Bright Idea: Cross Stitch Your Chair
Posted by Erin | Filed under DIY Projects, Inspiration, Musings
Every now and then, I’ll come across a genius idea that I can’t believe I haven’t thought of. I mean, how often have we all seen the average cane chair in garage sales, antique markets and even alongside the road – all begging to be transformed into something miraculous?
Tags: chair, craft, cross-stitch, diy furniture, furniture
A Modern & Minimalist Advent Calendar
Posted by Erin | Filed under Design Tips, Inspiration, Musings, Solutions
I’ve never been the advent calendar type (Dec 1st just comes around so fast, doesn’t it?!), but this year, I’ve finally spotted an idea that I both love – and think I can pull off.
Created by crafter extraordinaire Sally Shim, this advent calendar is perfectly suitable for any decor this side of the North Pole. Even better? It’s so easy to personalize with sweet notes and activity ideas for your own family to enjoy this season.
Sally has included instructions here, so why not spend tonight inside with your favorite crafting elves? After all, Christmas is right around the corner!
Tags: advent calendar, christmas, craft, crafts, diy, holiday, paper
Map my Way
Posted by Miriam | Filed under Design Tips, Favorite Posts, Inspiration, Musings, Solutions
I’m such a huge fan of the recent trend of map usage in children’s room design. It lends such a fun, exploratory feel to any space and there is nothing as graphically recognizable as the globe.
I really fell in love with this beautiful application found over at Pink Friday. The different patterned fabrics applied to the wall are spirited and festive.
And if you were looking for something on a smaller scale, it is hard to resist this amazing collage of the USofA that See Kate Sew did recently. Click the link for a fantastic tutorial on how to make your own.
Friends of mine saw this amazing US map made of state license plates over at Uncommon Goods…but the price is a bit too hefty…
…so they’re planning on DIYing one like this one found over at C.R.A.F.T.
Of course, I can hardly resist this amazing chalkboard map that Blue Cricket Design made for her son based on one she saw at Pottery Barn…it combines my two favorite kids room trends…chalkboard paint and maps!!
Or if you aren’t into DIYing, there is this great option from shopdirtsa on Etsy:
Visual Vacation came up with this great application for a world map on her walls. I love the gallery effect!
And who can resist the ubiquitous Ork City Posters, picture below via Kio Kreations. The typography and the graphic details for each neighborhood are so thoughtful and bold.
Do you have any maps displayed in your home? How have you decided to display them?
Tags: children's rooms, craft, design for kids, kids rooms, Maps, patterned fabric
Suitcase Storage…
Posted by Erin | Filed under Inspiration, Musings, Solutions
… and I'm not talking for your next voyage abroad. Have you seen Lotty Lindeman's interior smarts? A fresh furnishings genius based in The Netherlands, Lotty transforms the everyday with beauty, function and craft. Currently, I'm swooning over her lovely suitcase storage options worthy of an art installation (or, I suppose, any hallway in the world!):
Created in 2009 and titled "Tassenkast", the solution is crafted out of wood, fabric and panels. I love that each suitcase presents a movable storage function that's as playful as it is inviting.
Brilliant, Lotty! Just brilliant.
Tags: craft, diy, hallway, storage, suitcase
A Crafty Map Arrangement
Posted by Erin | Filed under Design Tips, Inspiration, Musings
Image via Emmas DesignBlogg
I search for creative art displays as often as I fill my coffee cup (which is very, very often, folks). And after spotting the above crafty map installation, could the search be over?
Never. But it certainly is quite a find. I love the organized chaos of the frames; the strategic placement and imaginative white space. Bonus? The gallery wall seems to frame the modern, white couch perfectly.
To get the look, I'd take any map to your local printer, blow up the image and start mounting the images in a reverse jigsaw-puzzle format.
Cheap, chic and creative. Happy crafting!
Tags: art-display, craft, creative, decorating, wall decor
