Banyan Bridges Bold - Banyan Bridges

Apr 18

You have all been patiently waiting for this wall reveal, you may have gotten a sneak peak in my stories this morning. I am enjoying this part of my quarantine with all the projects and diy’s getting completed. Ones that I didn’t even know were going to come to fruition or didn’t know I wanted to do lol... the most exhilarating part for me is doing it for next to $0, not that I don’t have the money to spend but I just don’t want to and the challenge of it is the best part. What have you been doing to keep busy? I hope that you can immerse yourself into something you have always wanted to learn or do because you may have the time now! ⠀
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#brushstrokewall #wallmural #zerodollarupdate #paintdiy #diymural #diy #diyhomedecor #design #funkydesign #weirdandfunky #spongewallmovement #modernfarmhouse #banyanbridgesbold #vintagerevivals #usingwhatihavehere #midcenturymodern #midcenturystyle #hgtv #houseandhome #ikeacanada #ikea #benjaminmoore #centredudecorhudson

Aug 26

I change my mind a lot, but haven’t budged on my feelings about this mural 💛🌈 it was my first foray into designing my own murals and involved a lot of technical skill that I had never done before (cutting in edges, circles, symmetry, math). It also helped define my artistic voice (thank you for your guidance here too lisacongdon .

I get a lot of DMs about where to begin. How do you plan a mural? How do you design it? How do you make a circle? How do you know how to do all of this? Did you go to school for art?

The truth is — I just said fuck it and I winged it. I have none (zero) formal art training. If it turned out like shit, then I guess I’d just paint over it.

This is to say that if you’ve been wanting to paint something in your house but don’t think you have the skill — if you’ve never done it, how would you even know?

#thechiahouse #abbeymadethis #muralista #muralartist #wallmurals #banyanbridgesbold #girlsjustwanttodiy #diyersclub #nashvilleartist #nashvillemurals #boldinteriors #apartmenttherapy #sodomino #vogueliving #elledecor #originmagazine #eclecticallymade #eclecticallyspeaking #eclecticdecor #colorismyjam #morecolorplease #artdecostyle #artdecodesign #acolorstory #artists_community #behrpaint

Mar 25

Sharing a progress pic today because good things take time...AND because Emma's closet is the rainbow we all need on another rainy day!

How perfect are the baskets from hobbylobby?? I can send you a link if you need to grab some (they have about 10 colors and two sizes.) I may be resisting the urge to buy more...

What do you think so far? See the vision yet??

If you don't have any rainbows in your home, I highly recommend it! (Yep, learned that from aestheticsofjoy!)

P.S. thanks again for the idea morganannehome! And #banyanbridgesbold for the encouragement to just pick up a paintbrush!

Sep 15

Annie Sloan Painter in Residence Jeanie Simpson was inspired by patterns from the 1960s and 1970s when painting these drawers. We are feeling alllll of the retro vibes from this beauty! Did you know you can do this too? Here’s how:

• Jeanie first stripped the varnish off these drawers as she wanted a smooth, matte finish on the wood.

• She then drew her wave design on, painting it in Chalk Paint® in (from top to bottom) Honfleur, Barcelona Orange, a mix of English Yellow and Arles, and Old White.

• For a smooth and flat finish she used a slightly watered down solution of each of the colours and an Annie Sloan Flat Brush.

• Jeanie then stained the remaining wood around the wave design using a watered down wash of Primer Red mixed with a little Honfleur, leaving the grain of the wood still visible through this rich golden background colour.

• Finally, a coat of Clear Chalk Paint® Wax protects the piece.

• Stop by the shop today to pick up all of the Annie Sloan supplies you need to take on your next painting project!

#anniesloan #chalkpaintedfurniture #chalkpaint #chalkpaintisanniesloan #retro #retrofurniture #midcenturymodern #midcenturymodernhome #midcenturymoderndesign #midcenturyliving #midcenturyfurniture #furnituremakeover #retrostyle #retrofurniture #furnitureflip #chalkpaintprojects #1960sstyle #1960svintage #1970sstyle #1970svintage #banyanbridgesbold

May 11

Wowwww well after yesterday I don't think I have quite landed yet! 🤸‍♀️

Thank you for all the lovely messages yesterday on my 10k! 🥰 I was blown away and every single one was much appreciated. I'm still replying! 😄

So to carry on the celebrating am sharing this one freshly finished, freshly snapped this evening, not even edited but a bit of a treat for the eyeballs, esp if you have had a bit of a crumby day, eh? 🌈 🙌 If so, this one is for you!

