Posts Tagged ‘decor’

Basement Makeover

Wednesday, January 18th, 2012

basement

Before…

My younger brother just went back to college after being home on break for almost a month. At the end of the summer, our basement got a bit flooded and we had to rip up a lot of the carpet, leaving it pretty much unusable since then. It’s not a finished basement obviously, but we’ve spent time making it our own [and hey, I like the unfinished basement look anyway!]

basement view

So while my brother was home he & I spent two days giving my parent’s basement a makeover–putting down a new rug, throwing stuff out, and re-arranging everything. Here’s a little tour!

couches

Pillows I made, a new old green couch, and we finally got a bookshelf.

couch and table

Old old couch (sofa bed!) for sleepovers & a table I got thrifting in college. So cute–i’m pretty sure it’s from Urban Outfitters.

music gear

This is my little music corner + most of our guitars. My Clash poster that’s restricted to the floor…Apparently my music taste is not good enough & doesn’t even come close to the Beatles :P I’m not sure why I have two saxophones…

vintage mac

Check out my old pink iMac! I’m not sure what to do with it, so it kind of just chills behind the couch. I’ve upgraded it & it works except it won’t save any files! I originally got it just for music recording purposes. Anyone have an idea for it?

My interior decorating trained Mom even said the space looked great. Success? ♥ I definitely want to hang out down there more now…it feels so cozy. Next stop–make my craft area pretty!

grandma & grandpa’s retro flowers

Tuesday, September 13th, 2011

vintagebox1

This sweet metal box used to belong to my grandmother & grandfather. I think before that, It was my great uncle’s…written in pen is “Uncle Tony” on the top. I was instantly attracted to the retro flower pattern and the bright colors. So fun! My father asked me if I wanted it (he knows I go crazy for anything vintage!) So now it’s passed on to me. I love not only acquiring lovely old things to add to my collection, but also finding out some history of my family through something they owned & having a tiny piece of them. They used this to hold old documents from the Navy!

vintagebox2

vintagebox3

I found a home for it near my crates of fabric..I would have taken a photo of that but it’s pretty messy right now :] I’m using the box to store some patterns. Perfect, right?

Oh, and check out my crafty guest post from over the weekend on Sonya’s blog!

she’s crafty [and she's just my type]

Monday, August 15th, 2011

sketchbook typography

Been working on a print illustration…typography style. Feels good to sketch things out instead of instinctively firing up Photoshop!

One of the best parts of the weather being gorgeous and summer-y is being able to make my messes outside. Dyed some clothes I wouldn’t otherwise wear. Believe it or not, I used good ol’ black RIT dye. Guess I got impatient waiting for them to soak in the dye ;) Regardless, I have a revamped cardigan (it was originally tan) & a shirt which I now like the style AND colors.

purple clothes

I’m absolutely obsessed with ornate frames painted pretty bright colors. Found this thrifting after itching to make one of my own. I used a sweet bright blue acrylic color. The paint didn’t cover very well on the frame even after a primer coat plus two color coats..I have a feeling spray paint would end up looking nicer :)

painted frame DIY

Finally giving myself time to get back into the swing of sewing.

pinkanchorshirt

pinkanchorshirt2

Cute tiny anchor print + black & pink color combo + elastic = my new shirt.

What have you been creating lately? ♥

Clean Desk = Love

Thursday, March 31st, 2011

It feels so great to have a clean desk. Whenever I do clean it, I instantly feel more organized & being productive comes way easier. Pretty sure my desk is my favorite place/thing in my bedroom.
♥ New notepad–for list making!
♥ Planner
♥ Macbook [in need of a new one]

♥ Not pictured: my sewing machines to the left & my paper lantern
♥ Painted old frame with clothespins holding graphic inspiration
♥ My cameras (minus my polaroid) & new mini zen garden
♥ Painting found while thrifting in Florida. I love it so much..I need to find a place to hang it on my busy walls. I absolutely can’t wait until I have my own place & will have a blank canvas to load with decor & art.

P.S.- I made a new header & have been messing around a bit with the design (not sure if I like it!) so excuse how the blog looks right now. ♥ Amie

stop waiting for things to happen.

Monday, August 23rd, 2010

My desk currently. Well, ignore the mess on the right.