Enchanted by Chevron

By LM | Published: February 5, 2012

Hello my friends!  I wanted to do a little weekly series here about design trends that I am over the moon about!

The more I delve into fashion and home decor, I find myself drawn to some more modern elements.  Surprised?  I sure was!  This week I’d like to share with you some beautiful chevron inspiration from pinterest!  Some of these are modern and some have a decidedly funky feel.  I know you can guess which ones are my favs!  Just notice how many areas of your home and style you can work this fun pattern into.  It’s a keeper for sure!

 

 

Source: twopeasinabucket.com via Lisa on Pinterest

 

 

 

 

 

Source: etsy.com via Lisa on Pinterest

 

 

Source: modcloth.com via Lisa on Pinterest

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My Bedroom is Finished!

By LM | Published: February 2, 2012

Hello my friends!  I’m so excited to share with you my first big accomplishment of the new year!

As I’ve said, I took on a challenge from Donna at Funky Junk Interiors to complete a room in my home.  Now I’m happy to say the first room is finished!  Wooohooooo! Remember, this is not a make over.  This is completing unfinished projects, decorating and fluffing, with what I have!  Here is my favorite photo.

There were a few things on my list I didn’t get done but I decided that’s ok!  It’s *done* enough and I’m happy with it.  Remember, I’m using what I have as much as possible!  I only spent NINE dollars in here, everything else was from my stash.

Here are a few more photos (blame the quality on the operator, not the camera lol)

That photo above is where I spent my whopping $9, for 3 knobs at Hobby Lobby! :D

I’m tickled pink to have this room done and totally ready to hit the next room on my list!  If you have a room (or rooms) that you’d love some motivation to finish, join Donna and the rest of us!

Hope you all have a blessed day!

 

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Picture Perfect Challenge: Bedroom Update 2

By LM | Published: January 29, 2012

I’ve been hard at work on projects for my bedroom the last few weeks.  You can see where I started here, and the first update here. It’s finally coming together!  Here is where it is now.

It’s already so much better!  Here is what I have finished so far:

change drapes

install closet light

paint left chest

swap right chest

refinish dresser

paint/replace all furniture hardware

rearrange furniture

 

 

The still needs to be done list:

Hide cords, put door on dresser, install base molding and decorate!

This room is north facing with very little natural light so the colors are giving me quite a challenge but I WILL prevail!  YES I will! lol

I’m linking up to Funky Junk Interiors Saturday Night Special #118 with Picture Perfect Room Reveals and Progress Reports! Scroll down to the 3rd link area to see more rooms!

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Pantone Inspired Paint Colors at Lowe’s!

By LM | Published: January 22, 2012

I am positively giddy over this discovery!  One more reason I love pinterest!  I’ve been using Pantone colors for the last 5 years in my design work and they are the authority in my opinion.  Here is the entire line of My Color Inspired by Pantone available at Lowes.

GIDDY I tell ya!

Here are some of my favorite neutrals:

And for those of you who want a great POP of color:

Notice that brilliant orange?  That is THE Color of the Year for 2012… swoon!  Any of these bright colors would be amazing on a single piece of furniture.  Having trouble visualizing how that would work?  Houzz. com has some amazing examples here!

Another way to incorporate them into your home would be with pillows, window treatments and accessories for an easy to change out look that will stay fresh and fun!

 

Lowes and Pantone have no clue who I am, just passing along this super-de-duper info to my friends!

 

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Picture Perfect Challenge: Bedroom Update!

By LM | Published: January 21, 2012

I’ve been working hard on my bedroom the last few weeks and the transformation is coming right along!  I’m saving the photos for the reveal but here is a list of what I’m doing:

update bedding – add cream spread, pattern coverlet and sham - DONE

change drapes – (Kate is doing this for me soon) – gold panels from living room

do something with the 2 white euro shams – paint edging on one, cover other with grey sweater

paint left hand bed chest – DONE

new knobs on left chest – DONE ($9 at Hobby Lobby)

swap right hand bed table – DONE

paint or cover louvered doors in fabric – if you’ve ever painted shutters or louvers you know why I’m contemplating covering these lol

refinish dresser – ip (almost finished! painting the hardware and adding poly topcoat today)

install closet light – DONE

Can’t wait to get the last few things done and then pretty it all up!  So far I’ve spent a grand total of $9 (wait until you see these knobs!) and everything else is from my stash.  The only thing that’s bugging me so far is the table I put on the right hand side of the bed is about 4″ taller than the one on the left side.  Now my lamps are nowhere near the same height.  This is a problem for me!  Not sure what I’m going to do about it yet…  any suggestions other than trying a different table on the right?

