Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Holiday Decor DIY #2: Bring the outside in

One major sign that the seasons are changing and that Mr.Frost is knocking at our door is the changing of leaves and the subsequent bare branches.

Why not bring those symbols of the season indoors. They are many inexpensive ways that u can manipulate nature's by-product to sequence beautifully into holiday decor. You can do things such as covering your mantle in branches that you spray paint a holiday metallic color. Or collect a large load of colorful leaves and then turn them into a large framed collage that u can hang in the foyer. Both of these ideas and more I will be doing in my own space for the holidays. I plan on posting my before and after pictures as well as sharing a few how to posts after the Thanksgiving holiday so stay tuned.

But for now just enjoy this inspirational eye candy for outside-to-indoors inspired holiday decor. Both pictures were found on Traditional Homes Pinterest page.

Consider using my expertise for your next home decor project. Send me an email, audrey@chromaandhue.com or visit my website, chromaandhue.com.

White Laquer Bronze Eagle Lamp Before and After

If you read my blog yesterday you know that I opened my etsy shop, Chroma Lights.  As promised here is a before and after of one of the items listed in my shop: 

 
before
 
 
 
 
after
 
I laquered the wooden part in a super shiny high glossy white.  This lamp could go into a varity of settings but I always imagine this one in an aviator inspired little boys room.  I know that is very specific but with the white it is a good mix with the rustic bronze, hard and soft, imaginative and heroic.  Kind of like little boys made of snakes, snails, and puppy dog tails and this is the trophy he gets at the end of the day for coming home the dirtiest of all his friends. Ugh my imagination, lol!  Anyway, what do you think about this update?  In what room in your house could you see this going into?
 
Consider using my expertise for your next home decor project. Send me an email, audrey@chromaandhue.com or visit my website, chromaandhue.com.
 
 

Monday, November 5, 2012

It's Official Chroma Lights is Open!

It's official!  My etsy shop opened this evening and I am super excited.  After about a month of shopping and refurbishing I have finally started my little online shop.  It is called Chroma Lights.  This is a baby of Chroma And Hue:  Interior Designs by Audrey, which is my interior decor company.  Right now I have seven listings but I plan on adding a new listing or two atleast once a week.  The items sold are vintage or retro lamps that have been rewired.  Some items have also been changed to create an updated product.  Actually tomorrow I will do a before and after post about one of the pieces that I updated.  Here is a preview of one of one of the items for sale:


 
 
Lovely isn't it!
Click my banner below so that you can see more:
 
 
 
Have you started something this year that you are excited about?  Let me know in the comments.  If you haven't this year is not over you still have time to start. What do you aspire to start this year?
 
Consider using my expertise for your next home decor project. Send me an email, audrey@chromaandhue.com or visit my website, chromaandhue.com.

Holiday Decor DIY #1: Adding some magic to your dining?

Happy Holidays Folks! I've been MIA for a bit because of technical difficulties. But don't worry cause I'm baaaaack! Today is the start of my daily (minus the weekends) holiday decor DIY ideas posts. So I will not waste any more time (two months missing was enough) lets get started.

This first decor suggestion was found on Apartment Therapy:
http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/cozy-dining-room-inspiration-179581

I love this easy and inexpensive idea. Although if ur not well versed in lighting installation you may consider employing an electrician for the install part.

Consider using my expertise for your next home decor project. Send me an email, audrey@chromaandhue.com or visit my website, chromaandhue.com.