Reclaimed wood works

<br /> Old is good. What is old can be new again with a little ingenuity, and I don't mind admitting that the art side of my brain has lots of that.   I think reclaimed wood  is beautiful, and this summer I made great finds on the beaches near our summer house.<br /><br /><i>Are you wondering how this connects to decor?  Keep reading! </i><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPBr5PP0izeHXEognRJZTT43FihgWtCZ4EcFYnJ-_ZjvUsdt0nzR8YQ0YW4z4hrXyv7LNCP0yUVPBSnQHnDhdwteDKDqeBrEOPZ8nOULLyVhG3ZzSs7_UCLLh494NyqhPCMc2uvFUhWlyZ/s1600/beach-debris-reclaimed-wood_01.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="reclaimed wood Newfoundland" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPBr5PP0izeHXEognRJZTT43FihgWtCZ4EcFYnJ-_ZjvUsdt0nzR8YQ0YW4z4hrXyv7LNCP0yUVPBSnQHnDhdwteDKDqeBrEOPZ8nOULLyVhG3ZzSs7_UCLLh494NyqhPCMc2uvFUhWlyZ/s400/beach-debris-reclaimed-wood_01.JPG" title=" Newfoundland beach reclaimed wood" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Atlantic Ocean beach wood</td></tr></tbody></table> Storm tossed and sea sanded house/shed remnants  were dragged home against my better half's judgement. At the time I answered the strong call emitted by these materials, but  I didn't know why I needed them.  My art often begins with the call of materials rather than with sketches and preconceived notions of a final product.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9KcJOCebNeqZM3c8MwIngYzODQI5ZlsQhW0G69QXh_k2R2FHB8tQfSrsh3cBmmsmyQRBNj9R49GcHNJkuOc0x0wHfeJLmr3wRLqzMMY3CiwvieD8SsSzKAX5RxkzDBwxHd_mlTm0mEfT8/s1600/workshop-Duntara-Ryall_01.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt=" Margaret Ryall Duntara workshop" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9KcJOCebNeqZM3c8MwIngYzODQI5ZlsQhW0G69QXh_k2R2FHB8tQfSrsh3cBmmsmyQRBNj9R49GcHNJkuOc0x0wHfeJLmr3wRLqzMMY3CiwvieD8SsSzKAX5RxkzDBwxHd_mlTm0mEfT8/s400/workshop-Duntara-Ryall_01.JPG" title="Duntara workshop" width="346" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Not a pretty site/sight</td></tr></tbody></table><i>No this is not the home decor section! </i><br /><br />Move over hubby,  I am taking possessions of your precious workshed and tools.  Yep!  I know my way around drills, bandsaws, chopsaws and sanders and I discovered construction adhesive will stick most everything together. Drop paintbrushes, fine papers and canvas.  I have a new palette and perhaps a new series for exhibition.<br /><br />This one is my keeper.<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyfkE1J2p28bIVGPKelk02g4eUriPvDe_HEOJsanb3kXGF1zKqtYDuV-lzLWSC_esF6n1Ox6RTHUbPuoGtJ-D6acsq8tWNAV5W2WyR7mNx162z1rpCut0alXCyyAujVVpWGMSFmOz42gRA/s1600/assemblage-beach-quilt-Ryall-2013.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Reclaimed wood assemblage Beach Quilt Margaret Ryall " border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyfkE1J2p28bIVGPKelk02g4eUriPvDe_HEOJsanb3kXGF1zKqtYDuV-lzLWSC_esF6n1Ox6RTHUbPuoGtJ-D6acsq8tWNAV5W2WyR7mNx162z1rpCut0alXCyyAujVVpWGMSFmOz42gRA/s400/assemblage-beach-quilt-Ryall-2013.JPG" title=" reclaimed wood assemblage Beach Quilt by Margaret Ryall 2013" width="181" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beach Quilt, Margaret Ryall, 2013, reclaimed wood</td></tr></tbody></table> And here it is in the back entry of my summer house.  I have to wait until May to see it again (and take some decent shots of it). <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSQf9oI_2nrr44M2FnYgZwgQbhjAAuyxJ5TW-Gb6bGto3ZpDEPPRclCqGDrwjhBtWOMlQs74xxWqEZJ6708NGDPuOyImIoL2_lMZ2ajG05Xj6eFPT3ky8-Nhot9iQVYIqa_IVhn7dP2LbS/s1600/art+back+porch+_01.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSQf9oI_2nrr44M2FnYgZwgQbhjAAuyxJ5TW-Gb6bGto3ZpDEPPRclCqGDrwjhBtWOMlQs74xxWqEZJ6708NGDPuOyImIoL2_lMZ2ajG05Xj6eFPT3ky8-Nhot9iQVYIqa_IVhn7dP2LbS/s400/art+back+porch+_01.JPG" width="222" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>You've reached the home decor part</b></td></tr></tbody></table>Stay tuned for more creative moments in my life.  What have you created for your home lately?<br /><br />

