The Housework Isn't Getting Done: wall art

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Tuesday, March 21, 2017

Bedroom Decor, Part 1

Gosh, I've been having trouble keeping up with the blog. I've been waiting to post my new bedroom decor until I'm finished, but it's taking longer than I want. So I'm giving you a teaser today. Slowly but surely, the walls are coming alive. Here's my previous bedroom post, with mostly bare walls. And here's some furniture I repurposed. And here's the rocking chair.

Now I'm working on the walls.

#millsnewhouse, master bedroom, wall art, painted sign, string art

A painted sign again, but this time I added some string art. I went for the ombré effect. I'm pretty pleased with the way it turned out.

And I made a bunch of pillows to add some color.

#millsnewhouse, master bedroom, wall art, painted sign, string art, pillows, bed design

The afghan is one that I started to crochet many years ago and only finished two panels and part of the third. I had totally forgotten about it but found it in a bag when we moved. I stitched the two panels together, and it makes a nice throw. The partial panel was used to make the pillow!

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#millsnewhouse, master bedroom, pillows, bed design, crochet

#millsnewhouse, master bedroom, pillows, bed design, crochet, quilting, bed scarf

I did get one other thing hung on the wall.

#millsnewhouse, master bedroom, wall art, cross stitch, Norman Rockwell

This is a cross stitch design that I did also many years ago. I think in 1988 (way before children.) It is a Norman Rockwell picture. It was kind of stained and rolled up in a box. I bought the frame, soaked it in Biz/Oxyclean/Dawn and it came out beautifully!

These are very tiny stitches! I can't believe I ever did this.

I still have plans for a few more bare walls and curtains to add, so there will be more Master Bedroom to come!

Wednesday, February 8, 2017

Kitchen Decorating

I don't have a lot of walls in my kitchen, so no place for art! But I did add this above the sink:

#millsnewhouse, kitchen signs, eat pray love, decorating kitchen, wall art

The letters were all purchased at Michael's, so an easy project that I'm happy with!

Monday, November 7, 2016

Fall Welcome Sign

Yesterday I worked on a new project for my front porch. A Welcome sign. Here's the finished product.

#millsnewhouse, welcome sign, fall decor, outdoor fall

The board is an old shelf that my husband dragged home from the farm. All it took was a quick hosing off and some light sanding.

I purchased the letters (already painted!) at Michaels Craft Store. The only purchase made for this project!

I already had the bow and silk flowers and leaves. A little hot glue, and this project was complete!

I think it looks good with the wreath. I plan to change out the decorations on both of these for the different seasons, so come back and see!

Monday, October 17, 2016

Wall Art - Eat, Drink & Be Merry!

I think this is one of the most simple ways to add some interest to a blank wall. I purchased some inexpensive 12-inch canvases, bought a half yard of two fabrics, got out my staple gun and voila! I really like how it turned out.

#mills new house, kitchen wall art, fabric wall art

I have another project planned using the same technique, but a little more complicated. I'll share it soon, I hope!

Thursday, October 13, 2016

The New Hook Shelf

I don't have a coat closet in my house, so I wanted hooks for guests to use, and a place to set purses and bags. I already had an old pew from the church I attended while growing up. I put my builder, Smith Building, to work and he created a beautiful piece for me.

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#millsnewhouse, Smith Building, coat hooks, shelf, entry way, pew, embroidered pillows, chunky afghan

I made the pillows using patterns from Embroidery Library. I also knitted the chunky afghan a couple of years ago when this house was only a dream. It's been in my attic patiently waiting...

The little statue next to the "M" was the top on our wedding cake. The blocks are old ones from my childhood.

The photo is of my father-in-law when he was in the military.

This little spot is one of my favorite vingnettes in the house.

Tuesday, October 11, 2016

The Family Picture Wall

Today I'm featuring the wall I've done of family pictures (so far.) I'd still like to add more someday.

#millsnewhouse, picture wall, picture collage, family pictures

I was disappointed when I discovered our security guy had installed a motion sensor right in the middle of this wall! Time to get creative. So, if the key in this picture looks funny (there's a big shadow) it's because it is stuck to the motion sensor. And...the sensor still works through the hole in they key!

Thursday, October 6, 2016

The Recipe Wall

I collected recipes from my mom that were hand written by her and my grandmas for a display in our dining room.

#mills new house, recipe wall, old recipes, wall art

I put the recipes in floating frames, so you can actually take them off the wall to look at the back. There is an empty frame because I'm waiting for a recipe from my husband's side of the family.

My favorite is the recipe for a "coal plant" from one of my grandmas

#mills new house, recipe wall, old recipes, wall art, coal plant

They are also called "crystal gardens" and you can use other things besides coal. Here's a link to How to Grow a Crystal Garden if you are interested.

The centerpiece of the display is a machine embroidered square about cooking. Here's a link to the Embroidery Library pattern.

#mills new house, recipe wall, old recipes, wall art, machine embroidery, cooking square