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Starburst mirror wall

Starburst mirror wall
Mirrors from the top: both from Target. Bottom: BHG at Walmart and ZGallerie.
Lately my days are filled with so many things to do; which is a good as long as I keep busy doing things that I love. If you missed my latest project (Fireplace Planter Facade) I encourage you to take a peek since I know Spring is just around the corner and this planter can become handy.
Because of this post, I'm sharing today my mirror wall since it had a lot of great feedback in My Instagram account. 

Starburst mirror wall

This wall was made out of a collection of sunburst mirrors I've been saving for sometime time now. The arrangement of them was set on the balance design principle to ensure a well proportioned and scale appropriate setting of objects. Although I used 5 mirrors, I incorporated the rule of 3 based on sizes; where 1 is the big mirror at the left, 2 the two medium size and 3 the smaller two. This will make this arrangement appealing while creating a drama effect on my wall... a focal point.

Starburst mirror wall

Starburst mirror wall

A similar method was used on my coffee table setting, you can find it in here.
Let me know what you think about this. Do you use any design rule or you like to break them? 

Fireplace plant facade

Fireplace plant facade

As seasons come and go, I like to update my fireplace area with things I already have or that I can create. So far in this sealed area I've place some urns filled with Ivy plants for Christmas, recycled jumbo bottles in tones of amber and light brown for the beginning of the year; and now some ferns in honor of Spring.
To place these plants inside the firebox I've create a simple planter with some "Common Board" and "Sande Plywood" from The Home Depot.
Fireplace plant facade

The sizes I'll be using to make this planter are based on my firebox space. To start, I cut one piece of the "Sande Plywood" to 30" x 36", this was going to be the back of the planter. Using the same material, I cut 3 pieces of 33" x 8" for the front part that will hold the plants. For the corners, I cut 6 triangles from the "Common Board". Each of these was 6" x 6" x 8" (using a 45 degree angle).
Using these materials I was able to make 3 rows for the plants. For each row, I started accommodating the corners, each 1 1/2" from the edge of the wood that was going to be the back of the planter (as shown in the image). After these pieces were glued and nailed, I placed one of the 33" x 8" piece to finish the row. Between rows I left 3" for spacing.

Fireplace plant facade

After all the rows were finished, all I had to do was fill the planter. The reason I chose ferns, besides being so lush, was because they imitate the beautiful stone engraving of my fireplace. Also, when I was looking for options I took into consideration the fact that these plants were going to be near a big window, were they'll be receiving sunlight for the most part of the day.

Fireplace plant facade

I love having this pop of green in my living room. The best thing about this planter is that I can change the plants and hang it to the kitchen wall replacing the ferns for some herbs.
Do you like to keep plants inside your home? Which are your favorites?

Simple styling for a coffee table

Coffee table easy styling

Styling a coffee table, a tablescape or even a console, doesn't have to be fuss. Today a short visual image tutorial will help you in achieving the perfect and balance setting with simple accents you might even already have.

Coffee table easy styling

When styling a vignette I always like to create balance through heights (or forms). As you'll see on this image, I've created a visual harmony by using 3 different levels of heights.

Coffee table easy styling

If you see my setting from above, you'll notice there is a difference in proportions between the elements placed over the chest/coffee table. I've placed what's called the Golden Ratio Diagram above the image to show you how these parts interact to create a balance that appears to be pleasing to the eye. If we get into mathematics, this equation will be two thirds to 1, and on this setting you'll see that it has been divided into 3 forms; where the one on the left has the most visual impact, but it's balanced by the other two thirds (the smaller square and rectangle).
So remember, when creating a setting like this always try to incorporate elements in odd numbers (3, 5, 7 etc.) and to form a visual balance between the heights and forms.

Styled and organized entryway

Entryway console organization

Having 3 little kids living under the same roof can sometimes be a daily challenge when it comes to organization. I'm that kind of person that likes to have my drawers flawless, my shoe boxes by size, my spoons to the right and forks to the left, my shirts on the closet by colors, and so on (please don't freak out!). One of the places that gives me the chills every time I open it is the entryway console. Since we moved to our new home, all the things that don't find a place to hangout, end up hiding in this small piece of furniture.

Entryway console organization

By the look of this photo you can now understand my situation. My youngest daughter loves making puzzles, the one in the middle adores coloring books and the rest of the space is consumed by school materials for my eldest and MY STUFF!

Entryway console organization

To start the "Console Rescue Mission", I emptied the space and gave the inside a simple coat of paint to make it seem clearer. All the clutter fit in 3 Rectangular Collapsible Baskets from BHG at Walmart. For the second part of this mission I divided all the stuff by categories and recycled the ones that were no longer needed.
Now that everything was in order, I bought online 3 BHG Galvanized Storage Bins and a Magazine Basket to place these items. To make it easier for my daughters and me to identify each storage, I spray painted some plastic letters and glued them to some of the bins.

Entryway console organization
Entryway console organization
These bins are easy to take out every time kids want to make "Puzzles" or use the "Coloring Books". I've identify them so that they can relate the words with what's on the inside.
Because this piece of furniture is on my entryway, I decided to style it using accessories also from BHG at Walmart. I used as a planter a Galvanized Round Bin for my Fig tree and as flower vases, my Hurricane Pillars Candle Holders from this previous post.

