Innehållsförteckning för Freshstyle Summer 2013 från Southern Lady

I LOVE AN ADVENTURE, and the wonderful world of DIY provides plenty of opportunities for one. I never know what kind of trea sure I may find while digging through salvage yards or perusing flea markets, but certainly, the thrill of the hunt is part of the fun. The discovery typically leads to a different kind of adventure—cleaning, fixing, repurposing, and refinishing, which, in turn, leads to implementing or installing in a design plan. As I consider how many ups and downs we had trying to pull the projects in this issue together, I can’t help but laugh. We loved the end results, but I’m pretty sure not even one thing turned out as originally planned. Life is often like that, isn’t it? As I continue along this journey, I…

Floral Fun Maybe it has a stain, is too short, or doesn’t fit anymore, but you just can’t bear to throw away that skirt stuffed in the back of your closet. Make it useful again by turning it into a chic bib apron. See page 109 for detailed instructions. Handy Towel Keep a towel close for quick cleanup. Sew a button onto the waistband of your apron where you can easily reach it while wearing the apron. Sew a loop of ribbon to the corner of a small towel. Loop the ribbon over the button. Painter’s Pockets You can conveniently keep all your supplies close at hand by creating additional pretty pockets for your apron. Select a few vintage doilies and linens, and arrange them on the apron. Sew three…

MATERIALS • Teapot—any size or color • White craft glue • 20x20-inch piece of cotton print • Waterproof matte varnish • Potting mix • Potted plant 1. Clean the teapot and remove the lid. Cut some of your fabric into a few small strips around 2 inches wide and 4 inches long. In a plastic cup, mix your white craft glue: one part glue to one part water. 2. Beginning with the spout and handle, paint the glue directly onto the teapot, then onto the fabric strips. Wrap your fabric carefully around the teapot, trimming any excess pieces as you proceed. 3. Now, work on the body, using longer strips about 3⁄8 inch wide. Once the body is fully covered, leave it to dry. A good tip is to place…

Explore worlds down the rabbit hole and beyond the looking glass with Everything Alice: The Wonderland Book of Makes and Bakes. These projects and recipes match the wit and whimsy that reign supreme in Lewis Carroll’s classic tales. Whip up a Wonderland Mobile to bring a little magic to a nursery. Don’t be late for a cup of one of these delicious blends of afternoon tea with the White Rabbit and the dormouse. (You’ll be properly dressed when you don a Mad Hatter–approved chapeau inspired by one of the unique characters we meet in Wonderland.)…

After the sale of her wedding- invitation business, Abby Larsen found herself in search of a new angle to approach the wedding trade. “I was trying to find a way to stay connected to the industry that I loved so much,” she says. “I realized that there was a huge space between what magazines were doing so beautifully offline and what was happening with the world of weddings online.” In 2007, Abby set up shop in that space and founded Style Me Pretty—a wedding blog that has become an industry leader and has set Abby up as an influential tastemaker for all things bridal. Before Style Me Pretty, “most sites at the time were very resource driven, focusing on the practicalities of planning a wedding,” says Abby. “None of them…

1 Seaside Accessory Turn your beachcombing finds into jewelry to take a bit of your vacation with you when you go back to class or the office. Arrange shells on your work surface in a desired pattern. Use a drill fitted with a 1⁄16-inch bit to make a hole at each attachment point. Paint a pattern on your shells, and join them with jewelry findings and chain. Visit freshstylemag.com for another clever way to decorate a shell pendant. 2 Shell Games Instead of hanging vacation photos on your wall, turn your mementos into artwork. Paint an assortment of shells in cheerful colors. (Our palette was inspired by sunset at the shore.) Use hot glue to attach a small D-ring hanger to the back of each shell. Arrange your shells on…

Floral Fun Repurpose vintage tin cans as unique and unexpected containers for seasonal flower arrangements. Simply seal the inside of the can, using a rust-resistant spray paint like Rust-Oleum. For a more modern look, apply spray paint to both the outside and the inside of the tin. Handy Utensils This one’s perfect for neighborhood picnics and outdoor barbecues. Simply place napkin-wrapped flatware upright in a tin can for your guests to grab as they walk through the buffet line. Bathroom Beauty From a lidded tin, make a pretty place to store your toothbrushes. Wearing protective gloves and eyewear, drill holes in the lid, using a ½-inch drill bit. Use a small metal file to smooth down any rough or sharp edges. Lighten Up Give your kitchen some vintage charm with…