Reclaimed wood works

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No one will ever know

 You can never have too many vases or luminaries. Creating your own  from materials on hand is both fun and cost effective.  You also get to have the pleasure of looking at it every day and knowing that you upcycled something.  Of course, accolades from your friends and family don't go astray either.<br /><br />  Here are some of my personal favourite ideas collected from  Pinterest.    Happy creating.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdgy4QrKpPTlzlq6gT9i_nOtIcuYmB840MvXOqe80Li5qzX_J6mZuBiGDTq5a0C240UCZ4ckzWOhYD0Px0iwJnqZDDBiCXgLroHHQRnazM89qFieyObOK7An_Sy3PiwbVu5oA90XmA2JeA/s1600/30610472436843218_mfPIf8Yb_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdgy4QrKpPTlzlq6gT9i_nOtIcuYmB840MvXOqe80Li5qzX_J6mZuBiGDTq5a0C240UCZ4ckzWOhYD0Px0iwJnqZDDBiCXgLroHHQRnazM89qFieyObOK7An_Sy3PiwbVu5oA90XmA2JeA/s400/30610472436843218_mfPIf8Yb_b.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /> I would use these for their sculptural value and forget the greenery which looks forced.  Get various shapes and sizes of clear wine bottles.  Tape off or use adhesive stickers to create design.  Spray paint white and there you have it.  So easy and they would look very interesting massed together on a table top or mantle. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLGJwhyphenhyphenzecj5sqYXRG1hwlnF6vQEhwredI0u74vnPRSCwjZPJqE99DfvRNymJv8oFnCdc0P-OLXxVCDLR19POm-PR1ezwe0382tHPa5HpsGOO7ceUyY5AXi8OjjlY3nzn0doYjamCn1-HY/s1600/162481499025721041_aevHsMtm_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOA8VFTP2xJNp0HX5GFv5gzH1pWu_wd6HuPjIEUhF20h2Ypj0Y7JL1SYvl3pmxh5UxWKqN0hR5cxufrTW3Y2RS8z-CyHGMOhIhLtT5IL57YMDqSPyh8D6zkkt_XwackpR4QrxYwOlZANPT/s1600/171277592048034512_GDXTfPOf_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOA8VFTP2xJNp0HX5GFv5gzH1pWu_wd6HuPjIEUhF20h2Ypj0Y7JL1SYvl3pmxh5UxWKqN0hR5cxufrTW3Y2RS8z-CyHGMOhIhLtT5IL57YMDqSPyh8D6zkkt_XwackpR4QrxYwOlZANPT/s400/171277592048034512_GDXTfPOf_b.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://rachelmahan.tumblr.com/page/3"> 52 Projects</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">So, so easy!  Use elastic bands  to stretch around  around the clear cylinder vase .  Vary the position of the bands and make sure you have some overlapping, then spray paint. When the candles are lit the design is greatly enhanced. You can now buy battery powered candles which would work best in something this tall. </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJfw37_1KEy9bETqnrerv0-xYeTv3SANnUMUM_PhvC1yJQNXlnOHvBnNnOJkd3bhvKspzkUmapfS1V9t30O4TJU81a5viK1ip1qbmQ4_cgrUht7-H0_vLlSbLtun0hjbdHnzUkPE7ObnYN/s1600/35465915785270184_P9phSE3q_b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJfw37_1KEy9bETqnrerv0-xYeTv3SANnUMUM_PhvC1yJQNXlnOHvBnNnOJkd3bhvKspzkUmapfS1V9t30O4TJU81a5viK1ip1qbmQ4_cgrUht7-H0_vLlSbLtun0hjbdHnzUkPE7ObnYN/s400/35465915785270184_P9phSE3q_b.jpg" width="266" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.heygorg.com/2011/10/diy-tissue-covered-luminaries.html">Hey Gorgeous </a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Check out the very detailed instructions for creating this tissue paper collaged vase. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLGJwhyphenhyphenzecj5sqYXRG1hwlnF6vQEhwredI0u74vnPRSCwjZPJqE99DfvRNymJv8oFnCdc0P-OLXxVCDLR19POm-PR1ezwe0382tHPa5HpsGOO7ceUyY5AXi8OjjlY3nzn0doYjamCn1-HY/s1600/162481499025721041_aevHsMtm_b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="389" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLGJwhyphenhyphenzecj5sqYXRG1hwlnF6vQEhwredI0u74vnPRSCwjZPJqE99DfvRNymJv8oFnCdc0P-OLXxVCDLR19POm-PR1ezwe0382tHPa5HpsGOO7ceUyY5AXi8OjjlY3nzn0doYjamCn1-HY/s400/162481499025721041_aevHsMtm_b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://poppytalk.blogspot.com/2010/03/weekend-project-bottle-painting.html">Poppytalk </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> You may have seen this idea in<a href="http://www.houseandhome.com/" target="_blank"> Canadian House & Home</a>.   Wait for a nice day where you can take your spray paint outside. Clean (remove any labels and adhesive)  and dry the bottles and then by pouring a dollop of paint into the bottle, gradually rotate/swirl the paint inside until the paint coats the entire interior. Some may need two coats. Dry on a damp or plastic dropsheet.  I think the colour you use will make or break this look.  I'm particularly fond of the sea glass green blues. </div>Update: Watch a video how-to by Stephanie White on <a href="http://www.houseandhome.com/tv/episode/project-runway-canada-winner-sunny-fongs-apartment-tour" target="_blank">House and Home's TV</a>.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvO_CPUx8dyx2qzY9G4dt_WdLRFYlo91qIRm3UZQl8LUG1WUl6Wb7VUC9IzlCNQX5JWFm5CS4HI9Y1naeld2n5i41DL32g8xndCKqOCRWq_7yLQhpPibwyxnReXO2nSkVqpEkrcLfnwvE3/s1600/171277592048033822_Z29wDHoC_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3zvcHJH8MESTTMpMDImmJfrbCmlX8RgNlSS83q0GSAO0mKalz17bSD8c4nkC3EvU4ta1X0e2ubMO2BKv1xZU7sGjmVIdUt67swjPAbLF3dyGG-jliKUJzds_uKlFOpkF0pWPGhcb_oNiJ/s1600/30751209925374030_6W9gdch4_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3zvcHJH8MESTTMpMDImmJfrbCmlX8RgNlSS83q0GSAO0mKalz17bSD8c4nkC3EvU4ta1X0e2ubMO2BKv1xZU7sGjmVIdUt67swjPAbLF3dyGG-jliKUJzds_uKlFOpkF0pWPGhcb_oNiJ/s400/30751209925374030_6W9gdch4_b.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.bhg.com/decorating/do-it-yourself/fabric-paper-projects/nature-inspired-paper-projects/?sssdmh=dm17.561137&esrc=nwdc111611&email=1379405462#page=2">  BHG</a></div><br /> Print your photo on Lazertran paper, making sure the image prints on the chalky eggshell side. Let dry for 30 minutes. Cut the image to size. Soak the printout facedown in a pan of water for about a minute. Peel off the backing and place the filmy printout onto a ceramic vase, smoothing out any air bubbles.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJfw37_1KEy9bETqnrerv0-xYeTv3SANnUMUM_PhvC1yJQNXlnOHvBnNnOJkd3bhvKspzkUmapfS1V9t30O4TJU81a5viK1ip1qbmQ4_cgrUht7-H0_vLlSbLtun0hjbdHnzUkPE7ObnYN/s1600/35465915785270184_P9phSE3q_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMibgnIjT1Y8fWkl8T5fvCg_VYh0tLAu64-0UiImYPh51v3zF8Jv6ZmWSmeXvvVbu0vt5XydJgzqimUK07hrXUGhxr_v5JCulhHDSX57vCz48dd20KKZWK58kodZzy97vSRIqKG3dirXB5/s1600/171277592048033822_Z29wDHoC_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMibgnIjT1Y8fWkl8T5fvCg_VYh0tLAu64-0UiImYPh51v3zF8Jv6ZmWSmeXvvVbu0vt5XydJgzqimUK07hrXUGhxr_v5JCulhHDSX57vCz48dd20KKZWK58kodZzy97vSRIqKG3dirXB5/s400/171277592048033822_Z29wDHoC_b.jpg" width="358" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://deliciouslyorganized.blogspot.com/2009/12/diy-mercury-glass.html"> Deliciously Organized </a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">These look stunning and they are so, so easy to make using Krylon  Looking Glass Mirrorlike  Spray Paint. Clean out the vases/votive,  spray the interiors lightly with water and then with mirror paint. Turn upside down and let dry overnight.  Repeat the process if the first application looks too sheer. If you want to use them for flowers you have to inert a small glass inside to hold the water. Imagine the beautiful table centerpiece these would create using some with flowers and some with candles. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvO_CPUx8dyx2qzY9G4dt_WdLRFYlo91qIRm3UZQl8LUG1WUl6Wb7VUC9IzlCNQX5JWFm5CS4HI9Y1naeld2n5i41DL32g8xndCKqOCRWq_7yLQhpPibwyxnReXO2nSkVqpEkrcLfnwvE3/s1600/171277592048033822_Z29wDHoC_b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a>

No one will ever know

 You can never have too many vases or luminaries. Creating your own  from materials on hand is both fun and cost effective.  You also get to...

