Feature Wall...

As I mentioned yesterday, my curtains finally arrived and I love them.  I have yet to hang them (hubby needs to help with the hardware -- although I work with houses and construction, I actually have NEVER hung something that extreme.  I once hung some floating shelves in my old apartment [so proud that a friend and I could pull it off!] and then he had to point out how crooked they always were...) sigh... Anyways, so I've mentioned a few times that I've wanted to do a feature wall in my master suite (I like to say Master Suite, as it sounds more grand, doesn't it?? It's really quite a tiny room though...).  I think I've finally decided on it!  I originally wanted to do a wallpaper feature wall, but after hunting for wallpaper (and not having my hubby on board with it), I discovered how EXPENSIVE it actually is.  That shot my idea down...afterall, I'm on a BUDGET.  So, after coming across A Little Lovely's blog and her stenciled wall, I decided that was the way to go. 

{images via Cutting Edge Stencils}

Although we want to bring some color into our bedroom, I think I'm going to just use a polyurethane so the pattern shines in the light and gives a subtle appearance, and bring in color using throw pillows, new lamp shades and/or new bedding.  I was debating whether or not to use the Moroccan Dream stencil, or the Casablanca Allover stencil, but I think I've decided to use the Moroccan Dream stencil, where the thinner lines are what is cut out (and would appear in the glossy finish).  What do you think? I'm heading to the paint store today to get some sample colors for the rest of our house, so I think I might ask their opinion too.  Can't hurt, right?  My hubby was hoping I could do it while he's away for work soon, however, I haven't even ordered the stencil yet!! Fat chance it'll be in before that time.... (maybe the paint store carries stencils??)

Where do you find the time??

I have so many ideas for the house, but I just don't know where people find the time to do all their DIY projects....do you?  I suppose now that the holidays are over, I'll have a few more free weekends.  And with baseball season not starting 'til spring, I suppose I'll have more time during the week as well....just gotta do what I can after suppers!!  These are but a few ideas I've had for awhile now of what I want to do around the house....yes, there are only 2 ideas, but I have to start small, right? They're large enough projects as it is...not to mention, my hubby mentioned another project I could take on last night (painting my makeup desk -- an old computer desk --), but that wouldn't be able to happen 'til spring anyways (seeing as we don't have a garage and it's too cold to spray paint it outside!). 

First, I'm not a fan of our existing foyer light. It's gross. Hideous.  Builders standard. Bleh.  So, instead of spending a fortune on a new light fixture, why not make my own? Jen at Made by Girl did....and it's gorgeous!! I absolutely LOVE it. It's something that you don't see just anywhere.  And it cost her around $50....Maybe I've mentioned this before....I forget!!  Of course, mine would probably have to be a slightly smaller version (maybe around the 2ft diameter size....)

{image via Made by Girl}

{image via Made by Girl}

{image via Made by Girl}

{image via Made by Girl}

The other project I've wanted to take on for awhile has been to do a wallpaper feature wall in our master bedroom.  Unfortunately, my hubby is quite against it (and says that I must install it myself, as well as remove it if we don't like it....).  I recently came across another project that would be a little easier to recover if we didn't like it.... and, a little more price friendly as well.  I received A Little Lovely's newsletter last week, and in it she recapped her projects throughout the year.  She used a stencil to create a feature wall....isn't it amazing? Wouldn't it be perfect? And with all the paint we have downstairs, I'm sure I could do it for the mere cost of the stencil ($40 ish).... what do you think?  I even checked out the stencil site here and love the pattern she chose the best...

{images via A Little Lovely}

Anyone want to help me complete these projects?? :)