House Tour: My Hallway Vestibule

 I've been on a  DIY project frenzy lately around my house.  Recently, I decided to tackle the vestibule at the end of my hallway.  It was a neutral beige just begging for some attention.  I had silhouettes on hand that I'd made a few years ago and they got booted from my master bedroom when I got a new headboard. 

Initially I stuck these pictures up in the hallway and immediately liked their new home...they were just missing some "oomph." 

 

Start of Project

Work in Progress

I discovered this Kelly green bold striped fabric on a trip to IKEA and had a light bulb moment.  In my college years, I was known to starch sheets onto the walls of my rental apartments so I wouldn't ruin the walls when I moved back out (you could easily just peel the sheet right back off when you left). 

So I decided to attempt a similar tactic in the vestibule.  Only, this time I literally nailed the fabric to the wall.  I started at the top and continued to smooth the fabric out as I nailed down the wall. 

I painted the side table into a glossy black for extra pop along the fabric. 

And then I used a grosgrain ribbon trim and nailheads along the perimeter to hid the carpenter nails in the wall. 

Finished Result

 

 

I hung the silhouettes right over the fabric and styled the side table with a few accessory items (like my Waylande Gregory box).    Read about the history of this box, here. 



There is a silhouette for every member of the family, each with a specific saying that captures an idea of our personalities...

 

 

 

 Now that I've given a little extra love to this area, it offers a much needed boost in the hallway!  And the entire project cost me under $100.00.  (Side Table $69 from Home Goods, 3 yards of fabric from IKEA $21.99, Homemade Silhouettes $25). 

 

Have you done any recent projects that have transformed an area in your home? 

Please share!

Lamps.com GIVEAWAY!

Today I'm thrilled to offer a lucky Vivid Hue Home reader a chance to win a fabulous lamp from  Lamps.com!

Lamps.com is a Philadelphia-based company that carries some of the most popular lighting brands worldwide while also providing unique and smaller boutique brands.  They've been in business for over one hundred years. 

When they contacted me to see if I'd be interested in collaborating with them for a giveaway, I jumped at the opportunity...

Here are the deets!

 

 

1.  Pablo Designs Tube Top Table Lamp (14” version, any color)
2. Pablo Designs Piccola Accent Lamp (any color)
3. Dimond HGTV Clear Table Lamp
4. Adesso Spot Light Table Lamp
5. Dimond HGTV Chrome Lamp
6. Pablo Designs Pixo Desk Lamp w/ USB charger (any color)

One winner can choose any lamp from Lamps.com valued at up to $125 - it's your choice!

 

 

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This giveaway is only available to U.S. residents only (sorry to all of my International readers)!  Giveaway will end on September 12, 2013 at midnight EST.  Winner will be selected by random.org.
Winner will be able to select any lamp from Lamps.com up to $125.  Lamps.com will ship product directly to winner. 

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I love the Lamp.com Currey & Company Roundabout Pendant lamp so much that I put it in my own powder room when we built our house. 

Vivid Hue Home Powder Room

And I wanted something unique in our upstairs hallway other than recessed lighting.  I selected the Feiss Flush mounts to add something a bit unexpected. 

Visit more Vivid Hue Home lighting under the house tour. 
Good luck in the giveaway!

DIY: a scarf turned into art

One of my favorite presents this Christmas started from a simple scarf: The Cityblock Storyteller Scarf from Madewell.  As I've mentioned before, I covet anything with a reference to NYC because it reminds me of my single, childless days of living there (not that I would trade my child-filled days with EG in Connecticut!).  But when I spotted this Madewell scarf of the city on sale for $35.00 I grabbed one for myself and for Kurby for presents.  Then my wheels started turning...   

 

 

This scarf is adorbs with a pair of skinny jeans, flats and a denim shirt.  But I wanted to display the entire city scape somehow.   I decided to frame mine so it would be permanent art on my walls. 

 

The framer stretched the scarf until it would stretch no farther.  I selected a thick black frame with a slight hue of antique gold/brown on the edge.  I wanted something that would offer a modern yet vintage flair.   

 

 

 
 It turned out pretty large!  It's almost 5 feet wide and I love how it makes a statement in my hallway right outside my bedroom. 
 

 

 

The details are better looking in person... I didn't get glare resistant glass because I don't personally like the way it looks (but obviously I would have looked better in these photos, ha)

 

 

 I am always looking for unique art that can't be found in every store.  I like the idea of framing something that's a personal favorite because it creates artwork that is unique.  This scarf was on sale for $35.  The framing was obviously more costly (several hundreds) but the end result was a large piece of artwork that covers a large wall and makes a statement.  And it has meaning to my family. 

 

Have you ever framed something like a scarf or article of clothing to turn it into "art?"

 

Happy New Year's Eve (almost....)!

 

xoxo Heather