Stencil Me In

Anyone else sick of staring at their solid, white walls? I've grown up with a phobia of all things white since I tend to spill and still make messes like that of a six year old. Plus, I am a bit of a color addict. Enough rambling, I'm here to talk about adding some color and texture to your walls without using pricey wallpaper. Now, you can keep your white by adding a little pizazz to it.

Meet my new best friend, the stencil. This is perfect for a bathroom, or you can just keep it to one wall.

The company, OMG Stencils has a wide array to choose from ranging in the $20's-$40's.

Otomi Stencil

Damask Stencil

Moroccan Stencil

This patterned paint roller works just as well, maybe even better. This way if you have a little mess up, it will be barely noticeable. This Etsy find is from a company, Not Wallpaper with rollers ranging from $20-$40. 

Now, I just have to find the right color and pattern. 

Cheers!

Block It Out

A new year means making some simple changes around the house. What are some easy updates you can make that won't involve a painter, a contracter, and a few fights with your husband? Hum, let's see...

By adding new pillows to freshen things up, turning a garage sale steal into a game changer by way of gloss and fabric, and maybe even a pouf, you can transform your house in no time. 

I have a real respect for those designers that have their hands in single every bit of their creation. That's also why I have a new developed love for these hand-printed textiles right now. 

This Atlanta based company, Block and Brayer does it right with their bohemian patterns. 

Also out of Atlanta, Kari Fisher Design. Kari's pillows are one of a kind and she does all the hand blocking herself. 

I'm keeping an eye out for more one of a kind designs like these, and please share if you know of any to add. 

Cheers!

Quick Changes

House Beautiful says, "don't over think it," when it comes to simple changes around the house. So, I listen to the experts and you should too...

1. Paint something pink. (It may need to be small, I don't know if I can do that to the hubs just yet.)

2. Hang your pictures floor to ceiling.(I'm a big fan of this one.)

3. Buy a quirky chair. (Plenty of these are at Scott's Antique Market for less.)

4. Reupholster with old curtains. (Hummmm... Good idea)

5. Plant a rose (I say, "plant ANYTHING!")