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DIY wow factor for walls

If I had oodles of money I would buy all the art my heart desires and I would have more walls!  In reality I have an interesting  art collection that I've grown over time , but not all of my wall decor is fine art.  There are so many other things you can do to add a WOW factor to your walls without breaking the bank.  Here are some of my favourites.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Enlarge and frame print material</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBm3FX9jsdV32TtTHOC2oDB5ZJdDyWAyy423icaTOXvGIw9ptZs6yXwVoKwUB4mwhsVUgQiE_uX2INHzx60uAy8xQNX4UvhKlthKsJXWvxJwNHnA5HpaJsiCtyQsnCNN1gWjDJZZmoEqfu/s1600/171277592048038956_qhvMOpLZ_b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBm3FX9jsdV32TtTHOC2oDB5ZJdDyWAyy423icaTOXvGIw9ptZs6yXwVoKwUB4mwhsVUgQiE_uX2INHzx60uAy8xQNX4UvhKlthKsJXWvxJwNHnA5HpaJsiCtyQsnCNN1gWjDJZZmoEqfu/s400/171277592048038956_qhvMOpLZ_b.jpg" width="276" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/">source</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkL3NykmvDcOKPxEtsW70Eq6B3M2zxIuTjoUy1zgu4AuuNV6KwziHoOFCgW2bxpNQzin8eeCyyCGvKTa9FVGx7FXbXu7BMpORPnDldm5feX59LFqbOJ50gImA41PKomdBm-zU8ehyrMxvw/s1600/171277592048038950_L1zaz0Wo_b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkL3NykmvDcOKPxEtsW70Eq6B3M2zxIuTjoUy1zgu4AuuNV6KwziHoOFCgW2bxpNQzin8eeCyyCGvKTa9FVGx7FXbXu7BMpORPnDldm5feX59LFqbOJ50gImA41PKomdBm-zU8ehyrMxvw/s400/171277592048038950_L1zaz0Wo_b.jpg" width="311" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://budgetwisehome.com/">Budget Wise Home</a></span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEPJ56IbL7dd4a1Rfrsk-p8JtTgwv23Omp9DP_Xo8isplRYc_6Vc7mxIelfwMu-gH4qhoQKg76uldC-Mv0Y8I_Z-HVV-IDgroM9g__i9WWcPMRWtHFu6KRTkceINcHbOLL01mE_1NKVQmX/s1600/286823069987818402_QRuLfqd5_c.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEPJ56IbL7dd4a1Rfrsk-p8JtTgwv23Omp9DP_Xo8isplRYc_6Vc7mxIelfwMu-gH4qhoQKg76uldC-Mv0Y8I_Z-HVV-IDgroM9g__i9WWcPMRWtHFu6KRTkceINcHbOLL01mE_1NKVQmX/s400/286823069987818402_QRuLfqd5_c.jpg" width="290" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://ifferslittlenest.blogspot.com/2009/10/from-my-stack-of-magazines-october.html">Iffer's Nest</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><b>Display your collections artfully  </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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DIY wow factor for walls

If I had oodles of money I would buy all the art my heart desires and I would have more walls!  In reality I have an interesting  art collec...

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Christmas decorating- mini trees

