Category Archives: budget decor

project diaries: DIY beaded shower curtain

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via kishani perera inc.

many of you have asked us about the beaded shower curtains seen in kishani’s vintage remix book (photos above). we thought it only fair that we spill a few diy secrets for our most valued followers! the truth is, this shower curtain is made up of a beaded room divider layered on top of a plain shower curtain! to help you recreate this look in your home please read the diy instructions below:

you will need:

1- beaded curtain, we recommend koyal wholesale’s version seen here.

1- plain white shower liner

here are the simple steps:

1. to start, line the holes of the divider up with the curtains’

2. put the rings though the beaded curtain and plain shower liner to hold both together

3. voilà! and you are done! now wasn’t that easy?

 

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project diaries: los feliz charmer

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we love getting to share our recent projects with our followers! this particular remodel is near and dear to our hearts. we have grown to love the charming character we created in this los feliz home using warm and crisp paint colors and a mix of vintage inspired and industrial hardware and lighting. seems like the public agreed as the house was sold before it went on the market! scroll below for some of our favorite photos of the property and a list of sources to get this same look in your home!

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aesthetically speaking: bringing nature indoors with the fiddle-leaf fig

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with its particularly charming name, the fiddle-leaf fig has to be one of our favorite plants to incorporate in the home. the fiddle-leaf is easy to maintain and relatively inexpensive and adds such distinct height and color to any space with its beautifully large green leaves. we look forward to the next space we get to incorporate our “fiddley” friend into! here are some great examples of the fiddle-leaf used in different interior spaces:

 

via pinterest

via domino

via elle decor

and here’s a photo of the resident (faux) fiddle-leaf fig tree at our very own rummage store! the tree adds just the right amount of green!

aesthetically speaking: beni ourain rugs

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we must admit that we have a bit of an obsession with rugs. a rug that just so happens to be on our must have list is the beni ourain rug. hand-weaved  by the beni ourain tribe in morocco, these neutral colored wool rugs are the perfect addition to any room. traditionally used as bedspreads, the original ben ourain rugs usually included pattern elements that symbolized natural events such as fertility, birth, femininity, and spirituality. some of the weavers believed that the rug could even ward off evil spirits. whether or not this is true, one thing is for sure- we just love the added texture this rug can bring to a room! we know that these rugs have become incredibly popular recently, but we still love them just the same.

via pinterest

given that these beni ourain rugs tend to be a bit on the expensive side. we were excited to see that the friendly people at pottery barn took it upon themselves to create a more affordable version inspired by the real thing, check it out below!

ben ourain rug via pottery barn

west elm/connect homes!

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last month i had the pleasure of meeting jared and gordon from connect homes, two amazing architects who have spent the past 4 years designing eco friendly, pre-fab homes. they asked if i would help them decorate one of their spaces along with west elm, one of my favorite retailers, for the dwell on design show this weekend- a total no brainer of course- and so we began!

my task was to implement a few key pieces from west elm and mix it in with some amazing vintage finds, right up my alley! with such a fabulous space to work with, and great pieces to choose from, i set out to create an eclectic mix that was livable, fun, hip, and inviting. after many nights of shopping ebay till the wee hours of the night, well technically, early mornings (4am!), i came up with some inspiration boards that detailed the master plan. since i hadnt seen the home yet, (it was still being built), i had to really rely on plans,  elevations and boards to make sure it all worked out well!

i think it turned out pretty well, hope you agree! xo

in la this weekend? come check it out at the dwell on design show today through sunday!

**photos by bethany nauert