Style your home WITHOUT spending a DIME: Sustainability thru creativity series
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- čas přidán 11. 07. 2024
- Yes it is possible to spruce up style your home without spending a dime on a $0 budget, using pure creativity and design skills. In today's episode, I'm going to show you how. We live in a time that celebrates individuality and creativity. The said, it’s time to embrace your own creativity in your home.
Please no more generic, basic, boring lacking personality interior design styles or interior design videos. It’s time to do more in your home.
Today, I share with you my go-to formula for styling your home. We also talk about incorporating nature and using artwork in your home-be sure to stay tuned until the end when I share with you how you can make your own artwork with items you may have hiding in boxes or potentially discarded.
These tips can be applied to any size home: apartment, house, cottage, rental, etc. I’m so excited to share these tips and hope they help to get you inspired into action.
I strive to make videos for you that are beyond anything else you will find on CZcams. I infuse my videos with my own thinking, my own logic as well as an artistic flavor so that we together can create homes that we truly fall in love with-homes that represent our unique design style and are styled in ways that your friends have never seen before. I want you to impress and wow your guest BUT most importantly, I want to help guide you to create a home that you truly love. A home that is as unique snd special as you!
I’m so excited you’re here babe!
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I am so proud of this one. I’m going to start incorporating longer creative content and vlogs-this one is the first one that truly represents my own creative style.
The channel is changing to create a stronger community and represent a more artistic side. I hope to inspire you to dive into your own creativity by sharing my design work, art, style, and creative life.
Let me know if you have questions or if you found a particular area exciting for you in the comments. I love to read all of your comments and is the highlight of my day!
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Sending you so much love from New York.
XOCD
PS Stay tuned for next week’s one year anniversary video!!! I’m excited to share this one with you.
ABOUT ME:
Hey I'm Christina DiStefano! I am sort of a jack-of-all-trades: founder and designer of Casa Serenità Interiors, artist, I'm a sales director for a real estate developer, certified life coach, yoga instructor, and Reiki practitioner. Oh and did I mention I'm leading the renovation of our country home (inside and out)?!
I believe that home is a sacred place that we nurture, and in return, it nurtures us. That being said, my design process is focused on creating a sanctuary, a place of serenity that truly feels like home.
Questions? DM me on Instagram
@christinadistefanostudio
Music from Epidemic Sound
"Running Into" by Ooyy & STRLGHT
• Ooyy, STRLGHT - Runnin...
What I wore:
White linen blouse | Mango
High rise wide leg jeans in black | Zara
Jewelry:
Necklace | Cartier Love necklace
Earrings | Chanel Coco Crush
Watch | Cartier Tank Must
Rings are my wedding ring &
Cartier Trinity ring
A friendship bracelet from Jerry 🥰 - Jak na to + styl
I've said it before..... Christina, you are a breath of fresh air! What sets you apart for me is not that you thrift and like found objects and approach decorating and design from an artistic POV - you meet us where we are at! You seek to inspire and empower regular people living regular lives on tegular budgets to create beauty in our homes. Thank you.
🤗 I was just about to go to bed and saw your comment. I so appreciate you sharing your perspective-I needed to hear that (well read that but you know what I mean). I’m going to sleep well 🥰Thank you, Melanie. It makes me feel great knowing I can inspire you and get you excited about your home. This is why I do what I do! Sending you love babe. Thank you again 🥰
So true. Christina helps us look at the world as Art
@@miriamalonso3959 Thank you Miriam, dear! 😘
Great practical examples. When I moved recently and all my art was still in storage, I framed wrinkled pieces of brown kraft paper from packages etc in junky frames. The abstract fold lines and earthy color were interesting when recontextualized like this and warmed the space right up.
I love that you thought to do this and to create something from nothing. A true artist!!
Now I have homework to do making vignettes around my home. I loved the photo collages at the end. This is such a great way to personalize and memorialize those who are gone. Thanks for the inspiration-again!!!😊❤
Awww you’re very welcome, Marica. It’s always my pleasure, luv. Thank you for watching and showing up over here in the comments 🤗
Exactly what I was thinking! I have old photos and letters that belonged to my grandpa and I’ve always wanted to display them… I love the idea of combing them under one frame!
Yes I love this idea. It warms my heart thinking about it. These types of things-collages made from family photos, notes, move tickets, etc are so special to me.
