Sunday, 16 September 2012

Birthday Honey-Do's

I recently had a birthday (Sept. 3) and the best part was not the gifts but what my hubby said to me...

"Hon, I'm all yours today!"

I knew that meant what whatever I wanted him to do, he would. And he knew that I had some projects in mind. You see, I am afraid of the table saw and needed him to cut some wood for me. I also wanted to beef up a fireplace mantel. So let's start with that!

We had

Thursday, 13 September 2012

Fun with Chairs

I just wanted to share a couple of changes going on around our crazy home!
 
Not too long ago, I shared a picture of two beautiful French Country chairs that I was thrilled to finally find!  I got them at a very reasonable price because they weren't stained or painted ... that was going to be *my* job (eek)!
 
 
Sooo, I removed the seats, got out my AS Pure White and clear wax and went to town painting, distressing (just a tad) and waxing.  I then stained the seats with two coats of American Walnut and then added two coats of polycrylic (so that they match our new table that I look forward to showing you).  Here's what they look like today (and, something tells me that I'll be adding a coat of a different paint color on top sometime):
 
 
The other little change is going on in our dining room.  You may remember that I shared this fun, French script fabric with you all:
 
 
Our six dining chairs have since been recovered (thanks to my sweet neighbor, Christy), and now, they look like this:
 
 
LOVE! 
 
I can't wait to share more with you all ... thanks so much for stopping by!
 
Becca

Wednesday, 12 September 2012

Blog Anniversary and First Giveaway By Jabong


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I am about to complete two years of blissfully happy blogging in October.
In past two years I posted only 80 posts that shows how irregular and  lazy blogger I am. But as they say what matters is quality not quantity. So to be very honest in past two years quality of my posts that I see today has become better and becoming better by the day. Most importantly talented fellow bloggers and inspiring blogs have changed lot in me. In these past two years I read a lot, I admired a lot and I learnt a lot. 
Blogging has become a part of my life. Everyday I go through lots of wonderful blog of different genre and I feel that there's a treasure of knowledge and talent. A valuable treasure always there to retake,Grasp the very essence of it and it is yours to take!_ Wael Mohammed
Here are some memorable moments from past:

Some Flashbacks:
I joined Blogger: August 2010
I published my blog: October 2010
First post on blog: http://designdecoranddisha.blogspot.in/2010/10/keep-learning.html
My favorite DIY: http://designdecoranddisha.blogspot.in/2012/04/when-creative-juices-flow-coconut-shell.html
Most popular post: http://designdecoranddisha.blogspot.in/2011/04/new-found-love-canopy-bed.html
Most memorable moment: http://designdecoranddisha.blogspot.in/2011/03/day-has-arrived.html
Post that I love most: http://designdecoranddisha.blogspot.in/2011/05/unconditional-love.html
Post on first wall makeover: http://designdecoranddisha.blogspot.in/2011/06/wall-decor.html
Very special post: http://designdecoranddisha.blogspot.in/2011/07/blogging-is-bliss.html
First giveaway I won: http://designdecoranddisha.blogspot.in/2011/11/meet-cute-little-mr-gajraj.html
My favorite post on home makeover: http://designdecoranddisha.blogspot.in/2012/08/wall-makeover-wall-with-personal-touch.html


I am celebrating this occasion with Jabong a wonderful online shopping destination. Jabong.com is a young and vibrant company that aims to provide good quality branded products. Jabong.com caters to the fashion need of men, women and kids across footwear, apparel, jewelry, beauty and accessories.
Take a look to some of their home & living products:



      


Jabong & Design Decor And Disha  will gift  the winner one item of their choice for the value of Rs. 500. You can choose product from Jabong.
 Giveaway is open for world wide audiences.

*Rules*
You can have three chances of entering the give away:
1st Entry:
If you like going through my blog then follow Design Decor And Disha and leave me a comment. Drop me a link to your chosen item in comment. If your are non blogger then just drop me a mail to dishamishra.d@gmail.com

2nd Entry:
Like my FB page 3D Design Decor & Disha and like Jabong  and leave me a comment.

3rd Entry:
Do a blog post  about this giveaway on your blog/FB page and leave a link to that post in comment.



This giveaway will be closed on 25 September 2012 and I'll announce the winner on 26 September 2012. So don't wait hop on to Jabong, choose your item and let me know.
Wish You Luck!!!





Thanks once again to all wonderful blog readers out there who come to visit my blog, go through it, leave me some sweet notes, some silent admirers just hop on, read posts  and then leave but you enjoy your stay here. Thanks for making my blogging world so beautiful. 



