Savaging A Lamp: Easy Fix

     As I explored my basement today, looking for something simple and fun to do with myself, I pretty nice, modern lamp that I think works well in my room. The only problem is that the shade was falling off and looked hideous. Well, with the help of some old jean scraps, a needle, and some thread, I easily fixed my problem.
     First of all, welcome to my room! I've been working on it since I was about ten. It's always a work in progress, but I love how t is right now, and even better, we are getting new carpet at the end of this month, so, I'm pretty good to go for now.

     Well, there it is, sitting on my desk. Anyway, time for a makeover. Let's start.

I cut out a strip of the jeans that I cut up yesterday and the hem from the bottom of the leg and lay them around the shade. I, then, secured the pieces on with a bit of thread. This also attached the shade to the lamp more securely so that it wouldn't keep falling off.

See? A nice and simple way to spruce up a lamp shade.

DIY Vintage Shorts

     Not only are DIY projects trending, but something else making a comeback in men's fashion are jean shorts. Remember the glorious days of jean shorts in fashion? Those baggy, super lengthy shorts will hopefully never come back, but with this years resurgence of short shorts, jean shorts have become a more acceptable part of life.
     I really wish that I had an old pair of light-wash jeans to cut up, but unfortunately (and fortunately), I got rid of anything that isn't dark as quickly as I could. Dark-wash has been a way of life for me throughout the past few years just because of the difference in class that it provides. When summer arived, I decided it was time to create a new pair of shorts so I grabbed some old jeans and whipped out the thread and needles.
     First, I measured down the inseam nine inches. Remember that you need to fold up the hem. Also, I'm a pretty tall kid, so you can cut off a few inches if you aren't six feet tall. I used the natural lines from the jeans and drew a straight line all the way around the legs. Well, afterwards, it's pretty simple. Fold the hem up as much or little as you want and sew along the inner and outer seams. Lastly, I took a few pockets and threw them on for a more home-made look. Experiment with some different fabrics for a different look and have fun. Stay hot!

After Terrariums: The Next Level

     For those daring souls willing to go the extra mile to add beauty throughout their homes, the next step continues the care-taking skills needed in a terrarium. If you are truly comfortable constructing and modeling your very own terrarium, something that you'd probably enjoy would be fish-keeping. Serving nearly the same purpose, aquariums add beauty and fun to any home with two slight changes. Firstly, aquariums are homes to fish which require a bit more care and cash. Second, and most obvious, aquariums hold a lot more water than any terrarium that I've ever seen. Other than those two differences, aquariums and terrariums are very much similar. Of course, I say, "the next level", because aquarium keeping requires a bit more involvement. After buying a tank, though, and going through the long process of cycling your aquarium, it eventually does stabilize. Then, when the fish are settled in and everything is good and happy, all that is needed are occasional water changes and daily fish feeding. Well, anyway, I see aquariums on the rise as well, so just something to consider. Personally, I  love my aquarium and wouldn't give it up for anything. Good luck!

Okay, maybe not quite like this, but you get the drift...

Terraria Life

     Such a huge trend right now, green space is taking over homes everywhere. With many varieties and levels of difficulty, anybody can have their own little ecosystem right under his/her roof. These tiny habitats add a splash of color to any room and, depending on their style, can change the entire feeling in a room. Sleek vases and oddly shaped containers also add interest to the room. Not to mention, it is extremely exciting to watch, kindle, and grow something of one's own. Check out a few of these beautiful, attention-grabbing terrariums for ideas to use in your own home!

A Healthy Start To Summer

     Summer, a time for sloth-like behavior and relaxation always seems to leave me feeling like I've just wasted three months of my life. This year, why not change the way that you feel by setting and hopefully reaching a few of your goals. Not only will this help you to feel accomplished, but personally, goals always make me feel more important. Here is my list of goals for the season.

Paint more. Wake up earlier. Run. Watch the sun set. Watch the sun rise. Fill every day to the brim. Drive. Hang out with friends. Make new friends. Rekindle old friendships. Celebrate. Eat light foods. Read more. Sleep. Enjoy nature. Bring camera everywhere. Take more pictures. Try different ways of editing. DIY. Write. Blog. Be happy. Relax.

A butterfly enjoys the warm sun. Picture from last summer in Richmond, VA.

A Very Warm Welcome

     As it turns out, today was the very last day of my sophomore school year. Now, just because I'm young, of course, (like any other 16 year old believes), doesn't mean that I'm not full of insane ideas about art, fashion, and architecture. Actually, those are some of my favorite activities in the entire world. Art, too me, (especially photography), is a complete expression (which leads me to my next topic, architecture). Since I was 10, all I have ever wanted to do is to be an architect. Not some guy who sits at a desk, no no, not me, I want much more. Well, actually, that would be taking a huge tangent and I'm sure that I will talk about it later on. Lastly, (and I'll try to be brief), fashion is not only an art form, but also a way to present yourself to the world. Actually, forget that, I really just like to look hot. Okay, well, that's a tiny bit about me (just to give y'all a preview), and I'd love to hear some things from the readers. Tell me about yourself and what you'd like to see from this blog.
     Have a picture, or two! I went photoshooting the other day...

Beautiful flowers meet industrial, with cinderblocks.

Bye! (I'll think of a nice closing phrase for next time)