Mind/Space
Each one of these decals is an arc shape that you can turn into a snake, a circle or a wiggly line. There are all kinds of ways to compose the colors as well. I can't remember how to figure out how many combinations, but I'm pretty sure it involves my favorite mathematical symbol, factorial
Instax Mini 7s and Mini 25 Instant Cameras » Your camera. Snap photos of the contents of storage boxes and kids' toy bins and tape them to the fronts as visual labels. Photos are also ideal for documenting oversize art projects, so you can let go of the original in good
Japanese forest grass (Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola', zones 5 to 9) is a neat, clump-forming deciduous grass growing to 12 inches, with narrow, arching, green-striped, bright yellow leaves, often reddish tinged in autumn and early winter. Here, Japanese forest grass is planted under pristine white Hydrangea paniculata, creating an enchanting evening walkway.
Holiday Halloween Decor Prints by Quote Addict - $25.00 » Swap out your powder room art for festive prints like these. The black and white ones go with pretty much anything.
Use branches as clothes racks, curtain rods and more. If you come across a branch with a good shape, take it home, clean it up and put it to work as functional decor. A twisted or gently curving branch can become a one-of-a-kind clothing rack, while a slim, straight branch can be used as a curtain rod. Smaller pieces can be turned into a mobile or simply plunked in a tall vase on the floor.
Spree of the Moment by Messicakes - $195.00 » Brightly colored buttons create a great pattern and remind me of candy.
Eames Crosspatch Small wall decals - $40.00 » 4. Add Eames. One of the least expensive ways to add some mid-century modern Eames to your home is via these clever wall stickers. Channel your inner Charles and Ray when arranging them.
Mural artist Anita Roll created a dynamic cityscape for this nursery. "I wanted to paint a fun interactive mural (counting, colors and shapes) that would be relevant for many years," she says. "I could see children playacting with these buildings as a backdrop for lots of games as well...I loved painting it!"
by Murals Your Way Inspirational Wall Murals » A stark black and white forest behind two formal but bright Chesterfield chairs adds a touch of humor to an otherwise very traditional setup. It's a great juxtaposition
Unlike landscape photo murals, which seem to expand a room, this closeup of blue cable knit seems to miniaturize it. It's like getting a mouse's-eye view — cozy and a little strange.
OfficePOD » The OfficePOD is a 7- by 7-foot prefab office with some innovative features. The office itself has outlets internally, and then a single electrical connector gets juice from the house. The walls reflect light from the ceiling. A built-in desk and wood-slat storage give you all the basics for a home office.
United States in Buttons by Jillian Audrey Designs - $45.00 » Put all those extra buttons you've been stashing away just in case your shirt needs repairing to good use: Make a clever and colorful map with them. You'll never fix that shirt anyway.
French Alphabet Flash Cards by Bibitty » Children absorb languages so easily, and these French alphabet cards are a great way to introduce a few words in my favorite Romance language.
Historical Five Centuries Globe Mobile - $67.12 » For a more modern and scientific take on a nursery mobile, this globe version fits the bill.
Add to ideabook by Etsy by Etsy Large Vintage Map Letter, G by Flea Market Sunday - $35.00 » I love wooden monograms in a nursery; I even made one for my son. It would be easy and cheap to make a map-covered monogram like this with an old atlas page, a craft-store letter and some Mod Podge.
10 Ft Long Popcorn Garland, Rio de Janeiro Map by Granny Panty Designs - $44.00 » This map garland could be strung up on the wall or over the curtain rod
Atlas Spiral Origami Crane Mobile by Meligami » A mobile made from maps is both culturally and geographically interesting. Mount it over the changing table to keep your baby mesmerized while you do the dirty work.
This map-covered lantern would bring great texture to the room. Try your own by breaking out your paper cutters and an old atlas from a used bookstore.
A lighter, brighter color like white can coordinate with the house and create more of an obvious "fence" look for the yard
As we draw closer to the right-brained side of the creative world, bulletin boards loosen up. There is no longer this bit-by-bit creation of the whole. Rather, the ideas seem more like they are plucked out of some creative place and mixed with ease. This board seems like a happy medium between the precision of a left-brained creative and the wild freedom of a right-brained creative.
this impromptu collage, a combination of Polaroids, Instagram prints and other photos. Including photo tape, the whole thing cost less than $35.
We can all use a little encouragement and inspiration. If only a recipe printed on the wall in my kitchen would inspire me to cook ...
You can even make your own inspiration board with some colored electrical or duct tape on your wall, like in this photo.
Cover the board in a wallpaper sample. One way to make your board more sophisticated is to cover the cork with a large wallpaper sample. Handmade paper or fancy wrapping papers can also help you accomplish this look (personally, I love the selection at PaperSource for this kind of thing).
displaying paintings, sketches and photos on a gallery wall, with no common thread except the fact that you love them. This is a great strategy for merging kids' art into a grouping of adult works, which boosts its presence and brings the collection down to earth.
Framed in identical white mats with ID tags at the base and arranged along a neutral wall, these scribbled sketches attain gallery status. The cohesive frame and hanging treatments, plus the similarity of the works, creates the feel of a triptych.
of using milk crates as storage — something she'd seen in a workshop. She found the crates during a visit to the Ventura Flea Market, and her boyfriend reinforced them with reclaimed wood and installed them on the wall using cleats. Vintage-inspired accessories complete the look.
Notice how just hanging a simple mobile can provide a visually engaging and modern element to a space that might feel casual and sparse.
This collection of model trains could have easily gotten out of hand. But lined up on simple floating shelves, they suddenly look crisp and intriguing.
Rotate the kids' artwork; you won't have to keep nailing holes in the wall.
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Create a stunning faux tile mosaic wall. Upon first glance, I'd swear this was a very expensive floral tile design from Italy, however, it is made from very carefully cut and placed pieces of tape. See the rest of this home
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