Mid-Century Asterisk Clock
Curbly kills it at the mid-century game, and I love their take on an atomic clock with this asterisk design.
Home Decor
Fall Leaf Felt Garland
Pam Garrison’s felt leaf garland is definitely influencing my fall decorating plan. Her combination of embroidery and simple shapes is just right for for hanging around windows or above a cozy fireplace. Let the crisp weather begin!
Atomic Age Clock
Mid-century modern is such a gorgeous era and has been permeating the design scene. A couple years ago I made a Starburst Mirror in an episode of Decor It Yourself, and since then have seen countless takes on the starburst mirror. In this CRAFT video I follow up with another version of the piece, and make my own atomic age clock to add to the retro feel of my kitchen.
How-To: Wallpaper Using Fabric
In my daughter’s room in our new-to-us mid-century home, there is the most awesome fabric covering one of her walls. I fell in love with it, and hoped she’d do the same. Thankfully, she loved it as much as I did so it stayed right in place through the renovation. There are so many awesome […]
How-To: DIY Drum Shade
I’ll be honest, Kim from A Girl and a Glue Gun had me at houndstooth. Her DIY drum shade is the perfect solution for renters looking to switch up their lighting without dinging their security deposit! Head on over to her site for the complete tutorial. [Via One Pretty Thing]
“Portlandia” Coaster Set
My good friend Shelli surprised me with a set of “Portlandia” coasters yesterday upon returning from her family vacation to Oregon. The set, created by House of Six Cats, features four phrases from the show, of which “Put a bird on it!” is my favorite.
How To: Make a Suitcase Chair
Whether you’re a college student with a tight furniture budget or just want to show off some of that antique baggage you’ve been using for storage the Vintage Suitcase Chair from See Kate Sew is a nifty piece of functional art. You can even afford to upgrade to a loveseat, just use a trunk instead […]