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Fall Around the House







Urn purchased from GrandinRoad

 Oh so much more to see...



Mr. Pumpkin Head peeking out of the lantern wishing all a Happy Fall!




Vintage jello molds that I handpainted.






A fun wreath that I made.




Wire basket from Southern Living Home. I filled with fall decor.






Filled with handmade gold-leaf gourds.




Candle on tables that I painted.




Fall 'bowed' cat birdhouse



Sunday, 9 September 2012

$1 Bookcase!



This is what happened when I bought a $1 u-g-l-y bookcase... 





 It started out like this...





And ended up like this...








Perfect for using in my antique mall booth for the smalls for sale...and didn't cost much! Got the rug too at auction and it fits my booth exactly and makes it looks so much nicer. It's all good!!!



These parties I love to link up to or check out my Blog

Friday, 7 September 2012

View From My Balcony

Earlier you must have seen lot of pictures of beautiful views from my balcony. In case you have missed those views  you can see here and here
But few days ago I got weird yet amazing view that I feel I have never seen before and have to share with you all. Watching those huge red, grey and black overcast right in front of me was a horrifying experience. 




It was looking like a huge planet that is slowly coming down on Earth.


As it was coming down and down it was getting darker.........



darker.........



 and darker........




It was so terrifying and terrific at the same time I enjoyed the show. I just love each and every view that I get from my balcony. Make me feel proud of my home.

Wish you all a very happy weekend :-)






Thursday, 6 September 2012

And, We're Off ...

Okay, soooo .... a show of hands please as to how many of you are staring at your empty mantels right this very moment, with that *glazed over* look in your eye, agonizing over how you're going to decorate it for Fall this year? 
 
Well, that was me last week ... actually, even as I took these pictures.  Second guessing ... moving leaf no. 14 to the right just a tad ... tilting one pumpkin just 1/8" more to the left ... you know how it goes!
 
This is where it stands for now ... I thought I'd share before I change it all over again.
 
 
This year, I really wanted to add lots of pops of vibrant orange:
 
 
Michael's had just what I was looking for as far as simple, yet colorful branches.  Thankfully, they finally went on sale (40% off).  And, as a side note ... for those of you with smart phones ... did you know that there is an app for Michael's?  You simply load the app and whenever you're at Michael's, open the app, select coupon, and the clerk will scan the barcode appearing on your screen.  It's awesome and saves you from having to look out for coupons in your mail or newspaper or hoping that one of the staff members will be kind enough to give you one!
 
 
Baby pumpkins, acorns, leaves and pinecones are having fun all mixed together in this glass apothecary (all of which I had on hand):
 
 
I grabbed up this simple platter at Wal-Mart ... love their Better Homes and Gardens seasonal pieces!
 
 
Making a return appearance for the 3rd year in a row is the garland I made out of wooden craft beads ... I just couldn't leave it in the storage box until next year:
 
 
One of our colorful pumpkins sits comfortably on a "bed" of burlap, tucked in an urn I had on hand, as well:
 
 
The one thing that I did splurge on was this pretty Fall artwork that I stumbled up at Tuesday Morning.  It was just what I was looking for to serve as a focal point.
 

 
Annnnd, down below, I found this sweet ladderback chair at a local consignment shop for $10(!), and I didn't even have to paint it.  Will I sit on it?  Um, probably not because the chair will crumble beneath me, BUT, it serves as the perfect spot to rest a couple of seasonal pillows, pumpkin and throw:
 
 
Speaking of pumpkins, I knew I wanted to add a few more in a basket to the hearth, but, nothing I had on hand was large enough.  Of course, Home Goods came to the rescue ... isn't this a fun, metal basket?  Love the vintage feel and burlap liner!
 
 
And, there you have it.  I do love our little Fall mantel for now ... especially the ambiance the lights give off in the evening:
 
 
I can't wait to see everyone else's mantels!

I'm off to party with:

2805/Potpourri Friday
At the Picket Fence/Inspiration Friday
French Country Cottage/Feathered Nest Friday
From My Front Porch to Yours/Treasure Hunt Thursday
Kristen's Creations/Share your Creations
Funky Junk Interiors/SNS
My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia/Tuesday's Treasures
Savvy Southern Style/WUW
Stone Gable Cottage/Tutorials, Tips and Tidbits
52 Mantels/Thursdays Are Your Days
Centsational Girl/Autumn Mantels Link Party
Fox Hollow Cottage/Octoberfest Mantel Party
 
Thanks for stopping by,
 
Becca