Entryway console organization
Wild and fresh flowers do best on clear vases. I love keeping them near my entryway so my guests can feel welcome when they come to visit us.
Entryway console organization

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Girls' room decor


While I'm very proud of the neutral colors around my home, a bright palette was very needed in my daughters' room. Since (for now) this room has to be divided between three girls of different ages, my top priority is to maintain a line of design while making this modest space functional but at the same time pleasant to my girls' tastes.


As I said above, this room of the house lacks space, so we don't want to have organizational issues. For this I found wooden crates with wheels at HomeGoods that besides being crazy cute, keep my eldest shoes in order and her favorite magazines at reach. I love the way they simulate drawers!


Over the armoire (also a great HomeGoods finds) I place 3 baskets. These are for the forgotten dolls and stuffed animals, blankets and small shoes (on the back/ not shown). The vintage pink wire basket (HomeGoods) adds character to the top while beautifully displaying what's inside.


Inside the armoire there are more baskets but this time with clothes. I confess I prefer to fold and put away their laundry this way than inside drawers; it is easier to access and love seeing it organized. Since it was black inside, I took some chalk markers to identify each area. These colors really pop adding a whimsy detail inside this girly cabinet.


Although I don't have an specific theme for this room (really, I just started arranging old and new things) my father asked if it was Asian inspired and truly after taking a step back and looking around; between the armoire and the parasol accent, Asian it is!
The quilt (HomeGoods) with the amazing paisley patterns and bright colors was a big hit when my daughter arrived from school and saw her bed. The decorative pillow (HomeGoods) was from one of the girls nursery room and matches so perfectly with the whole design, don't you think? The hanging lanterns (Target) made this area so much fun and was the finishing touch this daybed (Ikea) needed.

Stay tuned because the other side of this room is still a work in progress, so as soon as it's all finished, I'll be posting more photos. Hope you enjoy this little corner of our house and let me know how you resolve organizational issues in small spaces.

A simple home decor to start 2015


I love moving things around in my home, I believe this helps keeps the energy flowing. And now that a 2015 is about to begin, a new look and new energies are more than welcome. So after having Christmas decor for more than 2 months, it was time to stir things in my house.
For me taking the tree and all the decorations down before January was a big "no-no". But after what seems to be a loooong period of time in my head, I was ready for a new start. Having most of my old accessories out and a good mood helped me with the transformation.


Needless to say the furniture was the fist thing I had to move a re-accommodate. After that, it was all a matter of styling and adding new items to this living room. To try something different, I placed my tow accent chairs (from Home Decorators Collection) in a corner to make of them a chatting spot. The fresh sunlight that comes in the morning is perfect for this area. Between them I placed my small side table from Target to served as base for the bronze table lamp (from HomeGoods) you might remember from this post.



Eventually I'm planning to do some sort of magic trick in the wall behind those chairs since it is the only spot that looks and feels empty (thank you to all the lovely followers from my Instagram account for all you ingenious ideas).
Having this corner "almost" ready, I moved my sofa to the other side of the fireplace framing this area. In the center, the coffee table (that never existed) have been replaced by a big rattan chest from Ikea which is perfect to hide my kids' toys. Don't let them know this but I intentionally placed a glass bottle over this basket so they don't open it (they know it will break!!!).


Over my mantel I like to keep thing simple, so a couple of rustic accessories were enough. I bought two Moroccan lanterns at World Market and a glass and bronze star that match perfectly my style.



Over at the sideboard table I placed my lovely wood letters from HomeGoods and the industrial style lamp (also from HomeGoods). The test tubes were a great find from Anthropologie from a couple of years ago.
I love the look this area is taking. I know some other details are needed, but I'm getting there. What are your decor ideas for this new year? Share with me some of your resolutions.

Winter Wonderland rustic gift wrapping ideas


Gift wrapping is one of the many fun instances of Christmas. When time allows, I love preparing packages for my love ones to make them feel extra special. Is my personal way of expressing how important they are in my life.
Since we are one week away from that special and very anticipated day, today I'm sharing my Winter Woodlands gift wrapping ideas with a rustic touch. The accessories used were all from Jo-Ann and I'm joining them this year for the #MakeItGiveIt campaign.
Before I started packing, I bought some rolls of Kraft Gift Wrapping paper and started stamping them with a set of (similar) pine cones rubber stamps. You can mix the stamps or use them separately, the final outcome will be great either way.


After this part was done and the ink dry, I started wrapping the boxes. Now that I had them finished it was time to start with the decorative accents.
One of these accents was a twig bird nest which I filled with moss, saw dust and mini pine cones. At the end I sprayed some glitter for that special Winter touch.


Another of the accents was a snowman cookie cutter wrapped in burlap strips. At the end I placed a piece of ivory colored moss and a tiny pine cone from Idea-ology.


On other gifts I use a silk leaf, similar to dusty miller, to make either a wreath or to adorn a pine cone.


I love how these gifts ended up looking and I'm sure everyone will enjoy their special little Winter Wonderland adorn. Don't forget to post your #MakeItGiveIt craft project on Instagram (before December 25, 2014) for a chance to win 1 of 5 $100 Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Store gift cards. Visit their #MakeItGiveIt page for more information.
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