Hello Gorgeous: DIY Heroes

Every now and then I come across a DIY project that makes me wanna slap a bitch.
I mean, like...how amazingly amazing is this?

Design Sponge blew my mind with this beauty.  She's embellished with...get this...old shutter slats.
Yeah.  This is why I leave the DIYing to the pros.

I Don't Get It: Vintage Phone TP Dispenser

Ring, Ring!
Hello?
Yes, this is the tackiest DIY Project ever calling.

Someone please tell me this is "Tacky DIY Project" Day.
This vision of beauty is a toilet paper holder made out of a vintage phone.
Great, I'm gonna need this to call my doctor since the sight of this thing makes me constipated.

And the classiness continues.  The toilet paper roll is held up by...you guessed it!  A GARTER.
*Sigh*


IDGI Disclaimer:  All images credits and sources in "I Don't Get It" are intentionally left out to protect the original poster from embarrassment.  If you really want me to tell the world that this is your awful idea, please leave a comment and I'll be happy to do that for you.  *wink*

I Don't Get It: Stupid Candleholder

This is just dumb.

This design atrocity is DIY Cobbler's Stand Candleholder.

Whhaaaaaa????  I don't know whether to light the candle or put my foot on that thing so someone can shine my shoes.  Oh my sweet Jesus...those exposed nails... and it's nailed into a BOOK!  A BOOK, PEOPLE!

Two points for the mason jar votive holder...but the rest is just a hot mess.

IDGI Disclaimer:  All images credits and sources in "I Don't Get It" are intentionally left out to protect the original poster from embarrassment.  If you really want me to tell the world that this is your awful idea, please leave a comment and I'll be happy to do that for you.  *wink*

To DIY For: String Mâché Lanterns

Who wants to come have an art party with me and make these?!

This to-DIY-for project is brought to you by Wednesday.  It's messy, but looks relatively cheap n' easy and could be lots of fun if done with some crafty buddies.

Check out the full tutorial here!

Gallery wall frames...check!

I scored this 10-piece gallery frame set at Ross for under 10 bucks!

The set includes:
one 8x10
three 5x7
four 4x6
two 2.5x3.5

I can't wait to fill them with art!  Here's a peek at some of the prints I have my eyes on.

I will most definitely be getting one of these "Home Is Where Your Heart Is" prints by LilyGene.  I'd like to get one of the Carribean Islands with one heart on Puerto Rico and another heart on Haiti (my two places of ethnic heritage).  I'm digging her colors "Deep Sea" and "Cherry"

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Who wouldn't want 10 thousand kisses?!  And this peacock turquoise blue...gorgeous.

Judykaufmann

I love this Frida Kahlo print.  A inspirational Latina who's now afraid to rock a unibrow...and she fits in my color scheme.  It was meant to be.  Oh, and did i mention that the sizes for this print are customizable?  Swoon.

Foodie Wannabe: Asparagus, fava, and pecorino salad

So yummy...and even better, SO EASY!

I saw this crisp little treat on Bliss this morning.  This would be a perfect salad to bring to a pot luck barbeque, or to fix as a healthy mid-day lunch.  Check out the full method after the jump!

Self Interview: Living Room Edition

In an effort to clear the clutter from my mind and cure my design ADD, I've decided to interview myself the way bloggers interview the participants of their house tours.  Only, my interview will be about what I would like my apartment to eventually look like!  Here goes!

How would you describe what you'd like your living room to feel/look like?
Bohemian meets contemporary rustic.  Lots of textures.  Nods to both global bazaars and nature.  World Market meets Urban Outfitters with a splash of thrift.

What color schemes do you enjoy for this space?
For my living room, I am enjoying the idea of a "Moroccan Carnival" color scheme, which would be centered around my chili colored couch and my gun metal colored Apostrophe Chair.

 

Moroccan Carnival A

Moroccan Carnival B

 

What are the top 5   6   7 must-haves that you'd like to incorporate into this space?

1. Faux Antlers/Horns/Animal Heads (shown: Z Gallerie)
2. Faux Fur or Flokati Rug (shown: IKEA) 
3. Hanging Moroccan Lanterns (shown: Apartment Therapy)

4. A terrarium...or four. (shown: Augury on Etsy) 
5. Colorful throw pillows (shown: Sukan on Etsy) 
6. A wall gallery of neato Etsy prints (shown: Apartment Therapy)

7. Owls (Shown: AVelvetLeaf on Etsy, West Elm, Birdmafia on Etsy)


What are your dream decor sources for this room?
1. Urban Outfitters
2. Etsy
3. World Market
4. West Elm
5. Anthropologie