Hydrangeas....Etsy Style

Well, sadly.....depending on where you live...the hydrangeas are starting to fade. It wasn't a stellar summer for hydrangea blooms around my yard. Excessive heat, water restrictions and little energy for dead-heading when it felt like Africa....slowly morphed into the "Next Year" chant.

What they should have looked like....last year.

Well, because I am always obsessing considering changes in some of the rooms in my home (ok, the whole house)...I wanted to check out hydrangea art on Etsy. 

This is what I am loving

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Do you have a special way of remembering Summer?

Embroidery.....Frame them, or Stuff them?

I have six vintage pieces of embroidery that I picked up on Ebay many years ago. They are obviously meant to be a set of dining room chair covers. I could never understand how it was chic to sit on someone's hard work? Since I only have three patterns with repeats....I'm not sure if I should hang them....or stuff them?

I like the organic feel when they are on the wall

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BHG

A needlepoint pillow always takes my breath away

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J. Adler

J. Adler

Do you have a preference? Do I break up the set?  I think I am leaning toward framing.

I am also giving an organizing tip at Living Savvy. Come on by and see how I like to keep my sewing supplies organized.

 

Etsy Elephants

Is there an elephant in your room? I must admit, I am finding myself intrigued by them. I can't decide exactly how to execute it. Here are some of the ones I am thinking about

A colorful bold print, like the one in my powder room

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A white elephant (I can find out how cleaver my friends are)

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On the floor, I am usually not a "pair of the same" type

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A pill box, just sitting on a table

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A stool

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On a shelf

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Another pill box

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A vintage looking print

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This will take a while to decide, but I do love them. I think every room should have a bit of the unexpected whimsy. Do you have an animal of any kind in your room? I would love to know!

HGTV Dream Home [DIY Style]

Were you one of the many millions who watched the HGTV Dream Home 2012? I missed the actual broadcast, but thankfully it will run endlessly throughout the week. I did manage to watch some of the on-line clips. I also scoured the photo's on the HGTV site. I love the architecture.

I thought it would be fun to review the home as "potential DIY projects". Here is my take on all the ideas that could be replicated.

Starting in the great-room; I am a huge fan of ceiling treatments and this board and batten would not be too difficult

framing four large squares of fabric for a grouping

clustering square coffee tables together to make a large custom size one

adding coffee beans around candles

Line a hallway with lanterns and electric candles. I think this would look great as mis-matched ones as well

Add hooks into the bathroom design

Customize a simple framed mirror

by adding nailheads

Make a custom pet bed

Make candle holders from architectural objects

Paint an American Flag on wood. This would be great using pallet boards!

I think that is enough pinterest projects for now. Did you have a favorite? Would you ever replicate any of them?

Inspiration from the fitting room!

The other day, I went shopping at Ann Taylor Loft. While I was not having much success with the clothes, I did find some inspiration.

Not the top, or the jeans, or even the necklace.......the frame! A burlap covered frame.

 

I love the tactile feel of this simple profile with a rough finish.

A bit of fray check on the corners would help keep the line smooth. This can't be hard, I'll be adding this project to my list.

Happy Monday