monday...monday...

Monday already?!  I knocked out some holiday shopping over the weekend but I still have a few more things to pick up today :)  I can't believe Christmas is this weekend!  I know this week is just going to fly by...

I'll have some fun Christmas pictures up later this week but I have these pictures on my mind today.  I SO badly want a gallery wall in my little apartment.  I have a few pieces of art collected but not nearly enough to fill an entire wall!  That can be one of my goals for the New Year...collect enough artwork to make a gallery wall.  How is that for a New Year's resolution?

Happy Monday!

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gallery walls

I think I've mentioned before that I am a huge fan of gallery walls...or just a display of several pieces of art in general.  I love seeing how homeowners/designers decide to display their art.  There are so many possibilities.  I've decided I like when the frames don't all match and they aren't lined up in straight lines (like these rooms above).  What do you think?  Do you like matching frames all perfectly lined up or a mix and match approach hung in a non-traditional way? 

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Bedroom Makeover Updates

 Here are the updates to my bedroom makeover...lots of projects...none are really completed but its a work in progress!

pillows:

Here are the pillows I ordered from ModDiva!  I LOVE them but I don't think they are right for my bedroom makeover.  Since I do love them so much I am keeping them to use elsewhere.

diy:

A little DIY project I did recently.  I had this tray that I bought in Gatlinberg, TN, on a trip.  I really liked it before but it didn't really go with my decor. One can of white spray paint took care of that...

Before

After- Perfect!

 

 

 

furniture:
I added some furniture to my space (stuff I had previously) like my bedside table...

and this chest of drawers...I am on the hunt for the perfect mirror to go above it!

art:

 And I'm working on a gallery wall for the room...here are some quote cards that I framed (frames $5 each on sale at Sears Grand).  I have some other things I want to frame but haven't gotten around to them yet.  So, when I get several pieces framed I'll hang them up on the wall.

 My next art project will go over my bed (where the window frame is currently).  I am going to frame two of these calendar prints (calendar bought for $4.95 on sale at Anthro!!!) in the frame shown here.   The only thing left to do is to get the mats custom cut for the prints then I'll have them up in a jiffy!  Louie is overseeing this project (as you can see)...he really enjoys projects involving birds.


That's all for now! 

Photo Gallery...With A Twist

Such unique photo galleries! They all create such wonderful visual interest in each space. Love!

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