One of the standard Christmas motifs is the tree. You can use the mini version to decorate in various ways.  Many simple forms can be created from scratch and others can be purchased.   You are limited  only by your ingenuity.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Stylized Trees </b></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlGxCIG8cV6WkpmQ6K-bA3vdzk9W4TLGoPYTl9Ju7T1cGPjPDutOfV5BqzAol_LFPkiWKuJRcBmXFrgw1wkT4S7g6g0JTTbyKyvQSpRZomdmgrnuYR6150vi3ukHWQFCWPIerooXZAZIOu/s1600/171277592048034682_XM8wMCLG_b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlGxCIG8cV6WkpmQ6K-bA3vdzk9W4TLGoPYTl9Ju7T1cGPjPDutOfV5BqzAol_LFPkiWKuJRcBmXFrgw1wkT4S7g6g0JTTbyKyvQSpRZomdmgrnuYR6150vi3ukHWQFCWPIerooXZAZIOu/s400/171277592048034682_XM8wMCLG_b.jpg" width="300" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/26386899@N04/3170300886/in/faves-14242866@N05/">Flickr</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> Ah, it seems buttons can be used for everything.  I quite like this tree in white.  Use white topped stick pins to attach the buttons to the styrofoam form. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglIVf8sVnQLp4gMWVFlL0i6-tLjEoVMGtoAEaz0xnIeGjxHZhs1dfvoY6U7OU84w3M8Cv8ry_sTLwC73DQEAWau0b3zJW193asVqxfxDmb6geGldrSOfVphDwiQDkaZuZm-WN69sdp23R6/s1600/1688918579892565_Nd1YoB8n_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglIVf8sVnQLp4gMWVFlL0i6-tLjEoVMGtoAEaz0xnIeGjxHZhs1dfvoY6U7OU84w3M8Cv8ry_sTLwC73DQEAWau0b3zJW193asVqxfxDmb6geGldrSOfVphDwiQDkaZuZm-WN69sdp23R6/s400/1688918579892565_Nd1YoB8n_b.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://trocasdelinhas.blogspot.com/2010/10/arvore-de-natal-e-bolas-feitas-com.html"> Trocas de Linhas</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>  Use a foam tree form covered in Saran Wrap and  wrap yarn or string around it.  Slather with white glue and let dry. Remove the form.  Decorate as you prefer.This is so simple, kids could do it. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAJh2JqC7c9S0nCMbaxfSnpEtsDGHVyDVPz4yKhDSojN7OUT23-mXn8qa2upa37PtPf3euvtktIVslDDaWVsQJMh6A0OrVAJ4GCea0FIbXFTy-W06jWtdLzPhwKJNxLz-XReWwg5qUqhh7/s1600/171277592048051941_sLwgEs3E_b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAJh2JqC7c9S0nCMbaxfSnpEtsDGHVyDVPz4yKhDSojN7OUT23-mXn8qa2upa37PtPf3euvtktIVslDDaWVsQJMh6A0OrVAJ4GCea0FIbXFTy-W06jWtdLzPhwKJNxLz-XReWwg5qUqhh7/s400/171277592048051941_sLwgEs3E_b.jpg" width="215" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://acreativemomma.blogspot.ca/2010/12/tissue-christmas-trees.html"><span style="font-size: x-small;">A Creative Momma</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> These trees are all covered in tissue paper used in various ways.  The tutorial at the above site is excellent.I love how the small rosettes were created. </div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg4o8fw8FBgc8S-NqZ7V55HMW_lHKfTFvJ_VbmFvHRgcxU8fHlsYnM8shkZm2ielBO-86NnSVSde5ij2FocQBVwJqo-Ympymb8Km3YYEWtSS680aVNe2IHMM4XqDchp7pyMb8cnUXtW4y_/s1600/171277592048033286_BcD6fZpg_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg4o8fw8FBgc8S-NqZ7V55HMW_lHKfTFvJ_VbmFvHRgcxU8fHlsYnM8shkZm2ielBO-86NnSVSde5ij2FocQBVwJqo-Ympymb8Km3YYEWtSS680aVNe2IHMM4XqDchp7pyMb8cnUXtW4y_/s400/171277592048033286_BcD6fZpg_b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.thriftyandchic.com/2010/12/jute-christmas-trees.html"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Thrifty and Chic</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span></div>Natural  twine (jute or hemp)  wrapped forms with a red cloth /tray looks very effective.Adding the white berries further enhances everything.  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyx936cgfnO5vxT44z4JPF-KCSLn3-HUyrRZk1sSR2EjcFk2M6EvKCSd_bF94f9_8swCE8BtTQno_00yDBWZMzul2zzIawt3dz1ur_reTUtzW3m-XaPBk2guOI2kh91Z_6e8Xvx2J39wG9/s1600/171277592048044973_NwRInbUM_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyx936cgfnO5vxT44z4JPF-KCSLn3-HUyrRZk1sSR2EjcFk2M6EvKCSd_bF94f9_8swCE8BtTQno_00yDBWZMzul2zzIawt3dz1ur_reTUtzW3m-XaPBk2guOI2kh91Z_6e8Xvx2J39wG9/s400/171277592048044973_NwRInbUM_b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.craftjuice.com/index.php?page=7&part=year&category=GeneralCrafts">Craftjuice  </a></span></div><br /> This is a perfect use for scrapbooking papers. There are so many patterns out there to match any decor.   <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf-vcbY6GEtY1woxWHF4Izvp4b-i7kOhjl1QbS2Qm4DQGSnG5wHYoqyi2Mh7leZ96kMBSK3JzApgPr1ZFcpwERtJK1rn6B0nepdzQNu1BJ53wGhidVtxWzWU-3LGWCt2jamUk9scJXWTxi/s1600/il_570xN.186162126.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf-vcbY6GEtY1woxWHF4Izvp4b-i7kOhjl1QbS2Qm4DQGSnG5wHYoqyi2Mh7leZ96kMBSK3JzApgPr1ZFcpwERtJK1rn6B0nepdzQNu1BJ53wGhidVtxWzWU-3LGWCt2jamUk9scJXWTxi/s400/il_570xN.186162126.