DIY- Hollywood Regency Greyhound

 

As I have previously said, I am in love with anything Hollywood Regency style. I first spotted a ceramic greyhound on a blog a few months ago and I was in love. So naturally, I scoured the internet looking for one for my home. I came across a few but they were way out of my budget. Last month, I went to Tuesday Morning and found a greyhound in their garden department, he definitely wasn't the right color but he most certainly had potential. For $35 dollars he went home with me, for a glamor treatment was in his immediate future.

The Inspirations:

 

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What you'll need:

Greyhound- or dog of your choice (mine is from Tuesday Morning)

Fine grit sandpaper

Primer

Spray Paint- High Gloss White

This is how he looked from the store. He is made out of resin and was coated in some sort of varnish.

He was just dying to be something more glamorous than this!

 First thing I did was sand him down. Diva Darling keep telling me he was starting to look more like a giraffe than a greyhound.

After sanding him down, I gave him a few coats of primer. Some of the staining kept showing through so I had to make sure I had him good and primed. After that I used a high gloss white and gave him a few coats.

Here he is in all his glory, looking on guard and very regal next to my bar cart. He is kind of a mobile greyhound, as he has graced my fireplace, buffet and front door. This was a super simple and affordable way to add some Hollywood Regency style to my home. What do you think? I also love that he is virtually indestructible (resin, you are my friend) with my little Diva Darling around. 

♥ Jen

Hollywood Regency Inspiration

Hollywood Regency is one of my new lust after styles. I love how elegant the furnishing and home accessories look in a modern home. Gilded etageres and tufted furniture are probably my favorites. I am really careful not to invest in uber trendy pieces of furniture or clothing since my budget doesn't allow for new purchases when the trends change. I have incorporated a few Hollywood Regency inspired pieces to my home that make it feel modern and not stuck in another time period...a bar cart, glassware, and accessory pieces. Friday I will show you what Hollywood Regency inspired DIY I tackled over the weekend.

♥ Jen

DIY- Thread Wrapped Bangle Patriotic

The 4th of July is undoubtably one of my favorite holidays...although I lack anything patriotic to wear. Last weekend I spent most of Saturday afternoon looking for some inspiration, but I really didn't seem to find just what I was looking for. As I was purusing the internet, my little Diva Darling was playing in my craft stash...with my bangles and thread....and then it hit me! Why not combine the two of them and see what happens.

The bangle was only .25 from a yard sale, and I purchased the pack of craft thread for about $3 from a craft store. Here is how I created bangle.

 

 Supplies:

Bangle

Craft Thread

Glue or Adhesive

Scissor- not pictured

First, I placed a small amount of glue on the inside to hold the thread and then began wrapping. Once I was finished with a color, I placed another small amount of glue and then trimmed with a pair of scissors.

 Once done with one color just continue on with the next using the same method as above.

This is your final product. Here is the break down of the times I wrapped each color in case you want to replicate this pattern.

Thin White- 10

Wide Red- 20

Wide Blue- 50

Wide White- 20

Thin Red- 10

* The amount of wraps may vary depending on the size of your bangle.*

 I didn't choose a real dark blue so it has almost a nautical feel to it so it can be worn past July 4th.

Leave it to my little Diva Darling to spark a little creativity into me. This is perfect for adding just a touch of patriotism to an outfit without being too themed. Wear it alone or add a few extra bracelets for a little arm party. Let me know if you try this, I would love to see what other kinds of patterns you come up with. Have a great weekend!

♥ Jen

Linking up over at Happy Hour Projects, DIY Showoff, Tatertots and Jello, Honey We're Home, Thrify Decor Chick

Patriotic Inspiration

Full Tilt Studded Star Tank, White Belted Denim Shorts, Nugaard Red Leather Tassel Necklace, Dangle Earring, Red, White and Blue Nail Polish, Calvin Klein Hudson Satchel, Chan Luu Red and Gold Bracelet, Warehouse White Bracelet, Tory Burch Logo Studded Navy Bracelet, Toms Red Calypso Canvas Wedges.  

Fourth of July is only a week away...I can't believe we are already half way through the year. There are so many things that I love about the 4th....the food, weather, and fireworks. Here are a few things that I wouldn't mind wearing to a patriotic barbecue or parade. These images are also my inspiration for this weeks DIY.

♥ Jen

Designer of the Month- Lanvin

Lanvin Grecian Dress, Lanvin Drop Strass Earrings, Lanvin Sunnies, Lanvin Cordes & Diamants Necklace, Lavin Clutch, Lanvin Chain Bracelet, Lanvin Leather Flower Pump. 

This month I am kicking off a series called Designer of the Month. Each month I will choose a designer and create DIY inspired by that particular designer. DIY's will be either jewelry, fashion or home. 

For the month of May the designer is Lanvin. Keep an eye out for Friday's post for this month's designer inspired DIY.

Have a favorite designer that you would like to see a DIY inspired by? Let me know...I am always open to suggestions.

♥ Jen

Agate Inspiration

Lately, I have been absolutely obsessed with anything agate...for the home, jewelry or fashion. It is truly one of my favorite mediums to work into my jewelry designs. These are some of my inspirations for this Friday's DIY.

Dang, I really wish I had snagged the West Elm pillow before they sold out...

♥ Jen

Neon Inspiration

Dannijo Necklace, modcloth Neon Sweater, Karen Walker Sunnies, Ribbon tennis bracelet, Dannijo Rivera bracelet, Brian Atwood neon pumps, American Apparel neon nail polish, Rebecca Minkoff neon coin purse.

So the neon trend from the 80's has officially come back. What can I say, I loved it then and I still love it now. Everyone loves to bring back a piece of their childhood right? I haven't seen neon socks yet...my personal favorite from when I was little :-)

Here is some inspiration for my DIY this week. What do you think of the neon trend? Are you on board or ready to jump ship?

♥ Jen