Loose Ideas

So before I started this blog I had some fun little projects I had done for the apartment. Of course, I hadn't taken process pictures. But they're cool, and maybe can give you a little inspiration!

I got these two prints when I went on vacation to England. They're from Portobello Road (where the riches of ages are sold) originally from the late 1800s. The handsome impressively mustached gentleman on the left is "Humbert King of Italy," and the ever so stylish bearded gentleman on the right is "M. Leon Gambetta." I have no idea who they are, but how could I not get these two stylish dudes? I had them framed in bright lime green frames. They look amazing in our hallway.

I took a mental health day a few months ago and ended up painting this awesome spice rack. The rack and most of the spices are from the Savory Spice Shop in Westfield NJ. (They have AMAZING spices and a few other stores in other locations. Check them out if you live hear one!) Painted it with cheap acrylic paint. The green stripes are washi tape. A fun practical addition to the kitchen! 

These guys are from over a year ago. Our (little) family in needlepoint portraits. Since making these we've grown a little (we have a cat now), and when I get around to making him I'll add a little tutorial. I love family portraits, and these little plastic needlepoint canvases were inexpensive, fast, and fun. A cute idea.