IT’S ALL RELATIVE “Living in an open floor plan, it was key for me to have every ‘room’ feel cohesive yet be able to stand on its own,” Paula says. She chose a common palette of creams, beiges, and taupes, then mixed in varying accent colors and textures to keep each space interesting. Subtle Details To make their kitchen cabinets appear more like furniture, the homeowners opted for a two-tone look. Paula explains, “I didn’t want it to scream kitchen but to blend into the space as a whole.” Calm & Composed Paula’s own artwork pairs rich color with the sun-soaked farmhouse table. “I love every mark it gets,” she says of the reproduction from a local antiques store. Mismatched dining chairs add to the warm, relaxed space. Family Tale…

“Don’t live in fear of making mistakes with color,” Khristian says. “It’s an inexpensive way to make life make enjoyable!” Most days the owner of Khristian A. Howell Color + Pattern, LLC, can be found spinning her craft behind the big screen of a humming computer. But don’t let her tool of trade imply she’s shy. Rather, at work in a sunlight-soaked studio filled with large vintage art and splashes of teal, navy, crimson, and plum, Khristian Howell is living proof of the power of being bold. It was personal boldness—not an art degree or formal training—that earned this imaginative spirit her first design job at Nordstrom’s headquarters in Seattle. After cleverly working her way into the building and up to human resources, Khristian secured a role as a colorist…

MATERIALS • Glue • Small bowl, for glue • 1-inch paintbrush • Glass vases • Large bowl, for catching glitter • Gold glitter Aluminum foil or plastic wrap (optional) Krylon Glitter Blast, Michaels 1. Pour your glue into a small bowl for easy access 2. Paint a 1- to 2-inch strip of glue around the top, center, or bottom of your vase, varying the placement from vase to vase. 3. Holding your vase over a large bowl, sprinkle the glitter around the vase until all the glue is completely covered. Your bowl should catch the glitter that doesn’t stick for use on your next vase. 4. Set aside to dry while you complete the remaining vases. 5. If desired, once your vases are completely dry, wrap the unglittered portion tightly…

Kitchen Cleanup One of the first steps in giving this cramped kitchen more breathing room was to create a pass-through into the dining room. The resulting countertop peninsula not only adds prep space, but also doubles as a sideboard for meal setup. An unfinished cabinet side—left when cabinets on the passthrough wall came down— becomes a fresh focal point for chalkboard menus or tea-towel art. A variegated stone backsplash from Crossville Tile & Stone brings instant texture and sophistication to the room. Farmhouse Fresh See page 110 for a how-to on our Farmhouse Sconce. Get the pattern for no-sew shades at freshstylemag.com. SOFTER SIDE Once awkward, the corner now becomes extra storage with a kitchen cart and a builtin window seat. With help from the savvy designers at patemeadows.com, a…

PICNIC TABLE COOLER p. 14 • Picnic table • 6-foot length of rain gutter • 1 left & 1 right gutter cap • Clear silicone caulk • 8 (1½-inch) corner braces • 8 size 6 stainless-steel machine screws, washers & nuts • 16 wood screws • Drill with Phillips-head screwdriver bit, ¼-inch, 1-inch bit & 2-inch bit • Jigsaw • Metal file 1. Measure and mark a 5-foot 6-inch-long section in the middle plank of table. Drill a 1-inch hole in the corner of the section. Using a jigsaw, cut out the section from the middle plank. (Turn table over and inspect the structure. You may need to remove or move screws or braces.) Drill 2 (2-inch) holes in each end of removed plank. 2. Drill a few ¼-inch drainage…

