I love hunting a good bargain, but this one may go down in history as one of the greatest! According to Wikipedia, Heriz rugs are Persian rugs from the area of Heris, East Azerbaijan in northwest Iran, northeast of Tabriz. Persian Heriz rugs are typically crimson red and Persian blue, combined with varied neutrals. It’s featured pattern include a central medallion motif surrounded by rectilinear … Continue reading Bargain Hunted: Authentic Persian Rug
The minute I saw these midnight black champagne flutes at an estate sale I knew it was perfect for my wine cabinet. I guess you can call it a house swap! A short time later I found matching wine glasses…I guess you can call that a gift from the universe! Continue reading How It Started vs How It’s Going
A quick and easy way to store and display your fav or most precious greeting cards is to FRAME them! I received this Blue Mountain card, titled Don’t Ever Lose Sight of the Wonderful Person You Are, in 2014 from my former supervisor/mentor. I now keep this card framed with a photo of me in primary school. These are the words I needed to hear … Continue reading Decor Tip: Framed Greeting Cards
For years I stared at my bland staircase and dreamed of it looking…well anyway other than the way it did. If only I could knock out the wall and expose the staircase, but that takes money and finding someone that knows what they are doing. I didn’t have the funds or patience for either. Right when I thought my options were nonexistent, hope appeared. One … Continue reading Nobody’s Gonna Know
When your kid randomly drags his bookshelf into the garage and grabs a can of spray paint, you know that he means business! The DIYer in me has definitely rubbed off on him. Keep reading to see how Art Effect Kid transformed a boring bookcase into an epic statement piece! Continue reading DIY Kid Furniture Makeover
2020 has been a year of _________ (fill in the blank). Creativity. Through adversity we’ve launched a new business venture, Art Effect Kid, LLC and Kid Coffee, as well as revamped our website. It’s also been a year of fun house projects. My first and biggest decorating project for the Thanksgiving holiday was setting my dining table, Pinterest-style. The center of my theme was a … Continue reading Holiday Fuss
This year has been full of lessons for us all. My prayer is that we will become stronger because of it. I know that I have. I’ve learned to slow down, be in the moment and never, ever take loved ones for granted. The pandemic painted a perfect picture of what can wait and what can‘t. Spending time with family is something I am no … Continue reading Always Giving Thanks
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