New thrift store wish list....

* A dresser

* Old table or chair with cool legs so I can stick them to the bottom of the new blue suitcase I found at the Goodwill this week (left) - idea spotted at Anthropologie in Boulder (right)

* A cheap (and probably ugly) and colorful painting so I can try this super simple DIY

First project from the idea file...

My "funka-fied" thermostat via Dream Home DIY

Found this frame in the perfect color at Ross for $1.99.  

It's pretty ridiculous but it makes something horribly outdated and 

ugly a little more fun to look at.

Anthropologie Knock-Offs

I love Anthropologie but it will be a long time before my shopping desires and my income match up.  Maybe I can focus on creating my own versions of these cute finds from their website....

Fabric pinwheel push pins

Mason Jar Sewing Kit

Fabric Covered Lamp Shades

 

Floral Globe Lamp



Yes!

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Paper Rose Light Fixture?

I absolutely love these delicate paper roses.  I want to find a way to use them in my house (in a place where the cats cannot reach them).

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I started thinking about incorporating them into a light fixture.  Maybe some kind of DIY chandelier?  There are lots of tutorials out there for how to make your own artsy light display but none of them feel like the right style for me and I haven't found any incorporating flowers. I'll have to think on this one...

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Similar DIY Project

More snapshots for the idea file...

Spray paint stencil jar turned vase

DIY Bed sheets turned curtains

Turquoise Lamp Make-over

Invisible bookshelves

Antique window with wall decal

Idea File

I have found so many cool and interesting projects that I would like to try and I don't want to forget them.  I've taken a look at Pinterest but I just haven't gotten into it yet and don't have much time to learn a whole new website.  I've decided to start an online idea file on the blog so I don't lose track and I have a quick and easy resource.

Random finds over the past couple of weeks...

Dresser drawer color gradient

White frame and shutter headboard

Magnetic Make-Up Board

Nightlight cut-out bookcase

Funky Thermostats

Pretty white shelves

Spray paint mason jar vases

Bold text on canvas

Textured art mirror (with hardware touches)

Three tiered vintage plate/platter tray

Office in a closet