Of the many things that have caught my attention in the past few months one remains starkly etched in my memory. Perhaps its the cost effective nature of the whole idea or the very little work involved in making them. - Recycled WOOD or something just as simple as a simpler decor element.
Though simple they make excellent quick decor for any occasion. Or it could just add that little extra elegance to your home. Rustic is in fashion and no matter how urban your surroundings may be a little bit of the country can go a long way in calming the ambiance. As any lifestyle guru will tell you, the first thing to a happy living is a calm and energized mind. As the energy within a home changes so does the chemistry between its inhabitants.
So in this post I thought of giving you some ideas on simple, easy to make yet elegant crafts that can spice up your home with their simplicity.
First things first.
WOOD
Be it a twig, a fallen shrub or just an axed down piece of log you can change them into some wonderful specimens of art. A little thought , a little cleaning and a sufficient dollop of wax or a brush of varnish.
Beeswax has been in used for such purposes for ages now. Just make sure you sand down the surface with a sander or a sandpaper before applying the wax or varnish. Do not forget that even abstract and shapeless objects found easily in the garden with a little makeover can give a great oomph to your settings.
CANE
While they sound lighter than the amount of work that goes into making crafty stuff out of these things there is always the warm possibility of buying cheap stuff at a flea market. Even a plain looking casket can be changed into a showy center piece with a few bright ribbons and a tape. Furniture made of cane are cheaper and lighter to move around, not to mention they add a great appeal to the entire persona of a living room.
Or you could chose from a range of products ranging from planters, to flower baskets or laundry hampers. Curtains of bamboo or cane are also an attractive and useful addition that keeps out dust and too much light while keeping your space cozy and airy.
POTTED PLANTS
I bet it didn't occur to you that plants could be found among a list of cheap low maintenance decor items. But surprising or outdated as they seem they add that extra green which never goes out of fashion. Then there is always the option to either chose a bonsai or a potted flowering plant or a fusion of both. These add life to your dining table or living room side table.
There are more such simple materials that you can find around your home and convert into masterpieces if you can just look around and give wings to your imagination!.
Till then REDUCE, REUSE, and of course RECYCLE!!! :) :)
Though simple they make excellent quick decor for any occasion. Or it could just add that little extra elegance to your home. Rustic is in fashion and no matter how urban your surroundings may be a little bit of the country can go a long way in calming the ambiance. As any lifestyle guru will tell you, the first thing to a happy living is a calm and energized mind. As the energy within a home changes so does the chemistry between its inhabitants.
So in this post I thought of giving you some ideas on simple, easy to make yet elegant crafts that can spice up your home with their simplicity.
First things first.
WOOD
Be it a twig, a fallen shrub or just an axed down piece of log you can change them into some wonderful specimens of art. A little thought , a little cleaning and a sufficient dollop of wax or a brush of varnish.
Beeswax has been in used for such purposes for ages now. Just make sure you sand down the surface with a sander or a sandpaper before applying the wax or varnish. Do not forget that even abstract and shapeless objects found easily in the garden with a little makeover can give a great oomph to your settings.
CANE
While they sound lighter than the amount of work that goes into making crafty stuff out of these things there is always the warm possibility of buying cheap stuff at a flea market. Even a plain looking casket can be changed into a showy center piece with a few bright ribbons and a tape. Furniture made of cane are cheaper and lighter to move around, not to mention they add a great appeal to the entire persona of a living room.
Or you could chose from a range of products ranging from planters, to flower baskets or laundry hampers. Curtains of bamboo or cane are also an attractive and useful addition that keeps out dust and too much light while keeping your space cozy and airy.
POTTED PLANTS
I bet it didn't occur to you that plants could be found among a list of cheap low maintenance decor items. But surprising or outdated as they seem they add that extra green which never goes out of fashion. Then there is always the option to either chose a bonsai or a potted flowering plant or a fusion of both. These add life to your dining table or living room side table.
There are more such simple materials that you can find around your home and convert into masterpieces if you can just look around and give wings to your imagination!.
Till then REDUCE, REUSE, and of course RECYCLE!!! :) :)
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