
today’s final before & afters come from jan willem schipper, who recently started a decorating business in france. jan recently finished these beautiful projects, for both a retail and private space. all i know is, i would move into this atelier in a heartbeat. i could curl up and sleep in a sleeping bag in the office. it’s rustic and perfect. be sure to view the whole post and check out jan’s full set of room makeovers. thanks for sharing, jan!
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CLICK HERE for two more room makeovers from Jan after the jump!
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October 29th, 2009 - 12:00pm

kelly at high street market sent over this faux bamboo dresser makeover. she found her green dresser at a thrift shop and decided to upgrade it with new white paint, hardware and a little elbow grease. the final result? a fresh, clean start. thanks for sharing, kelly!
[have a before & after you'd like to submit for the d*s book or website? just shoot me an email right here with your images! (we're still looking for 5 more before & afters for the book)]

CLICK HERE for karen’s chair makeover after the jump!
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October 29th, 2009 - 11:00am

today’s first before & after comes from kiran at inkling prints. kiran turned this sad looking, torn-up footstool into a cheerful new place for that adorable dog to sleep. thanks for sharing kiran!
[have a before & after you'd like to submit for the d*s book or website? just shoot me an email right here with your images! (we're still looking for 5 more before & afters for the book)]

CLICK HERE for isla’s chair makeovers after the jump!
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October 29th, 2009 - 10:00am

before we jump into before & after day i wanted to share this beautiful new calendar from amy soczka. each calendar features 12 original illustrations with a botanical theme and comes with a clip for wall hanging. click here for more info and to pre-order. thanks, amy!



October 29th, 2009 - 09:00am

good morning! today i’m kicking things off with these beautiful handmade paper lights from margarita and ludwig at mn*ls. this one-off collection was created from handfolded antique books and was shown at a small gallery and then used in a japanese restaurant as decoration. i love the under of working in a home office lit by folded book paper lamps. so stunning. click here for more information on mn*ls and their work.
over at the d*s guest blog, lucy is introducing us to artist kat macleod’s and her favorite spots in melbourne’s north carlton area- click here for the full post!



October 29th, 2009 - 08:00am

d*s reader evita smith of the happy heathen sent over this beautiful halloween diy project inspired by the silhouettes of carew rice. i’m usually not a fan of halloween decor (i don’t like orange and black together for some reason) but these manage to look holiday-appropriate and sophisticated, so i’m sold! thanks so much to evita for sharing her clever halloween crafts with us!
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October 28th, 2009 - 01:00pm