One of my favorite design trends right now is raw wood. I think it adds so much warmth to a space, and my home office had been feeling a little bare. So, after seeing a few of my favorite bloggers, Emily Henderson and Studio McGee, featuring unique ways they've incorporated wooden bead garlands into a space, I thought to myself "I could make that!" Check out what I came up with...
INDIGO DYED DOG BED
Shibori dyeing, to me, has always felt a little synonymous with summertime (probably because of all of the tie-dye I used to do as a kid during summer breaks). And while I have several shibori tea towels, and scarves that I've collected over the years, I had never actually dyed any of them myself. This summer I made it my mission to change that!
BEADED TRIANGLE PLANTER
As a self-proclaimed introvert, one of my favorite things to do when I need some quality "me time" is come up with fun DIY projects that will bring warmth and personality to my home. A great way to do that, personally, has always been with plants! Not only do they add a pop of color to any space, but they actually have been proven to make you happier! Here's a simple DIY I came up with to include my new cactus baby in my home...
FLORAL TABLE RUNNER
I was inspired last week by a bouquet I ordered from @sendurbanstems to make this fun DIY floral table runner — perfect for dinner parties, Easter brunch or just as an excuse to get in the mood for spring! With the unseasonably warm weather we've been experiencing in Austin, I decided to style my table runner for an intimate outdoor dinner party.
MODERN BLOCK PHOTO HOLDER
You may have seen the Happy Workspace Spruce I did for @ohhhchelsea Iast week, where I mentioned this super cute + super modern DIY. It's the perfect way to showcase your favorite Poloroids or Instax memories! This project requires a few basic woodworking tools, but once you get started you'll have a color-blocked wooden photo holder in less than 20 minutes.
LIVING WREATH
Here's another go at a fun DIY this holiday season! So simple. So timeless. I never want to take this wreath off my door! I got most of the supplies at local craft stores (except for the wood beads I got from Etsy), and the greenery was all from Central Market—I think they've got the best selection in South Austin.