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Create a Vision Board to Focus on Your One Little Word

By LM | Published: January 19, 2012

I came across this fabulous article on several ways to create a vision board by Christine Kane.  I’m a visual person so I’m doing a board to help me focus on my One Little Word for 2012.  Give this article a read and let me know what you think of this idea!  I’d love to hear your take on it!


 

 

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One Little Word: For Real This Time!

By LM | Published: January 17, 2012

It’s been staring me in the face for over a month ladies.  Let me show you what I mean!   This is on my desktop:

This is on my fridge:


Source: 30.media.tumblr.com via Lisa on Pinterest

Figure out what my word is yet? lol  It’s DO!

Let me explain to you why I chose this word.  I knew I needed something that would light a fire under me.  I went through several words, such as clarity, open, reach, accomplish and that’s when I realize I needed an action word.  I didn’t want to discover, realize, invest or anything else along those lines… I just wanted to DO.  Not that there’s anything wrong with those words! Gosh no!!  They just weren’t right for me :)

As I’ve said before, I’m a big procrastinator also so the word *do* is a big step for me.  By the time I think, plan, contemplate, etc there’s no doing being done! lol  I’m sure many of you can relate to this also.

Here’s to 2012 and the DOING in my life!


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One Little Word: 2012

By LM | Published: January 16, 2012

Hello my friends!  I’m sure by now you’ve all heard about Ali Edwards One Little Word.  This will be my 4th year with a word and I’m more excited than ever to see where my word will take me!  Here are my words for the last three years:

2009: Accept

2010: Reveal

2011: Believe

and this year the word that has chosen me is:   ____________

Right, that’s a big blank!  I’m still not-so-patiently-now waiting for my word.  Is anyone else having this dilemma?  How are you handling it?  I’d love some insight please!

 

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Picture Perfect Challenge: The Bedroom

By LM | Published: January 13, 2012

Here we are my friends!  I’ve worked up enough nerve to post my before photos of my bedroom, yippeeee!   I’m following along with Donna at Funky Junk Interiors to complete a room in 2012.  I’m starting with this room and will move to the next one when every piece of this room is done!

Are you ready to see the most bland boring BROWN bedroom in history?!  You might want to avert your eyes!

Here is what you see when you walk by the door:

and here is my commentary on it:

so here we go, the rest of the photos will have my lovely notes that show you what is what.  If that didn’t scare you off, keep checking it out!

and last but not least, a photo of a dresser I’m painting to go in the room:

If you made it this far, I LOVE YOU! hehe  That’s how things are now but they are changing for the better!  Lots of color and texture are being added and a whole lotta FUN too!

I’d love it if you want to follow my progress!  You can find my world, Gypsyland, on facebook (link at top right) and of course, I’m on pinterest.

Are you tackling a project in your home?  I’d love to hear about it!

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2012 Home Goals

By LM | Published: January 12, 2012

It’s halfway through January now and I’ve turned my attention to what I’d like to accomplish in my home this year.  I’m not a resolution type person or one to make out a huge list.  This year instead of putting too much pressure on myself (as I’ve always done in the past) I’m “freshening up” just one room at a time. I like the term “freshen up” instead of makeover, as it implies much less work! hehe  The best part is I’m going to use as much as I possibly can of what I already have!  I’m a flea market, yard sale, thrift store lovin’ girl!

This is set to be a lot of fun for me and I’d love you to join in or follow along!  I’ve started in my bedroom and will be posting some SCARY before pics tomorrow!  If you’d like to read about more home goals, The Nester is having a Home Goal Link Party.  There is so much inspiration there it should be illegal I tell ya!  Click the wise owl below and he will take you to the party!


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