Painting furniture

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We have a few pieces of furniture that I am thinking would look great with a quick touch of some paint and would really add some dimension to my decor. Before I get in too deep, I'd love to here some success, and maybe some not so successful stories!

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Have you done, would you do it, how did you do it!? I'd love to hear it all. 

Wall Art and Wall Decals

FREE IMAGES My first response to a wall decal is that they are perfect for kids rooms and nurseries! Since kids are constantly changing what they love it's a great way to decorate a room that's not permanent but also doesn't require you to repaint and accessories their rooms multiple times!



But I will say I am pretty impressed with some of the options I've found that aren't necessarily just meant for children! Wall Decals are a great option for those who are renting and can't paint their walls as well as for people who just aren't interested in painting!



Quotes are a common when it comes to wall decals but sometimes you can find that perfect one that fits your style and gives your wall a touch of personality.



My favorite wall decals are ones that look like artwork and not even like decal at all! This is a great option instead of spending a pricey amount on a piece of wall art. You can find these great decals at Cozy Wall Art.

I love that this one makes a statement piece for a headboard. It looks as though it could be one major art piece as a headboard instead of just a wall decal!

Spring and summer mantel decorating ideas

FREE IMAGES My favorite part of decorating the house is bringing in small personal touches that make me smile each time I look at them, or showing off a collection I've grown over time. A great place to do that is the mantel, because nothing is permanent! You can change out a mantel like you would a shelf and make it the centerpiece of a room.

Here are some great ideas to welcome spring via your mantel:

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If you are really open for change, painting your mantel and fireplace surround in a warm white is a great way to brighten it up for spring. Just make sure you are really committed if your surround is brick, as stripping paint off of brick is pretty darn tedious.

Loving this very clean and simple mantle with the white and gold accents.
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You can't go wrong with a quote. Make it something you want to remember each day or your latest mantra!  Got a cool set of pottery or ceramics? Showcase it on your mantle.

Adding a chic mirror above your mantle is a great way to make the most of precious natural light and makes a stunning focal point.  The coral on the mantle is also a nice homage to summer.  I always like to decorate with natural objects whenever possible.'
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Use your mantle as a revolving art gallery.  I have way too many prints and little pieces of art from my travels to have all hanging at the same time, so I rotate them every few months.  The mantel is a great place to do that.

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Upcycled Wine bottles

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Co-founder at My Sunny Balcony, Reena Chengappa and Athreya are brimming with ideas. This time they upcycle wine bottles into beautiful colourful pieces of conversation. It was Athreya who painted the wine bottles in warm and glowing colours. I got excited at the look of them, the sheer colours left me in dismay and as expected each of them got sold at the garage sale which happens once in every month  in Bangalore. The photographs or the colours or the paintings, is left to you all to decide which is the better among them...You can find elephants, chirpy birds  and cute blossoms on them.


I am glad Reena for sharing these images here

some elephants

                                                                                  

owls and birds

flying birds

a whole lot of them

fishes and flowers

in love with the pinks

monkeys and rhinos

morning blues,still sleepy

hibiscus flower stencilled

                                                                      

in bunches they look awesome

in the gardens

  

..                                                                   a view from above




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