Fun With Snow: Part Two

So after posting my last blog about the beauty of snow I couldn't stop finding more gorgeous photos of snow and nature, so I had to write another. Living in the city, so far from nature, can almost make you forget the beauty and awe that is in so many places on Earth. Thank goodness for the internets!

Two different snowy trails, both wintery and lovely.

Though I am excited for this too...

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Pinterest of the Weekend- DIY Dressers

I love creative DIY projects, especially lovely dresser makeovers.

Loving this black bureau with the accented white pulls. 

While I haven't had a chance to create anything new recently, the need to replace my current bedroom dresser has got itching to work on a custom one for my own. So over the last few days I've been searching for that perfect six-drawer dresser that just needs a little love and a fresh coat of paint.

Naturally I have been raiding Pinterest for inspiration and have come across some really beautiful examples of DIY done perfectly!

Here are a few chic yet simple diy dresser makeovers that I've come across so far:

Enjoying how the gold pulls work with this opulent sunburst mirror!

How chic! Gold edging and matching pulls give this a travelers luggage feel!

Using painters tape and crystal knobs makes for a simple yet dramatic redo.

Fun with decals. 

Another great dresser using white pulls. 

A numbered dresser. Perfect for staying organized!

photos via Pinterest 

These projects have definitely got me pumped. While I plan on keeping the design on my dresser simple and modern, once completed I would love to try some of these ideas on yet another one! I think I know the perfect spot for it, too! The search continues!

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Snowmazing! Beautiful Pics of Snow

Lil Pumpkin making snow angels after the storm

So while I was born in the January, I would dare to say that I am far from being a "winter baby". While I am sure that ski trips and icebergs are great and all, I would prefer a nice sandy beach, blue waters and 80 degree weather over snow any day. At the same time, I can't deny the hint of excitement I felt when I was hearing of the impending, "epic" snow storm Nemo that was heading our way last week. Perhaps it's all the drastic changes of the seasons these years (*cough* global warming *cough*) but not having a traditional and snowy winter I was even, suffice to say, excited about the storm! And while I might not be the biggest fan of ice cold fingers and toes, little Pumpkinhead loves every single flake.

Of course once I woke in the morning and began to survey the aftermath of Nemo, I was relieved that instead of finding myself burrow out the front door and finding a wild winter wonderland, instead everything was nicely coated with a pillowy layer of perfect snowball, snow angle snow.

While this blizzard fulfills my winter/snow quota for the rest of the season, it was a great reminder of the wonderful beauty and purity of snow. Between snow covered cities, to sculptures (being natural or manmade) to places where snow lives all year around, all are wonderful reminders of the many beautiful forms of Mother Nature.

Here is a mini collection of photos showing he different types of snow from simple city snow to snowcapped mountains

City snow

These Juhyou snow mountains from Japan remind me of Dr. Seuss lands.

courtesy of oddity central
These architectural ice feats were part of the annual ice festival in China. So much hard work and details from amazing sculpture artist.

I think snow covered trees are just beautiful, dont' you?

Snow to the exTREEme! Snowcapped mountains showcase nature at it's best.

Lovely, aren't they? 

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The Art of Hanging Art and Pictures

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No matter how many pieces of furniture I own or place in a room, I always feel a sense of emptiness whenever I have bare walls. It would always seem that I capture the most wonderful and memorable moments yet I have them all hoarded on my phone or my computer. Or I will buy a great piece of artwork (or find a neat African carved head by the alley way- post to come) and plan on putting them up but never manage to get them showcased out to the world. While I may share many of my favorite pics on Facebook or Instagram, there is just something about a hung picture or artwork hung that instantly transports me back to that memory and brings back happiness and excitement.

This being said it can be a challenge to determine which, out of all the pictures or art, is best to use and then the second most important step- how to display them? From using frames with a variation of sizes, styles and colors to the many hanging options, its almost limitless the number of ways to do so.  

Here are a few great examples I've come across that show the many different solutions. They are all great ways to use to show off your favorite art, photos or the combination of the two to bring about a sense of nostalgia and warmth to your home.

Framed & Unframed Art

via GoodLifeBlog
Here the focal wall has a great variation of artwork, balancing all the pictures visually by using black frames.

Black on White 

via Jennifer Squires
Alternating black and white frames with black and white photos definitely adds little pizzazz.

Frames Squared

via DesireToInspire
Hanging frames within frames are also a fun and simple way to add great interest to a wall.

A(Different)Symmetry

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Not all arrangements have to be fitted to a perfect square. These are hung asymmetrically and came out totally charming.

Perfect For Hall Walls

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This one for me represents great balance between the use of small, medium and large frames.
Magic In Multiples

via Pinterest
In a tight, windowless hallway adding multiple photos can not only act as a great reflective surfaces to bounce light off of but can also make the space feel larger while doing so! 

Hanging Around Shelves

via MySweetPrintsBlog
Add a little functionality by hanging pictures directly to the wall and some on floating shelves.  

Personalize corners

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I love how they added a little coziness to this corner with cute family photos and simple framed art. 

Suspending Photos

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Suspending photos with a rope or wire is fun and unique way to showcase you most treasured moments. 

Also check out this link to Canadian House & Home for additional tips for hanging art from grouping, to lighting and even height preferences. Do you have a certain method that works for you? How do you prefer to hang your photos? 

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