Let me just go ahead and apologize for being such a slacker these past few weeks. I’ve been trying to get into a new groove, juggling my new job, looking for a new apartment, social life, blogging life, etc. So I’m sorry I suck so bad!!!! But on a great note, I’m back and back with another part of my Home Tour series!
| My items: |
Together print/frame: now on sale for $8
Pink candle: sold out at Target
Pineapple bookends: sold out at Hobby Lobby (I still see some in stores though!)
Mirrored mini-drawer: HomeGoods
Mirrored lamp: Ross
Polka dot purse: Kate Spade from TjMaxx
Trashcan and briefcase filer: Target
Wall deer: HomeGoods/TjMaxx
Acrylic jewelry stands: HomeGoods (they have these all the time!)
Peony vase print: Hobby Lobby
Top elephant painting: HomeGoods
Eat Cake for Breakfast print: HomeGoods
(…basically you need to shop at HomeGoods all of the time like me hahaha.)
Pineapple bookends: sold out at Hobby Lobby (I still see some in stores though!)
Mirrored mini-drawer: HomeGoods
Mirrored lamp: Ross
Polka dot purse: Kate Spade from TjMaxx
Trashcan and briefcase filer: Target
Wall deer: HomeGoods/TjMaxx
Acrylic jewelry stands: HomeGoods (they have these all the time!)
Peony vase print: Hobby Lobby
Top elephant painting: HomeGoods
Eat Cake for Breakfast print: HomeGoods
(…basically you need to shop at HomeGoods all of the time like me hahaha.)
By no means am I a professional decorator, but I do watch countless hours of HGTV if that means anything… 🙂
Here are a few tips for starting your own gallery wall inspired by mine:
Here are a few tips for starting your own gallery wall inspired by mine:
1 | Don’t be afraid to make it your own!
It’s YOUR wall, decorate it with things you like!!
2 | Start out with a theme.
I once had a wall that was all black and white with lots of N’s and damask print things. Now I like the eclectic/modern glam style, white, gold and pops of bright colors!
3 | Get your layout together.
I personally don’t like the idea of perfectly aligned, same-sized frames hung up in a square layout. (If you do, more power to ya! You’re probably also more organized than me lol.) So I like to find things of all sizes and dimensions just because I think it looks more fun and not so boring. It definitely flows better in my opinion! Use painter’s tape to tape out your layout!
4 | Plan your spacing.
Try and leave the same amount of spacing between each item. It’s not always possible but it helps keep your wall look neater!
5 | Find a large focal piece.
The big painting at the top was purchased at Home Goods (of course) and was the first item I bought for this entire gallery wall. As soon as I found it, I knew exactly how I wanted to decorate this corner of my bedroom. Once I got this piece up, it was a matter of just finding the right items to hang around it!
6 | Keep it balanced.
Don’t hang something on the left of the large focal piece and not hang something on the right. Remember, your focal piece is the center of the entire wall!
7 | Add color.
Try and find items that have those pops of fun colors. I chose to paint my red Ikea table powder grey to have a neutral base while my jewelry and posters keep my wall vibrant!
8 | BARGAIN SHOP.
I got a lot of these frames from the Salvation Army near my work. Each were seriously $3.99 and they were from Pottery Barn! You can choose to print your own graphics (Pinterest) or shop at TjMaxx, Home Goods. Marshalls, Ross, At Home and especially Hobby Lobby. I find already framed or canvased graphics for less than $20 every time I stop in to look around! Original prices can get pretty ridiculous for just a colorful elephant or three printed words! And y’all know me, bargain shopper through and through!
9 | Add book decor.
It’s a great way to fill space. I buy most of my books I decorate with from the thrift store. It’s a little crazy but I get them for less than $3 a book, even those Lauren Conrad books! I definitely suggest looking at thrift stores or eBay/Amazon for your cute book decor!
10 | Get inspired.
Look around, use Pinterest! I didn’t know exactly what I wanted this to look like until I literally rearranged this corner over 10 times… hence why it took so long to share this with y’all!! The wall and desk decor has already changed since I shot these photos. I change things up at least once a month…#problems.