Chalkboard paint: Ideas for craft and makeovers!!!

Chalkboard paint is a fun concept which is easy, durable, functional and relatively inexpensive way to crate a slate like chalkboard surface. Instant makeovers that is easy to brush on many kinds of surface and make it into a canvas for memos, doodling and all kinds of fun things to write and draw!! Perfect for a home with kids or grownups who love to create and doodle too. Encourage creativity, art, talent and imagination in your homes!!

Ideas and DIYs for makeovers are available in plenty over the internet. I have a chosen selection of some transformations which are absolutely doable and add so much value and creativity to any mundane furniture or wall.

Love this fantastic closet door makeover! Instant lift to creative talent and imagination for kids and adult. You can keep changing the theme and colors everyday! So fun :-)

Regular store furniture can look so cute and personalized. Dresser for doodling and learning!

Change the theme to what ever the little one hearts or even as your heart pleases ; )

Chalkboard surface is not just for kids. This elegant living room is personalised with lovely quotations and notes to self. A good craft for any age and room.

How about letting kids doodle while cooking and finishing chores. Low height is perfect for toddlers and little ones. My favorite!

Use chalkboard paint and make a miniature chalkboard for your hallway or living room. Write fun notes, jokes and seasonal greetings, make everyday special!

Love this garage makeover. This is functional and looks amazing. Great way to organize and find your tools without messing and wasting time.

Chalkboard message center for a colorful boho dining room. The colorful chalk add a lovely punch on the black surface. A wonderful accent piece for your home.

Easy simple use. Make a cute shape, at low height for toddlers and paint it with chalkboard paint for instant chalkboard finish! Kids will love showcasing their talent.

For teenagers use chalkboard paint on a smaller portion on the wall at eye level. It makes for a lovely impact on pale blue walls. Easy craft idea at little cost. Unleash their imagination.

Super cute makeover! Perfect for marking guests names and drinks at dinner parties, these glasses can be customized with a simple stroke of chalk and cleaned easily with a damp sponge.

Ingenious way to turn a bunch of colorful spice bottles into a quirky wall art!

Impressive use of chalkboard paint for an easy makeover. Coffee table is perfect for any space and home. Who can resist such a cute idea!

Home is all about redecorating and improving our daily lives. A bottle of chalkboard paint holds a promise for fun, easy and inexpensive makeovers. Its a wonderful way to encourage some doodling, writing some thoughts, leaving messages for your family and even your to-do lists! Get inspired and add a touch to your homes!!

Teen bedroom designs: Modern Space saving ideas- II

Designing teen bedroom can be a fun challenge. There are a lot of factors to consider when designing and decorating one. The use of space, color mix and the furniture all of them should provide for space for all essential. It should have a dedicated study area, ample wardrobe, and some open space too. The focus should be on a comfortable space with good lighting and uncluttered to keep the mood happy and creative.

Each of the design here have modern minimalist decor and are space efficient. The look is cool and fun with the advantage of an uncluttered pleasant living space. Perfect for apartments and smaller rooms, these design are aesthetically beautiful, and space conserving at the same time.

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 Perfect for siblings or twins, this bedroom is space efficient and very pretty. The pastel color combination brigs relief to eyes and the mix of pattern keeps it light and fun. There is optimum space utilization.

The neat idea of having a pull out bed under the corner elevated study area is so innovative! Once the bed is push in,  free space increases for more living/playing area. A perfect solution for city apartment!

The spacious look and bright red is so invigorating! Each part of a kid's day has been taken into account and there are designated space for unwinding, studying and sleep. Simple and stylish!

Green is often associated with peace and serenity. This lovely combination of white, green and light wood. The emphasis is again on keeping it functional with maximum space conservation. Clean lines and simple furniture add to the decluttered look.

This teen bedroom idea is special in the way it reflects light to make the space look bigger and crisp. The floor finish has mirror like reflection and bounces the natural light for maximum effect.

The beautiful punch of colors will appeal to teenagers. Blue and orange makes this teen room lively and bright. Two beds in a small room and yet a clean crisp result.

Sheer ingenuity! This bedroom is really tiny. and yet the space is used to maximum potential. I can imagine it a high rise in Tokyo/LA, where space is really expensive! High on functional quotient with aesthetically viable looks.