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/59818178/black-and-white-pine-trees-tiny-forest?ref=from_your_favorite_listings">Source </a></span></div><br />This is a modern twist on an old favourite. You can leave them up all year. They look  good because of the strong black white contrast and patterning. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAJh2JqC7c9S0nCMbaxfSnpEtsDGHVyDVPz4yKhDSojN7OUT23-mXn8qa2upa37PtPf3euvtktIVslDDaWVsQJMh6A0OrVAJ4GCea0FIbXFTy-W06jWtdLzPhwKJNxLz-XReWwg5qUqhh7/s1600/171277592048051941_sLwgEs3E_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Trees from nature</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrRqMPfcDMpoSN0LFlanx7vHq0GKb6N0MKCqrBewhhGXf1IOi0s-mBSrp2665DblZxnJMVqS1-jx9oxWIEzIdyDeaTvy6icVwxQ4B_uN9PvbkE4MXcz_Ya94V5gkamJp10U31VZgCplrKx/s1600/171277592048085184_IvXC3c1M_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrRqMPfcDMpoSN0LFlanx7vHq0GKb6N0MKCqrBewhhGXf1IOi0s-mBSrp2665DblZxnJMVqS1-jx9oxWIEzIdyDeaTvy6icVwxQ4B_uN9PvbkE4MXcz_Ya94V5gkamJp10U31VZgCplrKx/s400/171277592048085184_IvXC3c1M_b.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://goodlifeofdesign.blogspot.com/2011/11/nature-inspired-christmas.html"> Good Life of Design</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Pine cone topiaries can be purchased or created .  They look best when there are two of them used  symmetrically to bank a fireplace or accent table.<br />. <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP9BBTltB2CNEFv6kKyzEc2tutVjXx7qwGRyPUG6vXSObV2OLESJZ7YLEy30-YM_GZ1lRaczmtKitPr4v_eployGucisHCBUSn-KcJdfjEXrl6RG1eDF_SJQsWGmvk92hWuDXuCmGPbNbk/s1600/171277592048090314_yVLMhj6S_b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP9BBTltB2CNEFv6kKyzEc2tutVjXx7qwGRyPUG6vXSObV2OLESJZ7YLEy30-YM_GZ1lRaczmtKitPr4v_eployGucisHCBUSn-KcJdfjEXrl6RG1eDF_SJQsWGmvk92hWuDXuCmGPbNbk/s400/171277592048090314_yVLMhj6S_b.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/274684/christmas-table-settings/@center/307034/christmas-workshop#/189669"> Martha Stewart</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Use flower foam and white carnations to create this interesting centerpiece. I'd skip the tiny ornaments and have a green pot. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixXzoJ47_X8swWFPAKgFAbxm8-LbJsHv564TbCaex0puKXwhBL_YuZ6KI5a79iYgn9ngF6dZpd1eW9Q79QH11Kt14rY6NPTEAxgvM5BTFT6By9wW9HZ0YGtCAvq8OI6DGt9kEgmLUzfzr8/s1600/16607092345570122_uYTBjPYH_b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixXzoJ47_X8swWFPAKgFAbxm8-LbJsHv564TbCaex0puKXwhBL_YuZ6KI5a79iYgn9ngF6dZpd1eW9Q79QH11Kt14rY6NPTEAxgvM5BTFT6By9wW9HZ0YGtCAvq8OI6DGt9kEgmLUzfzr8/s400/16607092345570122_uYTBjPYH_b.jpg" width="292" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://weekdaycarnival.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Weekday Carnival</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Small potted trees offer many options in the home. This woodland inspired decor in white is lovely. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_i3Uv00SPgbbAX7ucTmaLl_Ci3Y0tuasLIC_ojcaYviGFDzcccQYMiiSm08p5BSjrOer7LMboje5DMGWzsKQqmC0FBXV3j0o1uSfs2tvCjvLAvBw3W5InJRRxmUxRrWc5HMO4sp58Xqb7/s1600/171277592048030732_pKrTpU2v_b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_i3Uv00SPgbbAX7ucTmaLl_Ci3Y0tuasLIC_ojcaYviGFDzcccQYMiiSm08p5BSjrOer7LMboje5DMGWzsKQqmC0FBXV3j0o1uSfs2tvCjvLAvBw3W5InJRRxmUxRrWc5HMO4sp58Xqb7/s400/171277592048030732_pKrTpU2v_b.jpg" width="300" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.3meadowlakecottage.com/search/label/Seasonal%20Decorating">3 Meadow Lake Cottage</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4OLrRjwpUtkMuihfi2nTcSfEmDlRRsuaVnzI3zQ-5vdJn_PZN3qJg4FYeW7WmeehRW2DYFUnXlAQI3gMh9fKzChUYcBRWGzVonFBrlPdSBKNyyYdqkD9PE7MUxdkW_RNyXWN_VaNhUi36/s1600/171277592048030891_i0iYi0Gt_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4OLrRjwpUtkMuihfi2nTcSfEmDlRRsuaVnzI3zQ-5vdJn_PZN3qJg4FYeW7WmeehRW2DYFUnXlAQI3gMh9fKzChUYcBRWGzVonFBrlPdSBKNyyYdqkD9PE7MUxdkW_RNyXWN_VaNhUi36/s400/171277592048030891_i0iYi0Gt_b.jpg" width="380" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.myhomeideas.com/holidays/top-25-ideas-mantels-10000001854780/cup-of-green-tea-100013917897"> My Home Ideas</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Rosemary trees and other naturals are popular at Christmas time, but how do you integrate them into your decor in a interesting way?  Consider antique jugs or  pails and arrange on steps or on a mantle.    <br /><br />There you have it.  Day 5 of Christmas decorating ideas.  I could go on but I'll refrain and save some for next year. <br /><br /><br />

