July 2017 Customer Photo Winner

Rachel contacted our Design Team with a request: She needed our Delighted You're Here Wall Quotes™ Decal, but she needed a custom size. So, we worked with her to get the size she needed (just 2.25" tall x 10" wide) and switched out the smaller font to something that would cut well at that size. We didn't know what she was working on, but when we got these photos we were blown away! 

When I contacted Rachel to find out what that beautiful blue color was called, she gave us some more details about her project: 

"The rockers came from Cracker Barrel. My husband got them for me when we moved into the house, and they were weathered to the point that he was ready to get rid of them. The seats were so rough they would actually grab your clothes when you sat in them.

So, I sanded them down, then primed and painted the seats and rocker parts with Behr's Exterior High Gloss in Black Mocha. (We had some left from painting the porch rail.)

The blue is DecoArt Americana Decor Chalky Finish Paint in Vintage. That worked awesome, because I didn't have to prime anything else on the chairs before using it.

After I got my fabulous decals from you guys, I put them on and covered all the chalk finish painted parts with varnish."

This is a unique idea showing how wall quotes are not just for walls! Here are a couple of other pictures for you to oogle over!

Want to win a $50 gift card of your own? Just send us those photos to info@wallquotes.com. Or, tag us @wallquotes on Instagram or @belvederedesigns on Facebook.

Cheers!

Liz

Weekly Inspirations - Things to Read, Create, Eat & Do

by Linda

Happy Weekend, friends! It's going to be a gorgeous weekend here in Virginia, and we're going to be spending it working on home projects (do they ever end?), getting together with friends and family, and taking a trip to the pool! But, first, I wanted to share some inspirational finds from around blogland this week.

The talented, Emily, from Jones Design Company, shared a tour of her lovely home this week. She's sharing her home as part of the Summer Tour of Homes with 19 other bloggers, a full list of participating bloggers is at the bottom of the post.

It's yard sale season again, do you know the ins and outs of negotiating? Apartment Therapy shared An Introvert's Guide to Haggling Like a Pro, a must-read to get the best price on anything!

Spending time working on your yard or garden this weekend? Better Homes and Gardens shared some high-impact, low-cost ways to add Curb Appeal on a Dime. I love the idea of adding a pop of color to the home by painting the door and/or shutters a fun color (teal, anybody? how about lime?)

Made this Quinoa Caprese Salad from Little Leopard Book last night and it was an absolute hit! With tomatoes coming into season, I can see myself making this a lot over the next couple of months.

Love movies? Design Mom shared Five Summer Films, a roundup of movies she and her family want to see this Summer. This list has definitely inspired me to get a date night with my husband on the calendar! 

Have a lovely weekend!

Weekly Inspirations {Things to Read, Create, Eat and Do}

It's the weekend, friends! It'll be sunny and pleasant around here (hope Mother Nature is treating you as well), so our days will be filled with outdoor activity, yummy food, and maybe a trip to the (indoor, it's not that warm yet) pool. If you're in need of some inspiration as we head into the weekend, here are a few of our favorite links from this past week...

-Brooke from All Things Thrifty created this fabulous Greek Key Molding Tutorial...and she gives you the dimensions to create your own molding wall. Amazing!

-Looking for a pretty storage idea? How about a great gift? These Painted Boxes from Design Mom are just the thing. Would also make a great Craft Night project!

-Covet the texture and carefree waves that only seem possible after a day at the beach? Clementine Daily gives you the lowdown on how you can achieve the look in their post, Beach Hair 101.

-The  Sprouted Kitchen's Kale Salad with Tomatoes, Olives and Feta is the perfect Summer side dish.

-These DIY Hand Drawn Fruit and Veggie Onesies from Say Yes are simply adorable. What a cute craft idea for a baby shower!