If you have watched this one develop slowly over the last few months during the Design Challenge & then my online Upcycling course then YEP I DID go dark! I mean, you know me, right? 😄🖤

I actually really loved the white idea but the wood wasn't up to it sadly in the end and, now it's done, it's just taken it 'there' for me.

The colours really 'pop' even more now, I think. What do you reckon?! 🌟

More to come later this week... full frontal / the inside delights 😉 and YES I am delighted to say this available...if I can let it go!!

#drinkscabinet #colourmyhome #discostyle #cocktailcabinet #colourpop #rainbow #discoball #lightningbolt #abmlifeiscolorful #colourful #colourtherapy #banyanbridgesbold #geometricdesign #geometricfurniture #furnituredesign #furnitureupcycling #thehouseofup #upcycling #upcycledartistry
#statementpiece #vintagefurniture #geometricdecor #dailydecordose #nofilterneeded #wowfactor #howihome #instafurniture #furniturerefinishing #furniture #paintedfurniture

Oct 9

Door change number 4. 🤣🤣🤣
We got a new rug that reframed the color palette in our living room. So here’s to hoping my obsession to DIY takes a break on this door for a while.
Does anyone else alter their home as much as I do?
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#nashtythreads
#nashville
#nashvilleartist
#nashvillescene
#nashvilledesigner
#weaving
#walltapestry
#handwoven
#wovenwallhanging
#hgtvhandmade
#handwoventapestry
#fiberart
#apartmenttherapy
#popsugarhome
#girlsjustwanttodiy
#colorismyjam
#colourmyhome
#banyanbridgesbold
#colorlovedecor
#colormadetheroom
#weaversofinstagram
#candycoloredcrush
#bohodecor
#eclecticdecor
#colorfulhome
#myboldhues
#walldecor
#stellarspaces
#myeclecticmix

Jan 29

If you had been following my story yesterday, you know that I spent the better half of my day updating our bathroom. I couldn’t be happier with the result! We’re still planning on adding some other elements that y’all will catch on a later post, but I wanted to at least show the finished painting portion😉A big thank you to banyanbridges for the moral support and bountiful painting wisdom. •
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#urbanjunglebloggers #urbanjungle #urbanjungleblog #interior #mural #muralart #bathroomdesign #bathroomdecor #sansevieria #calatheaorbifolia #midcenturymodern #plantsmakepeoplehappy #apartmenttherapy #houseplantclub #decor #interior2you #banyanbridgesbold

Jun 2

Dayspring.

There is something indescribable about that first second the sun peaks over the horizon. Slowly at first, then all at once. I feel most connected with the earth at that hour. The colors are varied and striking. There is so much hope on the horizon of a new day.

When tessellate_textiles posted the first glimpse of her upcoming #DayspringQuilt a few weeks ago, I immediately gasped and fell harder in love with a quilt than I have in a long time. Mark your calendars for THIS FRIDAY, when you, too, can write your own love story with Dayspring.

I used a selection of Spectrastatic fabrics by Giucy_Giuce for AndoverFabrics. I couldn’t be more in love with these beautiful fabrics.

#Quilt #Quilting #Quilts #Quilter #Quilters #QuiltsOfInstagram #InstaQuilt #QuiltersOfInstagram #MenWhoQuilt #QuiltingMen #TesselatePatterns #SpectrastaticByGG #Spectrastatic #SpectrasticFabrics #Make #Maker #MakersOfInstagram #InstaMake #MakingIt #BanyanBridgesBold #ModernHomeDecor #QuiltWallHanging #QuiltedWallHanging #IMadeIt