Notice how the curved closet is so streamlined and almost acts like a reflector for the light from the window. A fantastic corner bedroom idea. Its designed for two kids, or a sleepover. Shelves on the wall leaves the floor uncluttered.

Open bedroom plan idea for teenager. There is a lot of enclosed space for storage and the bed is the focal point. The pastel green is a cool shade and adds to the entire aesthetics.

Theme Decor : Equestrian design Ideas!!

This post is about Equestrian themed decor inspiration. Horses are such regal animals and a favorite of so many! All of us have either been horse lovers at some point in our life or know someone with fondness for the amazing stallions. Horse themed decor is absolutely evergreen and favourite with kids as well as grown ups. I can think of two major themes that would include horses at its center. 'Equestrian hi-lif'e and the amazing unique appeal of the 'wild west' and everything in between.

Equestrian hi-life could be glamorous, stylish and very city chic and on the other end the Wild western would have the rustic appeal, elegance and simple endearing feel. And then there is all the ways you can design to fall in between. :)

This room will be a little girl's paradise!! The horse show ribbons add colorful touch to the young rider's room. Distinct pink and black with pretty flashes of color. I adore the white barn door, and quirky way the saddle is displayed!

Ralph Lauren rocks Polo!! The color combination so pretty and unique. The silver, brass, green and the punch of yellow and red makes it so irresistible. How very chic and glamorous. Pick an idea or two for your own home. I would pick the yellow roses in a trophy for my home.

Elle Decor never fails to inspire me. This is such a beautiful room. Not one for horns but for someone who has inherited some it is a classy way to display. The black and white combination with lovely wooden grains all evoke cowboy lifestyle. Very masculine and impeccably stylish!

The vintage collection of horse themed accents makes this living room such an interesting space. The neutral colors and sepia shade helps relax the eyes in this artifact filled room. Very earthy and pleasant.

This horse themed bedding is perfect for a teen room. If you have a young one who is fond of horse this is a great way to include their passion without redoing the room and at a low cost. Keep looking for nick knacks at flea markets and build up on the Equine style. Cost effective yet impressive!

Little girls love horses :) This is just too pretty to not be featured! Love the main motif, and the darling monogram ! Pink and horses..and I am totally smitten. Country style and super cute!

Investing in room decor is not always easy. But there are always options available if you search enough. This eye catching, stylish horse decal is a great find! A very modern decor in black and white and the decal takes the whole decor notches up. Great idea to decorate dorm room or teen bedrooms at low cost!

Horse shoe makes such a versatile accent! A simple iron bed is now a designer piece of art with some horse shoes added! If you love horse themed decor and know someone with talent, get them to weld horse shoes to an iron bed. The lovely South western colorful rug adds awesome style and color. I truly love each and every detail in this room.

Have a passion for the Equine style but not sure how far you want to take it? Choose accents to include your love for the lifestyle. These horse head book ends are just right for your work space as well as living room. To me it even looks like a chess piece. Horse rider who loves chess?

This is an out and out display of love for the horses and Polo! Each detail in this room goes perfectly with the equestrian theme. Right from the delish wall mural, plaids, window valance in horse prints to simple furniture! Perfect!!

Themed decor should not stop at living room and bedrooms. Take it to every corner and be open to ideas. These lovely dinner plates are so unique and delightful! I love the silhouette and can imagine this set would make a wonderful gift too. You can find these @ West Elm.

Another impressive horse shoe decor accent! This wine rack will so appeal to the cowboy in you. I love the elegant design and simple lines. Very creative and super stylish!

Each time I choose a theme I fall in love with it!! This theme has been unique in the way it celebrates the love and passion for a beautiful animal. Equestrian themed style might not be an easy choice, but if you love horses you can totally include it in your homes and lives. Hope these ideas inspire you as much as it inspired me! There is a second part coming up soon :)

Theme design : Yellow and Gray color combination!

Each color has certain characteristics. They are generally classified as 'warm' or 'cool' color. Some are bright, intense and radiate energy, while some are soothing and neutral. Yellow is the sunny color. Its bright and full of energy, stimulates senses and is perfect when combined with a neutral like gray. Gray is such a regal color, not too heavy like black, yet it makes its presence felt, it adds the touch of serenity.