I’m the family archivist (I have all the old photos and things) and I couldn’t be more honored to have them.
Please, let me know how it goes when you create the collage ❤️
Brilliant video. I love the little curiosity to bring the eye in to a vignette. I recently did this unintentionally on my open kitchen shelves. I placed two small brass ducks. They make the viewer stop and look closer. 👏 👏 👏
Exactly! You listened to your instincts and created a memorable experience for your guests. I love it!!! 💛👏🤗
As always, I’m vibing with you, Christina. I counted at least 15 still-life and art-wall vignette moments around my home, each separated by a stretch of white wall (negative space). That includes a large-ish collage I compiled of photographs and artworks from my favourite Australian artist (Joshua Yeldham). Most of my vignettes are ‘moving feasts’, and some are ‘permanent fixtures’ (because they work so perfectly well). I love collecting feathers, freshly fallen branches and river stones on my dog walks and nature walks and displaying these in and around my home. I have a gorgeous ‘bouquet’ of feathers that have fortuitously crossed my path, and even some magnificent peacock feathers I found lying on the ground at a park where peacocks live.
It took a lot of trial and error, but I have really stepped into my creativity in the past 2 years especially. My muse is my stylish and creative/artistic grandmother whose beautiful home in Poland has been inspirational to me to this day (my blueprint of a 'homey home' as you put it). I am blessed with her presence in three photos of her on my walls - one as a child in the 1920s, one as a young wife in the 1950s and one with me as the elegant wise elder she was towards the end of her life. The spark of creativity that lived in her has now emerged more fully (matured) in me and I feel enriched beyond measure.
You have the perception and language to articulate and teach such subtleties of design (and life) in your videos, Christina. This, and the generosity of spirit to bring this out in your viewers. What a treasure you are. x
Thank you so much Joanna 🥰 I appreciate your words-they encourage me to keep opening up and sharing my imagination with you all 🤍
Your abundant vignettes sound fascinating! We are so alike with the fathers and the stones. Perhaps a Libra thing 😘
Over the weekend, i created two pieces of framed art using fabric samples that I've had hanging around.
Love all your content, thank you, Christina 😊
Yes I love it!!! I’m so happy you were inspired, Clare 🥰
So I might love modern lamps but every lamp in my house is vintage and I absolutely love every single one of them. Some might say I love lamp.
Hahaha yes CD! I love lamp too! 🛋️🤍
Ive never been a collector but I will have a keener eye now so I can put things together like this! My aunt does things similarly and I admire her as well
Yes!!!!!!! I love that you’re getting inspired!! I think I just saw the other comment you made 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 exciting!
This is one of the most inspiring videos I’ve seen on creating vignettes & styling a beautiful home. When I think of it, using things in nature is second nature to me. I watched my mother do these very things! Fellow rock/stick/shell (& lamp) lovers/collectors unite! You have some very creative viewers, Christina. I loved being inspired by their comments & ideas. I enjoyed the bonus content at the end. Really, thank you for teaching & inspiring in such a “real life” way. Now I’m going to go clean & dust!
Hahaha yes!!!! You got inspired, Patricia 🥰 I did my job lol! Thank you for all the sweet and kind words-yes, we should unite! I have always loved connecting with people who also see the beauty in nature’s treasures. So many childhood memories storing my little findings in my coat pocket. My mom always wondered what and why 😂 Thank you so much for watching and showing up in the comments. It means so much to me to know that you were inspired by my creation 😘❤️🥰
@@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio Yes, you did do your job! My mother passed away 7 years ago. As I was going through some of her things, I came across a cardigan with pockets. In a pocket I found a Magnolia tree pod & a rock that was shaped like a heart. I still have them in a little crystal dish. Of course my girls did the same thing when they were little. It’s in the genes, so to speak!
@@patriciagrisham5938 Oh wow I’m touched 🥹 Your mom. What a treasure to find. Thank you so much for sharing your story, her story and you girls too!
I don’t have children but I know if I did, they too would appreciate all the secret beauty found in nature 🤍 I say secret because it takes certain eyes to see it, to let it come through. Though something passed down and in the genes, I hope that everyone here can develop that awareness. It brings so much happiness into our lives when we see the world this way. Thank you so much, luv 🤗 Sending you a big hug…
The rooms I find interesting have vignettes, as you said, “bringing the viewer in.” Great examples.
