September 2014 archive

Desperate Decision for the Bedroom

Okay, not so desperate, I just wanted to get someone’s input on my next project.

It’s time to focus on the master bedroom. I have posted on the crab shack (plans for that are coming along great), but it is really the entire area that needs attention. This is how the room looked when we bought the home:

Shocking isn’t it? Here’s how it looks now:

And in a few weeks it’s going to look amazing! After much debate I have decided to paint an accent wall. I had my heart set on grasscloth wallpaper, but that is like a bajillion dollars, so this is the next best thing. I want the bedroom to be relaxing because I love sleeping more than almost anything, ever. It can’t be too feminine, because I share the room with a dude. I want to paint a pattern using a glossy paint of the same color as the current eggshell paint for a subtle, but distinct upgrade. I am drawn to more modern or Moroccan patterns so if anyone out there could weigh in on their favorite I would appreciate it! I am down to three options:

Cascade, stencil by Cutting Edge Stencils

Large Herringbone by Royal Design Studio

Or Moroccan also by Royal Design Studio

So friends, thoughts?

What Every Flower Pot Needs

A little bit ago I refinished some pots for our front patio. With temperatures over 100 degrees and summer travel, the plants are really hard to keep alive. But with stuff cooling off (90′s) it was time to replant. A friend, that has gorgeous plants, introduced me to the idea that there are three essentials to every pot:

  1. Thriller
  2. Filler
  3. Spiller

So, here we go. For the thriller I used tall grass:

The filler is a multi-colored mum (still needs to bloom!):

And finally, the spiller, some pansies that will eventually spill over the edge:

And the front porch is rejuvenated! When you pot, remember the three essentials and it’s easy!

Happy Creating!