Nate's Phantom

This is what I want!!!!

inspiration for bedroom drapes from floor to ceiling.

Vintage Kids Art

Mixing in some classic vintage design or artwork gives more context to your modern nurseries, and that's why I just love these framed vintage memory cards and playing cards from Arthur's Circus.

These days there's such a wide variety of art for children's rooms that you don't have to settle for the usual fluffy cute animals, Disney characters, or pink for girls and blue for boys. If you live in a modern home, be patient and you'll find children's art that will match your home's design or art collection. And best of all, with indepedent artist work available on the internet, these printed art pieces are very affordable. For some tips and artist picks, visit Holly Becker's Art Tips for Kid's Rooms at Real Simple.

Duvet design idea

Christine Daae - Halloween ideas...

Chemise - The chemise is made from a lace material intended for curtains from IKEA. It is, however, very soft and comfortable under the corset. I made it very basic, by folding a piece of material in half, cutting a hole for the arms and sewing up the sides completely. After this, I cut out arm holes, took it in to make it more formfitting and added the scalloped lace bits at the arms - Plus a trim from a craft store around the neck.

Skirt - The skirt was originally two layers of simple $1 bin organza. Seeing as this was completely see-through, three more layers were added. The colors are white and cream. There is a side zipper (my first zipper-install ever!) and a lace waistband (Hem Facing). The skirt has a small train and an overlay of the same lace used for the chemise.

Corset - Ebay - $20. (I totally recommend this!! The patterns for a corset alone give me nightmares)

Dressing Gown - This piece is the reason I have two seam rippers! The gown is made of yet another $1 bin white fabric from Walmart and a whole lot more. The basic construction of the gown took a little over two weeks. Do not trust sewing shop employees when they say buy the pattern according to your bust size. Trust your instinct. If you are a size 6-8, buy maybe a 10-12 - NOT a 16. Modifications of the intial product were nerve racking and I had many moments I wanted to give up. The gathering at the back of the gown (see pics) took three tries- and it still looks a bit sloppy. The gown has 2 lace trims, 2 different styles of sequin and come finish product - a scalloped train made of a shimmery wired ribbon to keep is splayed on the floor."

bed spread ideas

I want to do something like this on top of what I've already got. Any ideas on how to applique it?

Hats!

I wish I wore hats!!! This would be adorable. I also like the walls. The fancy mirror is a lot of fun. I also think the hat boxes are a CUTE way to store things. Maybe not the best use of space, but cute!

Color!

I just love the idea of putting checkerboard patterns around windows or mirrors. It helps define the space a little better. I also think it would be fun to paint dressers and bookshelves! Who said they have to be brown....?

More Magazine Mania!

I thought this would be a particularly clever trash can for the magazine bathroom, or a teenage bedroom. You could put whatever you wanted on it! Using trash to make a trash can! Could be considered economical...

Game Mania!

I thought this idea was so clever. I love games and I love puzzles! What a great way to bring that love to a fun room.

Magazine Madness!

I love that the stripes on this bathroom wall are nothing but shredded magazines. It reminds me of the walls in Subway Sandwiches. Could be a fun way to spend time sitting on the toilet.

Suitcase bedside table

I saw this luggage and thought that it was a great idea! You can paint it to make it look newer and use it to store pillows blankets etc. and it can also be used as an bedside table! I love it! I also love all the test tubes with a single flower. Nice touch!

Master Bedroom Curtains

I would love to do some shades like this to go with our duvet cover!!!