Christmas decorating- mini trees

One of the standard Christmas motifs is the tree. You can use the mini version to decorate in various ways.  Many simple forms can be create...

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Christmas decorating - 12 unique wreaths you can make

Wreaths are part of Christmas and there are thousands of different designs in the market place. These wreaths are not the bought kind.  I selected them because they are quirky, interesting and easily crafted at home with a bit of elbow grease and ingenuity.  Check the links provided for instructions.  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdJEoo4I1Wz2QDxf0nwJlAAOpRfu7GKiKwmmjtA0EO8I1ol2SbSXWFTgIF4SCP4Jgiayi_eeL3ozbvdGvHs2JduwYIV_AZuqluogmhh_EDyNzboMcDCr3CPduJEHOvvbiU65eK9IZup4le/s1600/106467978660415905_jCV7xnti_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdJEoo4I1Wz2QDxf0nwJlAAOpRfu7GKiKwmmjtA0EO8I1ol2SbSXWFTgIF4SCP4Jgiayi_eeL3ozbvdGvHs2JduwYIV_AZuqluogmhh_EDyNzboMcDCr3CPduJEHOvvbiU65eK9IZup4le/s400/106467978660415905_jCV7xnti_b.jpg" width="349" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://vintagemellie.blogspot.com/2011/11/nature-inspired-christmas-wreath.html"> Shabby Love </a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div> Cut twigs into slices on a band saw and glue on a foam wreath form.   Love it.  If you don't know someone with a band saw, you need to cultivate a new friend! I would skip the bow and just use a burlap loop. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoiBEOvl0R7gxB3pZ4G3KYExYwXZD3HAq53lJNHlPEPd1u_lJ3795aSb-tPTHyNdTmNw0RKJf_LV95yWLvqKwGNhMNUVLhvpWBw7CGmPmKXdtmC9IdKxNDp5BDg5iHmB-H7ZOzptKwHOx6/s1600/171277592048039699_RZUcImub_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoiBEOvl0R7gxB3pZ4G3KYExYwXZD3HAq53lJNHlPEPd1u_lJ3795aSb-tPTHyNdTmNw0RKJf_LV95yWLvqKwGNhMNUVLhvpWBw7CGmPmKXdtmC9IdKxNDp5BDg5iHmB-H7ZOzptKwHOx6/s320/171277592048039699_RZUcImub_b.jpg" width="288" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.bhg.com/decorating/home-accessories/wall-art/decorate-with-handmade-wreaths/?page=22"> BHG</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Cover a wreath form with satin ribbon and glue on seed pearls. That should keep you busy for awhile.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcB2DpWB8M3LhldFoqJIygvonhJ3MCpMo26WXbPv6HNpVbfkspfmbPGZ3uFIkR1G8QtOpyMmcWyGDX9zOaGDpsGIHHQEv9rIvOFpVXhcpWwSl4MeT-l8qG1Ys1T2_KfazXbQDZQMh8a8gZ/s1600/171277592048042191_gXWWzbAE_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcB2DpWB8M3LhldFoqJIygvonhJ3MCpMo26WXbPv6HNpVbfkspfmbPGZ3uFIkR1G8QtOpyMmcWyGDX9zOaGDpsGIHHQEv9rIvOFpVXhcpWwSl4MeT-l8qG1Ys1T2_KfazXbQDZQMh8a8gZ/s400/171277592048042191_gXWWzbAE_b.jpg" width="265" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> <a href="http://wwwourunexpectedjourney.blogspot.com/2011/11/let-decorating-begin.html">Our Unexpected Journey</a></span></div><br />You can purchase large MDF letters at Michael's  or cut your own.  It is important to seal MDF with primer or Varathane before beginning. Water and MDF are not a good match!. I would paint the form red before attaching the berries with glue.  If you can't find MDF letters, cut one out of foam core that can be purchased at any art supply store.   <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCzoIb4iumhJSubTF2aa0Fh3q4apS0KIekoI5ewWn9krYfydB0Fxd7kpz50kUKDezgy5SZSWkFxEzjT0nMBCbOI0mni9OHqDH50lZuTot_cV2kJYKg1ch2FD4RByl6nRhXVYpZxNioWyWi/s1600/171277592048075993_ilcbEHjf_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCzoIb4iumhJSubTF2aa0Fh3q4apS0KIekoI5ewWn9krYfydB0Fxd7kpz50kUKDezgy5SZSWkFxEzjT0nMBCbOI0mni9OHqDH50lZuTot_cV2kJYKg1ch2FD4RByl6nRhXVYpZxNioWyWi/s320/171277592048075993_ilcbEHjf_b.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> CasaSugar </span></div><br />Feathers are hot this year. The appearance of yours will depend on the kinds of feathers you can find. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2FzMVKlo0lBBfRrdVDp5JIFTfOpZr31I6rWDRYHc7mQBNII-_O_y-3Ru0q5g_ySGnfEHX-bE_cl2Dqu6MLh6y6RM3sYom1I2ET2gyb4UWs1vuwfkLnVkK_pDxR0ju7ETnO9aRyATp6hSh/s1600/171277592048085242_gjQDps7M_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2FzMVKlo0lBBfRrdVDp5JIFTfOpZr31I6rWDRYHc7mQBNII-_O_y-3Ru0q5g_ySGnfEHX-bE_cl2Dqu6MLh6y6RM3sYom1I2ET2gyb4UWs1vuwfkLnVkK_pDxR0ju7ETnO9aRyATp6hSh/s400/171277592048085242_gjQDps7M_b.jpg" width="329" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.basedecor.com/8-unique-wreath-ideas-for-christmas-decor/">Base Decor  </a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div> Love the warn wreaths that seem to be everywhere this Christmas.  It's a great way to use up odd bits of yarn. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxpWAcgOBFVU_MwjGtobX_Pt-hsmcBI1IQJ2ZF9VBI5Nsy2Lmy0TLmafDAJnxs_H-7ZiMcO_4SmO_-CwXz5D24uvIIM6fa3Ay3ip_iLfN1qIaklxvN7EHX7DYGWUtDPJyjQnsIIKlzI71S/s1600/171277592048085244_0I9YqAJp_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxpWAcgOBFVU_MwjGtobX_Pt-hsmcBI1IQJ2ZF9VBI5Nsy2Lmy0TLmafDAJnxs_H-7ZiMcO_4SmO_-CwXz5D24uvIIM6fa3Ay3ip_iLfN1qIaklxvN7EHX7DYGWUtDPJyjQnsIIKlzI71S/s320/171277592048085244_0I9YqAJp_b.