Jul 10

Happy Fri-YAYYYYY!!
Who’s looking forward to the weekend?!
Me! I am! And rumour has it the weather’s on the turn.....for the better! 🥳
I’ve got a weekend of up cycling projects to get stuck into and I’m hoping to take them out and get them done in the garden.
I just need to get through today, with lots of little errands to run, then it’s ‘bring on the sunshine for the weekend!’ ☀️🙌🏼
(perhaps a tad optimistic....but just no rain please!!)
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#banyanbridgesbold #muralart #dizzyduckdesigns
#thepatternedpalace #myvintageabode #colourfulhomevibe #livelifecolourfully #diyhomedecor #myorlakiely #colourmyhome #livingroomdecor #interiorstyling #earthbornpaints #apartmenttherapy #myhousethismonth #ukinteriorblogger #homeinspiration #midcenturymodern #midcenturystyle #interiormilk #myhomeforhp #crashbangcolour #interiorlovers #interiorsblogger #planetlivingetc #sodomino #stylemyownhome #styleithappy #myhomevibe

Jun 28

love is love ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
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What better time to share my rainbow bar than during Pride! Let’s keep celebrating all forms of love.
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#pride #happypridemonth #loveislove #mymonthincolour #banyanbridgesbold #theaestheticsofjoy #colormadetheroom #eclectichome #artfullyhomes #boldbohemians #brightboldhome #colorlover #givemeallthecolor🌈 #rainbowhomemonthly #joyfulliving #myeclecticmix #interiorboom #candycoloredcrush #crashbangcolour #heyhomehey #hunkerhome #apartmenttherapy

Aug 6

So excited about this mural!! Just finished up this design at laurendrizzle ‘s and mark.mcilvaine ‘s house 😎 I was inspired by the fun colors and shapes that banyanbridges uses in her work! ☀️

Jan 29

Heading to the beach today to celebrate my almost 15yo daughter’s bday. A quick retreat before demo begins on the tiny house (aka bunkhouse). CAN’T FREAKING WAIT! This is a long time dream come true. It’s why we started dreaming up moving to property in the first place. I had no idea it would all happen this quickly, but I’m here for it. ✨

Jun 8

Here is an oldie but a goodie. My regular job has been keeping me very busy and my house looks like a I live in a disaster zone. Hopefully I get new photos soon xxx

#designattractor #mybohoabode #bohodecor #howicolour #brightboldhome #itsprobablythrifted #mymonthincolour #rainbowhomemonthly #brightenmywall #eclecticallymade #beautifullyboho #interioryesplz #retrohauls #myfavevintagescore #colourfulhomevibe #banyanbridgesbold #muralsofinstagram #muralart #murals #muralpainting #muralism #muralista #ladieswhodesign #ladieswhopaint #emeraldcity #70sart #70saesthetic #pocketofmyhome #ihavethisthingwithcolor #homesweethome

Nov 16

Figure out what lights you up inside and make more time for it ✨

#muraldesign #banyanbridgesbold #ladieswhopaint #girlsjustwanttodiy #myboldhues #candycoloredcrush #howicolour #mural #muralist #sherwinwilliams #mymeaningfulhome #boldinteriors #myecelecticabode #currenthomeview #makehomeyours #colorismyjam #theaestheticsofjoy

Aug 31

His favorite party trick.

#jettheminiaussie #thechiahouse #abbeymadethis #girlsjustwanttodiy #banyanbridgesbold #muralista #wallmural #nashvilleartists #colorfulhome #crashbangcolor #colorismyjam #eclecticallymade #eclectichomemix #eclecticallyspeaking #eclecticdecor #diyersclub #diytillidie #nashvilleartist #nashvillemurals #vogueliving #apartmenttherapy #elledecor #sodomino #originmagazine #realsimple #mybhghome #bhgstylemaker

Mar 1

It’s been a year since I turned my black wall into a rainbow wall. I still love it with my whole heart. The end.
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#brookepetermannart #rainbowwall #banyanbridgesbold #interiormural #rainbowlove #heyhomehey #happyhomehappylife #iloverainbows #ladieswhopaint #muralartist #muralsofinstagram #wallmural #artistofig #rainbowmural #lovewhereyoulive #livehappy #howyouhome #heytheremaker #paintitbeautiful #kidsroominspo #diningroominspo #justpaintit #styleithappy #homesohard #apartmenttherapy #

