DIY: Ikea Hack Inspiration

I have found an AMAZING “Ikea Hack” for our home, and I have been diligently working on it all weekend (don’t worry and DIY post is to come) I think everyone in their twenties has at least one piece of Ikea furniture. It is cheap, easy, and often extremely stylish. Now I REALLY don’t recommended having a whole house full of Ikea furniture, a couple of pieces is wonderful and great, but it won’t last you forever so it is always nice to invest in lifelong classics. However, there is a great little website called www.IKEAHACKERS.net that has sparked a trend of taking basic Ikea furniture, using all of its pieces and parts, and created something wonderful, unique and specific to your space. Here are some great home-spiration images (ALL of these are Ikea pieces reused and repurposed) to inspire you to DIY your own Ikea hack.

 

REINCARNATION: Floor Poufs

The floor pouf. A fancy way to say pillow? or so much more? I am going to say, for me, the jury is still out on this idea. This floor pillows have been around forever, and I find them perfect for a family with kids, but I think there might be a sophisticated way to bring them in to any space! Here are some of my favorite home-spirations for floor poufs, and some of my favorite pick for any space.

 

They make a great foot rest!

I love this and this makes me laugh all at the same time. David and I are huge Will & Grace fans and this always reminds me of the “dinner party” Grace threw where everyone had to sit on the floor. This is much more chic!

 

I don’t think I could convince David to snuggle up on the floor with me. But I love this idea!

 

Here are some of my favorite poufs for your space…

Star Printed Cotton Dhurrie Pouf from West Elm for $249. I love how large this is!

Threshold Pouf from Target for only $59.99. Perfect for smaller spaces!

Leather Metallic Gold Pouf from Overstock.com for around $220. If you’re really looking to make a statement!

Knitted Jafra Orange Pour from World Market for $79.99. I love this fall color!

 

If you are crafty and looking to make your own pouf, these DIY examples are super simple:

STYLE ME PRETTY: DIY Pouf

MAKES ME SMILE: DIY Floor Pouf

RETROPOLITAN: From $3 Floor Mat to Floor Pouf

 

HOME-SPIRATION: Unique Vent Hoods

One of the last and final steps of our downstairs renovation is to finish up the tile backsplash in our kitchen and put up our new vent hood. We decided to get rid of our clunky microwave/vent hood combination and replace it with an update and GORGEOUS vent hood (Thank you David for this amazing idea!) Here are some of my favorite home-spirations for unique vent hoods. They really can create a whole new look for a kitchen.

 

I love this all white kitchen and wooden vent hood!

An amazing way to create more storage!

Amazing statement in an outdoor kitchen!

A great way to create another personalized space in your home!

A mixture of modern and funk y with the white gold and wood!

Love.

 

 

WEDDING WEDNESDAY: Fall Foliage Wedding

I think this post really just is my excuse to look at gorgeous fall scenes with gorgeous leaves changing. That is probably the one thing is the leaves changing (but I can’t complain because it finally feels like fall down here!) Leaves changing and this transition season really seems like a beautiful time to get married, and celebrate a new chapter in your life! The colors are gorgeous, the food is rich, and the scenery is beautiful, what more could a bride ask for? Here are some of my favorite fall foliage wedding inspiration images!

HOLIDAY: Election Day Party Theme

Happy Election Day to all! I think everyone can agree that it is great to be an American and vote, and it is also great to throw a party. I have an amazing love for the ability to vote, one of my favorite moves is Ironed Jawed Angles (A MUST SEE for any woman! and now currently available on Netflix) This themed party is an amazing way to combine my love of celebrating and my love of voting! Here are some of my favorite election day themed party ideas…

 

LOVE.

What a fun idea for a presidential election year!

Now this would have to be a Bi-Partisan Party theme.

Streamers make the easiest party decorations.

A great gender reveal theme!

Great little drink stirrers for a bipartisan election day party.

A great birthday party theme for an aspiring politician.

Adorable political wedding invitations!

LOVE.

PRODUCT FEATURE: Kate Spade and GAP Kids Collaboration

I just love a good fashion collaboration and this one is just too cute to not be completely in love with! Kate Spade and GAP kids collaborated to create some of the CUTEST children’s clothing and accessories! Here are some of my favorites.

The Girls Gift Bow Ballet Flat for $59.95 (also available in red! but the pink is definitely my favorite!)

These Hi5 Graphic Mittens are too cute for only $24.95

Hello Adorable! This is the Ruffled Oxford shirt (ages 2-5yrs old) for $34.95

I had to put a few boys items in here as well! Jack Spade Toddler Boys Graphic Tee for $29.95! Though this definitely could have been worn by me as a child!

LOVE! The Hotdog Scarf for $24.95!

HOME-SPIRATION: Brick Floors

Of course after our recent renovation, I wouldn’t take anything but our gorgeous hardwood floors (mildly obsessed… yes) But I came across a picture of this gorgeous entry way with brick floors and I thought it was just too amazing not to share. I didn’t realize how many spaces could really support and look amazing with brick floors. Here are some of my favorite home-spiration images for brick flooring.