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Tuesday, October 15, 2013

"Life is Good" Sign

We've recently redecorated the whole main floor of our home. Basically, we made 4 small spaces into 2 big ones.  Our kitchen prep area, eating area and TV room became just the kitchen - prep space and eating space.  The living/dining areas became the TV room.   We now have 2 well used spaces instead of one large unused  room being left as a super-size hallway that lead to the food and the TV.  

I'm not ready to show you the finished rooms yet, but I will give you some sneak peeks here today.  

We painted the whole main floor a lovely silvery grey.  I ADORE it.  It is the perfect colour to show-off all of the colourful things I have made and collected.  

There was one large expanse of space that needed a large piece of art and I didn't want to pay too much for it.
Enter DIY!

I made this large sign using an old canvas art piece that had seen better days.  I simply painted over the original art with a few coats of paint and I was off to the races!!


I then cut some large text out of white cardstock on my Cricut paper cutting machine.  

 I simply attached it with home made Mod Podge  (white glue and water!)


Once the text was secure and dry, I added a bit of age to my sign using a dry-brushing technique that adds an antique-y look.  



And here is the finished product:


I love how striking the white and red is.

It is very eye-catching and most people comment on it as soon as they enter our home.  


Here is a little peek at one corner of our new family room.  
We bought a new sofa and several new white slipcovers.  

I really like how it is all coming together . . .


I'd like to find something to hang above my sign - perhaps an architectural salvage piece . . . 
It just seems to be missing something up above.

What do you think?



Before I go, I'd love to share a few photos of the kids on a recent visit to a local fun farm.  





 We went shopping for pumpkins - and a yummy snack.  We found both!





Happy Fall, Y'all!!

Thanks for the visit,

Love, Bronwyn








8 comments:

  1. So cute Bronwyn!! I love the hit of red, can't wait to see the rest of your transformation. What a fab sounding reno!!

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  2. This is such a striking sign Bronwyn and really sets off the new colour of your walls. Well done you xx

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  3. It sounds like things have been very busy there with your Reno. I love hoe your canvas turned out! It's very striking.

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  4. Loving the sneak peek. The white slip covers look great with your colourful crocheted pieces. The art was a great makeover too. We always loved taking the kids to the some of the local fun farms.

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  5. Love the look of your home. The sign is so creative and your sofas look so comfy and pretty with the crochet throws. x

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  6. I love the message on your canvas! Such a good reminder :) Your home is looking cute! Nice work.

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  7. Hi Bronwyn! Just stopping by to wish you a Happy New Year!

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