Turn a magazine into a Christmas paper tree -my Tutorial

Hello dear readers,

I'm still alive... very busy but I can never forget to update my blog when I can because I will never stop creating and inspiring myself and most of all sharing it with people that appreciate it.

With this cold weather and with all the travelling, I ended up with a pile of magazines so this is what I did, not to waste them after a good reading. 

It's so fun and easy to make trees out of them. I hope my tutorial will inspire you to make better ones. Mine was done in less than an hour with just things I could find at home. 

A paint finish, glitters and nicer ribbons could turn then into real beauties that could be given as presents or sold at local markets...so no more talking and let's start:

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Shabby Chic DIY ideas to make

Hello and great to see you again after a nice break! and guess what? few more days at home before going back to work...

No need to be rich to have a shabby house. I don't know where you live but Shabby chic in Italy means a lot of money spent on furniture and decor.
Here's some simple DIY to make at home at almost no cost.

via that-0fire.blogspot.com

via homedeco2u.com

via http://www.thistlewoodfarms.com

via http://diymaven.com/2011/11/07/how-to-sew-a-simple-flower-pillow/

and more to come...

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Shabby chic living room inspiration from the web

There is no ending to my love for shabby chic... even if I must admit I don't like when it's too frilly. So here's an eye candy post for you to take inspiration from.

via Mobili.it

via finanzaonline.com

via boiseriec.blogspot.com

via Creativipercasa.it

via Terramadre.com

via boiseriec.blogspot.com

It's summer people, go and decorate your living room. You don't necessarily need to buy but recycle, change position and create unique point of view in your house. Keyword of the day: UNEXPECTED.
Have fun!

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Get the vintage look

Exploring the blogosphere to get some inspiration for my house I came across this nice shop: Layla Grayce.

There was an article on her blog that I'd like to share here with you, Enjoy!

Interior design by: Rosy Strazzeri-Fridman Photography by: R. Brad Knipstein Featured in: 79 ideas

Interior design by: Rosy Strazzeri-Fridman Photography by: R. Brad Knipstein Featured in: 79 ideas

Interior design by: Rosy Strazzeri-Fridman Photography by: R. Brad Knipstein Featured in: 79 ideas

Interior design by: Rosy Strazzeri-Fridman Photography by: R. Brad Knipstein Featured in: 79 ideas

Interior design by: Rosy Strazzeri-Fridman Photography by: R. Brad Knipstein Featured in: 79 ideas

Interior design by: Rosy Strazzeri-Fridman Photography by: R. Brad Knipstein Featured in: 79 ideas

Interior design by: Rosy Strazzeri-Fridman Photography by: R. Brad Knipstein Featured in: 79 ideas

Interior design by: Rosy Strazzeri-Fridman Photography by: R. Brad Knipstein Featured in: 79 ideas

Clockwise from top left: Aidan Gray Furniture Storage Crate in White, Currey and Company Waterloo Chandelier, Tritter Feeter Home Collection Trestle Dining Table, Anime Transparent Orange Set of 4 Dining Chairs, Tara Shaw Maison Vellum Books

Clockwise from top left: One of a Kind Vintage Carved Rose Mirror, Arteriors Fraiser Vintage Silver Desk Lamp, Sojourn Coffee Table, Aidan Gray Furniture Calais Split Settee, French Market Collection Lillian Chair

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Shabby chic caravan

WOW..... I've stumbled across this blog, Home Sweet Motorhome and I can't stop looking at this great camper van makeover. You must check all the other great pictures this couple has.

All details are so sweetly arranged, relaxing and homely feeling is what emerges. Don't you think?

 

Good Night everybody and sweet dreams.... off to do some shabby chic crafts!
Jess

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Different decorating styles: What's your style?

I definitely know mine but I can't define it. It's mix of modern, vintage, recycled, shabby and country! Do you think I'm confused? No, feel free to express yourself and your style can be the New style! That's my opinion.

I wish I could see all your houses, they tell so much about you. I wish I had more money to change and add and change and add...furniture and decor in my house like changing my clothes.

   According to Better Homes & Gardens, home decorating styles are:

Contemporary: clean lines, minimalist, even hip or retro with lots of industrial materials in open spaces.

Cottage: personal, warm & cozy with accessories that are distressed & weathered, shabby white items & vintage collections displayed in racks.

French Country: elegant & romantic, lots of florals,fabric & rustic accessories.

Traditional: casual with classic pieces and neutral colors.

Country: comfortable with a lived-in feel and whimsical farm animals as accessories are not unusual. 

   

 
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A Vintage Valentine Tea Party

  amazingly talented jenny of {jenny haas photography}  created all of this. I wish my hubby could prepare that for me on Valentines!

 

To see more of jenny's work visit her blog {here}

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