Happy Valentine’s Day! Instead of gooey chocolate or a dozen roses (hopefully someone else will buy you those) I’m giving you a first class and easy DIY. This is one of the best I have seen in awhile.
Take Ikea cabinet kitchen door fronts, they suggest their Lidingo line which comes in white, and apply them directly to your wall to create ready-made wall panelling. Um, why didn’t I think of that! Brilliant!
I’d suggest you could even use something like their Ramsjo line of cabinets that comes in black-brown or red-brown solid beech wood frame for a moodier or more dramatic backdrop. Of course, any of these could also be painted to match your colour scheme. A simple modern room could instantly be updated to something more romantic and elegant.
With a bit of careful planning (check your dimensions before you start) you could have a panelled room by the end of the weekend. A good project for you and your sweetheart!
Image credit:
Nina Broberg/IKEA Livet Hemma
Posted by Emma on February 14, 2012 – 9:25 AM
I honestly thought if I could make it through what was a crazy, hectic January that February would be a breeze. Boy, was I wrong. February is turning into a even busier month than January.
This weekend we prepared the house for another photoshoot with a local Toronto magazine. I’ve photographed my own house so many times and know every square inch of it so well that it is always interesting to see it through a professional’s eyes. Plus I love the excuse to fill my house with flowers especially in these long winter months.
Also our design studio, Marion Melbourne, is in the midst of a very interesting project with a Brooklyn based design and event company. I can’t say much at the moment just that it all goes down next week and is consuming every second of our time at the moment.
It’s sometimes very easy to forget that I am almost six months pregnant. My schedule is busier now than it has ever been. Every now and then my little girl gives me a good kick to remind me that she is there. I think she’s going to be quite a feisty one!
At some point soon, I will have to get started on Henry’s new room. I have lots of ideas but nothing is certain yet. It might be a rush to the finish line much like every thing else in my life right now.
Posted by Emma on February 13, 2012 – 10:17 AM
We have a winner of the Big Tinsel Fox Necklace. Congratulations Ana Santos! And a big thanks to Maria for hosting the giveaway.
Big Tinsel Ball and Chain Bracelet (last one!)
For those of you who missed out, I suggest you head over to the Big Tinsel etsy store or The Arthur and pick yourself up something like this fabulous Ball and Chain Bracelet. Or treat someone you love and care about to a special Valentine’s Day present.
And on that note, I wanted to say a big thank you to all of you that stop by my blog on a regular basis. It’s hard to believe that it was only two years ago today that I started this venture. Blogging is a two way street and this place wouldn’t be half as much fun if it weren’t for all of you – so thank you!
Posted by Emma on February 9, 2012 – 9:27 AM