Washi Wow With a blank wall for a canvas and rolls of washi tape for “paint,” your mini Matisse can create masterpieces to her heart’s content. The tape easily peels offso she’s free to indulge every artistic whim. Flower-Go-Round Turn nature-walk findings into permanent art by sandwiching wildflowers between layers of wax paper and pressing in a book for a few days. Cover flowers—front and back—with clear contact paper, and trim into free-form circles. Attach flowers to a ribbon-wrapped embroidery hoop, using fishing twine in various lengths, and then hang from a ceiling hook or curtain rod. Flower Power Who can resist these fluffy, puffy tissue-paper posies—especially when they are so easy to make? Cut 8 (4 x 7-inch) strips of tissue paper (use red, pink, and white for this…

Pillow Talk Transform fanciful napkins into artsy accent pillows—no cutting necessary. Single napkins make lovely rectangular pillows, while two napkins stitched together create a bold square cushion. For fun, consider adhering designs or words with iron-on lettering or fusing paper before adding stuffing! Turn to page 113 for an example of this idea, and see page 110 for instructions. On-the-Go Gear Make a jewelry and toiletries organizer that you can roll up and take with you on out of town trips. Use a large napkin, folded in half, as the base of your organizer, and stitch on pockets created from napkins in a coordinating color. A length of cording at the top acts as a tie to secure your wrapped organizer while traveling as well as a hanger when you…

Venture behind the curtain with Everything Oz. Dance down the yellow brick road with crafty treats and sweet eats inspired by Dorothy’s journey through the land of Oz. Whether you’re planning a fantastical Oz-ian party, or you’re just a fan of the fairy tale, you’ll find plenty of projects to pique your imagination. Jewel-colored Jell-O treats shaped in sandcastle molds give just the right sparkle to an Emerald City–themed bash. Craft a plush Dress Up Dorothy doll as the perfect gift for your little ruby-slippered darling to cuddle as she dreams of flying somewhere over the rainbow. There’s even a recipe for Toto’s favorite cookie treats for your little dog, too.…

1 ) FABRIC The fastest, easiest way to freshen up your space is with accessories! New throw pillows, bedding, window treatments, or towels can update your room in an instant. 2 ) PAINT Painting may take a little more effort, but the impact is BIG. When painting your space, remember to look up and consider your fifth wall, too. 3 ) ARTWORK You don't have to be a connoisseur, just be bold enough to go for what you like. Changing up the artwork in your home or splurging on a piece that just makes you happy will quickly change the mood of your room. 4 ) MORE PAINT Remember: Painting is about more than just the walls. Give an old piece of furniture or a flea-market find new life with…

All Dolled Up Reimagine an old writing desk and a piano bench as a vanity station. A coat of paint in Benjamin Moore’s Baby Fawn unifies the two mismatched pieces, and pink spray paint on the legs of the desk adds an extra pop. On the folding top, a lace stencil gives a decorative edge to a chalkboard backdrop made by mixing paint and grout (see page 110 for more info). The mirror attaches to a screw and can easily be removed to close the top. Above the vanity, nails, hooks, and flea-market finds display jewelry, and washi tape turns a plain outlet cover chic in a matter of minutes. the space was once covered in floor to certing wallpaper, and after a lot of steaming, scraping, cleaning, and painting,…

CONTENTS PAGE 2: Paint Palette—Benjamin Moore Classic Colors: Florida Pink (1320), Mango Punch (154), Pure Joy (327), Pinata (007), Cliffside Park (579). FROM THE EDITOR PAGE 5: Hair and makeup styling by Celine C. Russell. Joe Jeans and Sugar Sugar Tank; Belk. Strappy Sandals; Theadora. Jewelry; Spartina 449. FAMILY TIES PAGE 45-50: Living room curtains; Bed Bath and Beyond. Blanket on couch, pillows on sofa, picture frames, tray, ceramic cups, French press, tea kettle, rug in kitchen, kitchen bowls, green dish cloth, juicer, oven mitt, yellow pitcher; Target. Deer antlers, farris wheel; Cody Foster. Mercury glass, kitchen chair cushions; Anthropologie. Living room rug; Urban Outfitters. Coffee table; West Elm. Feather pillow; Macy’s. Lemon cupcakes; Urban Standard. Paper place mats; Cake Vintage. Dining room rug; IKEA. Dining room curtains; JC Penny.…