Decorating Tiny/Small Balconies

I love the idea of creating exceptional tiny/small outdoor spaces.  A plant, seating (bench or chair), small outdoor rug and a candle = retreat.  Use your small space anyway that makes you happy whether it's a potted garden, outdoor grilling, or a mini gym.  If needed, you can had privacy to your balcony with hanging shades, tall plants, or by weaving canvas like materials through metal railings.  The view your balcony from the inside of your home should put a smile on your face.

Below are "a few photos" of tiny/small balconies on my Pinterest account: 

                                  Tiny/Small Balconies

I hope some of these photos will inspire you to create a exceptional space for your balcony.

Remember to be kind!

Young Man's Prom Party Desert Table

Joi at "Joi'ous Affairs Party Rentals and More" created this blue and white desert table for a high school prom party sendoff.  

Two different size boxes covered with blue and white stripe wrapping paper were used to create the tiered cupcake holder.  Handmade bubblegum necklaces, a few blue and white suckers and a couple trays of bite size cheese cake was just enough for his small group of family and friend well wishers to enjoy.

Below "are a few photos":

I hope these photos are inspirational for you when creating a small desert table for your next event.

Remember to be kind!

photos:eve

2015 Los Angeles Natural Hair & Lifestyle Expo

This is my third year working with the "Natural Hair and Lifestyle Expo".  I'm heading up the design/art volunteers and together we are creating the branding, stage decorating, murals and signage for the event. 

I'm also creating a "Nappywood Pop Up Shop" that will retail tee shirts I designed for the event, in addition to, my fashions, artwork, quilts, pillows and throws.   

The show is energy charged, educational and inspirational! 

Don't Miss it!!!

Decorating a Small Bathroom

I enjoyed helping my Mom decorate her small bathroom.

Inspiration bathroom

After 40 years in the same home, my Mother's bathroom was not going to change it's size.  Unfortunately, I don't have any before pictures.  But, I started by decluttering the bathroom.  It had way too much stuff for such a small space.  

What I love about the inspiration room is the shelving on the walls.  It brings your eyes up creating the illusion of more space.   My Mom found her picture at Big Lots for $8.00 and the curtain rod for $3.00.   I showed her how to make the curtains (from a earlier post) the fabric and ribbon cost about $7.00,  she purchased the shelves from Target Home for $19.00.  It didn't cost much to give her bathroom a fresh and updated look.  Below are "a few photos":

Redecorating/rearranging your home brings new energy to your space and creates inner and outer harmony.

photos: eve

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                      Below is one of my favorite photos:

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"Easy Like Sunday Morning"

So... Sunday morning I decided to not go to church and went to Santa Monica  beach instead.  I did listen to the church sermons on the radio.  I've been wanting to go to the beach for weeks/months now.  7:00 AM Sunday morning and the streets are clear of traffic.  The streets are so clear of traffic I decided to take the streets to the beach.  

Parking was free at the Santa Monica Mall, yea!  I always walk the 3rd Street Promenade (before heading to the sand).  I love window shopping at all the stores on the promenade.  Santa Monica was overcast but still a cool place to be.  Below "are a few" photos:

I left the beach and headed to Pasadena, thinking I could cut thru Brentwood.  Two attempts later, I still ended up on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu.  Stopping at a gas station for directions: go back 3/4 mile to Malibu Canyon Road, make a left.  It's a winding, turning road through the caynon.  Thank goodness for me, it was Sunday morning and only a few cars were on the road.  I only had to pull over once to let faster traffic go ahead. 

I was really surprised to end up in the beautiful Malibu Mountains.  I've lived in Los Angeles for a very long time, always heard of the park with it's creek and waterfall, but never visited.  Below "are a few" photos:

Malibu Canyon Road ended in the city of Calabasas.  I ate my packed breakfast/lunch in the McDonalds parking lot and hopped onto the 101 freeway south to Pasadena!

photos:  eve

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Artist Vivan Sundaram "Making Strange" Exhibit at the Fowler Museum at UCLA

Below are "a few photos" of the Preview and Opening Party for Delhi-based contemporary artist, Vivan Sundaram's "Making Strange: Gagawaka"-

Artist Vivan Sundaram with models
Dress on the left is made with kitchen  pads -
the other dress from tire innertubes

made with camera film

made with paper cups

old leather bags  and belts

made with tampons

                                                 All zippers! - my favorite piece in the exhibit

                                This piece was made from the top of discarded shoes.  Awesome!

made from hair - right photo is the front and the headpeice on the stand-

made with red padded bras

I hope you enjoyed Mr. Sundaram's exhibit of re-purposed materials into wearable sculptures.  

Enjoy your weekend and remember to be kind.

photos:  eve