DINING ROOM UPDATE

~ DINING ROOM ~

UPDATED

Hauled from IKEA!

Like a breath of fresh air, I instantly feel both energised and calm

at the same time when something in my home is updated.

It makes me so happy to be rid of my old, outdated and totally just not me

decor and in with a brand new style that lifts my mood whenever I see it. 

This is the Glivarp table and Henriksdal chairs with washable covers (perfect with grubby

young kids around!) match perfectly with the rest of my updated decor.

The chair covers are an exact match to our new couch so that was a lucky

find and I am beyond stoked about that!

As you can see we only have 3 chairs which looks a bit odd.
Unfortunately there were only 3 left in stock so we have to go back
sometime in the coming weeks to pick up the fourth chair.

The table has a clear top which extends and will eventually match the coffee

 table I have my eye on which is basically identical, only coffee table size! :)

The chrome/mirrored frame tie in with the bedsides and vanity in our

bedroom and the Morum rug just makes it all look a bit more cozy and elegant,

instead of just having the white tiles completely exposed underneath

and around the dining area.

My vase (purchased from Target) is not new, but I think it looks perfect in the space.

The placemat it sits on I purchased in a previous haul.

I'd like to add some nice placemats for each setting and perhaps a table runner

to help keep the table from getting scratches etc.

But for now I am in love and very happy!

Flowers courtesy of my beautiful husband who has been so kind

spoiling me lately as we've all been quite sick lately.

(Hence why I am a bit behind in my posts, so sorry!)

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DIY - Simple Brush Holder

This idea made me look at my old candles just lying around in

a whole new way. I never noticed before what fantastic jars and mugs I 

have just waiting to be de-potted, cleaned and transformed into

perfect little brush storage holders just like this one I created 

pictured above!

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This is a pretty straight forward how-to. 

All you need to do is follow these 5 simple steps!

Step 1

 If you have some old candles lying around, take notice of 

what they're actually stored in.

Would this make a good brush holder or storage container?

(Mine was close to becoming my new favourite drinking glass,

but I wanted a brush holder more!)

Step 2

 Use a blunt old kitchen knife or flat head screw driver

or simular to dig out the remaining and excess unwanted 

candle and wax.

(I got a strong, male, adult (ie hubby) to help

as mine was stuck good and proper!) :/

Step 3

Give it a good clean with hot, soapy water.

You'd be surprised how good they polish up.

(Mine was all cloudy and black from the candle and smoke

residue and it came up a treat!)

Step 4
 If you like the clear look as I do, pick out something you want to 

help hold the brushes upright. I love these clear glass beads,

but you can use just about anything from rice (which you can use food colourings to make it match your decor or if you're bold, make it rainbow!), plastic beads 

which come in an a thousand different and sizes, buttons, glitter, sequins, etc!

Step 5

 Throw in as much of your chosen style of filling into your

jar/glass as you desire, then add in your makeup brushes!

(This can also work well to store stationary, pens, or even eyeliner 

pencils and/or lipliners!)

Find a place to store them out in the open so you can admire 

your handy little work of art anytime you like! :)

What has been your fav DIY creation? 

I would love to see/read about it!

♥ CandyFairy