Saturday, April 28, 2012

For The Birds: Unique Garden Birdhouses


It's springtime, and I love gardening and birdhouses! Check out this collection of unique and beautiful birdhouses and maybe you'll be convinced to give a home to some wayward feathered friends!  

Birdhouse Large Mosaic Stone and Wine Cork
Stone mosaic birdhouse with wine corks by Winestonebirdhouses via Etsy

Folk Art Rustic Country Primitive Saltbox Home Decor Garden  Birdhouse
Saltbox birdhouse by birdhouseaccents via Etsy



Copper kettle teapot birdhouse by Gadgetsponge via Etsy


Repurposed Recycled Vintage Coca Cola Crate Birdhouse OOAK
Recycled coca cola crate birdhouse by Piecesofpastimes via Etsy



Toad sitting in handmade birdhouse on top of garden arbor

Shabby and chic wood burned with a touch of color birdhouse from up-cycled picket fence and old copper gutter






I love the balcony on this unique birdhouse



Salvaged metalwork birdhouse from This Old House



Tin man birdhouse



Yikes!


I hope this post inspired you to create your own beautiful birdhouse, or maybe purchase one from one of the artists featured! 


You might also like







Have a great week!
Laura

Join me on: 



Article copyright ©Laura Beth Love 2021 and may not be republished in print or other media without express written permission from the author. For any link corrections please leave correct info in comment area.

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Paint It Black: Stylish Black Painted Furniture


Lamp Black floral bed frame from General Finishes Design Center



There's something about black painted furniture that I just love! Check out these examples and maybe you'll see what I mean...




Black accent chest



Black painted wardrobe




RESERVED LISTING for Charity: gerda- painted chest with wallpaper insets

By Knackstudio via Etsy (and below)



RESERVED LISTING for Charity: gerda- painted chest with wallpaper insets

Wallpaper decoupage on the outside of the drawers....



RESERVED LISTING for Charity: gerda- painted chest with wallpaper insets

...and also wallpaper on the inside the drawers






Vintage vanity and stool gets a sleek makeover in black


Satin black Bombay chest dresser




Painted cottage shabby French black bed on Etsy





My favorite black look: black painted dining room set with natural wood tabletop




What do you think? 


I hope you have a great week! 

Laura

Thursday, April 19, 2012

Organizing & Decorating With Clipboards!


Decorating and organizing has never been easier than it is with 

- you guessed it - clipboards! Why clipboards?  
They are:
Inexpensive - they cost next to nothing
Easy to acquire - available at any office supply store
Simple to decorate (and they make great gifts for teachers and coaches)
Easy to hang & display
A great way to help you and your family stay organized!

Check out these creative examples of clipboard wall displays and altered and personalized clip boards. 


Decoupage with fabric or paper



Decoupaged with papers and an old sewing pattern envelope

Painted clip boards


Use clipboards to display necklaces




Clipboards as a display for vintage family photos hits the mark: great farmhouse style decorating







A contemporary wall display with painted clipboards



Wallpaper embellished clipboards 







Image Detail

Entry clipboard wall display holds artwork




Clipboard wall at Anthropologie




Vintage sign photos displayed on clipboards




Use clipboards as a mood board, or to display projects and inspiration.












Clipboards as a hallway display


In black and white



Use clipboards to display drawings or other artwork



Use clipboards to display vintage illustrations or old book pages




These mini clipboards hold chore lists and allowance. Make one for everyone in the house.






Pictures hung using clipboards

A pretty way to display your children's photos from 4InspirationsPhotography









 Button decorated clipboard (above and below) from Petite Michelle Louise




Clipboard + chalkboard paint = awesome! from BHG





What would you do with yours?


Pin this post!    



Which do you like best?


Have a great week!
Laura


Join me on: 




Article copyright ©Laura Beth Love 2019 and may not be republished in print or other media without express written permission from the author. For any link corrections please leave correct info in comment area.