Okay, so here’s how this is going to work… I’m going to show you a picture and you try to guess who you think this is!! Fun, yes?!
If you and I are around the same age, then I know she looks familiar to you.
Guess, please.
Is that your final answer?
Did you guess Soleil Moon Frye?!? It’s Punky Brewster! Suddenly I just tied a bandana around my knee for no good reason… oh, and I put on a jean vest. Which is kinda in style again, huh? Punky, even though I’m a grown woman now, I still love you and yes, I’m very interested to check out your digs.
Thank you very, very much, Mrs. Brewster.
She’s got a great house- Lots of little treasures. But I especially like the living room – that lamp looks like a hookah. You go Punky!!
Hope this little bit of inspiration gave you some Punky Power!! (Sorry, I just couldn’t help myself!!)
Today I’m putting some paint on the hallway – Finally!! I will share some photos next week (as right now it looks like a construction area) and share some tips I’ve learned along the way. Fun, fun.
In the meantime, I’ve been keeping myself busy decorating pots for some new succulents. I just love how these plants are everywhere right now! I got a set of 3 at Costco for 12.99 and they are pretty large sized… the smaller ones are less expensive , but I’m tired of teeny plants. So I was happy for the bigger version, and when I saw that there were 3, it was like “Challenge Accepted!!” I can make 3 different pots to hold my newest babies and we can get crafty together.
So, here’s how I reinvented numero uno – Inspired by a henna tattoo.
You know I love me some culture!!
Here’s the pot, sans all the new fabulousness… I picked it up because I really fell for the handles.
First, a coat of primer to even everything out. I used an oil based primer because it adheres to anything and never a bubble!
Then I took out some old puff paint, you know the stuff right?! You used to write on clothes with it when you were in grade school? I just happened to have some lying around… pick a color that you don’t really care about.
I settled in by my computer and started “henna-ing” with the puff paint right onto the pot. See?
Just checking my work emails and puff paintin’!! Do you think your boss would mind you doing this at the office?
Side ASide B
I wasn’t going to do both sides, but then I thought that maybe I would put the pot on a coffee table that would be viewed on all sides. Anyhoo, you can do one side or both – Whatever you like!
Once it dried, I coated it with a spray of high gloss white paint. All that white was a little blah, so I taped up the handles and painted them gold with Liquid Leaf paint – stuff is awesome!! And soooo shiny.
And here is the newly transformed pot! Muy cute, Si?!
How was your weekend? Good I hope! We enjoyed our last few weeks of summer in the pool. Gotta keep practicing “paddlers” and “kickers” so the boys can finally swim on their own! I seriously daydream of the day when I can leisurely lounge on the sidelines with a cool drink in one hand and a good book in the other. Ahhh, sounds sooo nice.
Anyhow, as some of you know I picked up the Domino Book a few months ago. Lots of pretty pictures and some neat advice… But one thing in particular has had me thinking for awhile. It says that an important first step to decorating is to determine your style. Label yourself. This is something I have always struggled with and I don’t think it’s that uncommon… how about you?? Do you struggle to define what you like in 2 or 3 words?
Here are some buzz words they throw out to inspire: Feminine, Elegant, Tailored, Classic, Modern, Traditional, Witty, Comfortable, Zen, Edgy, Dramatic, Pop, Vibrant, Clean, Organic.
Any jump out at you?
Or are you appalled by being asked to label yourself?
Does a label restrict who we can be or does it allow us the freedom to be who we are?
Both, I guess.
But since I’m on a trek (of sorts) to become better at my addiction, I am game to play. Now, to figure out how to describe “my style.” I can do that… I think.
Here’s what I’m not….
Cultured Irreverence
Masculine Bohemian
Ladylike Luxe
I actually really like all the rooms, but are they me? Not so much… especially at this point in my life! I’m not nearly so glamorous or sophisticated!
Me? I’m a little more of this…
and this,
But maybe with a little more color?
And of course a sense of humor!
So, yeah, that’s my style in a nutshell. Well, for now, at least!
Collected Relaxed Happy
I love going to antique stores and flea markets, so a lot of my favorite pieces are from all over the world (although, yes, I have to admit that I’m most in love with Asian ceramics and art). But I’m not on the zen side of design – I can’t say no to color and I like having stuff; pictures on the walls, finds from our travels, art made by the kids. No room in the house is off limits (I mean, how could it be??) and that’s nice for us… the kids have an impact in the space and how it’s designed too.
Ever noticed how you love certain rooms, but never emulate them? This is me to a T! I see all white rooms and think they’re so fresh. But then I’ll pick out fabric and go for the wackiest patterns. I never buy white, beige, cream, taupe. I don’t want to sew white stuff. I want to buy fun things and make colorful pieces… I guess, deep down, it’s just not me. And now that I’ve found my style, I feel better about it!
