Silhouettes, take two.

Since I haven't been working for the past week, I've had to fill my spare time with something, right? Like I said on my Inspiration Monday post, I am kind of obsessed with silhouettes. Just the word itself is pretty. Silhouette. Ah. Anyway.

I had this bright idea a while ago and never got to actually doing it. Until yesterday. See here we have a lovely giant paper bag. Its hard to tell because I use my phone as a camera [long story, don't make me explain myself], but I traced the size of the frame I am using onto the paper bag. And then I cut it. E-Z.

Then, after lots of google-ing and sketching, I came up with Henry and Margaret. I loved the funky flower/hat thing on Margaret's head. And I thought Henry's pipe was pretty classy. And I'm all about class. So it was settled. I sketched them onto the paper bag.

Next, I very carefully painted the outline of the two. I was so nervous to mess it up. But I think I did alright.

I filled them in with just one coat. At first I really liked it, I thought they looked cool. But then they started to look incomplete. So before framing them, I added two more coats. Just your basic 'Vanilla' acrylic paint, by the way.

Finally I framed them. Don't they look so happy in their new homes? Lets be honest, Margaret looks a little annoyed. Maybe she's tired of Henry's smoke. Sorry Margaret. :)

Now onto my next project/a continuation of this project.

More silhouettes. At first I liked the idea of Henry and Margaret all alone on a wall, but then I thought it would be cool to add a few little guys to their scene. So I came up with a few more options. And I need to put it to a vote. Look through these simple designs. Which should I do? Just one more? All of them? A couple?

First I have these strange flowery/branchy things. I like the look, but I would probably adjust it a little bit... so I wouldn't use this EXACT picture.

A musical instrument? To demonstrate my lack of musical talent but my love for music itself? I mean, I could do a beautiful violin or a piano... I just don't know. Or both?

I really love this doe and I will probably make one whether or not anyone agrees with it. Not on colored paper, but this is the only google image I could find that was similar to the little deer I would want. :)

A chandelier? Is it overdone? Out of style? I don't know.

Lastly, a bird. I got this idea from my Gramma and reallllly love it. Maybe not this exact one, but its cute. Eh?

Dorm Decor

I never really wanted to live in a dorm. I shared a bedroom from age 5-12, and that was plenty of time for me. At least until I get married.

But now that I know I will have to be in a dorm, and sharing space with TWO other people [ahh!], I'm a little excited. I don't have a problem sharing or getting along, but I just like things a certain way. Scratch that. I sound like a terrible and snooty person. I'm not, promise.

I just really like to come home to a neat and cozy space. Cleaned up, decorated, comfy, organized... all those things.

So obviously a roommate could effect any number of those things. Which I will just have to get over. So for now I am loving designing my space in the room!

[All the photos below are from various blogs on dwellinggawker.com. I am obsessed.]

I just love everything about this room. Obviously I won't have this much space, but this is kind of my go-to inspiration.

I want the top clock. Or something very similar.

I don't know if I would want so much stuff displayed, but I like how this is done. Very neat straight lines. I have tons of pretty cards and letters and pictures that I want to somehow put up. And I love this.

Lastly how amazing would it be to make a teacup lamp for above my desk?? I am going to do it. I have to.

I might be in love.

So yesterday, while reading a few blogs, I fell in love with this really cool screen. It was and old wooden window screen that was fixed to hold jewelry. I am still in love with it. Check out That House On the Corner for the Jewelry Window inspiration. :)

Anyway, I searched the afternoon away... craigslist, the Home Depot website, some shops in Puyallup. No screen. Such a sad day.

I decided on a new idea for the screen in case I don't find a window, AND I did find something I really wanted and loved...

These two chairs. Ah. I love them.

To fit these chairs in my room, I decided to take out my desk, which was really a dining room table. It was huge and good for working, but I never used it. It just collected jewelry [hence my need for the jewelry window!!], clothes and dust. To top it off, it was black. Which made my room seem much darker. So I'm going to think of something else to do with it, and save it for when I have my own house. :)

New house.

And welcome to my new house! Sweet little door in the front door, huh?

I love the old school mailbox. No more ugly metal lock box.

And the kitchen. Don't mind the stuff on the counter, we were JUST moving in.

Again, a table-less kitchen.

Lastly, my lovely, giant window in my room. I love it.

I will definitely post more pictures once we are completely moved in. But this will just have to do for now.

:)

my new room.

I hate that the pictures are kind of blurry. I had it on a weird setting and I don't know why. Anyway...