Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Antique Radio Cabinet







I am so happy with the way my radio cabinet turned out! I wasn't sure about painting it, but now I am glad I did. It feels good to get a project finished. Now on to another one!
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Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Two "In the Works" Projects

Here are two projects I have been working on and will hopefully finish this week. I have a tendency to be all gung ho in the beginning and then lose steam and take forever to finish. Ya know? The first is an old radio cabinet I bought for $5 at a yard sale last summer. This picture is after I already started painting it.


The second is a mural in my son's bedroom. It is definitely not professional by any means, but my husband and I are doing it and that makes it extra special.


I will show you both projects when they are finished. Have a terrific Tuesday friends!!!
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Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Decorating My Entertainment Center

I have a pretty large 3 piece entertainment center in my living room which I have been working on changing out some of the accessories on the shelves. I am enjoying going through my arsenal of decorations and putting out different things. I am trying to incorporate more black and white and also some green in the room. I glued this red cross to a $1 yard sale charger plate and love how it turned out. Kind of funky and that's what I was wanting.




I also made this initial plaque from a yard sale frame and wood T from Hobby Lobby.




I am trying to use what I have and be creative. I have plenty of yard sale purchases that are just waiting to be transformed. I'm sure many of you can relate! Hope you have a wonderful Wed.!
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Monday, July 20, 2009

Chicken Wire Basket

I bought this chicken wire basket for 50 cents at a yard sale this weekend. I spray painted it black and it is now on my kitchen table holding seashells and reminding me of fun trips to the beach. Happy Monday to you!



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Friday, July 17, 2009

Vanity Chair Turned Planter


I bought this old vanity chair for $1 at a yard sale a while back and it is now a plant holder in my yard. So cheap and easy! Have an awesome weekend everybody!!!
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Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Burlap Gone for Now, Beloved Toile is Back

Thanks for all your comments and suggestions about the burlap valance. I have taken it down for now and put back up my beloved toile. I did make a change though because this is the old red and cream toile I used to have in here, not the gold and red. I'll probably switch back and forth between the two toiles since I love them both. I can't help it - I love pattern! Plain is so not for me! Have a wonderful Wed. everyone!
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Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Burlap Window Treatment


I put this burlap on my kitchen window the other day and am still trying to decide whether or not to leave it up. I like it, but I miss my toile that I love so much! I think I want something different, but then I think it probably looked better before. I used some animal print ribbon to tie up the burlap. In the last picture you can see I am also thinking about using the red and white checks. I am such a pattern girl that it is hard for me to have a solid anything. I do like the texture and country feel of the burlap. Any opinions? I'll let ya know what I decide. Sorry for the dark pics!



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Friday, July 10, 2009

Animal Print Wall Pocket

I decided to dress up this silver wall pocket hanging in my kitchen with some fabric. I decided on an animal print because I wanted something a little different. Do you ever feel like your home decor is too predictable and coordinated and everything is looking the same? That is how I've been feeling lately. Anyway, I just hot glued on the fabric and some ribbon and I have a new piece. I am looking forward to a great weekend and hopefully the sun will come out since it hasn't all week! Have a good one!


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Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Kitchen Cabinet Brackets







We recently added these shelf brackets underneath some of the cabinets in the kitchen. I have seen this idea in books and magazines and also on some blogs. I LOVE how it turned out!!! The brackets are about $10 each from Lowe's and they come unfinished. I painted them and my hubby installed them. I think it gives the cabinets some needed detail and looks cottagey with the beadboard backsplash. Have a great day everybody!
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Monday, July 6, 2009

Thrifty Finds

I didn't go to any sales this past weekend, but here are a few of my recent yard sale finds.
collage picture frame - $2
silver tray - $1
ceramic pear ($16.99 Steinmart tag on back) - $1
lime green charger plate - $1
2 small trays - $1




I have a TON of stuff I need to paint and transform. Do you? I am always looking for inspiration on what to do with this stuff. I had a wonderful 4th of July weekend and I hope you did too! Happy Monday!
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