Essentially you want to make arrangements of objects that have a slightly sinister feel to them. You can purchase them new or hunt thrift stores, craigslist or your attic. Things to keep an eye open for are: old books, black bird cages, fake crows
black foliage, apothecary supplies, skulls and bones, interesting bottles, lanterns, velvety tapestry, metal goblets
I'd love to see pictures if you pull it together!
Will shoot for free in Disneyland... if you get me there and give me somewhere to sleep. For more of my photography, click here;)
On my way with Dis Fan Review's Admiral Duke to cover the D23 event and enjoy some time at the park.
Follow me at: my twitter
Follow Disfanreview at:his twitter
I haven't the time to track down the artist of this BEAUTIFUL Little Mermaid poster. If you know where it's from or who it is by, let me know. (I found it on a tumblr page)
Have you seen Dear Photograph? This site features a picture of a picture from the past in the present. As a photographer and artist I really love this creative concept and would LOVE to do one myself! Might have to go through my parents old Disneyland photos for our next trip! Let me know if you try it first!
If I were a guy, I know I'd give these nautical inspired outfits a try... I like Pirates of the Caribbean that much... imagine being a modern day Jack Sparrow or Will Turner! ohhh who am I kidding... I'm a girl and I just think this is hot!
It's going to be quite the undertaking, but my biggest job right now is to figure out which direction to take it.
This first idea board is inspired by this picture of the Blue Bayou Restaurant in the 60s. My girls love the lanterns and requested fireflies.
The next design is a reflection of Tia Dalma's shack in the bayou. A darker theme for sure. I know my teen would love this, but my littles might not be so brave... but then again, they might be swept away by the magic.
And finally a more whimsical design that would bring the outdoors in. I imagine a large shadowy mural on one wall and a tree branch with tiny flickering fireflies would go well with this.
What do you think? Leave me a comment and help us decide. ♥
One idea for our bedroom is inspired by Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room. With our girls all sharing the large master bedroom, the hubs and I share a smaller bedroom with one window. My original idea was use a lot of bamboo and matting, but I really think it will make us feel as if we are sleeping in a tiny bamboo coffin.
Now I am brainstorming for a more lighter playful 60's feel... especially since the Tiki Room just celebrated it's 45th anniversary. Bright tropical prints and fabrics, some new but feels retro artwork, ceramic parrots like our grandmas might have had on their end tables. Dreamy...
1) Anthropologies Finnia Curtain 2) Urban OutfittersMadeline Chair 3) Albuquerque Lighting Tropical Leaf Ceiling Fan 4) Amanda Visell's "Enchanted Tiki Room Birds" 5) DKNY Plum Duvet Cover 6)Ceramic Parrots
For a split second I considered getting pregnant! Check out the adorable Small World line available at Nordstrom
I was thinking about childhood the other day. How we all know how to be kids, but we don't really know how to be grown ups. I thought about how much fun I had as a kid. A ton of tree climbing, ditch digging, and twilight games of tag. I remember secret bike rides to the gas station to buy jolly ranchers and lemon heads. I remember the smell of of creosote and juniper when we walked the train tracks home. These are things my kids rarely (or never) do. And I feel bad for them. But it got me to thinking about what I could do to make their time at home more imaginative and maybe help them create something to remember. First idea? Turn T's room into something inspired by Indiana Jones (and the outdoor areas of the Disneyland ride)
So of course, the biggest project was the painting. The room used to be lavender (from when it was C's room) The stone wall, and the distressed white walls took me about 8-10 hours to finish. I love them. When I check on T at night it really looks like he is sleeping in a cot outside some ancient Mayan ruins.
The steamer trunk holds his toys, the red shelf his clothes. I tea stained a few dozen maps from thrifted National Geographics for his map wall. They are held in place with just thumbtacks. The headboard is made from an old fence. I painted different cities with the mileage to them (like a sign post) on it and spelled 'Tanzenia' wrong on purpose (you MIGHT know why). You can't see the light fixture, but it's an industrial style light that I found at goodwill for $7. I spray painted it black and distressed it with paint. Eventually I will redo the red shelf to resemble a shipping crate. After that I'll devise a pulley system for the curtain, paint the closet and bedroom door, order the pictures for the wall, and make a night light out of the lantern... fun!
I'm sure it was entertainingly nostalgic for my mom to have it on (much like watching an episode of Ducktales here). I remember her singing this song "Sho Jo Ji" to us from that old show.
