Monday, January 3, 2011

Before and After Party: Installing crown!

Hey all! It’s a new year, and that means some fun new projects up in here. In between the decluttering (I’m attacking the excess Christmas decor) I finished up a project I’ve wanted to do for YEARS. I told you way back when in this post that I didn’t know how to cope or cut crown molding – so I’ve always used the corner pieces like these when installing crown: And I really love them – they

In the Spotlight ~ Walls with Character


In the Colours Dekor Spotlight for the months of January & February, are ‘Walls with Character’.





So if you have a wall that you’ve made your own – in terms of paint, frames, paintings – this is where you give it it’s due. *smiles*





I’ll start this series with a few pictures from my old home. The Peacock wall still remains so very close to my heart… I wish to replicate it in my new home… like I said, 2011 is going to be fun!






In terms of painting, I’d love to see it all - be it a wall mural, wall stickers, stencils, a complete painted wall or a small section – send it in!





When it comes to everything else and all the other ideas that all you creative minds out there have … I’m basically looking for walls that ooze personality… so this can be a wall with lots of eye candy - frames & paintings in a group, strategically arranged shelves, newspapered walls – I leave it to you and your imagination that I have come to so admire. Linking this into Chic on a Shoestring Decorating and Show & Tell Friday






I love vibrant walls… and would love to see how the walls in your home look!! Email .. me on torresp27@hotmail.com