Nick and Steph's DIY Weekend

These pictures speak for themselves!

I love Nick and I love garage sales and I love summer :)

Headboards Galore

What better to rest your head against, while you devour that page turner, than a super spiffy headboard. Take in these beauties with me!

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Swoon! I've made it pretty clear how much I love yellow... I also really appreciate this wingback headboard's lines and the juxstaposition of a modern bed in a more classic room (source).

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Love this wall decal as a cheap trick for a headboard. It's designed by Savannah Collge of Art and Design interns and retails for $55-- not bad for such a dramatic result, eh?

My eyes are watering, but it's like driving past an accident on the highway... I just can't not look (source)!

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Can't spring for one of these lovelies? Neither can I. Here is a fabulous Apartment Therapy feature on DIY headboard projects that, with a little elbow grease, can produce the same look for much less!

MIA What I've Been Up To....

Sorry for the lack of posts these past few weeks! I've been busy filling earring rack orders and doing lots of graphic designing for a friend's photography business. I don't know if I've ever shared my designs with you, my blogger friends. Take a look at some of my work:

On Etsy, you can purchase a Custom Logo , a Custom Etsy Design Package (banner, avatar, and logo), or Business Cards (on thick stock paper with a silky matte finish and rounded corners) in quantities of 100 and 250. In the fall, I plan to create a listing for Christmas cards. Let me know if you are interested. Also, if there is something you'd like me to make that isn't listed in my shop (birthday invites, a family tree print, postcards, flyers, etc), send me a message at graphics@mostazaseed.com. I'd love to work with you to create something unique and special!

Graphic Chevron Stripes

I once had a knit cap with red and camel colored chevron stripes and it was my favorite. There's something so retro and playful about this pattern. Don't know what happened to the hat... Perhaps it still in a tub in my parent's garage or maybe my sister has it. Anyhoo, the following room shots are full of chevron stripe goodness. Please enjoy!

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With a little painter's tape, you could have a lovely chevron striped accent wall or large canvas!

A large piece of wood, painted with chevron stripes, is much cheaper than a gigantic canvas,

while delivering the same look (only $8 at the Home Depot)!

How clever and cute (source).

What's the Story?

I'm wondering just what exactly happened in transit to my most recent copy of Real Simple.... Mac truck? Big puddle followed by a Mac truck? Kindling for a postal worker's bonfire? The world may never know!

An Ode to Swedish Modernism

Did you wake up to this on Google and wonder what it's all about?

It's in celebration of Josef Frank the, Austrian-born, architect turned Swedish designer's 125th Birthday. Frank produced over 200 patterns between 1909 and 1950, defying contemporary sensibilities by offering a welcome contrast to the linear, grid-like restrictions that defined modernism (source). He was a lover of botany and this clearly translated into his designs. Today, his famous textiles decorate homes all over the world and he is considered one of the founders of Swedish Modernism. Above is one of his famous pieces, The Vegetable Tree, arranged to spell Google.

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Perhaps you recognize some of his designs... They are so brilliant!

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Josef Frank wallpaper

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One of Josef Frank Textiles, stretched on canvas (source)

Recognize any of these Josef Frank textiles on Anthropologie chairs?

 Unfortunately, his coveted fabric is upwards of $200 a yard! Apartment Therapy has some alternative suggestions that won't break the bank here. Here are a few Frank inspired items that will deliver without sending you into bankrupcy. Check 'em out!

Josef Frank Inspired Serafina Roman Shade for Pottery Barn, $71

Amy Butler Midwest Modern Fabric from Etsy seller scarletpoppe, $7.50/ yd

Ikea fabrics are always a great option for around $8 a yard! (source)

Vernal Cusp Rug from Anthropologie, $78

Pink and Damask Paisley 16" Reversible Pillow Cover by Etsy seller cleoandclark, $15

Serious Sucker for Seersucker!

Need I say more? It's only fitting I now live in the south...

Read about the history of the  fabric here, then, check out these seersucker and seersucker inspired fashions and home decor items that will add some serious charm to your life! If it seems too preppy, pair it with contrasting, bright colors.

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Vintage Seersucker Fabric in Aqua and Brown from Etsy seller eagerhands, $8

Rococo Tuxedo Silk Ruffle Dress in Seersucker Stripe by Etsy seller bayousalvage, $120

Pink and White Shabby Chic Linen Kapok Pillow by Etsy seller octavi, $42

Savannah Seersucker Shower Curtain from Country Curtains, $49

J.Crew Women's Seersucker X Back Tank Swimsuit, $49

 

 Vintage Pyrex Blue Rainbow Stripe Bowl from Etsy seller rustedrose, $12

Seersucker Inspired Striped Couch from Crlain

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Tom's Orange Calypso Stripe Wedges, $69

Laura Ashley Awning Stripe Curtains, £59.50

Orvis Year-Round Seersucker Bedspread, $74

Seersucker Shirt made from Simplicity pattern 2922. source