Modern Decor

DIY Painted Feather Wall Art

May 5, 2017 by Tanya 18 Comments

Well I wish I had a better reason than just being plain old crazy busy that this project has taken FOREVER to share….

but it’s here in your inbox now and I can’t wait to show you how EASY this was!!

I have had this piece of wood, which is actually a painted shelf that went in an old entertainment center on my mind for weeks.

I have used it in a variety of ways around my house, but I kept thinking that a giant watercolor feather would look amazing.

Having said that, and not being a trained painter by any stretch (literally, stick figures are pushing my drawing talent for real!)

I was not really sure where to begin to get the gorgeous feather I wanted.

Our style (there really isn’t one so it’s funny to use the word “style” ha!) is a mix of Farmhouse, Bohemian, and stuff-I-like finds and DIY’s

all seem to come together.

Until I get a wild hair and decide to switch it all up and move things around, and paint, and drive my family crazy during the ~~oh my gosh Mom has lost it and is pulling furniture all over the place and we are concerned~~ (CREATIVE) process. [Read more…]

6 pretty home trends you will love for 2017

January 8, 2017 by Tanya 2 Comments

The Portland area has a wonderful mini blanket of snow this weekend topped by some dangerous ice that is keeping my inside enjoying my coffee and fireplace today.

So I have to admit, while I like to keep up on trends, my home is an eclectic mix of what I love. A mish mash of farmhouse/boho/and lots of painted furniture.

I have forecasted trends that you may remember, most not brag-worthy but still worth mention:

The Bomber jacket. Long before Top Gun this girl rocked a leather bomber jacket. It was not because I was cool or saw into the future, we lived in Minneapolis and my Step-dad had a sweet leather jacket from being overseas. And it was really cold, the jacket kept me warm, more function than style.
Skinny jeans. Any of you “peg” your jeans when you were younger perhaps? Then you nailed that trend long before it was mainstream. We were soooooo cool.
Ok last one, spray paint. I spray painted all of my furniture and accessories forever before spray paint was cool. I was a single mom trying to make her house look amazing on a zero budget so again, not about style as much as revamping what I had to last a little longer. Funny thing some things stick as I am sure I have 75+ different colors and kinds of spray paint. That is another day.

[Read more…]

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DIY Scrap Wood Wall Hanging

October 7, 2015 by Tanya 4 Comments

Hello there!!

I hope this finds you have a fabulous week and enjoying your October, and while I should be thinking about costumes, and pumpkins and floating frozen ice hands for punch bowls, I find myself making other stuff so far this month.

Like this scrap wood flooring project that I am excited to share with you today!

Every DIY project is a bit of an adventure.

There are many you never see (and I never want to see again either!) as the idea was great but it flopped in the end.

I am not sure any project ever really turns out exactly how you think it is going to.

I guess that has to be part of the creative process.

Sometimes you start out with a pile of stuff and it goes SUCH a different direction, do you have that happen too? [Read more…]

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My Modern Bohemian Style

April 10, 2015 by Tanya 2 Comments

Our homes are an extension of our being and heart.

We laugh there, snuggle there, make new friends, and connect with old friends there.

We cook, make, move things around, and formulate so many of our hopes and dreams in theses spaces we can home. That’s why it’s important for us look for things that inspire us continually, and then put our own brand on it. My worst decorating fear is that my home will look “decorated” , I hope this never happens!

It’s so fun to see multiple people be given the same project or materials, and see how very unique and different the outcome of each can be.

I was recently invited to work with Sauder on their Style Lab feature within their amazingly inspiring site. Within these pages you find tons of beautiful photos, ideas, and how each of us as bloggers has taken our favorite Sauder pieces and created a space in our home that reflects our taste and the things we love. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Decorating, DIY, home decor, How To Decorate, Modern Decor, my style

DIY Painted Canvas Pouf-Storage cube-Footstool

March 6, 2015 by Tanya 3 Comments

I know that’s kind of a complicated name but this little number can be used multiple ways so the only accurate name I could come up with was “Canvas Pouf-Storage Cube-Footstool.”

And if you are the kind of person to stand on your furniture (yeah me too) instead of finding a ladder in the garage well then we can add step stool to the list too!

For the love of Kilim

February 12, 2015 by Tanya 5 Comments

kilim-rug

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I find myself fairly obsessed with Kilim rugs right now.

