People have different notions of what characterizes French decor. Some think of the Paris salon aesthetic, with stacks of art amid vintage pieces. Purists prefer to use only French antiques and artwork. Fans of the more casual French styles may lean toward French country and farmhouse decor. Then there are people who wish to decorate with French icons, adorning garden walls with tile murals of French gardens or lining the living room wall with a mural of the Eiffel Tower. Does this Spark an idea?
Do it Yourself Wedding Reception Decorations
There are all kinds of ways you can decorate for your wedding reception, and you can do it all yourself. Make a list of friends and family who have crafting, decorating and cooking experience. Discuss all your ideas with your future partner. Make a plan by writing all your ideas down and settling on what you like most. Consider a range of ideas for wall decorations, table decor and food and drinks. Be as creative as you like. It will show your personality and the future you have planned.
Hang Wall Pictures With Hooks
Hanging a picture is something we have all been faced with, and something we have all seen go terribly wrong. Hammers crash through walls, pictures fall and take most of the plaster with them. That won't happen if you have the right materials. Picture hanging hooks come in enough different sizes to ensure that you will find one to hold your artwork. Look for the flattest hooks, and for nails that go in at a 45-degree angle. Hanging wall pictures should be fun, but it does not have to be a comedy. Does this Spark an idea?
Make Wall Hangings
Covering bare walls can be a challenge but you can add color and interest to walls by hanging quilts, sari's, afghans and other fabrics to make wall hangings that encompass a large or small area. Showcase a quilt, lovingly made by your grandmother or hang a colorful sari or kimono to give an exotic and eclectic flair to your room. You can find the supplies you need to turn treasures into wall hangings at your local craft store. Does this Spark an idea?
DIY Tuscan Style Walls
Tuscan style walls invoke the warm, welcoming feel of a comfortable cottage in Italy. This look is typically characterized by textured walls and soft earthy colors. You can create this look yourself with joint compound, paint and glaze. To complete the Tuscan look in your home, add wrought iron wall hangings, stone benches or accents, and warm hues such as crimson, goldenrod, ocher and copper in the upholstery and other pieces. Small accents of vivid blue reminiscent of the Mediterranean will complete this inviting decor style. Does this Spark an idea?