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Sublime Stitching’s Bon Voyage Pattern Kit

April 10, 2007 by Renee Claire

Sublime Stitching's Bon Voyage Embroidery Pattern Kit
I so want to be this girl.  Cute luggage, cuter hat, the Eiffel Tower in the distance. Instead, I’m stuck here with a headache and an unshakable sense of dread.

Bon Voyage Embroidery Pattern Kit, $3.00, Sublime Stitching.

Filed Under: D.I.Y.

Guggenhouse: DIY Wall Calendar

April 5, 2007 by Renee Claire

Cottage Living DIY Wall CalendarCropped scan from March 2007 issue of Cottage Living (click for full size).  Photo by Robbie Caponetto.

I love this idea–my main frustration with month calendars is that the boxes aren’t big enough, and this solves that problem.

However, I would change the color scheme.  Some ideas:

  • Use a patterned wallpaper. Alternatively, use a dark or jewel-toned solid wallpaper for drama.  The instructions recommend a paper with texture to hide holes.
  • Play with ribbon size, texture, and color.
  • Modify the push-pins. I have a French memo board with pearl push-pins; fake gems or paper arrows are other fun ideas.
  • Exchange the month and day headers for something bolder.

Filed Under: D.I.Y., House

DIY Idea: Customized Jacket Linings

March 14, 2007 by Renee Claire

DIY Idea - Custom Scarf Lining

A nice DIY idea from a recent House & Garden: Customize a basic blazer by replacing the regular lining with decorated scarves (or hire a tailor to do it for you).

Filed Under: D.I.Y.

The Writing’s On The Wall

January 7, 2007 by Renee Claire

Pixelnotes WallpaperAs a writer, city dweller, and general nerd, I love the idea of functional walls.  My favorite functional wall is a bookshelf, but running a close second are walls that function as writing surfaces.

If you read design blogs, you’ve already seen the Pixelnotes wallpaper (right).  Created by Sirkka Hammer & Duncan Wilson, Pixelnotes is:

“A wallpaper consisting of four layers of varying grey tones on a bright primary backing. Each layer is perforated in a grid format and backed with a tacky adhesive similar to ‘post-it’ notes.”

As you use the post-its, a pixelated pattern emerges on the wall.  Needless to say, I loved the design immediately; unfortunately, it’s only a conceptual creation at this point, and not available for purchase.

So I was delighted when, thumbing through this month’s Martha Stewart Living, I found this DIY chalkboard calendar (below). I was struck by the visual & functional similarity to the Pixelnotes paper.  In fact, I like the chalkboard even better, since it can be reused.  You can also vary the placement, size of individual squares, & colors for something more artistic or abstract.

Martha Stewart Chalkboard Calendar

All you need is some black chalkboard paint, homemade white chalkboard paint, tape, and a brush. The full how-to explanation is available on MSL’s website, and also in the January issue of MSL (pages 130-134).

Filed Under: D.I.Y., House, Work Spaces

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