About Wendy
Busy wife and mother of four. Loves the arts and being creative. Passionate about interior design!Website: http://www.shabbynest.blogspot.com
Posts by Wendy
Not your Mama’s Canopy Bed
By Wendy on September 16, 2009
I don’t know about you all, but the term “canopy bed” brings to mind the ruffle-topped bed my older sister had in the 70′s. But canopy beds are not old and stuffy anymore… they are chic and fun, and can really make a room.
Take {read more}
By Wendy on September 16, 2009
How to Make a Button Wreath
By Wendy on April 21, 2009
Here is a tutorial on making a button wreath!
What you will need:
Lightweight cardboard (I like to collect this so I have it around for various projects…things like the cardboard that comes in folded shirts, large tags from clothing etc.)
Scrapbook {read more}
By Wendy on April 21, 2009
Decoupage a Barn Star
By Wendy on January 16, 2009
Want a unique and inexpensive piece of wall art? Why not create a decoupaged barn star? It’s very simple to do, and it makes a great creative statement.
You will need:
A barn star. You can use any size star, but this project makes the biggest {read more}
By Wendy on January 16, 2009
No Mud Room…No Problem! Turn a Closet Into a Mini Mud Room
By Wendy on November 8, 2008
As anyone who lives in a snowy climate knows, mud rooms are essential. If your house doesn’t have a mudroom here’s a great idea. Ingenuity to the rescue! Try converting a coat closet into a mini mud room. This doesn’t eliminate any {read more}
By Wendy on November 8, 2008
Make Your Bookshelves Attractive
By Wendy on October 17, 2008
Bookshelves are necessary, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be pretty. Follow these tips to make your bookshelves beautiful.
Use pieces other than just books. Think art, memorabilia, plants, even an old clock. Try to vary shape and texture {read more}
By Wendy on October 17, 2008
Typography in Decorating
By Wendy on October 2, 2008
Something about the simplicity of a typed letter or number is appealing. The shape, the curves and the straight lines working together. A letter or a number is quite graphic in nature. It is sort of like abstract art. Using typography in decorating can {read more}
By Wendy on October 2, 2008
Visual Impact with Stripes: Solving Decorating Dilemmas with Paint
By Wendy on September 11, 2008
This room is shared by three small boys. It is long and rather narrow. In order to create a sense that the room was wider, (so that three beds didn’t seem too overwhelming) we added this large horizontal white stripe about 2/3 of the way up the wall {read more}
By Wendy on September 11, 2008
Displaying Collections: What to do with all Your Treasures
By Wendy on August 31, 2008
There is no better way to add your personality to your home
than by putting the things you love on display. So the question arises, how do we display our beloved stuff without
having it look like clutter? The answer,
my friends, is to group them. Group {read more}
By Wendy on August 31, 2008
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