This is a great weekend project that I thought Id share because it is a quick, inexpensive way to turn everyday items into statement decorator pieces.
Everyone knows the quickest way to update your decor is paint... and spray paint is even faster!
I picked up this set of bookends and kids toy giraffe ( for a grand total of $2.50) some forgotten amount of years ago and they have been sitting around looking glum ever since. So over the last couple of days I'm sure they were as thrilled as any inanimate objects can be when I turned my DIY eye upon them. Follow the steps below for your own faux porcelain look and stay tuned for the results in the next couple of days once I get the 'after' pics uploaded.
The first step is always preparation. You are going to need a clean, dust free (and lightly sanded if it's wood or previously painted) object of choice. You will also need a can of undercoat/primer and matt/flat white spray paint. (I got mine from bunnings, but $2 stores generally have them as well) Then set up your 'spray zone' in a well ventilated place with a drop cloth or newspaper to catch the overspray - this is best done outside away from anything you wouldnt want to turn white as well, aka your car, cat or dog.
You are ready to spray the undercoat now...If you are doing multiple objects make sure to space them well to avoid having to pick them up and turn in the middle of things. Most primers need 24hours to set so plan ahead and be patient :)Originally I had planned to use a gloss enamel (something I had lying around) for the top coat but I actually liked the matt gray look of the primer and when I applied the first coat of gloss white I was a little disappointed with the look and coverage. So a trip to Bunnings and a day later I had my $8 can of flat white and a feeling of DIY contentment.
Im really liking the look and will share the finished product soon! Any questions or advice let me know. Happy Monday!
You are the missing dough from my doughnut...ahhh romance personified! 
I've had these pics in my 'eye candy' folder for a little bit now, so thought today was as good a day as any to share them! The first comes via a post on LiveCreatingYourself...I think this Ikea desk is super cool and would love to have something similar in my workspace. The next is another look to steal from DomestiKatedLife blog...love the look of symmetry, the throw,those stripes and end of bed ottomans...ok I like the whole room :) - and the third is a random desk I spotted as inspiration for my owns makeover - though more of a general inspiration (paint and re-cover chair) than specific (mimic bright yellow).
Running from February 3rd until the 22nd of January 2012, we are now officially in the year of the Metal Rabbit with Chinese New Year celebrations coninuing for the next week or so. (A particularly good year for me I hope seeings as I am a rabbit in the Chinese Zodiac) Apparently a year of (much needed) calm and peace awaits us and a good chance for us rabbits to "make an extra effort to follow your dreams, seize opportunities, and enjoy the moment". Done...Happy Monday!
Happy Friday everyone! It is another too hot day in ol' Brisbane town, so here is a nice cool white shot of Magdalena Frackowiak for Vogue China (via Trendnista)
I really liked this whole editorial for February's Cover Magazine, so expect to see more as POTD. Gertrud Hegelund wears Emelie Johannson ensembles for the shoot by Andreas Ohlund (seen via Fashion Gone Rogue)
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