This might not actually qualify as a DIY (because I didn't really DO that much) but I have wanted to re-style my dresser for a while now. I have been stuck in the realm of having framed photos of friends displayed and feel like I am in desperate need of a mature upgrade.
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As part of the re-style, I started with fresh cut flowers. Flowers always brighten up a room and tulips happen to be my favorite. I have always wanted to have flowers in my home regularly. I enjoy receiving flowers and giving them as gifts. I also enjoy treating myself to a bouquet when I have had a bad day. I find it to be one of those simple pleasures we take for granted. You may see a blog post in the near future as I work to fill my home with flowers more often.
I decided to display a few of my favorite books as well. I don't currently have a book shelf so my books have been boxed up and hidden. Each of these books has a special meaning or sends a message that I would like to remember daily. By having these books on display, I think it will be a good reminder to remember the precious moments of childhood (Secret Garden), always look fabulous (Style by Lauren Conrad), come from a place of yes (Bethenny Frankel's most recent book) and love with all of my heart because you never know when someone will be removed from your life (My Sergei).
Candles are always a nice decorating piece. This one was a party favor from a recent baby shower I went to. (And yes, it was a boy!)
Perfume bottles are all so unique and pretty, they should be displayed and not stored hidden in a bathroom cabinet.
I have seen other blogs use jewelry or shoes as part of the in home decor and I really like this idea. I have chosen to display a few of my favorite pieces on this pretty tray. Plus I have a habit of not wearing jewelry. Because it is not in plain site, I forget to put it on in the morning. With my jewelry displayed, it will be easier to accessorize more regularly.
Finally, I was thinking of adding one more thing to the dresser. I consider my room to be decorated in a shabby chic way. The room does have some details that still need to be worked out, but I thought adding some saucers and/or tea cups would be a nice touch. I could store rings or other small pieces of jewelry in them. I love vintage style tea cups. My mom has dozens of gorgeous ones that remind me of my childhood. I can remember having family gatherings or parties and all of the ladies drinking tea or coffee out of these very cute vintage cups. I loved sitting with them and drinking tea, it made me feel so grown up and elegant. If I do incorporate this into the decor, I will have to ask my mom for a few of her tea cups and saucers when I am visiting Detroit. What are your thoughts about adding a tea cup and/or saucer to the decor?
I think adding teacups would be lovely, that is such a good idea to use for storing things like earrings, you could also put some pot pourri or scented balls into a teacup or some coloured pebbles perhaps? I am enjoying your home based posts :) I am watching carefully for ideas :)
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Thanks for your ideas, I think I am going to add the tea cups as soon as I can get some from my mom.
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Magda super początek :) Z profesjonalnego punktu widzenia (haha;) zeby uzyskac lepszy efekt uzyj mniej kolorow - z tego co widze najczesciej przewija sie różowy i czarny, najlepiej uzywac max 3 kolorow. Zmienilabym kolor tulipanów na rozowy albo czerwony i schowala niebieska swieczke ;) Bardzo fajny pomysl z ksiazkami i kwiatami oprocz tego mozesz dac cos duzego jako tło np. lustro albo duża ramke ze zdjeciami albo pustą ramę zeby dokonczyc kompozycje. Bardzo fajna jest ta taca na bizuterie! Jesli chodzi o uklad kompozycji to uwazaj na ustawianie rzeczy na samym srodku najlepiej jesli beda troche przesuniete na jedna strone wtedy jest bardziej dynamiczny efekt. A perfumy wygladaja fajnie jesli sa bardziej skupione :) Oczywiscie to tylko moje spostrzezenia, nie musisz ich stosowac!! Ogolenie fajnie ze robisz jakies zmiany, zazwyczaj ludzie nie zdaja sobie sprawy jak to moze poprawic samopoczucie.
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Bede pisala po Angielsku bo mam malo czasu. Thank you soooooo much for your expert opinion! I was thinking the same thing, that maybe it is too colorful. Also I happen to have pink tulips in my living room so maybe I will switch them with the yellow ones. Also yes, I want to put a large mirror above my dresser, I just have not found one that I like yet and I didn't want to wait to post this. Hopefully I will find a mirror soon and when I do, I can repost with an update. Again thank you so much for your professional opinion, I want to learn and be better at decorating so this is very helpful! caluje- Madzia
Deleteaaa i filizanki to tez super pomysl :))
ReplyDeleteNice job on the revamp Mags! one thing im' a major fan of is mirrors. I like mirrored trays for like perfumes. I think it ads a bit of glam to dressers but also gives you a defined area to display your stuff. Also another idea besides tea cups for your jewelry is going to an antique store or second hand store (or pier 1 haha) and find like mirrored or jeweled or vintage looking bowls or other small boxes. I feel like you can find some cool stuff sometimes.
ReplyDeleteAnother thing around the dresser would be fun to put up a glam type of mirror behind it that accents some of your trays/perfume bottles. Then you can look in the mirror when putting on jewelry or perfume etc, and it dresses up the space overall.
:) love you keep it up! I'll live vicariously through you since you are more motivated lol
Thank you for your advice and positive comments! My cousin also suggested a mirror. I have been wanting to add a large mirror above the dresser, something like this one http://www.google.com/imgres?hl=en&sa=X&tbo=d&rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-Address&biw=1680&bih=831&tbm=isch&tbnid=CuhLJBeyRNcTqM:&imgrefurl=http://www.etsy.com/listing/100545524/vintage-shabby-chic-mirror-cottage-chic&docid=4vCOU5a49eYO_M&imgurl=http://img2.etsystatic.com/000/0/5983888/il_fullxfull.341537746.jpg&w=907&h=721&ei=-W_4ULC0DJDSigLiloHYDQ&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=2&vpy=119&dur=7005&hovh=200&hovw=252&tx=150&ty=97&sig=112315039812500962359&page=1&tbnh=134&tbnw=181&start=0&ndsp=51&ved=1t:429,r:0,s:0,i:85. Maybe even a bit more dramatic. I am hoping to continue to learn as I take on these tasks. love you too!
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