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i decided to create my own wall art to do this i needed to decide what size pictures that i wanted to hang i decided to do 8 x 10 pictures because i wanted to be able to update them very easily once i made that decision i could purchase my frames all of the frames that you see here are from ikea after knowing the measurements of my frames i could choose how many would best fit across the couch the next decision was to decide on the pictures that i wanted to frame believe it or not this was the hardest part after long consideration i chose the pictures and developed them in sepia tone so that the coloring in the picture didn t have to compete with my decorations once you have your pictures framed lay them out on the ground because you need to balance your pictures out give consideration to what the subjects are and try to spread out like pictures this was such a fun project and i love being able to share my memories when people come over and visit posted by ashley s nest no comments email this blogthis share to x share to facebook share to pinterest labels diy family room living room dressing up a light fixture today i would like to share with you a quick and unique way of hiding the chain on your everyday light fixture i used a burlap cover in my dining room but you could use any fabric you can make the fabric as tight or as loose as you desire with having a smaller section of chain i didn t want to use too much fabric so i loosely wrapped the chain to secure the fabric together you can use small buttons about an inch apart this is a very quick and easy project that you could do to dress up any light fixture posted by ashley s nest no comments email this blogthis share to x share to facebook share to pinterest labels dining room diy unique uses kitchen series window transformation for the last day of my kitchen series i have decided to share my window transformation with you to see what the window looked like before click here i wanted to create a more open look to the window in order to do this i created a curtain that would open to let more of the window show to start i found a fabric that would be light but also have a print on it the next thing that you have to do is decide on the length of the curtains lastly and to me the most important part are curtain rings without them your curtain will not hang as nicely and will not slide across the curtain rod as easily either i usually always leave the curtain open but it is nice to have the ability to close the curtain as well it still keeps the window open but also adds a little bit of privacy to your kitchen i hope you enjoyed my new kitchen series and as always if you have any questions please email me posted by ashley s nest no comments email this blogthis share to x share to facebook share to pinterest labels before and after diy kitchen windows kitchen series a decorating extension as you know my kitchen is a little smaller with this i have had to be a little more creative when planning out my kitchen decorating our kitchen leads to our family room through this hallway that was always empty i couldn t extend the cabinets any further so instead i decided to add this hanging utensil decoration adding this piece to the wall made the kitchen seem that much bigger it took your eye to a wall that was always ignored and now it has become a useful area if you are interested in creating this in your home remember to keep whatever you decorate with slim to the wall the last thing you want to have is one more thing to maneuver around you don t have to use something like this either you could simply hang some decorative hooks on the wall and achieve the same look not only did i create an extension to my kitchen but this has become a very useful decoration to me with having my oven mitts so readily available it has been such a help with cooking it has also cleaned up some space in my drawers which everyone could use in a kitchen no matter the size coming up next in the kitchen series is my window transformation posted by ashley s nest 1 comment email this blogthis share to x share to facebook share to pinterest labels diy kitchen organization kitchen series adding a rug i can t believe it took me this long to put a rug in front of my kitchen sink but it did so don t judge me i know that a rug in that place is pretty much a staple but it took me awhile to find one that i was really happy with i needed a rug that would flow with the kitchen and not be so big that it covered too much of the flooring after finding this rug at target i am amazed at the difference that it made to my kitchen don t under estimate the warmth that a rug can bring it pulled the entire room together by having that piece on the floor usually the color black can be a little too cold and modern for my home but the texture and design on this rug fit my design perfectly so remember when you are out shopping to keep an open mind because you never know what you will fall in love with posted by ashley s nest no comments email this blogthis share to x share to facebook share to pinterest labels flooring kitchen kitchen series a fresh coat of paint welcome to my new kitchen series as you recall my husband and i completely renovated our kitchen from the ground up since then i have made a few minor changes that have dramatically changed the look of our kitchen i didn t think i could be happier with our space until i made these updates with my new kitchen series you will be able to see all of the changes that i have made to remember what the kitchen looked like before click here to kick off the series i am unveiling my new paint color i loved the color before but with a smaller kitchen and the updating that i have done in the rest of my home it needed a change also i have been painting some of the other rooms in my home to create a more clean neutral look throughout so i wanted to continue that in my kitchen if you are interested in the paint color email me and i can give you the details don t be afraid to paint and try something new while i was updating the paint color i also wanted to update my decorations necessities to match the new look i wanted to keep the room very light and open in order to do this i have used whites creams and natural coloring to keep the space unified with such a small space you definitely need to keep the room cohesive so that it doesn t give you a headache when you walk into the room with keeping the room light and neutral i can always switch out my dish towels whenever i like currently i am sticking with my white and mustard yellow you could say when storing those spoons spatulas whisks and whatever else you have collected over the years don t be afraid to try something a little more unique i hope you enjoy my new color as much as i do i love color but there is something about that clean look that makes a space feel light and stress free stay tuned for the rest of the kitchen series posted by ashley s nest 2 comments email this blogthis share to x share to facebook share to pinterest labels before and after kitchen organization painting decorating a dining room hello all today i am going to share my tips to decorating a dining room with you for my dining room i used neutral colors so that i can decorate for any holiday or dinner party and have the entire room still flow nicely i used floor length white curtains on the sliding glass door dark wood furniture and a neutral brown rug to tie the room together to make the room