Best Find of the Week

Today I saw some pretty vintage prints on Frugal Farmhouse Design, upon reading, she said she found them on Vintage Printable.  I have been looking for some kitschy little prints for a while now, and after scouring to find exactly what I wanted, this site literally, has it ALL. For FREE! I am so excited about this find, and have been wasting away my day on this site. I recommend looking at it when you have some time on your hands because you won't want to stop! Let me know if you find something great! Here were some that I liked...

  

I (Heart) Sarah and Bendrix

It being Valentines week, some cute hearts, pink and red, x's and o's are definitely in order. These adorable works of art from Sarah and Bendrix in the UK are so very sweet, and something you can display all year.  I can't decide which one is my favorite... what about you?

DIY Victorian Frame Chalkboard

Recently I've been into a few DIY projects that have turned out really great, I just haven't had the time to share them all... 

Two weeks ago I began a search for a huge (5ft x 2.5 ft) old Victorian frame for a chalkboard. Despite the fact that that size is nearly impossible to come by, when you do, they are upwards of $500. So, I did some digging, and this is what I came up with...

If it looks to you like this was difficult... it's not! Heres a step by step of how to get this accomplished. Even if you don't want to make a chalkboard out of it, you can just make the framing and hot glue it to a mirror in need of some refurbing!

First, I went to Home Depot and bought this crown molding with a design similar to that of a victorian frame. This molding was $16 per piece, and I bought 3 of them. Then if you go to the lumber department, they have these flat smooth wood pieces that are something like 6 ft by 8ft, and for $6 they will cut them to any size you want. Also while you are in the lumber department, go to the area where they have spare cuts of crown molding. On their "cut it yourself" miter box, cut a small piece of molding with a 45 degree angle, or ask the guy there to help you. This will be you guide piece by which to cut your molding at home.

                              

While I was there, I also picked up a can of chalkboard paint, and Rust- Oleum Chrome Spray (the one above is metallic, but the one to buy is chrome), and a small roller. 

Next I painted the flat wood board in about 5 coats of chalkboard paint (its also available in spray, but its important to do enough coats, so I used the paint to get it nice and thick)

In between letting your paint dry, measure out your crown molding to the length you want, and cut the 45 degree angles into the ends, making sure to cut them so that the corners match up. (You may need a file to perfect your cuts so that all the edges align nicely)

After this, turn your molding over to the back, and staple gun the corners together! Then, flip it to the front and take it somewhere that you will not be concerned about overspray. Spray it with the chrome spray making sure to coat it nicely. Let it dry for 24 hours.

Then use short screws and screw your chalkboard onto the back in equally spaced places.

and Voila!

I Want That Hair!

Today I got up suupppeerrr early to do some work, and I'm running low on energy. I needed some inspiration when I came across these BEAUTIFUL photos from the Sonya Rykiel. I love the voluminous curls, the light pastels, and the ethereal happiness of the scene. I had to share...

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Happy Friday!

I think its time to slip out early... its moving day for me!

have a wonderful weekend!

Shop Luxe + Lillies

I've been so excited to share this! I finished this dresser last week and have already begun work on another piece, I will share as soon as I finish! I have always thought giving furniture new life was a fun project and have done so with pieces for my own home. A new extension of l + l will by my new furniture shop! Here is one of the first pieces that I have finished with the purpose of parting with it to go to a great home!

before

after

if you are interested in purchasing this piece, email me!

I Adore...

Slim Aarons' photography, it brings a sweet little smile to my face.. and I had to share. It's got that old glamour and patina to it. His setting and subjects are beautiful, and the shots just seem to carry such character.  I would LOVE a set of these... they would surely be a conversation piece!

DON'T FORGET! to enter the Thomas Paul Giveaway! A winner will be picked today!!!!!

Rodney White Canvases

This is a picture of a clients home, every time we return, M reminds me of how much we both enjoy the printed Rodney White Canvases. Here I chose 3 to appropriately fit the wall, but there is such a wide variety in his work and they all display nice messages.

    

 

you can find them at Cost Plus World Market