sand art

do you remember making sand art as a child? i decided to try an only slightly more sophisticated project this past weekend to bring a bit of the beach into my new bedroom. my family owns a summer home on nantucket, where my cousins and i have spent much of each summer on the beach or working in retail. this summer is a different story (in the best way, of course!) but that's no reason not to include my favorite island in my future boudoir.

first i traced the island and taped it into the back of an 11" x 14" canvas ($8 at michaels).

since it was still a little tough to see the tracing through the canvas, my detail-oriented dad took matters into his own hands. (note his shirt!)

the fruits of his labor.

i painted around the island, let it dry, and then used paper cement ($9 at michaels) to glue sand onto the white part of the canvas.

et voilà! it's far from perfect but it'll be a lovely reminder of summertime come winter at bucknell.

what diy projects have you taken on lately? i would love to hear from you!

do you remember making sand art as a child? i decided to try an only slightly more sophisticated project this past weekend to bring a bit of the beach into my new bedroom. my family owns a summer home on nantucket, where my cousins and i have spent much of each summer on the beach or working in retail. this summer is a different story (in the best way, of course!) but that's no reason not to include my favorite island in my future boudoir.

first i traced the island and taped it into the back of an 11" x 14" canvas ($8 at michaels).

since it was still a little tough to see the tracing through the canvas, my detail-oriented dad took matters into his own hands. (note his shirt!)

the fruits of his labor.

i painted around the island, let it dry, and then used paper cement ($9 at michaels) to glue sand onto the white part of the canvas.

et voilà! it's far from perfect but it'll be a lovely reminder of summertime come winter at bucknell.

what diy projects have you taken on lately? i would love to hear from you!

Sorting with Style

{orange notebook, $18.95}

{world map file folders, $16.95 for twelve}

{skull weekly planner, on sale for $11}

{red faux snakeskin tape measure, $12.95}

{red magazine pocket, $19.95}

given my love for pretty workspaces, i was so excited when julie of sorting with style asked me to help spread the word about her fabulous office supplies company. surely you know an interior designer who needs the faux snakeskin tape measure — and how fabulous would the red magazine pocket be for collecting mail in your foyer?

{orange notebook, $18.95}

{world map file folders, $16.95 for twelve}

{skull weekly planner, on sale for $11}

{red faux snakeskin tape measure, $12.95}

{red magazine pocket, $19.95}

given my love for pretty workspaces, i was so excited when julie of sorting with style asked me to help spread the word about her fabulous office supplies company. surely you know an interior designer who needs the faux snakeskin tape measure — and how fabulous would the red magazine pocket be for collecting mail in your foyer?

I Heart Hindsvik

{vintage tin globe, $55}

{large blue coral specimen, $29}

{red metal drawer, $25}

{white wood ampersand, $125}

{1940s card table, $149}

one of my preferred procrastination methods is to peruse etsy for hours, stumbling upon new shops and adding little treasures to my favorite items. a recent perusal yielded the discovery of hindsvik, a vintage company out of canada that specializes in custom lettering and colorful storage. prices are reasonable and the hidden gems are numerous — what are you waiting for?

{vintage tin globe, $55}

{large blue coral specimen, $29}

{red metal drawer, $25}

{white wood ampersand, $125}

{1940s card table, $149}

one of my preferred procrastination methods is to peruse etsy for hours, stumbling upon new shops and adding little treasures to my favorite items. a recent perusal yielded the discovery of hindsvik, a vintage company out of canada that specializes in custom lettering and colorful storage. prices are reasonable and the hidden gems are numerous — what are you waiting for?