Simple & Classy Fall Decor on a Budget

So like just about everyone else, fall is my favorite season. And winter. Basically September through December is the best. Anywho, I wanted to share the simple touches I added to my room. I really tried to keep things blending in with my decor I already had.

This is the top of my dresser. Far left we have Juan, my plant who just celebrated his 1st birthday. I've never kept a plant alive this long so congratulations Juan. Next I picked up this cute little crate/tray from the Target dollar spot for $3 and put the two Dollar Tree bottles I already had in it. My alarm clock and my lamp are from Walmart. The Boo sign is also from the Target dollar spot and the gold pumpkin was a Dollar Tree find last year that I just gave a quick coat of gold spray paint.

This is the ladder shelf I have in the corner of my room. On top I have a paper mache letter "L" spray painted gold, and an Ikea plant and pot. 

Second shelf down houses the orange glitter pumpkin was snagged after season last year from Kmart for something like $0.96 :o and the silver is from the Target Dollar Spot. 

Next is a little apothecary jar I got from Goodwill filled with gold acorns also from the Dollar Spot. Beside that are two little elephants I spray painted silver and gold too. The "All you need is love and a cat" candle thing was a gift.

Next down I have my DIY coffee table books and a candle holder and candle.

On the bottom shelf I have a DIY mirrored box (DIY to come) and a cloche with some fake flowers sitting on a book.

So there are my simple touches for now. I may end up adding more but I like how it's turned out so far!

I'd love to see yours so tag me on Instagram! @LittleBitsofLacey #LittleBitsofLacey

xoxo, L

Ikea Obsession || Top 11 Ikea Products

This past week Eric and I took a mini vacation to Kansas City. We spent a day at the zoo and a day at Worlds of Fun/Oceans of Fun and we had a lot of fun.

And I also forced Eric to take me to the Ikea in Merriam.

Poor, poor boy. 

There's just something about Ikea that makes me super, super happy inside. But it is also super overwhelming, especially since I still live in a small bedroom in my parents house. It's hard to walk away from cute kitchen items because I don't even have a kitchen.

I've decided to break it down into the products I loved and purchased. So here are my top 11 Ikea products.

If you don't live near an Ikea (like me) and you want furniture it will cost an arm and a leg to get it shipped. I've found links for these products on Amazon, and they cost quite a bit more, but it's still less than getting them shipped from Ikea. SO I'll include both links if you're interested in ordering and you can figure out what is the best way to do it. I think it's best if you can get it from the store, but you gotta do what you gotta do. The Amazon links are affiliated links, so if you want more information on that, refer to my disclosure. 


1. The Alex drawers

Ikea Link  ||| Amazon Link

I bought two of these to use as part of my desk, something there will be a post in the near future about, and I love them. They are so versatile because I can picture storing anything in them. They are very popular for makeup storage use, but I think they're awesome for desks, craft supplies, maybe even for classrooms. I also love that you can get the 9 drawer one also.

2. Linnmon top

Ikea Link ||| Amazon Link

I added this on here because I bought it to top my desk. It's super light weight and goes perfectly with the Alex drawers.


3. Lack table

Ikea Link ||| Amazon Link

These little side tables are honestly just cute. They are again super light and versatile. I bought mine so I can move it around the house wherever the light is right for blog photos. If I had a lot of room I'd buy them in lots of different colors for this purpose. But again, I live in a little room at my parents. 

4. The Pröjs desk pad (it's clear)

Ikea Link ||| Amazon Link (Not Ikea version, similar clear mat)

I like this because it is HUGE and protects the most used part of my new desk. I'm thinking of adding some cute paper to make it pretty, but I'm not quite sure yet. 

5. Liksidig Napkin Holder

Ikea Link ||| Amazon Link

I use this as a catch all for papers and things I need to handle. Not for napkins.

6. Fejka Artificial Plant (thyme)

Ikea Link ||| Amazon Link

This is so cute in #7.

7. Skurar pot

Ikea Link ||| Amazon Link

8. Bräda Laptop Support

Ikea Link ||| Amazon Link

I got this to keep my laptop from overheating when I use it on my lap or the couch.