Jan 31

I’ve been trying to focus on doing whatever feels good during this strange, isolating year at home. It’s interesting how much color has played a role in that. I’ve been leaning into my favorite color palette hard, and for whatever reason, it’s really comforting to me to be surrounded by earth tone neutrals. What’s your color palette?
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#1927funkycottage #jungalowstyle #mybohohome #myhyggehome #homemagic #stellarspaces #eclectichomemix #sodomino #urbanjunglebloggers #apartmenttherapy #banyanbridgesbold #howihome #rainbowstairs #staircasedesign #colorfulhome #handinframe

Aug 23

This mural was an absolute joy to design and paint. My client was my nine-year-old niece, and she wanted something simple but still impactful but “with rainbows and purple because those are my favorite colors.” She loves clean lines and shapes too and says a lot of big art overwhelms her, so I drew until something clicked.

She and I painted this together for nearly 7 hours yesterday and it was such a fun day. She and I have so much in common and it was so great having an assistant on site with me to talk to and paint with and listen to podcasts with. I’m answering a few questions from last week in my stories today! If you have more, let me know.

#abbeymadethis #muralista #muralist #wallmural #girlsjustwanttodiy #diytilidie #diyersclub #behrpaint #nashvilleartists #nashvilleartist #mycolorfulhome #crashbangcolour #colorismyjam #colourismyjam #geometricart #eclecticallyspeaking #eclecticallymade #eclectichomemix #elledecor #apartmenttherapy #sodomino #dominomag #mybhghome #bhgstylemaker #vogueliving #thehomedepot #nashvillepainters #paintedwalls #imadethat #banyanbridgesbold

Apr 5

Here she is!! I'm delighted by how this turned out. I was afraid the colours weren't working right at the end but I'm happy with it! For now anyways.. Maybe I'll get sick of it in a couple of months.

I was so afraid to start this overwhelmed by all the ideas I had. But I had to just jump in. I didn't even bother drawing it out 🙈 otherwise I never would have started!! Would you like to see a time lapse of the process? I was going to post it but wasn't sure if everyone was as obsessed as me.
I hope you like it ❤️ What type of projects are you doing at the minute?? I'd love to hear!! I'm obsessed with peoples tap to cleans and big decluttering... But its not motivated me yet.. I must do some today.
Definitely inspired by jes haus and her stunning calm space for this.

For those interested in the colours chosen by Adele Roche. Ie ; Base colour is Rivera, main mountain colour is siesta ( mixed with some testers at home #shoppingathome) and sun is taika sole km. Ceiling is nukke. These colours are from Carlow Paint Hub
#indoormural #sunsetdecor #sunsetdesign #sunsetmural #rustoleumpainttherapy #diyhack #irishdiyers #irishcreatives #irishdesign #justpaintit #dublinireland #myhomemystyle #pinkinmygaff #crashbangcolour #bedroomdecor #bedroominspo #bedroommakeover #calmbedroom #ButlerandDunne #twofussyblokes #heytheremaker #girlsjustwanttodiy #apartmenttherapy #banyanbridgesbold #mural #abstractart #bohochic #popsugarhome #sorealhomes

Jan 9

In the first week of 2021 we finished our first home project of the year (this hallway), I threw out my back and got stuck in bed, and our country experienced an insurrection incited and led by the President. If you’re surprised about the last part, then you haven’t been paying attention. 👀 #colorblocking #banyanbridgesbold

Mar 20

Yet another post just because I walked into our bedroom and saw the rainbow at the foot of the bed and couldn’t help but photograph it😍 also if you weren’t around for this headboard project, it’s one of my favs and turned this into one of my favorite spaces in our home. There’s a story highlight taking you through the steps if you want to try it!

The paint colors are all homedepot behrpaint in Dynasty(soooo worth it if you don’t want to do a multiple coats, I normally get away with one and a half coats. The half is for touch ups)
Wall:white is Ultra Pure White and navy I have no idea unfortunately but the dresser is Behr Dark Navy and it’s close!)
Rainbow Starting with Pink: Pink Quartz, Moroccan Sky, Back to School, Alfalfa Extract, Antiqua and Courtly Purple

Aug 11

Middle of a heat wave. 100 degrees outside… and my cat is sunbathing. I guess some of us are better at adapting to climate change than others… I, on the other hand, am hiding in my basement and trying to pretend like everything’s *cool as a cucumber* in Portland, Oregon. (dear reader, it’s not)
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#colorblocking #1927funkycottage #jungalowstyle #interiorrewilding #houseplanthome #homemagic #myhyggehome #lifewithplants #catstagram #myhomevibe #eclectichome #banyanbridgesbold

Sep 30

I have an announcement... not only am I redoing Pinterest’s Favorite AbbeyMadeThis Mural ™️ but I signed up to be a guest participant in the oneroomchallenge for the Fall ORC!

