I've already confessed I'm ready to decorate for Christmas. But I'm restraining myself! While I've got some Christmas crafts a-rockin', I have one more fall project to share with you-- my DIY cushy pumpkin. This is a fun and super simple project... and isn't it cute? I've whipped out a few of these while watching a football game, so it's not particularly time-consuming, once you've assembled what you need: fabric (I use lightweight … [Read more...]
Getting “Crafty” for Fall…
October 23, 2012 by · 1 Comment
Hi gang! Today I'm so fortunate to be hanging out with Jaime over at Crafty Scrappy Happy and sharing some of my favorite fall DIY projects! Jaime and I became bloggy friends last winter and I adore her sweet spirit, her craftiness, and her fabulous newly renovated lake home. :-) Burlap, anyone?? :-) Pop over and say hello!! And spend a little time browsing around Jaime's space while you're there! … [Read more...]
Newbies for the Booth {Driveway Painting Session}
October 11, 2012 by · 5 Comments
A couple of weeks ago, I took advantage of a "bye" weekend and set up shop in my driveway to get a few new pieces painted for my booth. It was a long day, but a productive one! I scored this table at an outdoor flea market and new she had Annie Sloan Old White written all over her! One of these days, I'll get better at doing the "money shots" for these pieces! This Goodwill find was languishing in my garage... but I had … [Read more...]
Shut The Front Door! {Going Bold}
October 3, 2012 by · 14 Comments
Well, I did it. It's been on my to-do list since last summer. Actually longer than that! I just didn't articulate it until last summer. :-) See how I get around my to-do list being too monstrous? Think about projects, just don't SAY they need to be done. Ha! Anyway, I was stumped on a color. I loved the look of black interior doors... Source: lookbook.elledecor.com via Heidi on Pinterest And of course, there is the … [Read more...]
September’s Favorite Things
October 1, 2012 by · 4 Comments
Another busy weekend behind us and another busy week before us! And here we are in October! Wow, as reluctant as I was to embrace September, I have to admit that it's a pretty wonderful month. And it's been a little rocky, too, so I was so happy to pull together this post of the wonderful things I enjoyed. Always good to camp out on the positive, no? So without further ado... my favorite things from September! 1. 3 of my favorite … [Read more...]
Boo Y’all {Painted Porch Planter}
September 26, 2012 by · 22 Comments
A few months ago, I scored a set of four painted distressed rectangular planters and I had an idea (or two) mulling around in my head. They're lovely, but I thought how fun it would be to paint a different message on each of them to greet visitors that happen to come to my front door. Last weekend, I decided to tackle one with a fun fall message: Boo Y'all. 'Cuz that's what we say here in Georgia. :) This one is a warm creamy color, … [Read more...]
DIY Mirrored Pumpkin {Neutral Fall Table Details}
September 20, 2012 by · 25 Comments
I'm so enjoying this touch of fall in my newly painted and decorated dining room! The traditional fall colors just wouldn't feel right in this space, so I broke out my white ceramic pumpkin I bought at Target several years ago, and a spray-painted dollar store pumpkin I shared last fall. I added in some silk ivy on my silver footed tray and the French sheet music candles I made for Valentine's Day. The vellum has a beautiful warm creamy … [Read more...]
DIY Stencil Drapes {Royal Design Studio Stencil Review}
September 12, 2012 by · 14 Comments
Though it's hard to pick a favorite project in my Ugly Duckling dining room, I think the project that made the biggest difference in my space is my drapes... After living with simple blinds for soooo long, I was completely unprepared with how finished these drapes make my space feel! And this project had a ton of bang for the buck! Here's how it came about... It all started when I went to Haven. I was so thrilled to receive a … [Read more...]
DIY Pendant Light Fixture {Dining Room Details}
September 6, 2012 by · 13 Comments
Achieving the overhead lighting I wanted for my Ugly Duckling Dining Room was by far the most challenging part of this room makeover. This room used to a be "formal" living room and when I confiscated the beautiful bay windowed well-lit dining room to use for my Mom Cave, the dark "formal" space became our little-used dining room. Alas, there is no wiring in the ceiling of this room for an overhead fixture. I had to get creative in order to … [Read more...]
Chalk Paint Secretary {Dining Room Details}
August 29, 2012 by · 15 Comments
Oh, how I agonized. What color to paint, and HOW to paint this beauty... an antique secretary that belonged to my aunt back in her girlhood. I've had the piece for over 20 years and it was time for some TLC and a makeover so she could really shine! Annie Sloan Chalk Paint to the rescue! I finally had to bite the bullet and start painting. :) And ended up with this... A custom paint color of Annie Sloan Paris Gray … [Read more...]
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