I always hate the day that our Christmas decorations come down. I know to a lot of people, this makes their home feel clean and fresh, but to me it feels bare and sad. And with the January days being short, grey and cold, a bare, sad house is the last thing I want to be surrounded by! I prefer to ease out of Christmas and swap in some winter mantel decor that still feels festive, but not holiday-specific.
I can’t believe we’re already starting the third week of January! This month feels like it’s flying by. I’ve been working on getting a spare bedroom converted into a craft room, and will be sharing it as soon as it’s completed. But in the meantime, let’s party š
The hubs and I snuck in one last DIY before 2015 endedāa giant chalkboard for our kitchen wall. But with all the holiday hustle, I haven’t had a chance to share it with you until now! So, without further delay, here is our fullĀ step-by-step tutorial on how to build a chalkboard.
Let’s give a big welcome back to our Wednesday Creative Spark Link Party! We had some technical hiccups last week, but now we are back in action for 2016.
I hope you enjoyed a wonderful holiday season and start to the New Year! I took a break from blogging, but now I’m ready to jump back in and get those crafty and creative juices flowing this year!
This article was originally published in the January 2016 issue of VRAI Magazine.Ā
Each year, the Pantone Color InstituteĀ introduces a color of the year. Described as āa color snapshot of what we see taking place in our culture that serves as an expression of a mood and an attitudeā, these color trends can be found in everything from fashion to home decor. For 2016, Pantone has introduced two colors: Rose Quartz, a soft, sweet pink and Serenity, a tranquil pale blue. Combined, these colors balance warm with cool to create a sense of peacefulness. Read more about why they were chosen here.
I personally donāt believe in overhauling your home to suit the new trends that emerge each year, but I do love to look for ways to include these color trends into my existing home decor. If youāre looking for ways to incorporate some new and different touches into your home in 2016, the Pantone Colors of the Year can be a fun way to freshen up your decor or add a new splash of color.