This is the view from my "office"!
For years it was decorated with a simple Monet print that my husband purchased for me many years ago!
Last year, as I spent countless hours grafted to the couch nursing my sweet babe, the view became a bit "dated". I needed a change of scenery.
Down came the print and up went this thrift store find mirror and some made by me monogram letters.
Ahhhh...so much better!
One thing I love to do is change the decoration on the mirror to match the season! It keeps things fresh and interesting. I have been hanging a little wreath off the corner of the mirror and had intended to make a coffee filter wreath for summer...but then I saw this lovely banner with tutorial on Emily's blog...and knew I needed to make one myself!
Seriously, it only took about an hour to make!
Here are some hints if you want to make one yourself:
* Measure! Decide how long you want it to be and how far apart you want your paint strips. Then place the strips using a ruler above your twine as a marker.
* Remember to accommodate for a little extra on each end...it's looks a little funny if your strips go all the way to the end. I had to take two off, and let me tell you trying to get hot glued paper of twine is no easy task!
* Odd numbers look best!!! Most of you probably already know this, but just in case...plan an odd amount of paint strips for symmetry.
* Yes, you can take that many paint strips from the sample wall!!! My sweet hubby {who used to manage a paint store} assured me of this!
Have fun! I'd love to see your finished products!
Today I'm linking up to: Women Living Well
Thanks for stopping by! Be Refreshed!
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