If you've fallen in love with Chevron like everyone else, this guest post by Stacy should be right up your alley!
You know those adorable zig-zaggy lines you are seeing EVERYWHERE, yes, everywhere- it is a new trend called chevron, and it can't be stopped! I'm not sure where the latest fascination with the chevron pattern started, but it seems to be here to stay.
Personally, I fully jumped on the bandwagon months ago, but if you are looking for some easy and subtle ways to bring this spunky print into your decor I can help you out with that! Here are some glimpses into some of the projects I've done with an easy D-I-Y guide.
First let me tell you about the lamps featured above- I bought them at Ikea for a STEAL- I don't know if it was a sale or the price they always are, but they were only $5 each, and I couldn't pass up extra lighting at that deal, even if they were a bit... plain. I knew I could do something to the lamp shades and since I had also bought chevron pillowcases for my couch pillows I figured chevron was a perfect tie in! I bought the chevron pattern decals from Trading Phrases HERE.
Then, continuing my theme (and my love of all things etching) I found some super
Please forgive my scratched up table, that is next on the agenda.
Want to know how to make some vases like this yourself super easy? At first I wanted to use my etching cream to literally etch the glass, but with the curvature and size I thought it might be easier (and faster) to simply create the look without actually etching- voila, etching spray! I tell you what, I love this stuff!
Step 1: Apply Decal to clean vase (I found mine here) 2. Spray thin coat of frosting spray (I used THIS) 3. See how it looks, and if needed, spray a few more coats as it dries to preference 4. Remove decal
Done! Do you love it? I sure do- and you can do this with ANY of the decals at www.tradingphrases.com if you need a custom size like I did (though, they added mine to the site for you to order) they are SUPER helpful and can add it no problem!
Do you like chevron? Leave a comment below!
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