What Number Would You Pick?

I am behind on my magazine reading so this probably not new to some of you, but when I saw these number chairs it was intrigue at first sight. Featured in the April Metropolitan Home, these chairs by Billiani are perfect for a kids area or an adult table. Available in numbers 0-9 and numerous finish options, you could really let your imagination run wild. They actually reminded me of watching Sesame Street when I was little and always hoping the letter and number of the day were my favorites. Was that just me?
Photo Pottery Barn (old)
Speaking of letters, I have been meaning to post this picture for a while. I keep thinking I am going to do a decal post but my love for decals is so far spread I am not sure where to start.
BTW- the dresser above used to look like this. See the full transformation HERE.Pieces like these really get my creativity into overdrive.

One Day Makeovers-Southern Accents

I was on Southern Accents yesterday when I saw the title "Updates You Can Do In A Day". Day makeovers? Sign me up! Here are a few:

*Forget The Frames- All these pictures except for one are attached directly to the wall. This would only work in certain spots with certain types of art, but I like it.
*Mix It Up- Use a variety of seating at the dining table. I LOVE this picture. The 2 benches are interesting. I am used to seeing one bench but this threw me for a loop but I think it works. (At least for the picture not sure about in real life)
*Strength In Numbers- This tip was about making a center piece that is not traditional- several different vessels. While I like the idea, the center piece is not the first thing I love about this room. The whole room has been a favorite room of mine since I first laid eyes on it.
*Dishy Display- Put items on display usually found in other rooms. Dishes in the bathroom? I like to use objects in unexpected places.
For their complete list of makeover ideas or for more details on the pictures seen here, visit Southern Accents.

Because You Know A Weekend Can't Go By Without A Project

Since I am trying to cut back on shopping, my house projects have become more about reusing things I already have. So this weekend I decided to shuffle around some things on my walls. These posters I got at Target YEARS ago, and while I know they are not the height of decor, I love them still and that is what matters.These mirrors below I got at market for a great price and decided to use two of them in the hall where one of the posters above used to be and the other two I put above our bed.

My favorite project though was making a collage with variuos pieces we have collected over the years.

After many different formations this is the final one. The wall includes a poster from Double Decker, a festival in Oxford, MS, 2 pictures from Eric Weaver, that I bought in Venice Beach while visiting D, a piece of art from Africa that is made out of metal (bought when I was there with my Dad), another print of Oxford, two pieces from Jamie Hayes, a New Orleans artist, a print from Yellow Stone -a gift from my Husband, a 3-D beach scene from Chile-a gift from my Dad who is from there, and a poster from Memphis in May-a gift from a great friend as a going away present when I moved from Memphis to B'ham. I love them all and I am so happy to have them all on display instead of in various locations.
Finally, this was not a project this weekend, but it will be a future project. I bought this lantern for a INSANELY great price at Peck N' Hills, one of my favorite local shops, and I can't wait to put my spin on it. The problem is that I don't know how I want to use it and it will probably for the mean time end up with the other fixtures I am saving.


Can't you see it refinished, maybe a crazy color? Redo the glass? No glass? Endless possibilites, I was so excited about this find! More to come tomorrow....

PS-still trying to recover yesterday's post. This one went up early too. Things That Inspire I did get your comment, thanks for stopping by!!!