Imma' Copy-Cat

One thing i don't have is a large budget - so what i try and do is find the things that inspire me, and recreate them on a itty bitty budget! - splurge on some and reinvent with others!

(( ex:  wallpaper is expensive = stencil is cheap ; paint does wonders to anything! ))

talk about being inspired! - i'm going to copy-cat this design Mark Chamberlain created!

colors by Benjamin Moore
cedar green 2034-40
mighnight navy 2067-10
meditation AF-395
calm OC-22
it's going to go on the back wall in my living room .. *ekkkk* sooo excited!!! .. my friends and family think i'm nuts, but like my Dad has always told me "do what you want, don't think about resale, it's YOUR house" ... so BAM my girlie pad is going in FULL force!

is this not the most ingenious idea EVER! .. my lovey @ P.S. I Love This featured this one day - and i literally stopped what i was doing and told myself i WILL have this in my house! - i have not finish my basement (nor even started the thought of it) - i already have a bathroom down there - so i'm thinking of relocating it inside the stairway - beyond words - anyone else HAVE to have this too?!?!?!

now i know i posted the yellow doors - but just look at these french doors - my ultimate DREAM home, WILL indeed have these - i'll sell my kidney, give up a lung, heck take an arm and a leg! .. some how, some way, in my future - these will be mine! Thanks {this is glamorous}! 

yes - i actually painted my ceiling of my porch like the one pictured above! - a lil different of a pattern - it's black and white with swirls - i have 1 purple wall and the rest is glass ... i admit it's not finished - even tho i have scaffolding to do it, it's actually REALLY hard to hold a stencil up and paint - it KILLS your neck and arms - but the end result is amazing !!!!

my other lovey Haute Design featured this window above! ~ and well i pretty much have this same window!! - the back wall in my dinning room features this! - what i did was strip down all the painted wood and used Ralph Lauren silver paint (has real silver in it) and now it looks almost like the one above! ... design on a dime, my friends!

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HAVE YOU EVER COPY-CATTED IMAGES FOR YOUR HOME ?!?!

43 comments:

  1. Go for it! I think it will look even better than wallpaper - My mom just did some stenciling at our cabin and it turned out amazing

    http://jammer10am.blogspot.com/

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  2. Ooh I love the wall - do post if you do it! I love colors in the home and am bummed our landlord won't let us do anything.

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  3. Holy awesome....that bathroom in the dead space under the stairs in ingenious!!! Incredible!!

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  4. Phew! I'm tired just listening to all of your work. I can only imagine how beautiful the ceiling looks on your porch. Love your energy, as always. =) Glad to hear your work has been busy in a very good way. It feels good doesn't it? Have a good end to your week.

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  5. I love that wall in the first picture... so gorgeous and colourful!!


    Carissa
    http://copiouscouture.blogspot.com

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  6. I love that wall design! And the colors, WOW!

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  7. Oh you are so clever!!! Loving that wall! I haven't done much to my apartment because I rent but I'm going to be experimenting with paint at the end of the summer. I'll need a lot of luck to pull it off. lol

    Hope you have a great day. Shore countdown begins! :)

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  8. Fun to be back in the blog world and see your fab daring zig zag wallpaper:)

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  9. Love those blue doors! Great blog. I've just came across your blog. I'm your lateset follower for sure! Keep in touch KimboxKimboxKimbox

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  10. These ideas are so much fun! Lovin' the little bathroom under the stairs! Such a cool door.

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  11. Go you! I love DIY projetcs :) You must post pics when you finish!

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  12. You're so funny! I love your ideas and you should definitely go for it! Good luck!

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  13. Ok, I am loving the french doors and I loved the yellow ones!!! I think you can get it done - that's generally my motto, get it done on a bargainistas budget!!

    XOXO
    kiki

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  14. Ok, I am loving the french doors but totally in the yellow...and I think you can get it done on a bargainsitas budget!!!

    XOXOX
    Kiki

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  15. Wow you are one crafty lady! Can't wait to see everything when it's done!

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  16. i copy cat images ALL the time haha

    i love that little hidden bathroom under the stairs! and i would DIE to have french doors like that :)

    love love!

    sara

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  17. That wall and the bathroom are both awesome! What a great idea. I can't wait to see how yours turns out!

    xo
    Valerie

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  18. If you get rid of your arms and legs how ever will you finish the fab decor of your house? LOL you're so funny!!

