Dreams of being a DIY-er

...Or at least just lots more crafty! Recently, I've been inspired by my good friend Audrey. For fourth of July, she made these adorable cake balls. A few weeks ago she invited me and G over and had delicious homemade truffles for us. Last night, we went over to her place and she was painting the most charming painting! She bakes, she paints, she draws, she sings and plays piano. This women channels her creativity into so many outlets!

In order to be more like Audrey, I have been spending a lot more time in the kitchen. I can't bake AT ALL but I've been cooking things I find on foodgawker.com and it's actually been a great time. The other thing I've been trying to get into is screen printing. It's a pretty versatile craft. Once I get a screen made up, I can use it to print on canvas to make art. Or I can print on pillow cases, clothes, tote bags, you name it. I have some really cute ideas for my future bedroom involving a vinyl wall decal from my last post and some screen printed pillows. We'll see how it all turns out.

Simple and Cheap

As a designer, I'm a little hesitant when it comes to "trendy" design. A trend is something that will go out of fashion quickly, so why invest in something like that? My design aesthetic can be summed up as 1) a neutral base with splashes of color 2) comfortable elegance and 3) timeless forms. If you go with say, neutral upholstered pieces in a living room accented with colorful throw pillows, you can easily change the pillows as colors and patterns go in and out of fashion. All this said, here is a fabulous idea for inexpensive bits of trend that you can add to a neutral and timeless design to add just a little flair.

Vinyl wall decals like this one from etsy seller walldecors are much cheaper than wallpaper, and are easier to get rid of than a paint mural. You can take them with you when you move! These trees are my favorite.