9. Tejn Faux Sheepskin

Ikea Link ||| Amazon Link

These are nice right now for my obsession with white furry things. I have big plans for a few of these. 

10. Godmorgon Acrylic Organizers

Ikea Link ||| Amazon Link

My favorite drawer organizers.

11. Kassett Boxes & Magazine Holders

I can't find these on Ikea's website anymore?? ||| Amazon Magazine Holders

 Amazon Box Link

I love these on my craft shelf, and these are what I used to make my Kate Spade inspired boxes. 

And that's all I've been lovin for right now. I'm sure the list will grow when I get an apartment or house.

What are your favorite Ikea products?

xoxo, L

DIY Pretty Chain Pulls

Hey!
Today I'm showing you how to make some really cute fan/light/chain/pull things (Someone please teach me a correct term for this)

It's really simple to do and I think they're really cute.    I really need to stop saying that in every single post. 

What you'll need is:

• Gem Table Scatter
• E6000 Glue
• Hot Glue Gun
• Some type of bead or way to attach to the chain

So all I really did was sandwich together a bigger diamond gem thing with a smaller one and attached a bead at the top. I used E6000 glue for this step because it's clear and super strong.

Once the pull dried I filled the bead with hot glue and stuck the chain from my fan into the bead. I used hot glue for this step because my arms are not strong enough and I'm definitley not patient enough to hold the chain in the bead until E6000 dries. Heck no. Once it's completely dry, the chain holds up great. I've had these on for about a month and have had no problems.

What are some other ways you've made your chain pull things pretty? (P.S. how many times have I said chain pull thing or gem thing. Do I even know English?)

xoxo

L

This post contained affiliated links. For more information please refer to my disclosure page. xo

Gold Dipped Bowls for $0.25!

So I've been done with school for like a week now, and so far I've gotten a whole lot of nothing accomplished. I've been working like crazy still (hopefully this will change soon) and trying to catch up some sleep. To keep up to date follow me and Bob on Instagram. You could have seen that Bob got a little rude and decided to bite my face yesterday! This picture doesn't even show how bad it is, and it's especially swollen now! 

 

(I also don't have pink hair, so I have no idea why this picture made me have some. It's kinda cool though, do I see hair chalk in my future?)

ANYWHO I have another super easy dollar store craft today. I mean it's not like I ever do these  I do these for like every post but you still love them, right? I recently picked up this four-pack of little baby glass dishes at the Dollar Tree.

I traced them on a foam plate, then traced the line with gold paint*. Then I just dipped the edges of the bowls into the paint! (someone please teach me how to paint my nails)

I'm using these to store some of my jewelry, but they can be used for lots of things. Think bobby pins, hair elastics, change, craft supplies. The options are endless!

And that's all. I swear I'll post a complicated craft someday..maybe.. ;)

Hope you enjoyed and hope you have a GREAT weekend!

xoxo, Lacey

*This is an Amazon affiliate link.

From Candle Lid To Pretty Coaster

Hi! Today I'm sharing how I turned a candle lid into a pretty jeweled coaster! 

If you've ever been to Bath & Body Works you've probably been convinced to buy one of these delicious smelling bad boys.

(source)

Then you probably burned the whole thing in a day because it smelled so good. Anyone? Just me? Oh.

There are a million cute things to make with the jars when you're done though!

Today I used just the lid to make an adorable blingy coaster for my desk. 

All I needed was:

Any candle lid

E6000/Super Glue

Jewels/gems (affiliate links)

All I did was spread the glue with a tooth pick a little at a time and added the jewels in no certain pattern. 

(Cute envelope backdrop, right?)

That's it! I think this is so so pretty. I've been in the process of making my room fabulous (including the craft shelf I've been promising for 7 years) so I will be posting lots and lots about my progress organizing and decorating my bedroom!

Share any pictures of your own coasters by tagging me on Instagram or use the hashtag #LittleBitsofLacey

kisses!

xoxo, 

Lacey & Bob