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Wednesday, February 13, 2013

{DIY} Polka Dot Coffee Mugs

I had some dear friends over for brunch on Sunday and while the men were talking business, us ladies decided to create a little DIY project.

We used acrylic paint that was made for all surfaces. I chose gold and pink because they are girly and I have been in a Valentine's mood!

I also picked up these little guys at JoAnn Fabrics for $2.00!

These sponge pouncers worked great with the large polk a dots and we used the tip of a pencil eraser for the small dots.

After we added our dots, we placed them into the oven on 350 degrees for 30 minutes. **A little advice to you, make sure the paint is completely dry on your mug before setting them into the oven. Some of our mugs had large globs where the paint wasn't completely dry***

This project was so simple and could be done with any color combo! Don't these mugs just make you want to sip some coffee or tea while watching a girly movie!? Me too!

What DIY Projects have you been tackling lately?

Linked up to: Thrifty Decor Chick

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

The Winners of the Hanner Studio's Giveaway....

It was wonderful to hear which paintings were your favorite that Nicole at Hanner Studios has done. She is truly an amazing person inside and out!

Thank you to everyone who entered into the giveaway....but there could only be 3 winners!!!

Drumroll......

And.....

They.....

Are.......

Liz MalstromFebruary 6, 2013 at 1:35 PM

The stormy coast is for sure my favorite on her site!

Dawn FFebruary 6, 2013 at 7:57 PM

Also love the forest, poppies II and the abstract colorwheel. Gorgeous!

Winner Three was from the combination Giveaway with Hanner Studios...

Amanda English!!

Congrats Liz, Dawn & Amanda!! please contact me at eatsleepdecorate@gmail.com for winning details!!!

Baby Girl Nursery Plan

A couple of weeks ago I spent some time with one of my dear friends, Lisa. She is expecting a little girl in March and is really trying to get everything ready for her baby girl's arrival. She was unsure of what route to take when it came to the nursery. All she knew is that she loved neutrals and wanted a room that was very soothing and classy. She loves soft grays and linen fabric.

Taking all of this into account, I created a little mood board with some ideas.

Two wonderful gray paint colors are: Moonshine by Benjamin Moore or the above one Collonade Gray by Sherwin Williams. Both would be great options for a soothing neutral nursery.

Sources: Glider- West Elm; Crib- Pottery Barn; Rug- Joss & Main; Dresser- Ikea; Chandelier- Shades of Light

Lisa recently sent me a picture of her fabrics. They are so beautiful! White eyelet, linen and cotton. Don't they just ~~scream~~ whisper classy? Her sister-in law is going to help her make her bedding as well as the window treatments.

I can't wait to see how she uses them in the space!

I was thinking that above the dresser/changing table should be a beautiful gallery wall with frames in different sizes and finishes. I love these ideas below:

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If she wanted to add some "pops" of color in the space she could do that with some artwork, rugs & pillows!

What do you think so far? I can't wait to share some before and after pictures in a few weeks! Stay tuned..

Monday, February 11, 2013

A Little Valentine's around our Home

Happy Monday All! What a great weekend I had getting refreshed after a rough last week. I was finally able to add some small touches to our home for Valentine's Day. Nothing too crazy, just spreading a little love here and there.

I used the XO from last year's Valentine's Mantel. If you recall our local Restoration Hardware was going out of business and I got these for $8 a piece. They were regularly $49!!

I also reused my paint chip heart garland.

My new addition was this LOVE sign. My sister-in law made it for me from reclaimed

barn wood. You can visit her Etsy Shop here. It might just stay up all year!

Remember my Hot Cocoa Station for the Holidays? Well...it has changed a bit. I found

these delicious lemonade drinks at Trader Joe's. This little Valentine's Station has

now replaced my hot cocoa station. Isn't it adorable?

I found the adorable striped straws at Marshalls for $2.99!

We had a little Valentine's Brunch with a couple of dear friends this weekend. I just had to make it fun and festive! Take a look at the dipped dyed runner below. I snatched this at West Elm for $9.99! Wouldn't this be a great DIY project?

You must have Chocolate at a Valentine's Place setting!!

I even added everyone's name to their drink straws using Washi Tape.

It was so good to have some time to create this weekend! How about all of you? Are you gearing up for Valentine's Day or are you just staying in with a box of pizza and a movie like me!??

Linked up at: HomestoriesAtoZ

Thursday, February 7, 2013

Do you ever wish for these days....?

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Today is one of those days in my book!! I will be back tomorrow....

P.S. Hanner Studio's Giveaway has gotten even BIGGER!!! If you head to their blog...they are giving away a FREE Custom Facebook Header AND You get a second chance to win some artwork. Stop on over!!

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Artwork {GIVEAWAY} from Hanner Studios

A couple of weeks ago I posted about the great deal that my friends at Hanner Studios had for their local photography sessions. They are so talented and if you haven't checked out their site yet please do!

Besides their photography skills they are also fabulous artists. Nicole at Hanner Studios created a few art pieces for around my home. You may remember seeing a few.....

The Colorwheel painting in my master bedroom

Colorful Cityscape in my entryway

Here is a close up taken with my phone. So many colors and strokes, this must have taken forever!

She also created this color blocking painting for our hallway. This pictures doesn't do it justice. I love the different shades of yellows, grays and reds!

To see more of Hanner Studios Fabulous Custom Artwork click HERE.

So all this bragging to say that THREE of Eat.Sleep.Decorate's. followers are going to win one of Hanner Studios Prints!! YAHOO! Who else is excited!?

Here are the choices my friends:

#1: Koi Pond {12x16 with white mat}

Take a look at those vibrant colors....

#2: Lollipop Trees {12x16 with black mat}

Don't they remind you of truffula trees from the Lorax? So Fun!

#3: Tugboat {9x12 with white mat}

Aren't they all just Fab!? I wish I could keep them for myself...but I must giveaway to three of you lucky readers!!

Here is how to enter the giveaway:

**Make sure you are a follower of Eat.Sleep.Decorate. **

1. Visit Hanner Studios website and tell me which painting is your favorite. (leave message in comment section)

2. If you were the winner...which of the three prints would you like for your home? (leave message in comment section)

That's it! You have TWO chances to win. Giveaway is open till Midnight (EST) 2/10/13!!!

Good Luck!

Monday, February 4, 2013

A Little DIY Valentine Inspiration

Do you decorate for Valentine's day? I honestly use to just throw a little heart wreath up on my door and put a couple heart candles on my night stand....that is before I started blogging. Now I feel the PRESSURE people!

BTW...those are two REAL love birds that decided to

check out my heart wreath last year! LOVE!

Life has been a little all over the place lately and well, I just haven't gotten to decorating this year. So if you are like me and need a little inspiration before the BIG day.... check out a few DIY ideas below.