    I LOVE the blue doors, blue is my fav color so that's a no brainer.

    You decorated the ceiling?!?! Please post photos, I would love to see it.

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  19. PS I love this ... INDEED i painted my ceiling! .. it's 1/3 done - so when i finish, i'll be sure to post - :o)

    Everyone : i hope to start my zig-zag wall within the next 2 weeks - and i'll be SURE to show the finished project - i want it done before they come and install all the moldings :o)

    oh and bathroom won't be for another year or so .. but just the thought makes me happy ... i'm my OWN General Contractor .. i've done everything with no "formal" blue prints or anything .. so it's been an experience to say the least - but the end results SO far are A+++ .. *teehee*

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  20. The zig-zag wall is so amazing!!! I love it so much...I wish I could make it in my home but it would look so out of place...shame :(
    The bathroom idea...WOW...the smartest space solution idea ever...no? I just wish I would have stairs...hahah...in my apartment!!!
    Do you remember when you posted the yellow door I said that I wish I could paint them orange?....Guess what? I did it...Or more like Balazs did and all the neighbours love it!
    Kisses sweetie and big hugs!!!

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  21. I LOVE all those design ideas! I don't have my own place yet, but when I do, paint is going to be my best friend. There's nothing better than making a home completely your place and expressing your personality!
    Come visit my inspiration board at galleryofinspiration.blogspot.com!

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  22. i really hope you post photos of your home one day. it sounds like a truly amazing place!

    when we bought our house, and decided we needed to paint...EVERYTHING, I busted out my old issues of Domino magazine. It depresses the hell out of me that such a great little mag is gone. And that's where I got the inspiration for the deep teal color we painted our entire first floor.

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  23. Hi doll,
    I also love modern (with a classic/french twist!) and do not like plaid and apples either! Rustic and modern, yes. Antique and modern, fabulous. Thanks for than fun comment on my blog. I love, love those French doors. You have amazing taste!

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  24. Loving the blue doors!! Gorgeous. xo

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  25. Love all the pictures and inspiration. I can't believe you stencil painted a whole ceiling in the same manor is that lovely pink dining room photo. That's amazing.. I bet it looks great. I couldn't imagine the pain, but it would totally be worth it. Such great photos. Thanks for sharing :)

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  26. Yes! That wall is going to look amazing! Love the colors. You rock on with your bad self doin up your house however you like it girl!

    oxo
    Jackie

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  27. Love that wall paper and those doors! Be sure to post pictures once you are all finished so we can see the final product!!!

    xxMK
    Delightful Bitefuls

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  28. those blue doors are awesome!

    Xoxo
    Sarah

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  29. Wow~ Love the ceiling in the second to last picture! Major impact!

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  30. these are all great pictures to copy. can't wait to see all of it in your home!

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  31. these are all great pictures to copy. can't wait to see all of it in your home!

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  32. Erika I think we all get inspiration from images or others homes and then apply them to our own. I love your interpetation of these images and the fact that you are a girl not afraid of color. A girl after my own heart!! Kathysue

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  33. That wall is amazing!! Can't wait to see pictures when you paint your wall! And I love the blue doors! You should totally do that!

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  34. I loooooove that zig-zag wall!!:O
    Cute blog, i'm following you now!

    Hop that you follow me too!=)

    Love,

    Paula.


    http://lamodaesbella.blogspot.com/

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  35. I'm always trying to recreate looks on a budget and I often find it ends up being a much more fun and creatove process!! Love the ideas. :-)

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  36. the teal doors are magneficent!!

    http://diyainherstilettos.blogspot.com/

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  37. I can't wait to see how your accent wall comes out - this sample you are using is really stunning! I love the bold colors.

    Have a lovely weekend!
    xx

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  38. I think I love your style!
    Hope you have a wonderful weekend! I think I will sidebar your button, it is really pretty!

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  39. Lovely inspiration as always! Some fun ideas to steal for sure... I do the same thing, sometimes! Just moving things are and re-purposing them completely changes them and gives them new life... fun projects in mind, and now more inspiration!

    Thanks for the link love + for all your wonderful comments. You make my day :)

    xo

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  40. That teal door is GREAT!!

    http://ladulcivida.blogspot.com/

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  41. I want to see pictures of your house!! The zig zag wall is incredible, what a unique showstopper! And I could definitely go for those blue doors welcoming me home each night. What a lovely site to arrive to!

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