Creative Ways To Use Burlap & A How To Guide

I HEART Burlap...It brings texture and warmth to a room like no other material...I have made curtains, table cloths, covered walls, used it in all my Halloween, fall and Winter decorating... The creamy colored burlap is an excellent choice for those who want the texture...but don't want to darken the space...They have reds, blacks, greens, blues, neutrals, and creams...a color for every taste... I am drawn to the neutrals and creams...They calm the soul and have a restful feel to them...Here are some pictures of a neutral burlap on the walls... You can use glue, staples or nail heads or a combo of them to quickly get the job done...If you want to glue it to the wall...make sure to find a glue that will not discolor the burlap...

Screaming Meme's Burlap Wall Tips:

• Start at the top, pull tight and staple at the bottom...secure in the middle...

• Be careful with the staples, you don't want to see too many of them...For the most part they will not be seen...they should blend in...

• Don't use burlap near water or steam...It will discolor...A natural discoloring may occur...It is normal...It adds character...Don't if you don't like it...It is so easy to change out...

• Overlay the burlap as you go...about an inch or two over the other will work...

Have fun designing your wall...you can make a wainscoting, a full accent wall or go all the way...with a fully wallpapered burlap room...Walls are not your thing?...Use burlap in other ways...curtains, slip covered ottomans, pillows, bed skirts, table linens, piping for furniture, pillows, bedding and such...Use it to stage your home for parties, holidays and get togethers ! Use the burlap webbing to accent chairs (like the chair I made below), bulletin boards, pillows, accents rugs, and anything else you can wrap that stuff around!

The best part about burlap is it is cheap and easy to redo! So, have fun and get creative! XoXo, Meme

Mirror, Mirror On My Bathroom Wall...

We all have or have had the dreadfully massive sheet of mirror glass in our bathroom. There is a clever way to change that! Framing the mirror without glue or nails, You can use the good ole' VELCRO!

For around $40 and a couple of hours of your time, your mirror can be transformed and add to your beautifully decorated bathroom without having to hire someone to make an expensive custom frame for you!




It is so easy and simple that you will want to frame every mirror you have and your neighbors too boot! LOL! You could have a lot of friends before this is over! ;) You will want to buy the square rosettes (see photos below for reference), so you don't have to do a lot of angle cutting. You can also cut angles or have someone cut the angles for you, if you don't like the rosette idea. But, by using the rosettes you can make a straight cut. Your local Home Depot or Lowe's will cut the straight cuts for you for free! Just take your measurements with you and ask for someone to help you in the lumber area.







If you are wondering how well Velcro will stick on a bathroom mirror, you will be pleasantly surprised! It will hold up for a very long time, even with the steam...GUARANTEED! :D

Make sure to purchase the Velcro with the sticky backs.

Keep the two sides of Velcro together and stick one side to your trim. Then peel off the paper and press your trim to the mirror.

Working your way around the mirror, until all the sides are done...

And there you have it. Your very own custom framed mirror that little ole' you made yourself!

XoXo,

Screaming Meme

Easy Ideas To Freshen Up Your Home!

I have a few simple ideas to make your house a home on a budget! They are quick and easy to do!

Lamps~ Change out your lamp shades with new ones! The drum shades can give any lamp a new look! If you don't have money to change out...think about a simple slip cover to change the look of your lamp...You can sew one or use no sew techniques...:)

In love with my lamp shades...I think they are so perfect...They will be staying! Collections~ What do you have lying around your home that you can make into a collection?That is the easiest way to add a WOW factor to your home! It could be plates, mirrors, children's wooden chairs, canes, books...The possibilities are endless... I am working on my layered plate collage...I am going to make a thick framed leaning chalk board to go under my collection of plates...:) A Place For YOU...We decorate for everyone else...Our family, our friends, our neighbors... What about us? Find a place, that makes YOU feel relaxed...and add something that will make you feel good when you are there...It could be your bedside, your porch or your bath... Add a beautiful piece of art, a mirror, some flowers, or anything that makes you feel alive and refreshed... Pillows... Change out your sofa pillows (you know the ones it came with...lol) and add new ones...get creative..Mix patterns and textures...Don't be afraid to shake it up a little... Think FUN! And let it evolve...you will be surprised how much more your sofa stands out with variety! Paint~Paint is the cheapest way to add character and personality to any space... Add a fresh coat inside of a piece of furniture to add instant charm! Paint a piece of furniture a bold, fun color and watch it come alive! It is inexpensive and easy to do! XoXo, Screaming Meme

Decorating With Plates

Plates are a great and inexpensive way to add color and a little fun to any wall! Here are some great ideas for you to drool all over...;)

Source~Cherry Hill Cottage

Cherry Hill Cottage's Tina...hung plates in a layered form...Isn't it cute? I will be recreating this look with my white plates...:) I will post a picture when I am done...

Source~gaitainteriors.com~Vintage Vandal

I like the idea of adding words to plates...Though some of these words are a little risque...You can add nice words ;) ....

Source~5T0F.blogspot.com~Kelly Wearstler

This pattern is great way to show off this large wall...Make up any pattern to fit your wall...

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There is something very sweet and simple about this plate display...One of my absolute favorites! If you don't have a lot of plates, this would be a great start...or finish {lol}...I love the simplicity!

Source~~Gwen Lausterer

I love the idea of using plates as frames...:) Photo copy a photo in black and white {or color} and use double sided tape...adhere to plate...Instant framed art! Love it!

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I love the way they took platters and hung them sideways...And going around the ceiling as a border is a fun way to show off your plates and platters!

Have doily plates? Hang them with ribbon or jute rope...:)

Source~Country Living

Another way to add words to plates...:) Oh, the possibilities are endless...with plates and words! ;)

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I love how this tone on tone display looks...It is simple and elegant...don't you think?

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This is a whimicial display...add a variety of art with your plates for a whimsical look!

Source~abchaos flicker~apartmenttherapy.com

Another tone on tone display...I love the mix of cottage and modern...My favorite combo!

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Have a small wall? Add plates for a BIG impact!

Source~letteredcottage.com

Add plates to boxes or anything you can tuck them into...:) It is a different and fun way to display!

I thought it would be cute to add silhouettes to plain plates...color copy a shape and adhere it to the plate! Instant silhouette plates!

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Another picture of silhouettes! Fun, isn't it?

Source~Unknown {found on dinnerwarecenter.com}

I think adding plates to a bedroom is such a romantic idea...This headboard idea is gorgeous! Add any pattern over a bed or around the room! Romance is in the air...eat it up! ;)

Source~Matthew Mead Style

Isn't this a cute idea to add to your front door? I love it! Add a piece of paper like wallpaper or scrapbook paper and add your house # to it! If you use scrapbook paper...polyurethane it!

Tell me how you decorate with plates or dishes?

XoXo, Screaming Meme

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