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This year's gml 😒 when it comes to collecting that coin. What's a crafty woman to do, amiright?! I can't be the only one hearing the hollow echo of my treasure chest. So, I thought what better to save some cash (and be crafty) than to try some acrylic pouring on a budget?! Here's some tips for those of you who are #same. Let's Get Into It... So Basic
As you can see, it doesn't take much to get started. You probs have much of what you need at home. Your first few pours will probs not be Mona Lisa worthy, but keep at it. It can take a few tries to get the paint consistency right. Once you do tho, you’ll be amazed at how much fun it is! Mixology Mix each color in a separate disposable cup with a 5:1 ratio of pouring medium to paint. Stir fully with a craft stick. One entire bottle of pouring medium was used here. It is best to have too much paint to keep layering on, rather than run out too soon. Canvased Imagination Lay the canvas flat on a well covered area. Pour one color onto the canvas in a couple of places to create "puddles". Don't use all the paint bc you'll def need some for l8r. Next, pour a second color into the first, then the third colors and so on. Do this with all the remaining colors. The more layers you have, the more epic your final result will be. Full Tilt If you've got gloves around the house now would be a good time to get and use them. Pick up the canvas and tilt it to make the colors run together. Tilt in another direction, then another until the canvas is covered and you are happy with the mixing of colors. Do not over-mix, or the colors can begin to over-blend and get muddy. Be careful to make any spillage happen on your covered area and not say, your Persian rug, for example. Flat Out Lay the canvas on clean paper to drip and dry. Some like to use an old cookie sheet, which is perf for smaller projects. However, you may want to consider simply supporting the frame corners of the canvas with unused disposable cups while you let it drip dry. Dry Humor Drying time truly depend on how much paint you've loaded the canvas with and the size of that canvas. Typically, it can take anywhere between 1-2 hours to fully air dry. So, make sure you've got it in a safe and out of the way spot until then. If you're like me, you just don't have the patience for that. A heat gun or a hair dryer is great for us impatient sorts. I want to caution you, as ironic as it seems, the hair dryer runs loads hotter than your run-of-the-mill heat gun and with lots more air pressure. Meaning it can move your paint around while you're trying to dry it and keep it there! If this matters to you, go with the heat gun. If you're using the hair dryer, stay vigilant to your heat level and your project. If it's hot enough to burn you, it's hot enough to burn the paint. Hot Paint = 🔥🔥🔥 - not in a good way.
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There's a thin line... ... between a bachelor pad and a full-blown man cave. Too many "art" pieces that appeal to popular tastes rather than your own personal vibe, definitely delete that personal comfort mood you may be going for. It's easy to strike a balance between a masculine home that combines great style, with enough restraint to keep it from looking kitschy. Here's some basic tips every guy should know about decorating his domicile. Mismatch = Good 1. Designer Suzanne Kazler once said, “A room should feel collected - not decorated.” When it comes to furnishing a man’s home, truer words. If you want to avoid making your home looking like an Ikea catalog, combine items from different times and places - like an antique chesterfield sofa alongside a modern accent chair. Enjoy the Show 2. Guys generally buy things that they actually intend to use - an otherwise good habit, except when it comes to furnishing your home. Sure, you need somewhere to sit, and a place to set your coffee mug, but your home will look incomplete without a few completely nonfunctional, decorative objects. Incorporate small, sculptural items like wooden tribal figurines, perhaps a globe, and even an animal skull. Whatever floats your boat, really. Add Something Old 3. Even if the whole "vintage Americana" thing isn’t really your style, adding a couple of weathered and worn elements will make your home feel more masculine and inviting. A good place to scour may actually be your parent’s basement. Bonus: sentimental value. Bottoms = Tops 4. The area rug is one of the first things you notice when you walk into a room, and they usually come with a hefty price tag. So, don’t treat it like a doormat. Max your gualla by going for something bold. An over-dyed asian or a speckled cowhide rug could be just the statement your pad needs. Make Your Landing Strip Lit 5. The couch is one of the rare instances when you should prioritize function over form. If your couch is comfy, but lacks mood, try draping a wool camp blanket over it, or add in a few indigo or batik throw pillows. *in my best Edna Mode voice* No futons! Treat Yourself 6. If you’re going to spend on anything, it should be on your throne. Even if your couch is a bit basic, your accent chair is an opportunity to make a strong statement. Whether you prefer a leather cigar chair, or a mid-cen classic from Eames or Wegner, invest in quality and lasting design. *in my best Edna Mode voice* No recliners! Set the Table 7. This may not seem that obvious, but your coffee table isn’t intended for