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The old floral fabric had to go. You can see there were other layers below the floral. The first step was to remove the seat part from the wood base / legs. I used that as the “template” and laid it on top of the fabric to cut it for the top of the bench. …
The Many Styles of Military Style This style is a little difficult to nail down. First you have to determine your goal. Are you creating a man cave, a children’s room, or a space to celebrate the history and sacrifice of those who have served? We have all of my father-in-law and grandfather-in-law’s military medals. …
Finding Balance in Asian Style The Asian style is one of both elegance and balance. It’s sleek lines and minimalist accessories give you a feeling of peace and tranquility, which may be why you see it used in so many spas (not that I’ve been to that many). It is a simplistic style where less …
Renaissance Style – A Movement History Italy was the birthplace of the artistic, cultural and social Renaissance. Coming after the middle ages, the Renaissance movement took place during the mid-14th century to late 16th century. It’s design was influenced by classical antiquity yet aspired to be modern. The “new” architectural principles were elegant, symmetrical, proportioned, …
Styles Morphed by History Have you ever thought about the connection between history and style? It’s so obvious with styles like Victorian and Edwardian style. As I’ve worked on the Style Defined series I’ve been fascinated by the history of the various home decor styles and how they morph into the next style. That’s exactly …
Entry Redo Continued – Another Little Project I so enjoyed the chalk paint mirror makeover that I wanted to do another little project, plus the mirror looked awesome on the wall, but something was missing. I wanted to add a little something extra to the space without taking up any floor space. For one thing, …
Entry Redo Continued – Mirror Makeover Perfect Accent Paint Color When I was trying to decide on the perfect paint color for the entry, I purchased several different samples. As it turns out one of those samples is the perfect accent color for this space. Don’t you love it when things work out like that. You …
Steampunk Decor Style Defined I hope you are enjoying digging in and learning about all these different styles with me. I started writing this series as a way to learn about different styles listed on Etsy. One thing that always strikes me is that I can see a little piece of each style in my …
Primitive Style = Americana Primitive decor style is reminiscent of early America. As you can imagine in that era there was little ready-made furniture or anything else available. Families made their own cupboards, beds, rugs and even toys. They made the basic necessities with their own two hands, simple tools and what they had on …
How Does Your Paint Roller Make You Feel? Do you have a love/hate relationship with painting your home? When I tell people I LOVE painting they generally ask me if I need to have my head examined. There are two things that thrill me about the prospect of painting a room: 1. I LOVE the …