Creative Juices Decor

Hello my wonderful blog readers!   Can you believe next week is JUNE??!!   I am soooooo looking forward to sunshine, little mini vacations and getting OUT of the "normal routine." Like always, I am coming up with new "hobbies" or seasons in my life and this summer I have decided to focus on a new hobby of getting in shape :-) Unfortunately, getting that slim physique isn't associated with blogging for hours - BUMMER! So I just wanted to update you that this summer I will be blogging a little less and outside more. :-) I'll still be posting, just not as frequently.  If you are anything like me, there is SO MUCH to read from everyone anyway, that getting a fun post once a week is almost better than the ones that post daily??? (I could be wrong, but that is how I feel)  Don't worry though, come September when I get back into that school routine, my plan is to jump right back in and write my normal 2 + posts...

My friend Lynda (who did the amazing faux painted carriage doors) sent me this gorgeous photo and  I immediately knew what my next post would be about! Rustic Chic Home Decor in Monochromatic Colors! I absolutely love the picture below.  Did you notice that they mix the old (salvaged barn wood) with the new (sparkly chandelier) along with a monochramatic color sceme?   They call this design style RUSTIC CHIC or FARMHOUSE CHIC.   via glasshousedesign.net To get the look of Rustic Chic you generally decorate with salvaged/reclaimed wood along with natural elements (think nature or greenery) and then add a few more modern or glam pieces and there you have it!   In general, it is very monochromatic except for the green accents created by nature. Can you spot in this picture the old mixed in with the new?  This time the natural elements are wooden sticks and antlers! Restoration Hardware And...

I'd like to introduce Eva, she asked if she could do a guest post for me. :-) I love introducing new people who would like to show their own DIY project to BlogLand.  If anyone would like to send me their idea we can discuss it and schedule a guest post for YOUR next DIY project!   Eva wanted to show you guys how to add some character to a project using LACE as a stencil.   I'll share a few of my favorite stenciled pieces before getting to her tutorial. I have had this saved on my For the Home Pinterest Board  forever!  I can't get over how she used one of those rubber mats from the Home Improvement store, laid it over some stained boards and spray painted cream paint on top!!!  SO EASY and beautiful, I LOVE IT!!! Lemon Tree Creations I also wanted to mention I found a site that does not only custom stencils but has a great collection of mylar stencils you could use to turn any project into a work of a...