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Home Decor Question for You!

October 23, 2012 Leave a Comment

It’s been a long time coming, but my husband and I have finally decided to invest some time (and as little money as possible) in improving our living room. So far, we’ve hung the map featured in yesterday’s post, I’ve worked some crafty magic*, and we bought some vintage items.

How-to: Hang a Giant Map | HandsOccupied.com

As many of you know, I’m a librarian. My husband likes maps and has a record collection of literally thousands of titles that kinda have to be part of our decor puzzle. We both love anything academic, and we’re both fans of midcentury furniture (like all other 20 & 30-something hipsters, I know).

Show me what you’re working with…

How-to: Hang a Giant Map | HandsOccupied.com

Here are my thoughts so far:

  • Painting isn’t an option (we rent), and our living room is a small space with high ceilings.
  • We scored that sweet, colorful relief globe at a vintage shop recently, which is really cool. It helps add some personality to the room.
  • I am going to convert my small card catalog drawers into an end table to tie in with the orange chairs.
  • I think a rug might make the room less institutional and more homey.
  • A coffee table might add a needed pop of color in front of our couch (not pictured).
  • Styling and re-styling the mantle on a regular basis might also add some warmth to the space.
I think hairpin legs will look cute with the card catalog drawers. How about you?

I have a couple of friends who are interior decorating pros. One literally designs interiors for a living, and the other is a blogger. Their homes seem so effortless and tied together, and my house always feels very thrown together. I can craft the crap out of almost anything, but making a whole room work is a challenge.

Today, I’m asking you this: what else do I need?

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*Learn how to make what I’ve made for my living room so far: a painted chinese lantern cluster, a no-sew valance, a lampshade, and sew some easy throw pillow covers. All projects pictured above.

Filed Under: Inspiration Tagged With: advice, bookish, decor, diy, globe, inspiration, interior decorating

About Heidi

Heidi Gustad is an artist, author and crafts designer specializing in knitting, crochet, latch hook and macrame. In addition to running the Hands Occupied Blog and Pattern Shop, you can find her making videos & co-hosting the Very Serious Crafts podcast.

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Hi, I’m Heidi, the craft book author & maker beh Hi, I’m Heidi, the craft book author & maker behind Hands Occupied! 👋🏻 I’ve been enjoying making Reels a lot lately, but I wanted to bop in to share a regular photo & say hello. 🤓 
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Pictured: a blond woman with glasses wearing a sweater that reads “all your sweaters are ugly” standing in front of a Christmas tree.
Wet blocking, also called immersive blocking, is o Wet blocking, also called immersive blocking, is one of the most common methods for finishing a knitting project and helping ensure its final size and shape. Learn basic blocking for absolute beginners in an easy-to-follow (non-Reel!) video tutorial! Catch the tutorial on YouTube or the Hands Occupied Blog, link is in bio. 🧶 #handsoccupied #stopswatchandblockit #KPAmbassadorsDec20 #sponsored
Had to share this perfect capture of one of my fav Had to share this perfect capture of one of my favorite weird homemade Christmas ornaments: a simple macramé Santa face with beads for the eyes and nose! My Great-Grandma made it too. 🎄
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