sunset magazine’s tropical table how-to
Just cause you don’t live near Hawaii doesn’t mean you couldn’t add a little island flair to your backyard. We spotted this adorable how-to project in the August issue of Sunset magazine (which usually has us fantasizing about moving to the west coast). Starting with a basic metal side table (the kind that often turn up in yard sales for steal) and using Liquitex Glossies in high gloss acrylic enamel paint, they turned this common table into a tropical delight. To make your own, log over to Sunset’s site for detailed instructions and a downloadable template for the flowers.
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reader's found treasure: devil drawing
It’s a winner! We all flipped for this creative use of a piece of a trash. Riye is the winner of the Show Us Your Found Decor contest. Congratulations! Your Ikea vases will be coming soon!
I’m guessing most people’s fabulous trash finds will be great pieces of furniture but mine is a plate design.
Around six years ago I was looking for a really good housewarming gift for my dear friend B who, after scrimping and saving, finally managed to buy an apartment of his own (and believe me, in this town that is a major accomplishment). B is a graphic designer and in his limited spare time likes to draw comics and put together small illustrated books. One day, I noticed he had thrown away a bunch of small drawings, including this little winged devil man. I asked if I could have the drawings (he was throwing them away because they were “clutter”) and dug them out of his trash. At that time I was studying ceramics at the university so during my class on low-fired ceramics I made ceramic decals using the drawing. Then I went to Goodwill and bought a bunch of plain white dessert plates, took them back to school, and fired the decals on them. B was so surprised and happy with the plates that I wish I had had time to make him a whole set with that little devil man on them. — Riye
reader’s found treasure: devil drawing
It’s a winner! We all flipped for this creative use of a piece of a trash. Riye is the winner of the Show Us Your Found Decor contest. Congratulations! Your Ikea vases will be coming soon!
I’m guessing most people’s fabulous trash finds will be great pieces of furniture but mine is a plate design.
Around six years ago I was looking for a really good housewarming gift for my dear friend B who, after scrimping and saving, finally managed to buy an apartment of his own (and believe me, in this town that is a major accomplishment). B is a graphic designer and in his limited spare time likes to draw comics and put together small illustrated books. One day, I noticed he had thrown away a bunch of small drawings, including this little winged devil man. I asked if I could have the drawings (he was throwing them away because they were “clutter”) and dug them out of his trash. At that time I was studying ceramics at the university so during my class on low-fired ceramics I made ceramic decals using the drawing. Then I went to Goodwill and bought a bunch of plain white dessert plates, took them back to school, and fired the decals on them. B was so surprised and happy with the plates that I wish I had had time to make him a whole set with that little devil man on them. — Riye
pretty crafty: denyse schmidt fabrics at purlsoho.com
Attention crafty types! Denyse Schmidt, whose handcrafted quilts has us constantly wishing we owned more beds, now has a line of fabrics you at Purl Soho. She has two collections — one called Flea Market Fancy and another called Jump Rope. Both are colorful retro-inspired designs of florals and graphics. Wheather you want to try to make a quilt of your own, reupholster a chair, or sew up a little doll, these fabrics are find. $9/ yard at purlsoho.com.
toy tool belt for budding handywomen
If you’re giving the dad in your home a tool-themed gift for Father’s Day, why not give Junior one of her own so she can grow up to be a handywoman. We spotted this adorable crocheted tool belt at Auto yesterday. It’s made from 100% percent alpaca yarn. A bit pricey ($80) but perhaps inspiration for something similar?
