a fantastic (non) Laboring weekend!

Amy ©

Headboard Ideas

I received a comment the other day from a follower:

 “I have a special request for a project ... I need ideas for headboards. I have 2 guest bedrooms w/full-size beds but the rooms are not that big, so I don't want large beds that take up a lot of space. Got any ideas for creative, cheap, DIY headboard solutions?”

Boy oh Boy do I have some great ideas! There are so many creative headboards out there! Here are a few that I have found:

I love the classic diamond tuffted headboard.

I wouldn't mind trying to DIY one myself!

How about this gorgeous Fabric Panel Headboard? This would be so easy to make. I would guess they used 1 1/2 foot plywood. Then they cut foam or batting and glued it down to the board. Then they wrapped each square with fabric. So Fun!

Look at this creative beauty! You could go to your local hardware store and have them cut the size headboard that you need. Then you can use chalk board paint to add a fun decorative touch! So Neat! Why didn't I think of that?

This one is also pretty creative! Just add a decal to the wall in place of a headboard!

Sweet! Metal Roofing Headboard! Totally adds some glam to the space!

I really really LOVE this one! Reclaimed wood is so in!

These headboards are actually part of the wall! The wainscotting and ledge really give it a homey feel! Just beautful!

How about this DIY painted headboard?

This headboard adds so much color to this room!

This is definitely one of my Favorites! Framed Fabric Headboard! How easy is this? Find some fabulous fabric that goes with your room decor and frame it. You could take the pattern verticle, like the picture, or you could go horizontal if your room was larger!

LOVE!

Picket Fence Headboard...very Shabby Chic!

Last...but definitely not least! The door headboard. I know many DIYers that find old doors at flea markets and make them into beauties like these!

How about all of you? Have you done any DIY headboards that are blog worthy? I would love to see and hear about them!

Hope I gave all of you a little inspiration! I know I am inspired....I just might try one of these great projects myself. You never know.

I also found most of these awesome pics on pinterest. If you haven't joined this fabulous sight....you might not want to! HA! Why?....because it is so incredibly addicting..thats why!

Tomorrow is Fri-Tahy!

Amy ©

Anthropologie Crush

I don’t know about you….but I have a total CRUSH on Anthropologie!! Every time I walk into that store my eyes go wide and drool starts falling out of the sides of my mouth. (not really…but you get the picture!!)

The displays are so artistic and AMAZING! Who would have thought hanging marshmallows from strings would be beautiful?

…or growing moss on the outside of a store would make you feel like you are walking into a forest?

.....or making you feel like you are in Alaska with this Igloo made out of plastic gallon bottles?

How about an art display using pieces of bread?

LOVE. LOVE. LOVE. LOVE.

I especially love the design that was put into each piece of clothing that they make.  Every outfit is very unique. I really embrace being an individual and I think Anthropologie backs up that school of thought.

After walking through the store, looking at everything I can't afford, I usually end up near the home decor area. Once again their decor is so unique. I can't help but look at every knob and pull at least 3 or 4 times. Their dishes are just adorable and can be used for any occasion. The kitchen items are so retro and to die for! The list goes on and on!

So my recent trip to Anthropologie was a home decor success! Lookie what I bought!

Love these precious Ikat bowls. I have already used them for entertaining.

Oh and the drawer pulls....Beautiful! (You will see where these end up very soon!)

How about this adorable ceramic egg crate? I use this on top of my dresser to hold my fun earrings! {Thanks for the idea Jen!}

And...I can't forget the item I splurged on!

You are going to laugh!

My absolutely favorite candle in the entire world! The Muscari Candle! It was $18.00! YIKES! But....well worth every single penny.

Ok…now that I am totally giddy and excited over these Anthropologie finds….I must leave you to enjoy!

Anyone else totally crazy for Anthropologie?

Happy Tuesday!

Amy ©

DIY Weekend Project- Paint Chip Artwork

I am really working on some great projects around the home. I can’t wait to share all of them with you. Unfortunately, I only finished one small project this weekend. Just not enough hours in a day! Can I get an Amen!!??

I decided I needed some new and interesting artwork around the home, but the challenge is that there isn’t much mooh-la in the budget. So…… I went to Pinterest for some great inspiration.

 Framed Branches

   Chevron Painted Canvas

  Framed Vintage Keys

 Painted Wood Planks

  More Painted Canvas

  Framed Paint Chips

These were all great DIY art ideas on a small budget. I decided to try the Paint Chip Artwork. I loved how you can bring so much color into a room for very CHEAP!

First, I gathered up some Green paint chips at Home Depot for the guest room. They were very large, but I knew I could make them work! Then, I went to Restoration Hardware and picked out some great blue and gray paint chips for my master bedroom.

Next, I started organizing the colors shades from light to dark. I began placing them in a pattern and tried out different ways to arrange the paint chips.

Then, I started taping them together with just plain old scotch tape. Once they were all together, I glued them down to a hard piece of cardstock.

Finally, I put them into frames that I found around the house.

AND.......

PRESTO!.......

(Sorry about the reflections!)

This project cost me $0! I sure did pretty well on my budget…didn’t I? The Hubs will be so pumped!

Can’t wait to hear about the projects you are all working on! Stay tuned for some great projects coming up this week!

Amy

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