monday refresh: diy wallpaper backsplash

I've been wanting to jazz up my little condo kitchen for a while, but since I'm renting, there's not much I can do about the cabinets or countertops. What I came up with was using wallpaper to create a temporary backsplash. 

I used leftover wallpaper that I had previously used in the adjoining dining room so that it tied the rooms together. This paper is strippable so I can remove it when I leave and it won't harm the walls. I put a coat of polyurethene on top to help protect the paper from splashes. 

This was a no cost, 1-hour project, and it helps spice up a standard kitchen, don't you think? 

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weekend wandering: Austria

I've never been to Austria, but if (and when) I go, I will be staying at Hotel Daniel in Vienna, sustainably housed in a refreshed 1960's building in the centre of the city action. Coined as "smart luxury", the urban aesthetic and clean, calming design draw me in from the pictures alone. The hammocks in the rooms, emerald green tiles and raindance showerheads in the baths, and a front desk that's actually a bakery and gift shop are wonderfully innovative ideas. Add in interesting details like industrial lighting and mixing modern designer chairs with pallet sofa tables and you get a space that's honest, inviting and invigorating. And a feast for the senses. I'm there.

Photos courtesy Hotel Daniel.

From the site: 

"Interestingly, the history of the establishment built in the 1960s in the Landstraßer Gürtel is quite
unique. At that time it was Austria’s first building to feature a revolutionary curtain wall façade that is
listed today as a historical monument. The architect was none other than the renowned architect, Georg
Lippert. Throughout his life,his work was characterised by de- dicated functionality and
objective honesty. A kind of philosophy that was fully consistent with the renovation plans of „Atelier
Heiss Architects“. And also wonderfully emphasizes the Hotel Daniel’s concept 'Smart Luxury'."

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black and white day 13

I'm ending the week and beginning June on a light note by showing you an amazing all-white room (that belongs to a stunning all-white home). I love the soft, calm and soothing feeling that this dining room conveys. And the wooden bench adds the important organic element that I crave in any space. Vintage lights and reused and painted furniture make this room not only beautiful but sustainable too. 

Studio Nina K. via 79 Ideas

Have a light and lovely weekend! 

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green idea: refresh a porch with paint

Want to amp up curb appeal and extend your living space outdoors? It doesn't have to cost much and you don't have to purchase a lot of new materials. Painting your porch floor goes a long way. Choose a classic gray, or go bold with colour. 

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And while you're at it, paint the ceiling too, and reclaim old wicker and bamboo furniture with fresh paint as well. 

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Do you love porch living? 

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the ultimate sunroom

It's starting to feel a bit like summer around here, and I've got outdoor living on the brain. Even without stepping outside, this amazing sunroom allows you to feel like you're surrounded by nature. This is part of the delightful Monaco home of Timothy Whealon, featured in Architectural Digest. 

I could live in this room year-round. You? 

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monday refresh: quick and dirty bathroom

OK, quick and clean, not dirty. I wanted to add a bit of colour to my small rental bathroom in a bigger way than just a picture on the wall, so...

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 I changed out the shower curtain (I picked this one up from World Market for $20) and replaced the colourful art with one of my own photos in a neutral frame. The glass jars with bath salts and milk give a luxurious feeling, I think! 

It's a quick and cheap way to add new life to a bathroom. Have you any other tricks to share on this wonderful (almost) summer Monday? 

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