Wednesday 31 October 2012

DIY Bamileke Style Headdress

A few weeks ago I posted about my obsession with Bamileke Headdress or Julu Hats and how I am on the lookout for one... ideally I wanted it to be about 1 meter or about a yard in diameter and either white or a bright hue. So far nothing has presented itself and in my impatience I decided to DIY it in a round about way, my version doesn't have feathers but it was lots of fun to create and has added a nice element to our room while I wait for the real thing!.




Inspired by the lovely Tania Maree of Scandi Coast Home, I painted my DIY Headdress in British Paints Pool House and June Sky .... you can check out her stunning feathered headdress here

I stumbled across this round wicker display piece on a trip to a homewares store in Thornbury and thought I could do something with that! It was a one off clearance sample for $30, I couldn't say no and went straight to Bunnings to choose the paint!



What would I do without sample pots!.

When I started painting the sun was shining and in typical Melbourne style by the time I finished the first coat the weather turned!.

 it then rained for the rest of the afternoon


So the rest of the painting was completed in the garage




Voila! xx

16 comments:

  1. love it!...our good ol friend paint saves the day again...who needs fancy feathers!!...love your round mirror...and the white stand ...and the chair....you get the picture!
    Allison x

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  2. Thanks Allison so glad you do and that it stacks up to the fancy feathered options out there ;-)!! The Mirror was a lucky opp shop find and the chair and stand auction buys - thanks for the lovely complement xx Tina...

    P.S still thinking about your ace pineapple vase - so cool, what a find!

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    1. Thanks so much, so thrilled you like it!
      x Tina

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  4. Clever chick! It looks awesome :)
    Cas x

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  5. That looks really great! And simple to execute too. Thanks for the diy inspiration.

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    1. Hey Trishie,
      Thanks so much, really simple to do... my pleasure! x Tina

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  6. gorgeous! I'm a big fan of the sample pot too!
    Bec x

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    1. Hey Bec,
      I am so glad to hear that, I feel little bad when I ask for a sample pot but I cannot get enough of them and wouldn't be able to DIY it without them!. Thanks for the lovely compliment
      x Tina

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  7. Wow she's lovely. Blue and white is such a great combo. Visiting from Saturday Style.
    Carolyn

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    1. Thanks Carolyn so glad you love it - thanks for visiting
      xx Tina

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  8. Ps I love vintage so followed you on everything. Looking forward to more.
    Carolyn

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    1. Love that you like what you see Carolyn... thanks so much for following I am chuffed... love your blog! Will be reading when I come home this afternoon.
      xx Tina

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  9. I absolutely love this!!! So clever!
    I'm going to copy your idea and customise my wall art in the hallway......
    I adore the colours you picked by the way......I'll be checking those out at Bunnings too!
    Tania xx

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    1. Oh my gosh I am honoured Tania Maree, to think I have inspired the queen of beachy tiki chic is awesome! I was thinking of your aesthetic when I chose the colours.
      xx Tina

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