March 8, 2011

lots of love + DIY

here are a couple things i am head over heels for right now:

my new (you guessed it) HEADBAND.
it sparkles- it's stretchy- its from target.
j'adore.


oh it's the simple things in life.
pretty little liars, the tv show.
it has become my secret (obvi, not anymore) guilty tv obsession.

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my new Essie finger nail polish: Wicked.
I love rockin darker nail colors and different shades of red and purple.This shade is like a perfect mix of all those.

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My first spring/summer shoe purchase.
These studded gladiator flip flops were screaming my name at Target today.
They are so versatile + comfy.
They come in a lot of colors and I am definitely gonna splurge another $12.99 for the turquoise pair.

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What are you LOVING these days, my little chickens?

Here's what I did over the weekend:
(besides eat and drink beer)

DIY: Spray Paint
My new additions to my room:
They were a gift from a family friend.
(there's a matching bookshelf, also)
I loved them + they are super useful.
BUT I was so not crazy about the formica fake wood.
woof.

Since my wall are like a medium gray, I wanted another deep color than could easily translate as I change and rearrange.  In my bedroom, I like darker neutrals with pops of color that I can change often, because I get bored easily.
(This is my first love affair with spray paint*, we didn't get along the whole day, but we may have a second date- it just depends)
FIRST, I primed everything.
THEN I PAINTED
yeah, i'm not that technical.
I wanted the nightstand to be different so I chose a purple to match my tapestry.
Oh and Ozzy really wanted to be a part of this DIY reveal.
What a ham.
For the dresser and bookshelf- I went with Valspar's Indigo Streamer.
It didn't photograph well and the lighting is HORRIBLE (its actually darker than this), 
but TRUST ME it looks FAB against the gray walls.
I will tackle the bookshelf another weekend.  I think I got carpal tunnel syndrome 
from holding the spray button for so long.
*I don't claim to have any knowledge of painting, and I am certainly not an expert. I live and learn from doing.  It was fun and if you want to spice things up in your area, it was pretty easy :)
XOXO

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6 comments:

  1. great polish...and your application is perfect!! i really love essie...my nails don't chip for weeks! just wish the brushes were bigger! nice job on your DIYs! love the colors that you chose.

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  2. dude your like a rockstar, great DIY. Love the blue color.

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  3. I'm loving my new haircut- I got impromptu bangs yesterday as a spring break treat!

    i love that nail polish color :)

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  4. I love that blue!
    You have just given me a great idea....

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  5. i LOVE that color turquoise. it's SO pretty. now i want to go out and buy a ton of unpainted furniture. also, i love that headband.

    my list of likes for right now?
    might taco (it's a buffalo thing. nom.)
    seltzer with tons of ice
    the slightly warmer weather
    black tights. always.

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  6. dude your like a rockstar, great DIY. Love the blue color.

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