your feet - it should actually be styled. Shocker, amiright?! Don't worry though, setting your table is actually pretty easy. Add a few books and magazines that show off your cultural knowledge, include a gentleman’s tray to hold the remote controls and a set of coasters, then place one or two of those nonfunctional decorative objects we spoke about earlier. Boom! #BarBrag 8. You may want to hide the good stuff, but a solid bar display is an uncompromising must-have. A bar cart or hutch is a stylish way to store your goods, but a simple serving tray on the counter-top will perfectly suffice. Invest in a nice set of bar tools, at least one pair of nice whiskey glasses, and a few quality bottles of booze (at least for show). I've done this in my own home with nice looking (empty) bottles; wine, gin and rum. I filled them with water and used food coloring to mimic the OG liquid of the individual bottles. Perfect for if you're social, but don't imbibe on the regs. Legit Art Collector 9. Your Animal House poster and mixology chart are not fine art. Fine art is true adulting, but it doesn’t necessarily require a trip to Christie's. Edition prints or vintage lithographs are good starter pieces, or comb through Amazon and eBay for some affordable one-of-a-kind finds. Don't just buy something with only this in mind. You actually have to love it, it has to love you back (ie budget friendly), make sure it fits your vibe and gives the right tone to your space. Green Screen 10. Even if you don’t know much about plants, or known as "Lord Death" to all plant kind, you can’t really go wrong with a fiddle leaf fig tree or a few staghorn ferns. If you have a black thumb, try succulents (catus/ cacti), a jade plant (fab feng shui btw) or any rubber plant. They need little to no watering and they give you O² in return. Bonus: A little greenery helps break up lines and brightens up the space.
An interior designed Airbnb listing does better hundo p of the time than a your average listing.When vacationing there's something so alluring about staying in a beautiful, convenient Airbnb, versus the average run of the mill hotel. It's a more personalized (more affordable) experience, but only if the decor = 🔥! The interior-design minded Airbnb host is subconsciously communicating with the potential guest that if the host can make their listing look like this online, they must know how to be a proper and hospitable Airbnb host. Do you think you'll find low-quality toilet paper or mystery crude in the shower in an interior decorated pad? Me thinks no. Thus, you'll have the advantage over the other listings the potential guest is deciding between. As a guest, you want the space where you are staying to be clean, stylish and cozy - amirite?! Excluding the budget traveler (who’s main and only criteria is to max their $$$), no one wants to stay in someone else’s neglected apartment or guest house;
Yep, def selling points for me! Yeeaah... 110% do not want. 🙅 Hard Fact; Appearances Matter As a past – and future! – Airbnb user, I am definitely open to paying a little bit more of a premium to have a comfortable, non-icky experience. I've never rented out personal property on Airbnb. I figure there's loads of legwork up front to get it ready and listed. Ntm, you don't want to invest too much money into a space that could be trashed by the first guests. That being said, investing just a little bit in decor and professional pics will go a long way in the payout department. Think of it like staging and professional photos for a home that's on the market. Almost every potential buyer will gravitate towards the professional pic when searching online. It's a proven fact using a professional stagger with clean/updated decor will win the seller (you) a higher closing price. As it relates to Airbnb, spending extra on an Airbnb interior designer should be viewed as an investment, as it will increase your nightly rate. However, you need to have an idea of how much extra revenue each item will bring in ($1000 invest for the couch = $10+ per night or 100 nights) and remember that this amount will be an estimate. As a general rule, steer away from higher-end items, unless that is the guest you are going after and it fits your geographical location. As an interior decorator, I find myself swooning over spaces on Pinterest and realizing that they're Airbnb properties! Some these are fully interior decorated spaces, but you can redecorate a space with a rug here, a wall photo there and a lamp somewhere else. You can also do a room or house in piecemeal to spread out the costs. Fun Fact; Costs = tax deductible = 💰+1UP!Moral... ?When you invest in the professional residential Airbnb interior decorator and photographer, you will optimize your Airbnb - all the way to the bank! #noregrets Hopefully, I've convinced you of the importance of interior decorating your Airbnb. Esp when your listing is your main side hussle. #donth8theplayer #1UP
Youth-approved style in 6 easy steps.We millennials may get a bad rap for being self-centered and entitled — though much of that is undeserved — but when it comes to home decor, we def got it on lock. No other generation understands of-the-moment interiors quite like the tech-savvy 20- and 30-somethings that grew up on social media. Bonus: achieving the same, hip aesthetic isn't difficult at all. Well... as long as you keep these tips in mind. IF YOU WOULDN'T 'GRAM IT, |
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