Danikaherrick
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Gorgeous Shiny Things
http://gorgeousshinythings.blogspot.com/
All about design... inspirational interiors, great finds and lots of fabulous color.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 331 )
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Just Because ...
I am not a big political person by any means, but I can't pass up a good photo opp. I run by these benches all the time, and always mean to post them every... Read more
Posted on 06 November 2012 HOME -
DIY: Faux Agate
I have been promising a tutorial forever now. This is the top of an IKEA Lack table I am currently "agating"... I still haven't hit up my entry wall with the... Read more
Posted on 05 November 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME -
Furniture Bank: The Afters
This past week has been rough with the hurricane. Watching the news and talking with friends and family in NY/NJ/PA/CT has me feeling a mixed sad bag of emotion... Read more
Posted on 03 November 2012 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT -
Painting Like a Hurricane...
I have been painting like a crazy person all weekend trying to get all my pieces done for the Furniture Bank event this Thursday. I spray painted many brain... Read more
Posted on 29 October 2012 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT -
On Turning 38
I have gotta say, ten years ago I thought I'd be freaking out and feeling all old and sorry for myself about turning 38. I have to say "getting old" pretty... Read more
Posted on 24 October 2012 DIARIES, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
New to Me Eye Candy
Its about time I post some pretty shit around here! I just discovered Suellen Gregory's work thanks to Camila's recent post, and I am all like "where the heck... Read more
Posted on 19 October 2012 HOME -
Join Me for a Good Cause...
If you are in the Boston area, please come on out to a fundraiser to support the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless (aka- the Coalition) Furniture Bank... Read more
Posted on 18 October 2012 HOME -
Long Weekend Happpenings
I finally took the plunge and went back to my roots today. Blonde is gone (for now). It is gonna take some getting used to. My kids want their mom back. Blonde... Read more
Posted on 08 October 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, HAIR & BEAUTY, HOME, PARENTING -
Hob Knobbing Part 2
Just a quick follow up to my post about super cheap knobs from IKEA. I did the handle hack last time, and I finally did something with coordinating knobs... the... Read more
Posted on 04 October 2012 HOME -
*kinda* Excited About This
I have been waiting and waiting for this day... there have been rumors, Beta versions etc., but you can now design your own wallpaper on Spoonflower. All I am... Read more
Posted on 25 September 2012 HOME -
Late Night Happenings
Ever have one of those moments were you start cleaning off your desk, and next thing you know the entire room is ripped apart and rearranged? Read more
Posted on 21 September 2012 HOME -
Going Dark
I have been a blonde for over a (couple) decade(s) now. My real hair is something like this I think, well at least that was what I was born with: SO not cute... Read more
Posted on 20 September 2012 HOME -
50 Cent Lucite Handles Y'all
You read it right. I found these SATTA knobs today at IKEA. 6 handles for $2.99! So the hoarder in me bought 4 packs, not knowing what I was going to do... Read more
Posted on 20 September 2012 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT -
You Decide
It's been like a whole 9 months since I painted my entry wall, and you know what that means... it about time to crank out a new one. This time I need your help. Read more
Posted on 18 September 2012 HOME -
Spotted Rug for Less Than $100 and a Guest Post
Sometimes a DIY happens out of necessity. I was invited to partake in a guest post series about Dream Nurseries by the ever fab Dina of Honey Fitz. As I... Read more
Posted on 13 September 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME -
So Easy, Even Your 3 Year Old Can Do It.
And they could probably do it better too. I am talking about a fast cheap splatter paint lampshade update Jackson Pollock style. I know I have been MIA in the... Read more
Posted on 12 September 2012 HOME -
The Monday Jumpstart
I was so glad to have started my Monday morning with a coffee and the new issue of House of Fifty. I loved the Interiors to Fashion article featuring the work o... Read more
Posted on 10 September 2012 HOME -
Get Some!
Just wanted you to know, O'verlays on sale y'all... I have missed you guys! My kids are back in school. FREEDOM!!!! I have been trying to catch up on EVERYTHING... Read more
Posted on 06 September 2012 HOME -
Quick, Cheap and Easy "Details"
Badass Knobs and Finials are on the agenda here today. I am working on a lamp project (not done yet, coming soon) and I had to hit the hardware store this... Read more
Posted on 24 August 2012 HOME -
Getting Stuff Done When I Should Be Getting Other Stuff Done
My porch ceiling. It was white... I had lots of work stuff to do, so procrastination struck. I decided my porch ceiling needed a pattern on it, so I broke out m... Read more
Posted on 22 August 2012 HOME