I want to wake up and get a face lift... for my apartment that is. Fresh Home Magazine's latest issue (Summer 2010; #6), presents 73 news projects in their Do-It-Yourself Summer special. I would be lying if I did not take one look at the hammock in the center of the cover and think it would be an unbelievable idea for my project. Then I realized it wouldn't easily fit into my other design ideas, and I would rather have it outside underneath the trio of cherry trees that will be outside my new apartment after I move.
Page 17 presented me with an interesting idea: The Power Door. As I am unable to change the color of my door (which will soon be a royal blue instead of teal), I am curious to know what I could do to dress it up. I do not need a door knocker, I cannot change the door hard wear, and I have a placard provided by the school indicating my apartment designation and my name. A vinyl decal could be a fun and refreshing way to dress up the door without making any permanent changes. Also, it will encourage students to read the bulletin board outside of my door... hopefully. Perhaps, I can find something unique and fun on Etsy.
The "Summer Shades" article boasts electrifying yellows and pink and cooling blues. Does it make me selfish that I love both. Flipping between the photos of the rooms, I find myself wanting to make lots of pillow cases, and invest in removable items to help change the color setting of the room as I see fit (such as decals, fake flowers, coverings for just about everything, art and posters). One of the best things about this section is the paint number information, for easy matching. I hate walking into a store and attempt to poorly describe the color I am looking for.
In "Feel That Summer Ease", I wanted two of the listed items right off the bat. The Light Bulb Solar Lights would be awesome to hang outside my apartment. It would give me one more reason to get some fresh air, and enjoy life outside of the dormitory. Especially on nights when I am off, and I want to take a break from being an "indoor cat", I could see myself sitting under these with an iced tea and a good book. Second, to fit into my dream bathroom, I would love the 3-Piece Lotus Candleholder. I would love to have this on the shelf above my toilet, or on my night stand. The price is quite reasonable, so it may be picked up soon.
The decorating ideas in "Snuggle Into Summer" make me want to have a large wrap around porch or a shanty by the beach. I love the 'Catnapper's Delight', especially the feather bed topped hammock. I would be curious to see how much space it would take up using a floor stand and how to handle it near a wall. I have not been in a hammock in years, so I do not have a good idea of how much space it would take up. Also I doubt it would met my entertaining needs at the moment. Conversely, 'The Overnighter' would be a fantastic investment. I do not have many overnight guests as most of my local friends in New York are my colleagues, so they all have their own place within stone's throw of my own (and boys are not allowed to sleep over). Only recently, did I start to ponder how I could have my gal pals stay over comfortably. I love the stylish sleep sack idea, especially with a colorful throw. I wonder if it would be simple enough to make for a beginner. I won't even attempt to describe the outdoor 'Suite Dreams', but I would instantly fall for any man who took that sort of initiative for a camp out. It like blanket fort for adults. I love it!
The DIY Lifestyle's "Street Eats" is a perfect summer section! The recipes they collect are soon to become kitchen experiments, but I hope I can recreate the tastes they described. When I think of street food, images of carts and Mom & Pop shops flood my mind. They are the places that you have "to know someone who knows a place", but are so worth the journey. The recipes seem simple enough, but we'll see how successful I end up in the end. Perhaps, I can have a trial run with some of my friends.
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