Planter redo

Hi everyone!
Painting my planter was my project for yesterday, it had been longing for a new look for quite some time! This is the end result!

I have had this planter for about 10 years now with no real place for it. I never got around to doing anything with it, so I finally felt it was time for a redo. It didn't match my decor and it was looking a bit drabby.

So I started to paint it brown for the under color, not sure where I was going with it.

I painted it white, but white just wouldn't work in in my diningroom (where it ended up, for now anyway!) After a few different color combinations, I ended up painting it turquoise with a little black to get greyish tones in some areas. I pounced on the colors so that it can have a mottled look. Now it looks like it has a nice patina that was developed over time. (Even though it only took a few minuites!!)

I love the way the black got into the crevices and accentuated the details.

For now the planter displays my beautiful shells, corals, barnacles and driftwood.

I move it around to find the best place for it. Here in my livingroom, it kind of got lost!

Then I moved it to my diningroom and I think that is where it will stay for now. It shows off better next to my dark cabinet.

A decade of waiting for a new look is over! So, what do you think was it worth the wait, I would love to know!

Gorgeous vintage white bed!

What a beautiful mirror! May be this look can be achieved with an old door! What do you think?

This bed looks soooooo comfy!

Beautifully handpainted armoire from The Painted Hive.

Some new additions to my Etsy Shop

I love creating home decor with seashells! Here are some of seashell letters and wreath I added to the shop.

Spring is springing

Hi everyone, it's slowly starting to feel like spring is here in New York. The temperature is slightly warmer and the tulip bulbs are starting to sprout their leaves. That's when I know spring is just around the corner! Which means spring cleaning, freshening up my decor with taking away and adding new. It feels great!

Mirror, mirror on the wall...

One of the most commonly used items in a home is a mirror. They reflect light and create new dimensions in a space. However, mirrors are not just for utilitarian purposes, they can be a conversation piece and a work of art. With a handcrafted frame they instantaneously become a masterpiece!

Wine glass chandelier

Interesting twist for chandelier and wine glasses!

My favorite animal print!

Hi everyone, sorry I haven't been posting like I should. I've been caught up in a little rut lately, trying desparately to get out of. In the meantime, I figured I will show you one of my older projects I had done. I bought this box with a wrought iron stand at my neighbors garage sale a while back. The box was in perfect condition, but it was dark brown and my livingroom couldn't handle anymore brown (sorry I don't have before pictures). I decided to paint a black and white zebra print on it to spruce up my very brown furniture. It really did give life to the room! A little animal print goes a long way!

This past weekend we visited my sister, Shan and her family in New Jersey and I just had to share some pictures of her beautiful house with you. She is an interior designer and she works at this amazing furniture store, Arhaus at the Freehold Mall. My sister has a fantastic eye for color. She is not afraid to use color, you'll see that throughout her home. She has a talent for putting colors together so they can co-exist without fighting with eachother. If you need a little pick me up in your decor or in need of some design inspiration you can email Shan Pavitt at shanpavitt@gmail.com.

Shan painted an "out of this world mural" in her son's room with amazingly vibrant colors. He is a Star Wars aficionado, so this galaxy theme was perfect for his room. Can you believe this was the first time she has ever painted a mural? Who knew she was such an artist! Great job! She started another mural in her other son's room, its not finished yet so I'll have to get back to you with those pictures when she is finished. She's on a roll!

Each room in Shan's house has an accent wall that really captures your attention into that room and makes you notice the room. In her diningroom she painted all the walls a beautiful subtle green and the window wall a beautiful vibrant orange. Really opens up your appetite!

Shan painted her livingroom walls with a beautiful calming pearlized faux finish, perfect backdrop for gorgeous furniture.

Shan's family room with a mix of little modern with traditional furniture, it all works beautifully!