Saturday Style Spotlight. Rustic Chic.

I'd like to tie the theme of the Baby Shower that I am currently working on into today's style spotlight, country chic. Rustic style is currently trending and has been for years. It is classic and when done properly it is timeless. Rustic style can be comforting, masculine, feminine, natural, sustainable, country, inviting and lovely.

When decorating an event or interior with a country chic theme, you have the option of incorporating several different elements and objects. Beyond the mason jars, burlap and wood rounds, there are hundreds of ways to create an atmosphere that embodies a rustic chic vibe. Let's begin with eight. 

8 ideas on how to achieve a rustic chic theme when decorating…

1. Tribal Prints. In every color you can imagine, tribal prints are beautiful and very accessible. On a pillow or covering a wall, the addition of tribal prints is an easy way to incorporate a rustic theme. 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   2. Barn wood. Any wood that is weathered and worn. Barn wood has a lovely distressed look that can turn any item rustic chic. 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   3. Tin. On the roof, wall paneling, buckets or light fixtures, tin always has a rustic look.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   4. Copper. A little copper goes a long way. Nothing makes a more beautiful rustic kitchen than an oversized copper sink. 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   5. Muted neutral tones. Natural shades of brown, grey, ivory and black. 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   6. Repurposed Items. Upcycle. One Man's trash is another Man's treasure, such a true statement. 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   7. Wrought Iron. The combination of barn wood and wrought iron is fabulous. The old wrought iron bed frames are perfect for a rustic chic room. 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   8. Exposed beams. No need to hide those beautiful rustic beams.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   The options are endless. What are your favorite rustic chic decorating ideas? I may go this direction when we have a house in the country.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

Modify Monday. DIY Headboard.

If you are a Pinterest addict like myself that you may have seen some of the amazing DIY home projects my fellow crafters have posted. Many of the DIY projects that I have seen look very difficult and intimidating and others are easy enough for even the non crafty's out there. I have attempted and completed several home decorations that I have found on Pinterest, it is a hobby of mine.

Not long ago I was looking for a DIY headboard idea. I felt that my bedroom really needed the added character and our bed frame did not come with a headboard. I searched online for quite some time and found several different ideas that were possible for me to complete on my own. I compared all of the options and settled on the headboard that was going to fit our bedroom style perfectly.

This project is so simple. Anybody and everybody that is in need of a headboard could and should give it a try. I am so happy with the way it turned out. Our bedroom is complete.

1. Go to a lumber supply store with your measurements.
-Planks should be even with or a bit longer than the width of your bed. We have a queen bed so I needed a plank that was cut 62 inches long. I decided to go with five 4 inch planks. The staff at the lumber store will cut your planks to the length that you desire, if needed.

2. Pick out your stain or paint color.
-The finish that you go with can make a dramatic difference. We have a beach styled home so I decided to go with white paint. I always have white paint on hand, so I used what I had.

3. Paint or stain your wood immediately.
-If you decided to paint or stain your wood it needs to be done immediately. If your wood is kept outside without getting painted it will begin to warp. If you can't paint your wood immediately you should keep it covered or inside. I wanted a bit of a warped look because of our beach theme, so I kept our wood outside on our porch for two days. (My Husband did not understand why I would do such a thing)

4. Hang.
-Once your wood is dry and looking good, it is time to hang. Make sure that you have a level on hand so that your wood is placed straight across. I started right below the top of my mattress so that there was not a visible gap. There are several different ways to hang the planks, go with whatever you think is going to fit your style best. You can nail the wood into the wall, use picture hangers or drill it in.