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/holidays/christmas-ideas/creative-christmas-wreaths#slide-9">Good Housekeeping </a></span></div><br />I've loved buttons since I was a child.This white-on-white wreath is so cute. Simply wrap a straw wreath with cream-colored muslin fabric and stitch on a multitude of pearly buttons.It you're not in a stitching mood, use hot glue. <br /><div style="background-color: white; border: medium none; color: black; overflow: hidden; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3EWUQnt0H85Jx9l5qdjJYopc2_DOypZUt8wCFhkJQWrajetS-IR4zIH4LTGu7K6YPTcZOy7zo0thg-tl2MtzAe038N9dVASXDR7wsF95A5WVbHj3Vj_9wvT1BT0onyu-YLFd0jEcoauVt/s1600/171277592048085235_vyYHXlV3_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3EWUQnt0H85Jx9l5qdjJYopc2_DOypZUt8wCFhkJQWrajetS-IR4zIH4LTGu7K6YPTcZOy7zo0thg-tl2MtzAe038N9dVASXDR7wsF95A5WVbHj3Vj_9wvT1BT0onyu-YLFd0jEcoauVt/s320/171277592048085235_vyYHXlV3_b.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/holidays/christmas-ideas/easy-holiday-wreaths#slide-3"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Good Housekeeping</span></a></div><br /> 3 D paper stars are beautiful when  massed into a wreath. Directions can be found at link above.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil0iIfm_yshiGmgFsm1Tf6w4DnuoOi2e-aLbJkK7fGdFtlIrxT2RNub-xUtQN100P8-WLwN_gvMfO7pNU-kcmJVglfLmDWiNRsDkwgukrDmlBuuvOuUfyBLxpyioWzGHFBOn2oyMgvgNur/s1600/171277592048085238_QZKPtb2V_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil0iIfm_yshiGmgFsm1Tf6w4DnuoOi2e-aLbJkK7fGdFtlIrxT2RNub-xUtQN100P8-WLwN_gvMfO7pNU-kcmJVglfLmDWiNRsDkwgukrDmlBuuvOuUfyBLxpyioWzGHFBOn2oyMgvgNur/s400/171277592048085238_QZKPtb2V_b.jpg" width="303" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://sharyncarlson.typepad.com/living_artfully/2009/11/christmas-ornament-wreath.html"> Living Artfully</a></span></div><br /> This is a take on ornament wreaths that have been around for awhile.  This one is very effective because of the colour scheme and the variety in ornament sizes.There are detailed instructions on the link above.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwmjfnaL0a25kmFrF4_8nIqxp0FlIPiW1o5A4RyrjYQCPzBsbTDUfPfCMFP_CF3x8K2diQEkIxicva9t938pjgB4iT5Qz8sMw0gBxqweluO0YlsDiceEmsPMsCS2dN9_fGm-Y9Qp5Z_SCm/s1600/171277592048051239_NHT31SAD_b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="294" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwmjfnaL0a25kmFrF4_8nIqxp0FlIPiW1o5A4RyrjYQCPzBsbTDUfPfCMFP_CF3x8K2diQEkIxicva9t938pjgB4iT5Qz8sMw0gBxqweluO0YlsDiceEmsPMsCS2dN9_fGm-Y9Qp5Z_SCm/s320/171277592048051239_NHT31SAD_b.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.creativedecorations.com/decorations/silver-star-wreath-w242"> <span style="font-size: x-small;">Creative Decor</span></a></div><br /> I can't resist silver stars on green. This can be purchased but it would be so easy to make. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLnM5JAS4E5ky2cmfaZlzZXULaz2JmSsPCPq7Lb_RIt4inbdPO3EK9ofhNX9V5cGieTqFD67n-9g_8SfcBaKNwYN92RjtJffhOUma8wfvRWGtLYny6r0Q6DUJ9n91Hea8XtFgUTWJRSeG1/s1600/wreath-birdseed-1200-fb.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLnM5JAS4E5ky2cmfaZlzZXULaz2JmSsPCPq7Lb_RIt4inbdPO3EK9ofhNX9V5cGieTqFD67n-9g_8SfcBaKNwYN92RjtJffhOUma8wfvRWGtLYny6r0Q6DUJ9n91Hea8XtFgUTWJRSeG1/s320/wreath-birdseed-1200-fb.jpg" width="320" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Good Housekeeping</span></div><br />This one is for the birds!  Recycle a wooden frame by covering it with nontoxic glue, then sprinkling it with bird seed. Place the wreath outdoors for all your feathered friends. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6Uj8WmwYEdiEunImQpIjeFsw6c5N1OR9PTDgZVbFAAcISaDBLASEVocs6fJo2GI2lVh2RGO06WowDSm_MqcFDdgcl-ndKP40lHTaHQW8Ycf1aHLUfvJW__zkR35OESJkITZ3Fmqkq7mCN/s1600/171277592048051241_eafxAMGn_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLHvCxZxX2cgz8Qg8se7dWrUAbNVnDu0EDRANdnSUH2KcPit3_9X3GYKuYwC0Gmib1tOefUunjjQnO3H8TIJ4r8vS57GQXBnWRHRv-ECu_q71ZWB2T6tpfQx6t8XmAfIgoB1VNvqeI9ZS6/s1600/171277592048085234_09csYeSB_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLHvCxZxX2cgz8Qg8se7dWrUAbNVnDu0EDRANdnSUH2KcPit3_9X3GYKuYwC0Gmib1tOefUunjjQnO3H8TIJ4r8vS57GQXBnWRHRv-ECu_q71ZWB2T6tpfQx6t8XmAfIgoB1VNvqeI9ZS6/s320/171277592048085234_09csYeSB_b.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/holidays/christmas-ideas/creative-christmas-wreaths#slide-8"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Good Housekeeping</span></a></div><br /> First, wrap a straw wreath form with red ribbon, then use a hot-glue gun to attach each piece of candy.I've seen a similar one with striped peppermint candy. Very effective.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6Uj8WmwYEdiEunImQpIjeFsw6c5N1OR9PTDgZVbFAAcISaDBLASEVocs6fJo2GI2lVh2RGO06WowDSm_MqcFDdgcl-ndKP40lHTaHQW8Ycf1aHLUfvJW__zkR35OESJkITZ3Fmqkq7mCN/s1600/171277592048051241_eafxAMGn_b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6Uj8WmwYEdiEunImQpIjeFsw6c5N1OR9PTDgZVbFAAcISaDBLASEVocs6fJo2GI2lVh2RGO06WowDSm_MqcFDdgcl-ndKP40lHTaHQW8Ycf1aHLUfvJW__zkR35OESJkITZ3Fmqkq7mCN/s320/171277592048051241_eafxAMGn_b.jpg" width="320" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLnM5JAS4E5ky2cmfaZlzZXULaz2JmSsPCPq7Lb_RIt4inbdPO3EK9ofhNX9V5cGieTqFD67n-9g_8SfcBaKNwYN92RjtJffhOUma8wfvRWGtLYny6r0Q6DUJ9n91Hea8XtFgUTWJRSeG1/s1600/wreath-birdseed-1200-fb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div style="background-color: white; border: medium none; color: black; overflow: hidden; text-align: center; text-decoration: none;">And who could resist a wreath made out of old bling? </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">If you have a favourite unique wreath I'd love to hear about it.  </div>