I’ve never done a challenge like this before, and I have a little apprehension because my ADHD brain has a hard time reading/understanding rules. But I think I got it 🥴🤣☠️

I have almost no design plans for this space yet other than the cabinets I started building over the weekend. I’m so excited to figure that out and to participate!

#abbeymadethis #thechiahouse #jettheminiaussie #oneroomchallenge #bhghome #bhgorc #muralista #banyanbridgesbold #eclecticallyspeaking #eclecticallymade #eclectichomemix #mycollecteddecor #mycolorfulhome #crashbangcolor #bright_and_bold #brightspaceswelove #brightandbold #behrpaint #apartmenttherapy #sodomino #lonnymag #vogueliving #elledecor #originmagazine #nashvilleartist #nashvilleartists

Jan 4

I have two goals for 2021: more silliness!! And to have the biggest, most ridiculous, fanciest mask-free New Years party IN THE REDONE BARN to celebrate 2022 🤞.

So really one goal and one solid wish.

Mar 16

Just some thirsty fellas at the local watering hole.

#houseplantsmakemehappy
#jungalowstyle
#hometohave
#ispyraddesign
#bohokitchen
#plantsofinstagram
#banyanbridgesbold
#colorwithat #apartmenttherapy
#mycolorfulhome
#jungalowhome

Dec 24

Happy Christmas Eve & Holidays!

I don’t have any new photos or tapestries, so here’s my favorite spot in the house.

Sending you all my love!
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#nashtythreads
#nashville
#nashvilleartist
#nashvilledesigner
#weaving
#walltapestry
#handwoven
#wovenwallhanging
#hgtvhandmade
#handwoventapestry
#fiberart
#apartmenttherapy
#popsugarhome
#girlsjustwanttodiy
#colorismyjam
#colourmyhome
#banyanbridgesbold
#colorlovedecor
#colormadetheroom
#weaversofinstagram
#candycoloredcrush
#bohodecor
#eclecticdecor
#colorfulhome
#myboldhues
#walldecor
#stellarspaces
#myeclecticmix
#mymonthincolour

Aug 7

Happy friday guys! My fence mural is finally done!! Perfect timing as my banyanbridges sticker arrived yesterday !! Thanks Racheal ♥️

I love how this has turned out. What do you think? Would you try this out yourself?

It was a lot of fun I have to say. I really love how the dark leaves give it depth.

I'll write a blog post for those who would like to try it.

Colours from carlowpainthub are tiffany, cucumber and daydream. The dark green is farrow and ball studio green.

#banyanbridgesbold #upcycleideas #paintedfence #outdoormural #outdoorupcycle #gardenmakeover #kidsroominspo #lovindublin #rustoleumpainttherapy #gardeninspiration #gardeninspo #repurpose #reducereuserecycle #mycolourfulinterior #mycolourfulhome #diymyfriday #mycolourfulupcycle #apartmenttherapy #tastemadehome #tastemademedoit #mydiymydecor #myhomemystyle #myupcycledlife #muralart #muraldesign #inspiretoupcycle #inspiretoupcycle #sorealhomes #popsugarhome #myhshome

May 20

I spy a white beam! Although to be totally honest I haven’t gotten around to doing a second coat yet. A large ladder looks good in my living room, no worries 😂. I’ll finish one day?

Feb 17

The sun is shining today and I was finally able to snap a pic of the wave mural. This hallway is still a work in progress, but it still makes me smile. ⁣
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I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. You do you! If you want to add glitter and rainbows on your walls...do it! If you’re into the shiplap modern farmhouse vibe...go for it... Maybe you love neutral boho...yes...do that! Or if you’re like me...you like bits of all the styles 🤪. Make sure your space is for you and nobody else. ⁣
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Shine on! ✨ Stay blissed!

