Archive for April, 2010

As the oldest form of fabric known to date, felt is making a major comeback. Used to create anything from a coaster to an art form, felt has attracted more and more designers, national and international, as a natural, relatively inexpensive textile alternative. Here are some far from obvious ideas and products.

This Submaterial wall form will add a modern touch to any space, while adding depth…. ideal for spaces with multiple hard surfaces due to it’s acoustical properties.

Add a decorative touch to an old pendant fixture by adding some felt cut outs.

Spruce up a table with a fun runner.

This bowl goes to show you how multifaceted felt really is.

If you love flowers, this ottoman would be a cute addition to any space.

Although this might not be the most comfortable pillow, it would be a wonderful decorative addition to a bench or chair.

There’s a new work chair in town…and it’s covered in felt.

This cut out felt rug is a great way to add a little something special to a floor… not recommend for high traffic area.

The past month I’ve  had a wall theme going  and I’m going to close it with wall decals. If you’re looking to add something beside paint to a wall and you’re not feeling the wallpaper, then wall decals are the way to go. Wall decals are  super easy to put on, take off and they come in a wide range of styles that won’t break the bank. Here are some of my favorite places to find them… all Ety finds of course:)

Looking for a fun modern touch? These circle decals (that are available in an assortment of colors) could do the trick.

Add some flower decals to create a whimsical space.

Where else can you find a headboard under $25? Click here to take a look at the other headboards  and design decals offered.

Show some city love with this skyline decal.

Decorative plates aren’t just for your grandmother’s walls anymore.   Add a little fun to a boring wall with some of your favorite plates like in this image below.

Here are some great plate designs to get your collection started…they’re also great for jewelry and key holders.

Create your own arrangement from these letters to give a space a more youthful display of books.

Make books art with these baroque framed bookshelves. I might just have to try my own DIY version…I’ll keep you posted.

Why not make a bookshelf out of a book…a quick and easy DIY.

Hit up the antique stores for some old crates to create a charming shelving unit.

Add a reading tree to your child’s room to add that adorable special touch.

And who said books had to be displayed on a wall…try a coffee table bookshelf.

This shelf couldn’t be anymore literal, but I love it.

Wallpaper is back and better then ever! If you haven’t given your walls much thought since last agonizing over paint chips, now is the time to consider today’s new wallpaper products.  Wallpaper has been making a come back over the last few years and it doesn’t seem to be leaving us any time soon.

Many people stay away from wallpaper because it’s… too hard to put up or too hard to take down. But the truth is, if your are truly looking for a way to personalize a space, then wallpaper is really worth the effort. Once you find a pattern you adore, you won’t be put off by a little work. And if you’re a bit hesitant, try papering just one wall to create a focal point in a room and go from there. Check out these gorgeous patterns below…

This trellis wallpaper print by Ballard Designs is one of their many elegant wallpapers with that special modern touch. At Ballard Designs you will find an assortment of modern and traditional wallpapers and if you don’t know what style you’re looking for then you can shop by color…they make it so simple.

Go bold and vibrant with a Ferm Living wallpaper. Ferm Living is a Danish company that aims at designing and manufacturing interior products with a graphic touch. The product range consists of wallpaper, WallStickers, textiles, kitchen items and a large kids collection….such a fun assortment.

Looking for something modern and sophisticated? Then Burke Decor might just be the place for you, offering unique high end wallpaper designs and patterns, like this curvy effect wallpaper shown in this image above.

This oval print wallpaper is among the many of Walnut Wallpaper prints. At Walnut Wallpapers you’ll find everything from disco inspired Mylar, to modern kids styles, to hand screened, to 70 styles, to extremely modern… all sorted by color.

The wallpaper doesn’t just stop at walls….

Don’t forget the ceiling! I love the way this wallpapered ceiling brings the eye all the way up…. so beautifully done. The wallpaper is from Madison & Grow’s Pasadena Collection. All of their wallpapers are printed on recyclable paper from sustainable forests using non-toxic water based ink:)

Furniture! Look out stain, paint and fabric because wallpaper is taking over furniture too. These Bryonie Porter pieces, much like many of their other pieces, are unique ways to transform any piece in a personalized way.

Don’t forget the inside! Choose a funky print to add some fun to the  inside of a piece of furniture, like shown in this image above.

I close with my Etsy finds of the week…more wallpapering ideas. These last three images above are some great wallpapering ideas. They are all fun and easy DIY projects or you can purchase them all through Draw Flowers Shop on Etsy. This shop is a fun place to find cute and crafty items – wallets, necklaces, lampshades….and much more.