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Fabulous Fairy Light Idea
I was scrolling through some blogs the other day and came upon one which I just had to share. Blob Lights; using battery operated tea light candles and cut off balloons you can create coloured party lights. Home Savvy stocks battery operated candles, which are available in various sizes, of course…..
Follow this link for the instructions: Blob Lights
Let Your Kitchen ‘POP’
Maybe it’s all the appliances or all the life that occurs, but even in highly decorated kitchens there’s sometimes a lack of art. It’s a shame, really, because just like in any other room, art can really bring in a lot of interest, excitement and “pop” to a kitchen.
And let’s face it, so much of your day-today interactions with family and friends occur in the kitchen, so why shouldn’t it be a cleverly designed yet cheerful room?
Art in the kitchen can be both beautiful and functional. Just make sure it isn’t too valuable or delicate. The kitchen can have a lot of humidity and temperature changes. In some houses it can also have grease in the air on occasion -something that a good range hood will take care of but more one that another time . And if you hang something directly above the stove, assume that it will have a reduced life span, even if it has glass in front.
Most glazed ceramic pieces do well, perhaps a collection of vintage plates and saucers, as they can withstand humidity and be wiped clean of flying tomato sauce, cake batter and oil.
Try using old copper and cast iron pieces, such as kettles or an antique cake mold.
Bright porcelain containers on the counter for flour, sugar, etc., bright tea towels and oven mitts hanging, and for art and I think most of us hang up colourful clippings and photos on clipboards on the fridge.
There are literally 1001 ideas… we’d love to hear and see about your piece of colourful pop in the kitchen
Images from Decor Pad
HOW TO MAKE A SALON-STYLE WALL
1. Gather and layout all the pieces you wish to display. Place them in front of the wall or space you wish to hang them on. You can keep them unified by choosing only one style medium, for example, only paintings or only black and white photography or you can create variation by using all different styles of work–even objects can be hung within the salon-style composition.
2. Measure the wall (or walls) where you will be displaying the pieces – consider utilising a corner instead of just one wall for added interest! Once you’ve measured the space where you will be hanging the work, you can map out the floor below with the dimensions and start arranging the pieces within that space. If you’re mixing different forms of media on the wall, remember to consider colour and scale when arranging your composition. You don’t want all your colourful paintings on one side of the wall (or maybe you do!) and the graphite drawings on the other side.
Salon Style Wall Art
You can also trace out all the pieces on craft paper and then cut them out and arrange them on the wall first before you start installing. This technique makes it even easier to envision the final arrangement and limits your chances of having to redo any holes you put in the wall.
3. Hang up your work! Grab your level and hammer or drill– I suggest starting from the centre of the wall and working your way out. But if it’s easier for you, start from one side and work your way across. Have fun–and remember it doesn’t have to be perfect, that’s part of the beauty of the salon-style wall!