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Guest Bath Update with Cutting Edge Stencils

March 3, 2015

Hi there!

I’ve got a sneak peek of a project I’ve been working on to share with you today. I’ve been wanting to make some decorative changes to our guest bath, but didn’t want to spend a lot of money doing it. I gave myself a small budget to purchase new artwork and a few accessories and I also put my DIY skills to work making a new shower curtain using a stencil from Cutting Edge Stencils.

If you’ve never given stenciling a try, I highly recommend it. It’s an inexpensive way to decorate walls, fabrics, floors and even ceilings and makes updating your home decor quick and easy.

After looking through all of the Cutting Edge Stencil designs (so many great stencil designs), I choose the Drifting Arrows pattern.

What I like about the Drifting Arrows pattern is the classic yet modern feel that it has–the style I wanted for the bathroom.

To create the shower curtain, I used a plain white shower curtain ($14.00) and paint I had in the garage. The paint is Clark and Kensington and the color is Ace of Spades, in a semi-gloss finish.

Before I began stenciling I read all of the how to stencil info on the Cutting Edge website and also watched some of the stencil how-to videos. In my book, stenciling on a large piece of fabric is a bit more challenging than stenciling on a wall so here are a few tips I used that made the job easier:

1) Iron your fabric before stenciling to ensure a smooth, wrinkle-free surface.

2) Lay the fabric out on a hard, smooth surface. I placed a drop cloth down and then placed a large piece of cardboard between the shower curtain and drop cloth. The cardboard gave me a smooth surface and allowed the roller to move smoothly over the fabric.

3) Securely tape your stencil down using painters tape. Because my stencil was fairly large, I made sure to tape the edges as well as the corners.

4) Use a gentle hand when rolling on the paint. This will reduce paint seepage under the stencil design.

It took me about 4 hours to paint the entire shower curtain and I love the way it turned out. Now that the shower curtain is finished, the rest of the details for the bathroom are coming together.

Here’s a little sneak peek…

If the idea of a stencil project appeals to you, check out the Cutting Edge Stencil blog for more design ideas.

I’ll be back tomorrow to reveal the completed bathroom update so stay tuned. And, I’ll have a giveaway too!

The great folks at Cutting Edge Stencils are giving you a chance to win a stencil of your choice, with a value up to $50! So check out the incredible array of stencils at www.cuttingedgestencils.com and come back tomorrow to enter to win! (contest open to US residents only)

This is a product review for Royal Design Stencils. All opinions are 100% mine.

A Collection of Creative Ideas

April 11, 2014

There is so much more to creative design than how the furniture is arranged or what type of artwork you have on the wall.

Creative design comes in all forms…

The next time you are at the thrift store, don’t overlook those old kids chairs. A little diy and you can turn them into stylish dog bowl holders that will feel apart of your décor.

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There are so many unique uses for old ladders but I’m loving the idea of using one as a jewelry holder. Just add a mesh screen and you’re done.

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If you don’t want to spend a ton of money on flowers but still want a designer look with your flower arrangements, try adding fruit. Sliced fruit will fill the vase so less flowers are needed and the look will be fresh and modern.

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Instead of an upholstered headboard why not consider stenciling a design onto painted wood. Pretty chic and budget-friendly.

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If you like the look of organic art, why not create your own using branches from yard and thrift store frame. Genius!

I think this would look great at Christmas with the branches coated in sparkly ice crystals or glitter.

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Never in a million years would I have thought of this let alone thought the idea could result in something this great looking.

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Projects like these really get my creative mind going.

Have a great weekend and let your imagination run wild.

Design Details + Some Inspiration

August 11, 2011

I’ve been working on a design project over the last few months that has involved painting the walls and staircase, building out a home office, building built-in bookcases, re-doing bathrooms and re-modeling the kitchen.

Kitchen Before

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Kitchen in Progress

cabinets painted (Sherwin Williams Serious Grey), awaiting new backsplash and countertops

Most of the big projects are almost complete and now it’s time to focus on the details.

When designing a space, the details are the funnest part to me. Whether its drawer pulls, window treatments, pillows, lighting or textiles, it’s the details that really make a space come to life.

Here are a few rooms where attention to detail have made all the difference.

Ordinary window treatments would have been fine in this area, but the addition of rustic shutters take this area to a whole new level. Shutters are very popular right now and are a great alternative to fabric window treatments.

When it comes to tabletop decorating, the details really do matter. You want to arrange items so that you create movement within your display both vertically and horizontally, as well as front to back. The tall lamp is balanced by the iron sculpture and the arrangement flows easily from left to right.

Giving your floors a unique paint treatment is a great way to add interest to a space and tie multiple areas together. I love the herringbone pattern on this floor and the high gloss finish.

Walls usually get a coat of paint, but it most cases the detail stops there. Here, a scalloped picture frame border has been painted on the wall and used as the larger than life frame for this collection of smaller prints. So clever and stylish!

Lighting is a great way to add interesting detail to your home. Unique chandeliers, hung in multiples is such a refreshing approach to traditional pendant lights. And, you know my love for milk glass!

Adding in a hand-crafted furniture piece is a quick and easy way to add stylish detail to your home. A vintage table turned into a special place to write a message. It’s still functional, but personalized.

Love, Love, Love this ceiling medallion. The thickness, the carved detail, the scale… and set against a black ceiling. WOW! The black ceiling is an amazing detail in its on right.

Design details should grace every room of your home. This bedroom exudes special details, from the border on the night stands, wallpaper walls to the fully accessorized bench at the foot of the bed. Eye candy everywhere you look. And the space looks comfortable, relaxing and stylish.

Make a statement with your curtains and/or window treatments. Add detail with a unique pattern!

Love these roman shades.

Pillows are the optimum “detail” accessory. Mix and match colors, patterns, shapes and textures. A common color is all that is needed to tie it all together.

Add detail by doing something unexpected. I adore these upholstered walls with nail head trim. So sophisticated.

Or, paint an artist element on your walls. Wall stencils are all the rage and make this type of job easy.

Unique drawer pulls will update furniture or built-in cabinetry in a flash. Anthropologie and even Hobby Lobby carry a great selection of stylish knobs.

Accessorizing is all in the details. When accessorizing bookshelves or open shelves, use a variety of items, textures and materials to create a personalized statement. Larger scale items will create focal points and shiny finishes will add a bit of shine and glamour.