Together, the combination of Yellow and Gray is great for decorating any room. They are the perfect foil for each other. The neutral serene gray which lets the yellow pop out. Here are some stunning designs to inspire you to explore this color scheme.

This living room is so stylish!! Its like a work of art, each decorative piece has been chosen with deliberation. Love the choice of pillows and cushions. The subtle detailing on the wall is so pretty!

The color combo in this bedroom shows the possibilities with yellow and gray together with black and white. Gray and yellow balance each other quite like ever favorite black and white. The stylish chrome and interesting pattern on the cushions hold the eyes. Beautiful regal!

Simple chic modern living room. If I were to design one for myself, this would be it. Its so delicate, the rose pattern rug, wall hangings and retro lamp. I would snap the tables in a heartbeat! beautiful rustic,and can use them for extra seating. 

Darker shade of gray with yellow is so masculine! The color is so dark and rich, and the yellow almost glows. Yet another idea for a makeover for adolescent or teen bedroom. The stripes keeps the whole look very interesting.

Hallway designs are not easy. The space is limited, yet it makes a big impact. It sets the tone to the entire home. This is a fun and fabulous way to decorate a lobby or even under the stairway. Get out those vintage pictures, buy art in black and white, use just one bright color like yellow to jazz it up!!

We have been seeing a lot of modern designs, however the color combination of gray and yellow is equally good in a traditional setup. This living room is brimming with ideas! Look at the interesting curtains and the hardware on the bureau. Retro modern decor is so fascinating!

Very stylized, modern space saving design for teen bedroom. This bedroom utilizes space to the max for two kids. Includes study with cabinets to boot! Yellow keeps the place full of energy and warmth.

Yellow against a slate gray wall is powerful yet elegant. Gray is present in many shades with deliberate pop of yellow to break the monotony and ease the effect. The interesting textures add to the grandness of the room decor. 

Inspiration : 4th Of July decor!

4th of July is coming soon. The long weekend means having friends over, waiting for the parade and staying up night to watch the fireworks. The day is special and there are a lot of ideas and crafty stuff floating around. Hosting a picnic or a barbecue, having loved ones over, give them a surprise and do something special. There are lots of ideas here which are easy and fun!

The colors for the day are Blue and Red. Most of the ideas here are from Martha Stewart's. Check out some really cool holiday ideas at her site. The simple flags, buntings and paper lanterns are easy crafty for kids and you. Get into the spirit of the occasion and decorate the frills and flags.

Super cute red & blue garland for July 4th. Folded fans put up as bunting to ring in the festive air.

 Such an inviting gazebo decorated for the July 4th celebration.  Imagine spending summer afternoon here and then watching the fireworks at night. I love it!

 Excited kids waiting for the Independence day celebration? Imagine how cool this would look! Picture your kids squealing with delight yet :)

 Super easy and pretty stars fluttering in the wind. How cute is that! check out Martha Stewart for instructions.

 Paper lanterns on a garland. Pretty decoration to hang over the garden for a festive look. Super darling!

 Really darling holiday wreath. Fold lots of paper stars and pinning them together on a round base.

Yummy treats on a hot summer afternoon. Beautiful tricolor Popsicle for the special July 4th holiday.

 Blue and red prevail!! The fans are functional as well as decorative. Try it as a fun party favor.

Another good idea for table setting. Recycle and reuse. Fold a pretty cap/crown and decorate with red and blue :-)

 Fireworks in the night on 4th oh July is known. How about fireworks on the lunch table too! Pretty cool huh?

 Table setting for the occasion. Simple stars theme with blue and red details. Super pretty 4th of July.

 Easy peasy impressive centerpieces. Colored sand in wine glasses make super stylish votive holders. Love!

 Drinks so inviting after a day out watching parade or spending time barbecuing outside. Love the sparkling colors!!

 July 4th, beautiful picnic inspiration. Red, blue, and the beautiful setting. Awesome idea for day out.

Try out some of these craft ideas, make a little effort and you will love the compliments and admiration. Kids specially love holidays and crafts are a good way to keep them occupied. Build memories they will cherish forever!