Guest Post | Taking a dip (Barbara from Hodge Podge)

Today I am thrilled to have a guest post from Barbara at HodgePodge. Barbara is the blog maven behind the "So Canadian, Eh?" series that is oh so successful (and that I was honoured to be included in). She is also a master sewer, DIYer extroadinaire, and busy west coast mom. If you don't know Barbara yet I highly recommend a visit to her blog.

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Hello everyone. So glad Heather trusted me with her blog  while she is on vacation. She gave me carte blanche to write about anything I want! Brave girl :)

So what shall I humour you with? I think I'll talk about what I see as being the next rage around blogland, heck I am even going to try my hand at it since I LOVE me a great DIY!

 Dipped furniture and fabric!

There is something so whimsical and fun about it. You can dip just about anything. Table legs, chair legs, baskets, drapes, even clothes!

via Little Green Notebook

Design Sponge

Dans Le Townhouse

via Michael Penney

Martha Stewart

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I LOVE the drapes and I have a few pairs of those Ikea drapes kicking around my house. And I have a set of knock-off Bentwood chairs that are getting the dipped treatment too.

Anyone else out there try their hand at dipping? I can see it becoming addictive!

Thanks for having me here Heather. Hope you are having a great vacation!

Hugs,

Barbara

Trend report - spring

Style at Home puts out a trend report every season, and I love looking at it for inspiration. Here's a look at the trends Spring has in store for us:

Florals:
Florals have really come into everything between home decor and fashion. Here are some simple ways to include them in your space.

via Style at Home

Floral prints in my dining room



And if you want to keep it REALLY simple without changing your decor, just add some fresh flowers to your table:

via Martha Stewart



Coloured Glass:
I see coloured glass as a great high/low item to have in your home. You can splurge on some beautiful hand made coloured glass, or find it at any discount home store like HomeSense.



via Style at Home

via Southern Living

Orange:
I did a Friday Faves last year on orange (see it here), and love the bright pop it brings to any room or outfit.

via Style at Home

via House of Turquoise

An orange throw (or pillow) is an easy, non comittal way to try out orange. via Too Cute Things



These three trends definitely make me think spring and seem like a perfect introduction to the warmer weather to come.