Sep 25

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You know that feeling where you hate your walls and you hate your furniture and you can’t handle being in your home one second longer? ⁣⁣
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That was me last week. And the week before that. So this week I changed up the greatest offender: my media room.⁣⁣
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New paint job ✅⁣⁣
New decor from @cityhomepdx ? ✅✅⁣⁣
A giveaway so you can change things up in your own space?!! ✅✅✅⁣⁣
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City home is my favorite local decor store and I need you to love them too. I’m hosting a giveaway in my stories with a few rad items that will be sent to you! Go watch and enter!! ⁣⁣
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(Sponsored by @cityhomepdx)

Jun 29

🙌🏻 REVEAL TIME!!!! 🙌🏻 If you've been following along in my stories, you know I've been working on painting these canvases and they are all done! My girls and I framed and hung them today 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
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The design was 100% inspired by one of my favorite wall murals by the incredibly talented Racheal banyanbridges. I NEVER could have come up with this design on my own. I changed the colors up and left white space in between each color so that it felt more like "us" and absolutely love how it turned out. Thank you Racheal for sharing your EPIC talent!
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I've saved the entire process of deciding on a design and colors all the way to painting them AND framing them in my highlights. It's labeled "mural canvases" if you want to check it out ❤️
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#beautifulhomebeautifullife
#kaleidoscopeliving
#banyanbridgesbold
#crafttherainbow
#colorfulhome
#diyart
#bhgididit
#hgtvmagazine
#myboldhues

Jul 29

Sep 1

Touching up the stripes I painted on shelves at a new blickartmaterials in SoHo a couple weeks ago.

May 3

The hubs informed me that we are likely going to be removing the Sheetrock in this room in order to insulate it. 😭 Anyone have experience blowing insulation in? ⁣
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Oh well! I’ll just look at it as an opportunity to flex my creative muscles in designing an even cooler mural for the this wall! In the mean time, I’ll just be right here staring at this wall. It brings me so much joy! ⁣
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✨Have a magical day! ✨

Oct 26

Feels so good to start my work week here! The last few months we’ve been slowly but surely updating our guest room to be more optimized as an office, given that working from home doesn’t seem to be going away anytime soon. I’m also proud to say that almost everything I’ve purchased for the new version of this space, except for a few items from cb2 and paint from sherwinwilliams, is from a woman, BIPOC, local or LGBTQ+ owned business. Sources are tagged!
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Swipe through to see all the corners of this little space, and a couple “before” photos. (We have moved a LOT of plants around!) I love evolving with this home and changing it up to shift alongside our post-covid lifestyle.

May 9

Well...I think it’s safe to say that this RV will stand out in the crowd amongst the other airbnb listings. ⚡️🌈 Almost finished with this project. I can’t wait to give you the grand tour!

Sep 25

Thanks for all your love on my reel! You guys had so many questions, and I’m here to answer them all!

-I made this from 1/4 inch plywood, and mounted the two pieces to the wall with screws going through the front. Then I added a dab of paint to the screw heads for disguise.

-The colors are all from @sherwinwilliams and are:
Curry
Hopeful
Jaipur pink
Habanero chili
Forward fuschia
Morning glory
Blue chip
Splashy
Flyway

-I don’t know anything about the furniture sources (and didn’t do the styling) but @sukkhainteriordesign sourced and organized this whole space so hit her up with those questions!

What did I miss? Are you brainstorming what plywood projects you can do?

Dec 2

Am I insane? Does this look crazy? I mean, I'm not gonna stop. If I hate it when it's all done I'll just paint over it.

It's like banyanbridges and katiecraigart had a messy weird arty muraly lovechild. #banyanbridgesbold

See you in like 2 weeks when I finish 🥴

Apr 16

she’s done ✨

This is officially the view from zoom calls at my studio desk, and I’m so delighted to have this little mantra cheering me on, and breathing life into my space 🤧

Thank you so much for helping me decide what to do!
How do you think it turned out!?!
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#muralist #muralista #atlantamurals #atlantaartists #atlantaartist #monolinelettering #muralsofinstagram #ladieswhopaint #banyanbridgesbold