Banish Winter Blues (& Whites!) With Colorful Bohemian Brights!

Create a spring-like environment with green

Who says winter has to be a whiteout?

Why not give your winter decor a bold burst of fun color that will not only brighten 

your living environment, but will brighten your spirits too? We already know that the

seasons can directly affect our moods and emotions. Lots of folks complain of winter

blues and seasonal affective disorder (aka SAD or winter depression) during the winter

months. Believe it or not, some folks suggest that part of the cause of these winter 

blues is due to the decrease in daylight from the winter days being shorter. I think

I have to agree with that! I anxiously await summer. 

Whether you prefer to go for bold brights or rich jewel tones, I believe that adding 

pops of unexpected color - especially if they contain unique patterns and luxurious textures - can help turn your mood around. Check it out!

Create a spring-like environment with green

Lively tangerine brightens any room

Make the most of sunny windows with sheer curtains to brighten your rooms
image by Livingetc.

Add a brightly painted showpiece. image from casual classic home

Cozy Bohemian jewel tones give a feeling of warmth & luxury

Create a bright spot: decoupage fabric onto panels and then add plates. from emagDECO

This wall was created with wallpaper. from BHG

This post was originally published January 9, 2014


What do you think?

I hope you have a great week 

Love, Laura

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New Looks For Old Salvaged Doors: More Repurposed Door Ideas!

In my previous blog post about old doors, 

New Takes On Old Doors: Salvaged Doors Repurposed, 

I shared a ton of great ideas for salvaging and reusing old doors by turning them 

into really neat home decor. Since that post, I have come across even more great 

salvaged door ideas, so here is part two, New Looks For Old Doors!

Here are my hints for how to use salvaged doors in your home:

~  Use salvaged doors to fill up a large wall space.

~  A door displayed vertically on a large wall breaks up a monotonous horizontal display.

~  Paint old doors a bright or contrasting color to add life and mood to a room.

~  Think usefulness: add shelves and/or hooks to old doors to give an old door a new use.

~  Add a mirror to an old door for a completely new look. Mirrors are a great way to add visual space and depth to a room.

~  A door with windows? That's an extra special find! Paint on the windows, or apply vinyl wall art decals to the windows for a unique look.

~  Missing window on a door? Why not use that open space creatively? Use it to hang a plant by attaching a simple hook to the top area of the space, or attach a curtain to the open space.

~  When mounting a door on a wall, be sure to use proper hardware that is strong enough to support the door. In doubt about what to get? Ask for advice at your local hardware store.

~  Use caution with doors that have old peeling paint. Most old paint contains lead. Avoid using these doors in areas where there are children or food. Pick up a lead test at your local hardware store to test for lead paint. Never remove lead paint, but paint over it instead. 

Check it out!

I love the hanging plant.

Lovely refinished wood door bench from Door Furniture lgcustomwoodworking

Floor standing distressed door with mirror from Dreamy Whites

I like the look of these simple brown doors.

Create some art on an old door.

Create a pop color for your home or garden on an old door.

Door fence via alt. build blog

Door fence from Froot Loop Acres/Queen Farmer Film Project

Antique door turned into a corner shelf.

Tool shed made from old doors.

Old door turned into a shelf

Old door fence via pinterest (above and below)

Old doors displayed outside

Old doors with windows = room divider from Apartment Therapy

A door shelf with chalkboard paint applied to the top two panels.

Room divider doors from Junk Chic Cottage

Salvaged doors in a coffee shop from Leah Best Design

Screen door as a wall display from Brightboldbeautiful

Salvaged door with shelves from Bulbtoblossom. The attached sconce is perfect.

Old door as a stylish headboard from CottageIndustryInterior

Doors as decor at Sweet Life Nail Bar & Lounge Denver, CO

Repurposed door in the bathroom via Pinterest

Repurposed door with coat hooks via Pinterest

Two old doors make perfect outdoor wedding decor

Repurposed door with mirrors over a rustic buffet

Door with shelf and vignette by Theresa at Time Worn Interiors

Ornate salvaged doors painted a bright color add interest and texture to a room

These old glass doors add both height and color to the wall.

Old door and window as room dividers from Design Sponge

Which is your favorite?  

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My Plum & Sage Dining Room Makeover: Finished!

It's taken me a while to get a chance to write this follow-up post because this has been 

a busy year for me! My work on my new jewelry instruction book is finished and the 

book is now in the design stages, so now that I am finished working on that, I can 

get back to blogging a little more often, Yay! 

Anyway, a while back I did a blog post about how I painted my dining room table and 

chairs black and recovered the seats with pretty new fabric in the colors that I had

 planned on redoing my entire dining room in: sage green and plum. The dining set was 

originally painted an ugly hunter green with burgundy seats - yuck - a look that 

screamed 1980's. I was thrilled with my newly redone table and chairs, but I still 

hadn't even painted the room! 

Well, it's finally finished! And aside from adding a few more things to the walls 

(that takes time!) I thought I would share with you my new look. I love this color combination because I think it compliments vintage style very well, but it still 

has a modern, contemporary look that is very stylish and current. The plum and 

sage are a hint Bohemian - maybe an unusual color choice for some, but its 

what I always wanted so I made it happen! Check it out!

BEFORE:

This photo of the dining room was taken right when I purchased the house, 

before I even moved in...

AFTER:

My new look! I am in love with this color combination!

Check out here how I redid the dining set!

Here we have the awful green and behind it the sleek new black!

Here's a finished chair. Note the old wall color behind it. Yuck! 

My swanky new dining room! I got the area rug and plum sheers at Target!

Love!

What do you think?

Click here to read my previous post:Vintage Dining Room Set Makeover: Paint It Black!

I hope you have a great week 

Love, Laura

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