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
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
One day you’re in your 20s and excited about a new outfit…the next you’re pushing 40 and excited about new appliances! Maybe it’s a crisis or just maybe my new champagne-colored Samsung washer and dryer set is just that damn delighful! I’ll go with the latter. I wouldn’t say my old laundry room was terrible, the word “outdated” is more accurate. The set that came … Continue reading One Room Challenge
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
Look who made Santa’s Helper list! Smokey is ready to help build toys and help feed the reindeers! It’s the little elf hat for me! I love a good find and a cute pet costume…put them both together and DOUBLE SCORE! Doesn’t he look dashing in his Dollar Tree Elf costume? Yup, Dollar Tree! He’s a skinny thing under all that hair/fur so a size … Continue reading Elf’n Around
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
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