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From Regular to Rudolph in 5 Minutes

December 3, 2010 No Comments

When I saw this reindeer at Michael’s, I fought the urge to buy it. But after the third trip to Michael’s seeing this guy, I couldn’t hold back any longer. I picked up this dapper fellow and brought him home with me. It wasn’t too bad since he was only about $4.

Before: Regular Reindeer

When I sat him on our coffee table, I couldn’t help but think he was looking, well, kind of lame. To solve this cheese-ball reindeer problem, I removed the bow and bell from the deer’s neck. Then, I cut a red ornament and wire from a cluster of small ornaments and stuck the wire into this guy’s nose.

Instant Rudolph!

After: Super fun Rudolph

I think this guy is looking more contemporary sans silver collar and bell. I love how he’s a playful addition to some of our other tinsel elements that I’ve included in our holiday décor.

If you see something at the store that you love but see one small thing that you’d like to change, don’t hesitate to buy the item and change it at home. It could easily become one of your favorite pieces!

holiday, home decor, outdoors

Gorgeous Garland on the Cheap

December 2, 2010 1 Comment

Let the Christmas decoration posting begin! I’ve been hard at work crafting and decorating my first grownup pad, and I plan to post as much about it as possible. I absolutely love the Outdoor Ornament Pine Garland from Pottery Barn, but at $59 for 60”, that wasn’t happening. So, like I do when I see something I love but can’t afford, I decided to try to make it myself for a more affordable price. Super beautiful garland via Pottery Barn Like the inspiration garland, I chose to use the type of garland with branches on it so that the ornaments could nestle among the branches. I actually decided to put my own spin on the garland by choosing to use pre-lit garland, so that my creation would illuminate our house at night. A few tips on selecting artificial garland: A forest green color tends to look more life-like than the bright green stuff. […]

home decor, shopping

Making Your Home Cushier, One Throw Pillow at a Time

November 21, 2010 No Comments

Throw pillows are one of my favorite ways to give a room a softer and more finished look. They’re also an easy way to change the décor on a neutral background. In general, I don’t like to use two of the same patterned pillow anywhere except my bed, and only when they’re pillow or euro shams. I don’t like to use the same pillows because I think that using a bunch of different but coordinating pillows makes the room more personal by giving the look that the various items were collected over time. While I admire some that are far out of my price range, I’ve complied a few of my favorite affordable sources for my fellow budget-conscious friends: Pier 1 – Pier 1’s throw pillows are reasonably priced and often on sale. They have great colorful embellished pillows, and a good assortment of basic solid pillows in different textures. […]

holiday, home decor, outdoors

Is it Time to Play My Christmas Music Yet?

November 17, 2010 No Comments

My first teenage job may or may not have been in a year-round Christmas store that my neighbor/family friend may or may not own. And my sister and brother may or may not have worked there too, and my mom may or may not work there full time as the assistant store manager… No, that’s not my house. It’s the fam at Richmond’s Tacky Lights Tour. No, we’re not that fat. We’re just wearing mondo coats at Gaylord’s ICE. Basically, we’re a family of professional Christmasers (sans my pops, but he’s a master of tasteful outdoor décor and puts up a mean Christmas tree). Naturally, this means I have very valuable knowledge. What is a German Christmas Smoker? How do you build a Nutcracker collection? What are Christopher Radko’s newest ornaments? Who is this new guy named David Strand? What is the difference between the D56 Snow Village and Christmas in […]

bedroom, furniture, home decor, painting, refinishing

Sarah’s Big Girl Grownup Bed

November 15, 2010 1 Comment

I was ready for a fresh furniture start when I finally moved out of my parents’ house after living at home for a year after college. When I originally moved back into my parents’ place, I replaced my childhood twin bed with the full big girl bed that I purchased in college. I knew my headboard from college would look too small in my new (master!) bedroom, and I wanted something a little more grownup this time around. Rather than do the all-white furniture thing again, I was looking for a dark wood piece to contrast with my light blue and white bedding, and mix with some white vintage pieces. I absolutely love the combination of light blues and whites with dark wood, like the elements in these inspiration rooms: Pottery Barn bed and linens Jordan & Landon‘s kitchen/dining room from a Young House Love house crashing I took to […]