They’re bringing you in, Tobey! Love it 🤗
OMG I loved this video. So much creative inspiration, especially the framed collages!
Yeah! Happy you enjoyed it 🤗 and you’re inspired!!!
I love you art ideas at the end! Drawing with your non-dominant hand is a great suggestion! Love it all! Thank you Christina!
Yes!! I find it much easier to draw in a way that looks a little more creative and abstract. So glad you enjoyed the video Nicole 😘
I stopped this video and painted a big canvas I’ve had lying around. Thanks for the inspo :)
Yeah!!!!! That’s what I thought I read (that you made a painting). Amazing babe! This makes me so happy! I love that you got to work on creating art 😘
I watched your video in the morning and decided to make it the last thing I watched today so I could think about the ideas you gave and look around my house. Thanks so much ❤
You’re welcome Sezen 🤗 I’m honored that you woke up with this video and ended your night with it too. I hope you get some creative ideas in your dreams 🤍
Awesome, I am currently in the process of a coffee table vignette. You have given me some great ideas👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Yassssss, Kimberly 🙌🙌🙌 love a good coffee table vignette! 😍
Love this! I did a couple vignettes, moved a few things around.
Yeah Tascha! I love knowing you’re getting ideas AND implementing them! Just more ways in which you can add your charm and love to your home.
Nite babe! 😘
Christina you are amazing- a true inspiration! Thank you for helping me see ART all around me! 🩵
Awww you’re welcome Miriam 🥰 Thank you so much for letting me know. That makes me feel so good that you’re seeing the world this way!! 🤗
I am also drawn to nature. I have a crock with pieces of driftwood on my coffee table. I also love dried grasses. The house I moved into had an old bottle dump in the woods out back. I collected a bunch in shades of clear and brown glass, washed them out, and arranged them with dried grasses in my window sill.
Wow! Lucky you with that treasure! Sounds so beautiful and truly a simple pleasure. Those are so satisfying for me. Thank you for sharing that vision 😍
Love the music ❤
Me too! It has been playing in my head all week! I included the link and name of the song in the video description xoxoxcd
So interesting. Thanks for all the inspo.
You are so welcome Joan!!!! Thank you for watching and being here with your encouragement--I appreciate it! xoxoxo
There is art at goodwill. I've filled my home with gorgeous oil paintings. Most of them were 30 dollars are less. I have a few prizes that were around 100.
Absolutely! If you saw the most recent video, I purchased all the art for our gallery walls from thrift stores.
I think this video shows your specific talent for interior design: to be creative, to see the possibilities, to start with small steps and at the same time work with a wider vision or framework. To give creativity space to find her way, also in interior design, is very inspiring and encouraging. You point out correctly that it is a journey, that you also build up in your series of video’s. It is never a static thing. Not only because one changes and also one’s skills develop, but also your home changes. Because of the light, because you bring other items in, because things can land somewhere by accident and become a new vignette etc. Yes, it is such a great feeling and so healthy for your home to declutter and clean. Because of my own spiritual believes, I would not do what you do, but I recognize bringing a healthy atmosphere in the home. For me it is praying, and playing religious music, let the Holy Spirit fill my heart and home. That is why there is peace in my home, or will return when I feel troubled. And then I can really enjoy the work I put in my home, the creativity and the activity to building my haven. Thank you for sharing your talent to help us really see what visual components bring a spark. Especially the refinement of it is what builds a home.
Beautifully said, Grady 🤍 and thank you so much for being here and continually lifting me up! Your comments always brighten my day. Thank you, thank you, lovely. Feeling the love 🥰
Great ideas! Another idea is using the paint chips you have from shopping. Can definitely make a cool art piece with those!
Wonderful!! I’m happy your got inspired 😘
Hi kindred spirit! Your Sunday Inspo is always inspiring. Your creative art displays at the end is wowza, and I love it! Would you consider doing a video on how you pull a vignette together on a mantle, table or whatever? You are so artistic, Christina. 😘
Absolutely!! I can work that into a video for sure. Thanks for the suggestions babe! 😘
Also THANK YOU SO MUCH 😘😘😘
@@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio I would love that also! I'm in the process of learning. Especially the combo of my windowsill and radiator cover is challenging to style. I am analytical as well as intuitive and try to combine them in my approach. Wonder if you have a vision for that.
