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Christmas is over and I'm itching to get started on some new projects. But, first, I wanted to go back to see a little of what I accomplished in 2013. Here's a quick re-cap of some of my favorite makeovers and projects this past year: 1. Tween Girl's Room Makeover: My daughter and I worked on this room together -- she … [Read more...]
Paint projects, decorating, DIY...those are just some of the fun things that were going on at the Haven Conference last weekend. In case you're not familiar, Haven is a conference for home and DIY bloggers. They get to laugh, have fun, practice DIY projects and meet other bloggers. I hated to miss it!So, 24 of us decided to have our own fun and … [Read more...]
So many of you liked my plate wall when I showed you my dining room re-do the other day. It's one of my favorite features, too.I received a question about how I hung my plates. Which made me remember a post I read on another blog when the blogger asked people how they hung their plates and what method they preferred.So, today, I'm showing you my … [Read more...]
When I go shopping I’m that crazy person who is constantly saying to herself, “I can make that,” or “I can do that myself.” That was the case with my dining chairs. I had long been admiring fully upholstered chairs but I couldn’t stomach the $400 + per chair price tag that I saw at many stores. Table and chairs at the Wisteria store in … [Read more...]
Happy Friday y'all! First, thank you so much for all your fantastic and uplifting comments about my dining room. I am honored that so many of you liked my room as much as I do. Second, I am so excited that today, Miss Kim over at Savvy Southern Style, has invited me to share My Favorite Room over at her beautiful blog! I have loved her blog for … [Read more...]
Well, it's been months in the making and, truthfully, I've had it mostly done for quite awhile now. The hold-up? DIYing the chairs. Six chairs. They almost got the better of me, but I'm happy and proud to say it's DONE! I was going to drag out the reveal...give it to you piece by piece and then, BAM! Give you the final reveal. But, I'm so … [Read more...]
Remember my Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Old Violet china hutch I fixed up last year? I bought it on Craig's List almost a year ago and transformed it from dark-stained and dull to this blue beauty. Before I bought it, I knew that the width and depth were perfect for my space, but I also knew that it was lacking a little on height. … [Read more...]
I've been working like crazy trying to get a few projects done around the house and, by far, the most exciting one right now is the work that's happening in my dining room.Remember this idea board I recently shared in a post about my love for gingham and checked fabrics?Well, I'm now working feverishly to turn this room into a reality! I just LOVE … [Read more...]
If you've been following me for awhile you'll know that I am crazy for gingham fabric. Source I don't know what it is, but it just speaks to me and I LOVE it! And, OH...and how I wish I had a picture (or maybe I don't!) of me wearing a gingham suit -- yes a SUIT -- I had in the early 90s. It was YELLOW gingham! Can you just DIE?! Yes, I owned … [Read more...]
Have you seen all the beautiful holiday home tours in blogland the past few days? There is so much eye candy out there it's been hard not to get caught up in it all and stay on the computer forever! Today, I'm tearing myself away to show you my dining room all dressed up in it's holiday best. I only set the table for four today, but on the … [Read more...]
See these dining chairs? They're about to get a whole lot cuter! I am finally ready to fix-up them with new, made-by-me slipcovers and today I'm going to show you my project inspiration. Before I can do that, however, I need to tell you about my fabulous deal. (Because I just can't resist sharing!)This spring I scored a fantastic deal on this … [Read more...]
I love Pinterest. Sooo many great ideas that just get my brain going and lusting after new and wonderous things for my home. Not that I can afford to do everything that strikes my fancy, nor do I have the time but I'm just sayin'. I am, however, very slowly, working on updating my dining room and Pinterest gives me so much inspiration and ideas I … [Read more...]