Ok, you got me, it’s been a while now. If you follow me on Pinterest you know already.
They are beautiful, and their lightweight blanket-like nature makes them so perfect for
layering on top of another material like a sisal rug. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Decorating, DIY, home decor, Modern Decor

Faux Succulent Wreath

February 7, 2015 by Tanya 44 Comments

Happy Saturday beautiful people!

Guess what? It’s raining in the Northwest (shocking I know) so I cleaned up my studio
area (which is half playroom/Lego Mecca and half my space) and I am going to try and
create my little heart out this weekend.

Since I have been blogging I have written I think one post on how to keep plants alive.

So what this means is, if you are going to go on a vacation, you might want to find another
home for them if you expect them to be watered.
It’s not intentional, it’s just one more thing to remember, and well a dog barks when it’s
hungry, plants need to up their game and come up with something besides a slow wilt. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Decorating, DIY, Dollar Store Projects, Modern Decor, Wreaths

DIY Knotted Leather Hanging Planter

January 29, 2015 by Tanya 11 Comments

Do you love to pop into your favorite thrift stores and just see stuff you cannot live without?

(daily, weekly, yearly, if it’s frequent that’s a relief & hopefully will justify how often I go!)

Oh good.

I know, and I feel the same way.

The thrill of the hunt is hard to beat, and while it’s not big game hunting in some remote location,
it’s even better.

No one gets hurt (usually) and we score some sweet stuff and awesome prices.
I have wanted to make something like this for a while.
I have tried to decide if I want to create a macrame plant hanger, or some sort of container out
of leather, and how I could incorporate leather and wood.

Well, those leather scraps I have used to make a couple projects with came in handy, and inspiration
struck when I found a box of wooden bowls at the thrift store for $1.50 recently.
I know right?!

I bought them all, and with a couple of new elements from the sale bin at Jo-Ann’s I was able to
create a couple of new planters that I love, love, love!! [Read more…]

Filed Under: craft, Decorating, DIY, home decor, Modern Decor, Thrifty Finds, Thrifty Living

DIY Bohemian Style Woven Tapestry

January 25, 2015 by Tanya 13 Comments

Do you ever wish you had a super cool tapestry for a table or your wall?

And perhaps it looks like something you would find in an amazing shop full of Bohemian fabulousness.

But you made it, and it was easy, and thrifty as well.

Are you in?

Inspired by so many gorgeous woven wall hangings and recycled fiber projects I keep seeing, I thought I might give
weaving a shot and see if I like it.

Not only did I find myself staying up very late in the weaving zen zone, I loved it!

And if you use materials you already have, or for the most part, making a pretty Boho tapestry is not hard at all.
I followed the instructions I found at the Free People Blog (I can get lost there for hours, it’s ah-ma-zing)
and made my loom from a piece of foam core board from Dollar Tree. [Read more…]

Filed Under: craft, Decorating, Dollar Store Projects, home decor, Modern Decor, Table decor, Thrifty Living, Tips & ideas for the home

Day #8: DIY Anthro Inspired Rope Basket

January 17, 2015 by Tanya 13 Comments

Making a basket out of rope couldn’t be easier when the base happens to be a $1 mesh garbage can from
the dollar store. I found mine at Dollar Tree.

Using up a few different types and widths of rope I had on hand, some paint and a few other items from
the craft hoard, I came up with this fun, bright footed basket.

Now the hard part is trying to figure out where I am going to use it. So far it looks cool by my fireplace,
at the foot of the stairs, with a plant in it, and full of toys.

Oy, the options! Like most things it will probably be moved around and used in many roles over time.

But for today, I will show you how fast this rope basket came together, lets craft! [Read more…]

Filed Under: craft, Decorating, DIY, Dollar Store Projects, home decor, How To Save Money, Modern Decor, Thrifty Living

DIY Painted Feather Wall Art

6 pretty home trends you will love for 2017

DIY Scrap Wood Wall Hanging

My Modern Bohemian Style

DIY Painted Canvas Pouf-Storage cube-Footstool

For the love of Kilim

Faux Succulent Wreath

DIY Knotted Leather Hanging Planter

DIY Bohemian Style Woven Tapestry

Day #8: DIY Anthro Inspired Rope Basket

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