It's Hard to Say Goodbye

My time on So You Think You Can Decorate has come to an end.  Although I was not eliminated, I had to step out, for many reasons. On top of school, work, a design project for a client, Dmitri, and moving in two weeks, we had family in town from Israel who we only see every two years. After spending several hours in the hospital with Dmitri on Thursday and Friday, I had no more energy or time to spare for anything else!

I loved my time on SYTYCD; it was a wonderful experience with some very talented ladies. I was challenged and motivated to create. That was a beautiful thing. I feel so lucky to have been able to take part in it, and I am so sad to say goodbye.

But, I must know my own limitations and when to say no. My natural inclination is to over-commit myself, but I am learning to do what is best for myself and my family.  I don't want my family to only have the "leftovers" of me. And I must keep my sanity!

I am sad, but relieved. It was the right decision.

Good luck to the remaining ladies! You all are so talented!

SYTYCD Project # 1 with Tutorial

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~An Accessory for Your Accessories~

Accessories can make a room a decorating masterpiece, or a complete disaster. Whether fun, pulled-together, eclectic, or classy, the accessories effect and portray the living, breathing, personality of the room. It is no different when an outfit is coordinated. The earrings, necklaces, brooches, or rings tell whether I am flirty and playful, or dark, sultry, and sophisticated. The perfect accessory for your room, can also be perfect for organizing your jeweled accessories.  

 

Using burlap, natural jute, cabinet hardware, and an open-back frame, I created an earring & necklace holder that will match my shabby chic, turquoise, bedroom.

 

The frame was primed, painted using a "white-wash" technique, and antiqued with sandpaper to add definition to the edges. 

 

I measured and drilled five holes in the bottom portion of the frame for the hardware. I used a combination of hardware styles, all of which can be found at Anthropologie. My personal favorite is the turquoise rose that is in the center of the piece.

Item List (what I used is in parenthesis)

-Open back picture frame (Hobby Lobby -11x14)

-Craft paint/ Primer / paintbrush (Folk Art craft paint in Seamist)

- 5 knobs (Anthropologie)

-Burlap the size of frame opening

-Natural Jute (Hobby Lobby)

Tools Used

-Drill

-Hot glue gun

-Hammer

-Sandpaper

Total Cost - $42
*A little side note about the cost: The hardware from Anthropologie really added up...if I hadn't been on a time crunch I would have waited to buy it on sale/ checked ebay/ found antique hardware. Look around! This could easily be done for less with a little time and  effort!*

  

  

  

  

  

  

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