making a rug, part one

You may have noticed i took a little break from blogging here. took a vacation real quick, but i'm back now. more details on the trip later ;) today i wanted to share my latest project for my "create" series. I came back from my vacation refreshed and inspired to take on a slightly bigger project. I was browsing around pinterest when I came upon this photo:

 (originally from artsyville)

I had been interested in making a rug and this particular one was a scrap rug that was crocheted by hand. I believe she used cut up t-shirts but i decided to stick with yarn so i could better control the material and so that i could choose the colors :)

obviously the texture of my rug is pretty different from my inspiration photo's but it is still pretty tightly crocheted together. I've been using the links artsyville provided, especially this crocheting for dummies link for reference on crocheting in the round or in a circular motion rather than in a square or rectangular pattern.

 I approached mine by creating an initial 6 chain stitch and joining the chain with a slip stitch. I then created the rug by spiraling consecutive single double crochet stitches. If this is confusing then I would recommend following the tutorial links I referenced!

In almost every pattern I've tried and with this one as well, I did make a few mistakes and a few more alterations, but I like to think that's part of the learning process. 

So far I've worked on this project for around two days off and on, and feel as though it will be completed with at least one more day's worth of crocheting. I haven't decided how to finish it off, but I'll be back to shared the finished project soon!

-R 

Inspiring Interiors: Cozy Bedrooms

source: unknown, found via pinterest

source: coffeestainedcashmere 

source: everyday lovely 

source: Unknown, found via pinterest

Each of these bedrooms are simple, but they have pops of color or other surprising elements that give each room their own personality.

what elements do you need in your bedroom decor?

-R 

84. home decor favorites.

pinterest is one of my favorite websites because it allows you to organize all the images online that appeal to you. this is especially amazing when you find imagery as inspirational as i do. Because i've developed quite the collection i thought it may be time to share a few of them here. if you do not yet have a pinterest account i strongly recommend making one, whether you are a blogger or not.
here are some of my favorite from my home decor board that have been inspiring me as of late.

love this snapshot of a kitchen shelf i found over at little chief honeybee. i love the polka dotted mugs!

i love the fearless use of color in this room designed by urban outfitters.

 another room that admire for it's use of color. i love all the wood detail and of course the globe!

found on desire to inspire.

with pretty vintage pyrex dishes like these i would be cooking and baking all the time!

image found at smile and wave

this one had to go in my home decor board because of this awesome "R" shaped bookcase. This would be perfect with almost any letter, and is such a cute personal touch for any room.

another lovely image found at desire to inspire

whats been inspiring you lately?

-R

79. inspiring interiors

my apartment is a in a constant state of rearranging, restyling and redecorating. lately it seems like a lot of my fellow bloggers have been posting home tours, room tours or just glimpses of their own spaces. it's hard not to draw inspiration from all these crafty and thrifty ladies. here are a few of my favorites posted around the blogging community that serve as inspiration for my little home :)

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Amy Morby has an excellent collection of thrifted wall art! She recently purchased that gorgeous wolf embrodiery for a measley $5! & how cute is that owl clock?!

2

you can't really talk about home decor & thrifting without mentioning Kaylah from The Dainty Squid. Every little peek she shares of her home is pretty much drool worthy. as you can see she has a beautiful collection of thrifted paint by numbers and embroideries, as well as a polaroid collection which puts mine to shame. (she didn't exactly post these recently, but i love her style so i just had to include her in this post!)

3 

Elsie Larson of A Beautiful Mess recently posted a home tour that was to die for. high lights include this cute display. i adore the vintage coffee container and the little beard print. Elsie has a knack for combining color, pattern, texture and interest in an effortless way whether in her decor or her outfits.

 4

Rachel of Smile and Wave is pretty much the queen of vintage decor. the first photo is her genius solution to an awkward corner between rooms. i love her use of the thermos', type writers and globe to give her mostly neutral color palette a bright pop. plus the seating area looks like the perfect place to read a good book and sip some coffee.

5

Danielle Thompson of Thompson Family Life uses color without fear. her home is so cheery and bright not to mention packed with vintage treasures. i'm in love with her bedroom setup! 

i hope these images inspire you as well. what interior spaces inspire you?

-R

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inspirational bedrooms:

 

all courtesy of weheartit.com 

(if any of these photos belong to you personally let me know and i will glady credit you!)