You got it Grady. I will definitely add this to a video. I have so many fun ideas for you all. I wish I could do and share everything at once lol. Feeling a bit like a kid again with making these videos. So fun and love to help!
This is soooo helpful. Thank you!!!!
Glad it was helpful, Diane! Loved making this one for ya 😘
Wow this was so inspiring!!!!! thanks!
You’re welcome, Carol!! Happy you found it inspiring 🤗🤗🤗
Thank you Christina, great tips.❤
You’re welcome, Hannah! Thank you for watching, luv 🤗
Love your channel ❤❤❤
Thank you, Erin! 🤗
Love from Iowa❤
😘 back-at-cha!
Love from Frankfurt, great video ❤❤❤
Hello, Stefanie!!!! Welcome 🤗 thank you for watching, luv!
Loved this video Christina! I love creating vignettes around my home. It takes hours sometimes but I’m in another zone when I do!😌🤎
You are creating art and in your “zone of genius!” I love it, Paulene! 🤗
Muito obrigada.
De nada 😘
Really love the vibe of your videos and I know this wasn't about music but could you tell me the name of the song at the end? Motivating me to finish decorating my new home❤
Yes I love this one! I got it on Epidemic Sound. It’s called "Running Into" by Ooyy & STRLGHT 😘
Great video. I brought rocks to my new apartment that my son used to give me as presents when he was about 5. I put them in a glass jar. I'm still moving in slowly and not rushing.
I hate when people color coordinate their books. Looks weird.
Your rock collection sounds so sweet. I used to give my mom rocks too! I wonder if she still has some of them haha. Yes color coordinated books are very unnatural looking to me!
@@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio I also love your art ideas...especially the 1st one!
My bathroom came out great. My bedroom is coming out vintage, modern organic, rustic, but I too like a little modern and bought 2 desk black task lamps and on the dresser that was painted chocolate I think I may buy a red glass lamp and a red velvet round pillow for a bit of pop for the velvet gold brown chair I put in the bedroom.
Also, I'm afraid to sit on my cream couch so when I don't have guest I draped a taupe wrinkly sheet and tucked it loosely as I love the organic look (much to my 86 year old mom's dismay who presses everything!)
Waiting on my bookshelves to be built. That beautiful coffee table I boughtwas too big but I sold it for $80 more lol!
Happy 4th! From Linda
Hi Linda!! Wow that chocolate brown with the pop of red sounds dreamy!!!!! I can see it now. You’re doing it!! Whoooohooooo!!! I can’t wait to see you place!!! Exciting babe🤗🤗🤗🤗 Happy fourth to you too!
14:27: Statement flora🤩
Gorgeous right????!!!
"small wonders"
😘😘😘😘❤️🤗 thanks lovely!
Love the collages, and looking forward to revisiting this medium. So dreamy! 🤍
Yes-love those collages too-and happy it gave you some inspiration! 🤗
I would love to see your art.
Thank you for saying that ❤️ There’s some always in the background of my home but I’ll have to do a little section on the rest of the artwork 😘
@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio yes I have noticed. I didn't realize it was your personal work. I love it! I keep checking out your backgrounds. 😄
Awwwww 🤗🤗🤗 some of them are not mine-mostly the large paintings and then a few small ones. Thank you for looking ❤️
"3 dimensional mood board"
Awwww thank you for noticing my language 😘
I didn’t know you were an artist…
Yes! I paint, make sculpture and photography 🤗
Hi Christina. I love all your videos!!
Fyi, I looked up what incense is made of and was both disappointed and saddened to learn that incense making is completely unregulated so tons of toxic substances can go into it. It honestly sounds worse than cigarettes, which are 200 carcinogens per puff.
Thank you so much babe and thank you for being here! Both the papers and the palo santo are not incense sticks. Palo santo is actually a piece of sacred wood, while the papers are one of the oldest fragrances made from benzoin resin. Of course too much of anything used in excess is never good!
Also anything I suggest is options babe so take what you will and feel free to leave anything else behind 🤗
❤️ Find all the images from this video on my Pinterest board here
in.pinterest.com/christinaatcasaserenita/style-you-home-0-budget/
I'm not sure we should block the airflow of a vent. 🤔 Maybe get a decorative cover instead?
There’s a gap in between and it’s the intake ;)
Also feel free to do as you wish babe. Everything I present is optional and you are of course free to decide for yourself ❤️