Posts made in August, 2009

The Best Dressed Room in the House – and FREE art!

Posted by Lindsay on Aug 31, 2009 in Art, Bedroom, Creativity, Decor, Featured Articles, Freebies | 1 comment

Have you heard of “Feed Your Soul,” the free art project on Indie Fixx? I honestly cannot remember how I found it, but I’ve run across it a few times and they add new downloadable art every month. Great, right? You just download the PDF files to print and frame! Or in my case, print and pin up with a thumb tack because I have no spare frames – something I’ve always thought I need a good stock pile of. Do you have any good online sources I should know about?

I downloaded a few different prints to keep on hand, but I just had to put at least one up – so where else but the best dressed and most finished room of the house? Harper’s room of course. I love the little pops of green that I have around her room, so I printed out this watercolor tree print by Angela Vandenbogaard. I just took a tack and pinned it right up over her dresser. Isn’t it cute?

When you visit the site, what you’ll find is a lot of whimsical art that is easily placed in a girl’s bedroom, but I am seeing a lot of art like this in the main areas of the home all around the blogs these days.

There are lots of different pieces to choose from.  It would be a great way to add an inexpensive frame collage on a blank wall, especially when printing the pieces in various sizes!  Enjoy and have a great week!!

xo, L.

PS – this is my 100th post!!  I smell a Likely Design 1st GIVEAWAY coming up!!!!  Stay tuned!!!

Welcome to our new home!!

Posted by Lindsay on Aug 27, 2009 in Blogging, Featured Articles | 4 comments

I’m having a lot of fun navigating around here — similar to the old Likely Design, but I feel like there’s a lot more that I can do here.  Ah.  And it feels nice.

Grab a cup of coffee (or tea) – I love “Made by Girl’s” blogs and coffee print – and get to clicking!  I’m working out a few little bugs still, but I’m enjoying playing with my very own customizable blog.

I seriously feel so free – the possibilities here are endless!!   And if you like my template, scroll to the bottom to check out the website on where to get it!

(image via Made by Girl, linked to source).

We're moving!!

Posted by Lindsay on Aug 27, 2009 in Blogging, Me | 0 comments

Just like little Harper is now, we’re on the move!  Well, not us…the blog is!  No more wordpress.com for me!  It’s coming along nicely, and I’m so excited!!

If you’re reading this, sneak a peek over at our new home: lindsaychristensendesign.com/blog!

xoxoxo,

Lindsay

Window Shopping @ Teo Jasmin

Posted by Lindsay on Aug 25, 2009 in Art, Decor, Furniture, Likely Favorites, Travel | 1 comment

I was recently introduced to a lovely French company called Teo Jasmin, who specializes in digital prints on canvas, cushions, and furniture, and I just had to share some of my favorites from their newest collections!  How fun are these products?  I especially love the pink union jack prints – I seem to see them everywhere these days.

I’ve noticed that, in my personal design preferences, I like a little unexpected quirkiness.  For example, have you met Bob?  He lives on our living room wall:

It’s Bob Marley, singing into a microphone, if you can’t tell. We always have to explain it – but we still like him!  I think something like this (below) would be right at home in my house!  I actually have that Beatles record…I should find a way to display it.  I also love the settee – and the combination of the traditional lines and the graphic print.  It’s unexpected, in a good way.

And who wouldn’t love to bring a little European memorabilia into their home with some fun throw pillows and prints?  I’ve never been to Europe, but these might make people think I have, ha!

How cute is that Fiat??  I’d drive one if I didn’t have to cart 2 large dogs around…or have a car-seat in my ride.  Four doors are essential for moms, but it’s fun to dream!

This one is a little wild (even for me), but look at that face!!  And he/she is wearing a crown…quirky and adorable.  I’d put it in Harper’s room.  She loves “bops” – her word for dogs.

I have to have this one…gotta love Abbey Road.  And the Beatles.  This image does remind me of the movie “Vanilla Sky,” though…anyone else??

Don’t you just love window shopping?  I left the credit card in the iceblock in the freezer for now, so window shopping helps me satisfy my cravings to be a good American and spend, spend, spend!  Except this company is in France…

Don’t forget to visit TeoJamin at their website and check out the goods!!  There is lots more to see!  Have a great week!!

xo,

Lindsay

{LC Decor Studio} Officially up on Etsy!

Posted by Lindsay on Aug 23, 2009 in Crafts, Decorations, Etsy Finds | 2 comments

What the heck is “LC Decor Studio?”  That’s me!  I know, probably confusing – Lindsay Christensen Interior Design (my interior design services), Likely Design (my blog) & now LC Decor Studio…but I wanted to separate my Etsy store and it’s always fun to have a new name!  Plus I like the “Studio” part for my handmade items on Etsy.

I’ve had a listing up in my shop for a special “e-decorating” package for a while now as a way to purchase a design consultation online, but I’m moving into party decorating packages as well and I’m so excited!  So without further adieu, I am very proud to announce my new set of original cupcake toppers for your party!

These are made using Heather Bailey fabric prints, and if you don’t know Heather Bailey’s work, I suggest following the link to check her stuff out!! She also has a cool blog called “Hello My Name is Heather.”

This listing is for a set of 12 custom cupcake toppers, which can be customized for your special event! The samples shown were created for a baby shower, but they would also look great for a bridal shower, birthday party, or any event that you’d love to add some great pattern to!

These cupcake toppers are backed with a 2.5″ scalloped cardstock circle in 3 different Heather Bailey prints: “Peonies” in red, “Pineapple Brocade” in celery, and “Zag Stripe” in red – my favorite patterns! The 1.5″ center scalloped circle will include your custom details in red, blue and green to match the patterns! Both layers are mounted on small lollipop sticks.

Please send me the 3 details that you’d like on the center circle. For example:
1. Name, initial & gender
2. Name, initial & age
3. Bride’s name, groom’s name, wedding date
4. Any other idea you might have!

If you would like a higher quantity, please let me know and I will create a custom listing for you!

Be on the lookout for more party decor items and accessories soon!  Enjoy!