appear larger i added two of the same mirrors side by side to give the look that the room is wider than it is this is such a great tip for any small room it s also a great way to reflect light around the room i love having the chalkboard in my dining room i use this for holiday messages and dinner menus when having guests over to see how i created this chalkboard click here there are many different ways that you can decorate your table one of the ways you can decorate your table is with your dishes for the meal and drinks i have stacked up the plates on the chargers and placed them on the end of the table this is a much more informal way of having a meal i have also placed ready made drinks out with a pitcher we were so lucky to have this beautiful sliding glass door in our dining room the natural light it provides is great plus it really opens up the room for us however the hardware that came with the door was showing its age to see how i re purposed the hardware to an oil rubbed bronze finish click here our dining room table fits six people when having guests over it is important to only have the amount of chairs out for the amount of guests you have you don t want to clutter the table with chairs that are not needed your space will seem more open and clutter free without the extra chairs i have set the table for four so i simply removed the other two chairs thanks for checking out my dining room if you are looking for more inspiration check out the link below to see more dining rooms at thrifty decor chick click here posted by ashley s nest 1 comment email this blogthis share to x share to facebook share to pinterest labels dining room diy flowers family room final reveal i have been sharing the process of completely renovating our family room with you and it s finally that time to show you the completed project i couldn t be happier with the way everything turned out the room is everything that i imagined it would be it s warm cozy and so comfortable to hang out in if you are having a hard time at remembering the before pictures click here i won t make you wait any longer the suspense is over enjoy the after pictures when i was deciding how i wanted the room to feel and look i imagined neutrals and comfort i wanted the room to look great but feel very inviting to achieve this look i kept the colors to cream white and brown with a touch of red i added the touch of red so that the room wouldn t wash away it s nice to have that small hint of color it wasn t hard to achieve the look of comfort with the couch and chair that i picked out from potterybarn i realize it is not for everyone but i have always wanted a couch and chair from potterybarn i love how comfortable they are and how nice they look they give such an inviting feel to a room when i was deciding on my furniture i wanted to keep with my neutral color scheme one reason i love to keep my room neutral is so that i can change my accent color in and out without redecorating an entire room if i ever get tired of a color all i have to change are a few pillows for now i am keeping the coffee table clear of decorations i like the clean look of the table now but if i find that perfect piece i may place something on one side of the table and keep the other side clear one of my favorite pieces in this room is the media center i love the resemblance it has to a built in bookcase without it being permanent i find that bookcases can be a great display for decorations i love adding all of the personal touches to a room but i don t like when it becomes too much with having all of the available decorating spaces on the shelves i was able to keep the decorating on my window table and fireplace to a minimum i wanted the decorations in the media center to be substantial yet fall into the background at the same time when i was decorating the media center i had to remember that the purpose of the shelving unit is to hold our television so i didn t want the decorations to over power that and be distracting you can see that i repeated a few of my decorations throughout the shelving i wanted to have continuity on both sides with a few differences i also added a little green by filling my glass jars with moss when placing your decorations try to balance your colors out you don t want one side to have all the light colors and the other side to be filled with all dark decorations try to mix the light and dark with each shelf i also added the baskets to the shelves to tie in the rug and decorations from other rooms in my home when i was deciding how i wanted to decorate the other side of the room i really liked the idea of having a long table under our new window i wanted that side of the room to tie in with the rest but also have it s own purpose i love the combination of the dark table with the crisp white curtains on both sides to have continuity throughout the room i used the same candle holder on this table that i used in the media center i also used a large vase with the same finish to compliment the candle holder i chose to use green flowers because i did not want the flowers to directly match the colors of the room i wanted them to appear more natural and picked as opposed to matching the pillows i know i keep saying this but this next picture is one of my favorites as well i added two of the same ottomans to go under my window table not only do they give a unique look but you have two additional places for seating i really liked how the ottomans were not the typical shape as well as the fabric they match the style of the rest of the room without blending in too much i hope you enjoy my after pictures it was so much fun creating this room from start to finish and sharing the process with you posted by ashley s nest 4 comments email this blogthis share to x share to facebook share to pinterest labels baskets before and after family room flowers renovation windows creating an outdoor room i am so excited that it is time to start thinking about the outdoors i know it may seem early for some people but the earlier you start planning your outdoor space the more money you save by planning early you know what you are looking for so you can take your time and get the savings plus it also gives you time to complete all of the money saving diy projects this year i have decided to create an outdoor living and dining area on our deck i love to be outdoors but if it is not comfortable no one will want to hang out and stay whenever i am deciding how i want to decorate a room i always mark things in magazines and online so that i can get a good feel on how it will turn out by doing this i can change my mind and make changes without losing any money so that s exactly what i am currently doing with my outdoor plans the picture below is from the potterybarn magazine i love the simplicity of the black and white in this picture with the touches of greenery i have circled the black candle holders but this is something that i would not want to spend a lot of money on because my deck is not covered anything that i put out will be exposed to the sun and rain damage in this picture i love how you have the mix of all of the different kinds of pillows it makes it look less formal and more inviting this is one of my main focuses this year i love all of the different lanterns on the steps it looks great during the day plus it could serve as an added light at night by adding battery operated candles i m not sure if i will try and recreate 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