DIY Bar Cart Tray

I have been challenging myself to see decor items in a different light lightly.  This has spawned a series of DIY projects for me.  I spotted this lime green tray at Michael's for $15 and ya'll know I absolutely love color, specially this green.  But I started to brainstorm other ways I could view this tray and other uses beyond a lemonade tray for summer patio drinks. 

I grabbed my spray paint and painted this baby a nice gold hue.  Ultimately, I'd like to use it on a bar cart with whiskey and spirits.  But for now, it's sitting in my entryway table. 

Courtesy of Devon Rachel

Courtesy of Dust Jacket Attic

Enter Abstract Art Giveaway! TUESDAY Only!

I am thrilled to introduce to you the brilliant concept of Artreka. 

Artreka offers original painted abstract art that can be purchased online for $140 each.  Yes, I said ORIGINAL hand painted art.  Currently, they offer five (5) different selections (they are a relatively new site and will be adding more and more designs as they get up and running).  Buyers select from one of the designs and then they will hand paint it onto canvas for you.  The result is a custom painted piece of art, with each one varying slightly from the next. 

Artreka is having a week long giveaway

and Vivid Hue is today's host.

 

It's easy to enter!  ONE DAY ONLY ON VIVID HUE

Details are below. 

Don't miss out for a chance to win! 

 Artreka has five available pieces to choose from at this time.   I am loving the WHOOPS! Which one is your favorite?

Centrifugal

Boxer

Gore

Kaboom

Whoops

Here's how you enter for a chance to win:

1. ENTRY ONE: Make a comment in the Vivid Hue Home blog with your favorite piece. 
(Please join my google connect if you haven't already, though that is NOT a condition for entry)

2. ENTRY TWO: Follow Artreka on Twitter  (@Artreka_Art) and Retweet about the giveaway.

3. ENTRY THREE:  Follow Artreka on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/ArtrekaArt) and Comment about your favorite artwork.

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BECAUSE YA LIKE ME: I would love if you'd also "like" Vivid Hue on facebook and follow on twitter

Two pieces of art and three t-shirts will be given away during the contest by Artreka (across all entrants from all sponsor sites). 

Entries accepted on Vivid Hue Home until Midnight 5/21/13 (3am 5/22/13 EST).
Contest only open to U.S. and Canada Residents
Winners will be announced by Artreka on May 27, 2013



Mon Monogram, I Wish, I Wish!

My latest obsession is Louis Vouitton's Mon Monogram line of products.  You pick your Louis of choice and then you can customize your own colors and initial right onto the side.  This includes phone cases, travel luggage and handbags.  My particular favorite is the over-sized Neverfull GM Mon Monogram bag, below. 

I had some fun with the online custom builder and designed myself a pink and red bag for $1440

Neverfull GM Mon Monogram $1440

Here's a mint and off white bag, also $1440.  I figure this one could go with browns, oranges, reds, yellows, pinks.  You name it.  Just about any color in my wardrobe that I would ever wear. 

Neverfull GM Mon Monogram $1440

You can select how you'd like the stripes on the side of the bag to appear...Very skinny, two large, one large with two skinny.  You get the drift.  Then you can play around with different color choices.  You can select how large you'd like your monogram to appear.
You can even choose the color of the inside fabric of the bag. 

I've got these babies saved in my wish list on the website.  Just in case EG is ever looking for that special something and needs a little hint of what to get me.  It will be right at his finger tips.  hee hee.

What color combo would YOU choose?  Or would you rather have a sofa instead?