Christmas decorating - 12 unique wreaths you can make

Wreaths are part of Christmas and there are thousands of different designs in the market place. These wreaths are not the bought kind.  I se...

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Not the same old doors

<div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Comparisons are easy when you are an interior decorator.  You get to visit different homes build at different times, with different styles.  One feature in home decor that rarely has much variety (at least where I live)  is interior doors; most are white with raised panels and round knobs.  Pretty understated, pretty boring, but it doesn't have to be like that.  Let's look at some options.</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Paint them dark</b></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Paint is one of the cheapest solutions for making your doors standout and invite.  If you like drama go for dark.  Stick to painting the doors only and keep the trim colour neutral unless you have a very high contrast look going on. Dark trim colour outlines a room. <b><br /></b></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZI0uZHVJFxuH-zTo_cIak17MS8QRM0zYomTzHFBvgFxCBcoc9ewIn3A0EasC-ORiDh0jcxcaCG49mINlehafVVAdI2yMyXCGLaHNR284OZd9WTPzVNli4vrO4XHuFYZiw47bhAC2U8HFM/s1600/1-darkdoors.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZI0uZHVJFxuH-zTo_cIak17MS8QRM0zYomTzHFBvgFxCBcoc9ewIn3A0EasC-ORiDh0jcxcaCG49mINlehafVVAdI2yMyXCGLaHNR284OZd9WTPzVNli4vrO4XHuFYZiw47bhAC2U8HFM/s400/1-darkdoors.jpg" width="265" /></a></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://houseandhome.com/blogs/house-home-daily/inspiration-board/dark-doors"> House and Home</a></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"> I love this door painted Benjamin Moore Overcoat CC 544 in Cameron MacNeil's home because it is a destination for the eye.You have no choice but pay attention to it.  The four pieces of art work hung vertically add to the overall look of the space.   It's easy to get away with a dark door if you have glass in it and if it is a front or back door.   I prefer dark charcoal doors to black and my favourite colour is  Benjamin Moore Iron Mountain (2134-30). </span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6qhn6AWAwhO6Gp1AmpI0t-4k6K5fYZbz6SzKwVPYjx3qUAIdrslfLcnfXnjUDVFe5btuqab4Qlocp3XC_Vx5Ru_KtNanifP8iV24h9YVfMtPrg21U8JBd1cG2g9nJoM3-nJFhvxWsSY0x/s1600/4-darkdoors.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6qhn6AWAwhO6Gp1AmpI0t-4k6K5fYZbz6SzKwVPYjx3qUAIdrslfLcnfXnjUDVFe5btuqab4Qlocp3XC_Vx5Ru_KtNanifP8iV24h9YVfMtPrg21U8JBd1cG2g9nJoM3-nJFhvxWsSY0x/s400/4-darkdoors.jpg" width="266" /></a></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">House and Home</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Solid black doors are more imposing and double doors painted a dark colour beg to be noticed. In this room the floor colour  supports the black scheme. The rectangular hardware adds interest too.  There's nothing as boring as a stainless round knob.</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>And stencil it </b></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOqDmk_jlRirVgRE6tVd7s4Rky7ngZggPXzJapigG22ppVcijZkH0dm_GnyUKAvWdjccvhQzOh7Ve4nR2F2GhvgzLBbxjBksy170bwJgwgIDIpwOjp26w_rQvWsy6nOhskK4fD3Hx_Zpzb/s1600/creative-interior-doors-design-on-25-creative-ideas-for-using-black-interior-door.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOqDmk_jlRirVgRE6tVd7s4Rky7ngZggPXzJapigG22ppVcijZkH0dm_GnyUKAvWdjccvhQzOh7Ve4nR2F2GhvgzLBbxjBksy170bwJgwgIDIpwOjp26w_rQvWsy6nOhskK4fD3Hx_Zpzb/s400/creative-interior-doors-design-on-25-creative-ideas-for-using-black-interior-door.jpg" width="325" /></a></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://homedesigndecorator.com/25-creative-ideas-for-using-black-interior-door">  homedesign decorator </a></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b> </b>Check out the other 24 ideas on this blog for black doors.  </span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b> Paint them bright</b></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/56060/Sarah-s-House-s-Photos---Sarah-s-House--Season-3---Facebook--entry-other-metros"><img alt="Sarahs Houses Photos - Sarahs House: Season 3 | Facebook entry" border="0" height="400" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/56060_0_8-1635--entry.jpg" width="266" /></a></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/entry" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Houzz Sarah Richardson</a></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">I found a large number of red exterior doors, but red works equally well on interior doors as Sarah Richardson proved in one of her many makeovers. </span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: left;"></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/300330/Marin-County-House-contemporary-entry-san-francisco"><img alt="Marin County House contemporary entry" border="0" height="400" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/300330_0_8-9094-contemporary-entry.jpg" width="293" /></a></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">  <a href="http://www.houzz.com/professional/27915/Cathy-Schwabe" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Cathy Schwabe</a></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">We don't often think of purple when we are trying to come up with a hue that goes well with most wood tones, but it does.I love the splash of colour with this basically wood toned room. Can you have too much wood?  Yes, in my opinion, no happens to be my husband's take on this much debated question in our home. </span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Paint a stripe</b></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/57043/Loft-Living-modern-powder-room-boston"><img alt="Loft Living modern powder room" border="0" height="400" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/57043_0_8-7005-modern-powder-room.jpg" width="236" /></a></span></div><div style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/professional/7223/Emily-Elizabeth-Interior-Design" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Emily Elizabeth Interior Design</a></span><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">I like the way the stripe on the wall is extended across the door and the door trim. You have to really love stripes for this application.  I want to close it and see the full effect. Interesting and fresh. </span></div></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Paint the detailing</b></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/31979/Centsational-girl-traditional-living-room-other-metros"><img alt="Centsational girl traditional living room" border="0" height="400" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/31979_0_8-7537-traditional-living-room.jpg" width="268" /></a><b> </b></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b> </b><a href="http://www.houzz.com/professional/10907/Centsational-Girl" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Centsational Girl</a></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">Sometimes painting details can create a fussy and cluttered look.  That is not the case in this room because of it's very neutral palette. </span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Add trim  </b></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/119219/Interior-Design-modern-bathroom-other-metros"><img alt="Interior Design modern bathroom" border="0" height="400" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/119219_0_8-2794-modern-bathroom.jpg" width="266" /></a></span></div><div style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/professional/15791/Gauhar" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Gauhar</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">This more traditional look can be created by gluing (construction adhesive) ready made trim to plain doors. All you need is a miter box and saw.  You won't get the lovely curved corners, but everything else is possible.A stencil can produce the  design  in the middle panel.   </span></div></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Use wallpaper </b></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">If you have a door with a recessed panel or a plain slab (hollow core) door you have many options to use wallpaper to embellish  it. The trick is to integrate the door into your decor in a seamless way.  This is an idea that could go very wrong and look absolutely cheap.  Keep your wallpaper colour the same as the wall colour for best effect. <b><br /></b></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2I1wT2SlXHmdqj8XER-2k-sQLlExYzHiZdrkDB4bXkzDRiWUSve4XXHKKZGuOYA13CesSmIDT7iH68vGO9uFDYseZhq71SzOkcx96_T8KvckeLDezYn8lqjJAIlPzSYB-U4ArvQasPRoW/s1600/wallpapers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2I1wT2SlXHmdqj8XER-2k-sQLlExYzHiZdrkDB4bXkzDRiWUSve4XXHKKZGuOYA13CesSmIDT7iH68vGO9uFDYseZhq71SzOkcx96_T8KvckeLDezYn8lqjJAIlPzSYB-U4ArvQasPRoW/s400/wallpapers.jpg" width="297" /></a></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://roomenvy.wordpress.com/2009/03/05/shut-that-door/">via Room Envy</a></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_763580235" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipFHqE3aPVlivKvCi9LpiZvoC4ubUaLxadUrrWwtIVjYO5HhH_dPhS05jfkNlha5KAqi-hFJtmHPMRMMKXDB2CfjfGF5JDHjBtuvEoNTsJ0g1_0pkwrVopiO28Xn4mhTAtQhuqUkndLR9j/s400/mpa103071_0707_doors_xl.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/275199/fresh-start-wallpaper-projects#/210009"> Martha Stewart</a></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPXuQeb63WOr05p2lP4ifLuvQNoEhIRQ3pviaK3WULJKn8hSvHSVG59GIV1SI1tWG2i34Dozs_FjZ5J5_f1nslNfpfbuCmo_2ifFaVLUvMbwZVETlDkM1IH3vvuZ0uV6hN4SeuCiyV_x3W/s1600/mla103388_0108_officeshlev_xl.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPXuQeb63WOr05p2lP4ifLuvQNoEhIRQ3pviaK3WULJKn8hSvHSVG59GIV1SI1tWG2i34Dozs_FjZ5J5_f1nslNfpfbuCmo_2ifFaVLUvMbwZVETlDkM1IH3vvuZ0uV6hN4SeuCiyV_x3W/s400/mla103388_0108_officeshlev_xl.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/275199/fresh-start-wallpaper-projects#/178305">Martha Stewart</a></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Add  3 D detailing</b></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">Using upholstery tacks can create very interesting door detailing. If you like to cross stitch this is the door idea for you!  I can't imagine being this repetitive but to some it's a pure form of meditation. </span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMbgEjW_WSDXDsGheNpxombHwm4Mn9vdoWZE6aQ0FoGkB-N0RiGQXI74h_FKbydCbo8OzRmQNx0TdkKK5FwSHQmYMbeAA8C5f0caampazCPZ_SxD91o8cxGr73_JUmGBmdxjOAYrPJj3zb/s1600/doors-04-0911mld107600_xl.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMbgEjW_WSDXDsGheNpxombHwm4Mn9vdoWZE6aQ0FoGkB-N0RiGQXI74h_FKbydCbo8OzRmQNx0TdkKK5FwSHQmYMbeAA8C5f0caampazCPZ_SxD91o8cxGr73_JUmGBmdxjOAYrPJj3zb/s400/doors-04-0911mld107600_xl.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT161OIygLrRel5zp96uGSFALYDX49eZx018zhTTdqbEHkVfoQf3X8cYdUY30AyW6YR3Cs6as7lB6XakM5ZsLMYz9x4Y4DHIu7TF_0zYPUAUs1TSuaFUgoaQspzjy4rxEe3bOhfXbxr7uQ/s1600/doors-05-0911mld107547_xl.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT161OIygLrRel5zp96uGSFALYDX49eZx018zhTTdqbEHkVfoQf3X8cYdUY30AyW6YR3Cs6as7lB6XakM5ZsLMYz9x4Y4DHIu7TF_0zYPUAUs1TSuaFUgoaQspzjy4rxEe3bOhfXbxr7uQ/s400/doors-05-0911mld107547_xl.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/857730/door-projects#/397113">Martha Stewart</a></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">Nail head trim can be  a great solution for decorating a plain door.  You can make  the door colour  colourful or dark.  Depending on the colour you choose to paint the door, this look works well in a den/ study or boy's room. </span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">That's a quick roundup of great DIY door solutions.  Hope you found one you liked.  </span></div>

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