Trendy Tuesday- Ikat fabric

So I see Ikat popping up all over.  Today I was at Hancock fabrics and found some for 4 dollars a yard.  Why didn't I buy it?  Maybe because it is not totally me as of yet, but I think it will grow on me.  It definitely is a hot trend for 2011.  I tend to like the very black and white version of it, but it definitely is a great way to add a pop of color in a room.

[caption id="attachment_802" align="aligncenter" width="314" caption="Ikat pattern rug via Tara Bernerd.com"][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_803" align="aligncenter" width="400" caption="Ikat patter pillows via D-vers.com"][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_804" align="aligncenter" width="400" caption="Ikat Burlap Pillow via http://www.etsy.com/shop/yiayias"][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_805" align="aligncenter" width="400" caption="Ikat Chair via http://www.etsy.com/people/atlashome"][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_807" align="aligncenter" width="400" caption="Ikat Mid Century Office Chair via http://www.etsy.com/people/milkwhiterestoration"][/caption]

 

Where do you have Ikat?

xo,

mONICa

DIY Paintings-Complete

Okay...so once again, I'm not an artist.  However, I really needed some art for my family room.  My inspiration was a cross between a vintage sheet that I plan to repurpose as throw pillows and this flower power rug from target that I just think has a cool pattern:

Here is a photo of the vintage bed sheet:

You can see the blank wall in this post.  Here are the completed pieces.  There is really no rhyme or reason, they are just kind of random like me.

A little bit closer

And in the room showing the blue wall (I'll get a better shot on a neater family room day).

The project came in at under $20 bucks including frames. I'm actually kind of proud of them since I have failed at other attempts at art in the past.

xo,

mONICa