Plastic Bag Wreath from the DIY with Three Series

  Interested in completing weekly challenges for yourselves using limited supplies called with the DIY with Three Series. The first challenge was to use plastic bags, a wire coat hanger and pastel ribbon or fabric. I knew I wanted to make a wreath for spring. I had seen lots of variations of ones a few years back online, so this was the perfect opportunity to make one!

Shape your coat hanger in the shape of a circle.

Cut your plastic bags in stips about an inch thick and about 5 inches in length.

Start tieing them around the coat hanger. I kept my ties snug because I wanted a fuller looking wreath.

Once your have tied all of your plastic strips, place it on your wall and start to trim back strip that seem too long and are out of place.

Add a bow or strip of fabric, choose the center for placement or off center like the one I made.
LINKING UP WITH!~ Not Just A Housewife BoogieBoard Cottage

Blogger Homes!

New to the blogger world, and brought to you by the same design brains from AKA Design! Blogger Homes! Take the tour on their new site, which is so fresh and new!, then submit your personal space to be featured! Check out past features, browse by category and sign up to receive their newsletter right to your inbox {like I did}! Been featured Be sure to grab their stylin' button to display on your blog/website! Here is my favourite image for inspiration, which also happen to be from Shannon and Dean from AKA Design too. <

Half way to Finish-Girls bedroom

My daughter's bedroom was in major need of a freshening up! Gone is the pink, purple is the new trend for her! I never realized how many holes and push pin marks a wall could actually have. Proof is in the picture of how many mud spots to fix them. Hubs. He is such a trooper. Here is the finished colour of paint. Its called Lovely Lavender by Behr, stain blocking, paint and primer in one. I absolutely love Behr. Their paint applies so easily and is so smooth to work with. I was able to bypass applying primer first. All I needed was one coat plus touch ups and it was finished! Paint and primer in one is the bomb. Seriously!!

Girls Room Inspiration Board Compliments of Ikea!

My daughter's room has been a thorn in my side for some time now. I'm not even sure where to begin other than to say its all about a meeting of the minds on this one. I'll be posting before pics next week but for now, here is an inspiration board I completed working towards it! I am {slightly} infatuated with IKEA. Just {slightly}.

Happy Valentine's Day My Friend!

Rustic Heart Ornaments~Two Red French Country Stripe Plush Hearts from smilemercantile

Lovely Serving Trays

I LOVE a good tray. I am a huge, out of this world, fan. They are so versatile to use and make for a great conversation piece. I have a tray that I keep on my kitchen table that I fill with my favourite pieces to decorate with. The tray was made by my uncle, who passed away in his earlier years of life by a pretty tragic incident. I keep it pretty close to me and hold it dear to my heart.

Have you ever thought about making your own tray? You could go shopping, pick out your favourite tray, only to find, you may have to spend quite a bit of money. You don't need to do that. For a few dollars, you can turn your basic items into a beautiful tray.

Lets talk Bookcases!

The great thing about bookcases is they can be used for so many different purposes. Alot of times, we get caught up in a bookcase used for books, and books only. The great thing about bookcases is they offer so much flexibility to display your favourites books and heirlooms. A few design rules to keep in mind with bookcases! Firstly, don't be afraid to live outside the box and display other items along with your books!

Fall decor shelving by Workman Family. I love the colour of the bookcase and the different items on the shelves.

Simple Details Are The Difference finished off a great bookcase. Pam completely nailed the balance between pattern, depth and lines. Bring dimension to a shelf in your bookcase. Adding a mirror or picture to the wall within the bookcase gives the shelf depth and character. Basic rules when adding a mirror or picture. Thin shelving, Pick a bulky frame. Thick chelving. Choose a narrow frame. Patterned backing on the wall of the bookcase. Choose a frame with no pattern or raised design. Plain back wall. Choose a mirror or picture with alot of busy lines and curves.

Grunge Candles!

Making these today!

Barn doors by Design Fanatic!

I am a huge fan of barn doors. No matter where they are. But this set takes the prize as my absolute favourite from Design Fanatic.

Want to learn, step by step, how to complete your own barn door project? Head over to see Pam at Design Fanatic!

Table arrangement Ideas

Check out the different arrangments using like items in coordinating colours and sizes.