Thursday, March 21, 2013

Decorating With Home Depot Industrial Supply: Unexpected Style


Recently I was visiting the Home Depot website, looking to buy two new shelves for my workshop to store my dishes on. I have tons of dishes, and believe me, once people find out that you make jewelry and artwork from old broken china plates, cups, and saucers, the donations start pouring in, and the china starts piling up. Storage can be a problem!   

I had bought two industrial storage shelving units at Home Depot a few years ago, and I 
was just checking to see if they still sold the same type I had bought there before because 
I've always liked them, and now I needed two more. While on their website, I clicked on the cabinet shelves section on a whim, just to see what they had to offer, and this yellow steel cabinet immediately caught my eye! Check out these Industrial decor inspirations and maybe you'll be inspired too!

Found at Home Depot: This yellow metal cabinet provides a bright pop of color! 
What a great way to add a burst of life to a steely neutral Industrial color scheme! 
Check out these other pop-of-yellow inspirations:



A simple stack of sunny yellow chairs



This yellow table brightens up the entire room.



Yellow table and chairs from Melbourne Cafe



Table made out of an old steel sign. From The Boiler Room





Found at Home Depot: There's no denying that a pop of bright red makes a statement!
This red fire cabinet with its yellow decal caught my eye right away. 
Here are some other red industrial inspirations: 



Red industrial stools from Rejuvination



Kitchen island devised from six tool boxes from Burr & McCallum Architects 



Quindici metal cabinets from Napa Style






Found at Home Depot: I love the futuristic yet retro look of this 24" by 36"
 steel cabinet and right away I thought nightstand or bedside table. All steel construction!







Metal cabinet from Rockett St George



What do you think?


I hope you have a great week 
Love, Laura


My broken china jewelry is always available for purchase at https://www.etsy.com/shop/dishfunctionldesigns



Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Springtime Inspiration - I'm Ready, Are You?


It's time for some springtime inspiration!
 (as if the first rise in outdoor temperatures isn't already enough to 
get us worked up and prepared to welcome the season!)
Hurry up Spring, we're ready for you!



Slide into Spring!




Lovely centerpiece




Greenhouse made from salvaged windows




Baby rabbits play in the English countryside by Andy Rouse




Nature's glory




Centerpiece from BHG




Musical
Caged candle image via
Pink blossoms




We wet our plants image via




Create a branch vase. Idea via Martha Stewart




Boho kitty



What do you think? Are you ready for spring?



I hope you have a great week 
Love, Laura


My broken china jewelry is always available for purchase at https://www.etsy.com/shop/dishfunctionldesigns



Thursday, March 7, 2013

DIY Scrap Lace Curtain


Why not create a curtain out of lace tablecloth, curtain, and material scraps?

I love the look of the mismatched patterns and textures! Just think, if you thrift a few different pieces of old lace material (weather from a vintage tablecloth, curtain, or whatever remnant you find) and use just a few portions of each piece, you can create multiple curtains like this. 

I love the vintage tea-stained look of these old pieces, but imagine this in different colors. Which would you choose and where would you hang this? 





What do you think?


Have a great week!
Laura


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Sunday, March 3, 2013

Beautiful Button Tree


I had to share this cute button tree made by Elsie at 
Kitsch and Curious - what a great way to reuse those
odd buttons that we collect in jars and drawers! I love 
how folks are always coming up with creative ways to 
use old salvaged materials and might even try my hand
at one of these (on my "to do one day" list!) What a great
way to display your pretty buttons!  





I think this would be neat made with colored
buttons that match the seasons: 


One in autumn shades of orange, red and brown for fall.



One in white and clear buttons for winter.


One in light green with maybe some pale pink here

and there for springtime.


One with bright greens for summer.





What do you think?

I hope you have a great week 
Love, Laura


My broken china jewelry is always available for purchase at https://www.etsy.com/shop/dishfunctionldesigns


Saturday, March 2, 2013

For The Love Of Verdigris



What is it about a verdigris patina that makes it so attractive? I think half of the 
charm is the allure of something that is old and worn, has a history, or tells a story.
What do you think?
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I hope you have a great week 
Love, Laura


My broken china jewelry is always available for purchase at https://www.etsy.com/shop/dishfunctionldesigns


Friday, March 1, 2013

What Makes You Come Alive?





art by Laura Beth Love via Polyvore


What makes you come alive?
Whatever it may be, you should do it every day.



Your thoughts?






I hope you have a great week 
Love, Laura


My broken china jewelry is always available for purchase at https://www.etsy.com/shop/dishfunctionldesigns