How to: autumnal tea light jars

 

 

These quick, simple and cheap tea lights can be personalised any way you want, and the process can be used to created any theme that will complement your room.. think dried flowers, sea shells.. pretty much anything. These tea lights are also a really cheap way to update your room as the seasons change.

 

You will need:

PVC glue

 

Glue brush

 

Leafs of your choice

 

String  or ribbon

 

Jars or any type of glass container of your choice

 

Start by ensuring that the jars are clean and all labels are removed. Paint a thin layer of glue on the outside of the jar and begin to position the leafs, or what ever you are using onto the jar until you get the desired layout.

Once you are happy, cover the jar in a thick layer of glue paying attention to the leafs to ensure they will stay put. The glue will dry with a glazed appearance, this takes a couple of hours. Once dry  wind any type of string or ribbon around the top of the jar.  Place around your room with tea lights in to give your room an autumnal feel.

Easy room transformation...

Transforming a room can be as easy as 1,2,3.. once you have decided on a colour and style that you like just follow the chart below to an easy room makeover.

Don't forget to leave a comment and tell me what you think.

Room make over on a budget.. Part 1

We moved into my house a little over two years ago now, and have done nothing to my spare rooms since then. Before we moved in I had decided that I wanted a blue and white theme with a bit of nautical thrown in, this basically consisted of a canvas print, bedding and throw cushion's. So nothing with any design or real concept it was just thrown together during moving in.

During those two years I have finally decided how I want the room to look, after going back and forth between colours and furniture etc.. When we moved in we brought Ikea's Hemnes bedroom range which at the time was functional, we have debated whether or not to get rid of it, however we are keeping it and not repainting the room either as it simply does not need it. So why on a budget... I wanted to challenge myself to see how little it can take to completely transform a room.  

So the transformation has begun...

Before:

The look I am aiming for is bright colours, think teal and neutrals, shades of old metals, inviting with hints of natural wicker and indoor plants to give it a natural element.

I have brought the bedding, and some throw cushions, I picked the bedding up in the Next sale, you may be able to get online in the clearance section, and the cushions are also from Next priced at a reasonable £14 each. I am still looking for plain white cushions, which are a lot harder to come by, Ikea have that look promising at only £2 for a cushion cover.

Please excuse the 3 odd cushions I left them on there until I can pick up the white ones. Here is a close up of the cushions.

I have also moved one of my favourite candles and some fake flowers into the room.

Stay tuned as I continue to transform this room, I think the next part is window treatments, and I want to create a college feature wall on the back wall. Any suggestions just leave a comment below.

Autumnal Decorating

The weather has got colder this week, there is the distinct cold breeze in the air which has made me start to think about autumn. Shorter days, leavers failing.. and not forgetting the countdown to Christmas.. what more do you want to be thinking about when it is still August right?

This autumn home trends are possible some of my favourite for a while.. Ginger.. Geometric prints... Purple and finally Gold which reminds me distinctly of Christmas.

Ginger

Think checks, woodland creatures, woollen throws, rich earthy colours and textures, dark woods. This trend is rich and vibrant and would make any home during the colder months worm and inviting.

                                                                     www.next.co.uk

Geometric Prints 

This trend is very modern, almost Swedish in design, think chevron prints grey, teal and yellow is the main elements to this. This trend is vibrant and lively and would looks great in any room. Think different shades of greys with clashing colour pops of teals and yellows. This trend is bright and not for the faint hearted.

www.dunelm-mill.com

Purple

Purple has taken on two different looks this season, the first one has a vintage twist with lilac and grey, think crackled glass, floral and feminine. The second is richer, warmer and is more wintery, the trend is modern and elegant. There is also a twist with fake fruit!

                                                              www.johnlewis.com

Gold

Finally is gold, this trend is defiantly a nod to Christmas which is right around the corner. This trend is rich, delicate and glamorous. The trend is made up of gold and truffle tones. Think glass, glimmer and luxurious candles. This trend would take you right through to spring and could easily be transformed for winter with the addition of light greens to give it a fresh twist.

                                                          www.lauraashley.com