Whenever Ben is out of town {as he was last night}, I generally end up staying up way too late doing some sort of art project. I warned Ben that I was going to decorate for Christmas early {simply can't wait this year!} so last night I began my first bit of it.
I'm super into the chevron pattern right now and wanted something a bit anthropologie looking. I also found this and this on Pinterest {yes, I'm addicted} so they were also my inspiration.
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{i actually used the other side since there were so many knots} |
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{used a roller to paint the white and started with the painters tape...which took forever!} |
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{i used Behr Cotton Fluff W-D-400 & Porpoise 790E-3} |
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{i really like how it turned out but might add a garland to hang off one side} |
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{maybe like this?} |
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{or probably more like this to add a blast of color} |
Can't wait to add the rest of the mantle decor! Will post more photos in the weeks to come!