the tailored nest: diy wall art

Yes I know, it's been quite literally forever since I showed my face around here, but I do have good reasons I promise. You see changes are afoot and I'm trying to get a few things settled before I return to the tailored life and the world of blogging.

Ironically while I still have a ton to post about my whirlwind vacation and all the delightful goodies I brought home, I did somehow manage to find some time to head to Builder's Warehouse last weekend and finish a project that's been in the pipeline for, well, since the beginning really. I finally filled my blank dining room wall...

Using three styrofoam ceiling roses (they're normally used with chandeliers) and some double-sided tape I created a subtle sculptural wall relief. Total cost? Just over R400. I spotted this idea ages ago and after deciding against some really expensive framing for a beautiful print I brought home from Paris, this really was the next best thing.

I was always concerned that a large piece of colourful art would make this space too busy and so I opted to paint the disks in the same colour as the wall to create a gentler point of interest. The end result fills my blank wall perfectly without stealing the show as you walk in!