I decided to continue on my DIY journey... and I took some 70's club chairs (complete with chipped wood and torn fabric) from one of my friends who was going to just toss them {only aghast... because... as stated in an earlier post: "I see the best in people. And furniture."}... I saw so much potential here. Good bones... Just in need of a little TLC. With the help of some fine grain sandpaper, ... Read the Post
HOW TO – TABLE & CHAIRS BEFORE & AFTER
I am a firm believer in seeing the best in people. And furniture. I took a look at my late grandmother's rusted chairs and a reclaimed wrought iron coffee table and decided that they weren't quite my style... yet. Some high gloss cotton candy pink spray paint, chic fabric, and a little creativity helped get me a few pieces of furniture that I utterly adore. 1. The chair in its beginning state. ... Read the Post
HOW TO – MAKE YOUR OWN CARDS
I am a complete sucker when it comes to all things personalized. I am also an utterly complete sucker for greeting cards. Beyond this, I am an utterly completely ridiculous sucker for receiving a personalized (ie homemade) greeting card for no reason at all. Those that know me know my obsession with one-of-a-kind gifts... accompany the gift with one of these ... Read the Post
HOW TO – ARRANGE FLOWERS
There is nothing like having a fresh bunch of flowers in your home. On your desk. On a table. Anywhere. Everywhere. However, you don't want those flowers to appear as if they have been haphazardly thrown into a vase. Each and every flower should look like it is exactly where it is intended to be. Here's how... {You should have two pairs of cutting tools... One standard pair of scissors [make ... Read the Post
FABULOUS EVENT – A SURPRISE BIRTHDAY BRUNCH FOR MY SISTER
So, if you don't know by now... I run a design house in Santa Barbara (see it here or here). One of the things I LOVE. Love. love. is event design. My little sister (and my best friend in the whole wide world) was turning 24... I thought a surprise brunch in her favorite color {green} at her favorite restaurant (Blush of Santa Barbara) was in order. I whipped up a theme, stuck with the color ... Read the Post
HOW TO – MAKEOVER A BROWN PAPER BAG
I always seek originality when giving a gift. A gift, even the wrapping, should feel personalized. This is especially true on Valentine's Day... a day when the whole point is to show someone that you took a little extra time to show them you love them. I decided to hit up the local craft store and buy some glittery paper, some V-Day style glittery hearts, and some brown paper bags. Then I let ... Read the Post