Next fall.
When my baby goes to school.
Somewhere on a wall in my home.
I'm gonna do this.
- Kim
- Every morning I wake up with a head full of things to do. I scramble around trying to put them in lists of importance all while trying to keep the peace within my little brood (trying to recall everything I've learned and read about parenting at the same time.) I love being a wife and the quirks that come with having my man forever. I love to be creative and thrive on crossing off my to do list. I strive to find balance and put first things first which brings me PEACE & JOY and allows me to sleep so much easier when I do. I think that one of the secrets to being HAPPY in life is to find that balance. I'm learning how to be kinder to myself and learning patience in progress. Everyday, through the thick and thin of life I'm trying to turn my heart towards heaven and remember what's really important.Oh, and I love to eat, so much so that I love to exercise too.
Showing posts with label Decorating. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Decorating. Show all posts
3.21.2011
1.06.2011
Inspiration
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7.02.2009
How I love before and afters and great finds!!!
Living on one income with four kids.
I don't get to buy straight out of Pottery Barn Magazine.
Someday, I might.
But, oh, the inspiration I find in magazines, on the web, in other's homes.
Jeff's dream was to have a garage without a bunch of clutter.
So, I went to work the last couple weeks to rid one of the walls of my projects.
Here's some BEFORE AND AFTER love.
BEFORE
$8.00 @ a yard sale
AFTER
BEFORE
Bought this with a hutch top at a yard sale for $30
Painted it white.
Moved to new house and wanted to change things up a bit.
Put the hutch top, which wasn't attached up in my craftroom.
AFTER
Sofa table.
GREAT FINDS
When I found this beaded mirror I knew if would be perfect. It had lots of hangy things on it that made it look old. I cut them off and then brought the mirror in to my front room to see how it could fit in with what I already have. I found the clock for $.50.
When I saw this circle hangy thing I snatched it right away. $2. I pictured it on the wall or as part of a table setting. My friend Linda was over for my birthday and I showed it to her. She told me it was for hanging stockings. Not a my house!!
The lamp and shade I bought last weekend at yard sales.
The lamp-$2
The shade- wait for it.......
$1!!!!
10 years ago I didn't think yard sales and thrift stores were for me, but time and time again, I find that somebody else's junk is almost always my treasure.
Especially with imagination and some spray paint!!!!!
♥
Someday, I might.
But, oh, the inspiration I find in magazines, on the web, in other's homes.
Jeff's dream was to have a garage without a bunch of clutter.
So, I went to work the last couple weeks to rid one of the walls of my projects.
Here's some BEFORE AND AFTER love.
BEFORE
$8.00 @ a yard sale
AFTER
BEFORE
Bought this with a hutch top at a yard sale for $30
Painted it white.
Moved to new house and wanted to change things up a bit.
Put the hutch top, which wasn't attached up in my craftroom.
AFTER
Sofa table.
GREAT FINDS
When I found this beaded mirror I knew if would be perfect. It had lots of hangy things on it that made it look old. I cut them off and then brought the mirror in to my front room to see how it could fit in with what I already have. I found the clock for $.50.
When I saw this circle hangy thing I snatched it right away. $2. I pictured it on the wall or as part of a table setting. My friend Linda was over for my birthday and I showed it to her. She told me it was for hanging stockings. Not a my house!!The lamp and shade I bought last weekend at yard sales.
The lamp-$2
The shade- wait for it.......
$1!!!!
10 years ago I didn't think yard sales and thrift stores were for me, but time and time again, I find that somebody else's junk is almost always my treasure.
Especially with imagination and some spray paint!!!!!
♥
4.27.2009
My fav blog of all time!!
When I go to my Google reader and see that this couple has a new post I think I start to actually salivate!!! Go to this post now to find out how they do it!! (I LOVE to window shop too) They have been chronicling their home makeover since the day they bought it and it makes me extremely giddy to read about how they've done it. What they do is what I LOVE to do. In fact I hit some yard sales with my kids on Saturday morning and my oldest kept finding things that I might like to paint. He knows first hand what I can do with a can of spray paint and I'm sure loves to watch me jump up and down when I turn something old and dingy to something that is poshy! (not sure if that's even a real word, but I like it.)
♥
2.20.2009
My Inspiration Found!
I've been searching for a style and colors that I love. These pictures are it!! I love the colors the feel, everything about this room makes me so happy. I will be adding some black and my trim is brown but I think I can make it work. I LOVE THE art and picture groupings. My new carpet is the same color and I have neutral tile throughout. I'm so excited!!! Now I just need some funds! Anybody feel like donating to a good cause?
I found the pictures here.
I was hoping this rug wasn't from Pottery Barn but it is. I guess the kids will just have to keep eating oatmeal.
2.18.2009
I could read through every post.
Click the above picture and experience my new addiction. I LOVE this blog. Everything they talk about is what I love to do. In fact check their newest post here. I LOVE MAKEOVERS.♥
1.22.2009
I'm itching to decorate!
I've only been in the house we are buying twice. Tomorrow we get to go over again. I'm counting down the minutes. I will be taking this: (my anniversary present! I've discovered I need to go back to school to learn how to use and play in photo shop. However, photography is on hold while I get in a decorating groove again.)
and taking as many pictures as I can to get a better feel for where I want our things to go and what things I even want to bother moving in. The last few days I've been surfing the internet and pouring over pottery barn books, and other decor books to get a real feel for the styles, fabrics, and colors I love. When something pops out at me I save it. I'm not sure what you would call the style that I lean toward the most. I love feminine colors and fabrics but also really like masculine design-straight lines and very clean and crisp. I don't know all the deco lingo but I know that I get giddy when I see something that jumps out at me. Here's some samples of what I've found and love........................................................
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My plan is to learn what I really love and start looking for bargains and things I can fix up. I'm thinking it will take me a few years just like it did in this old 40's house. I'm especially fond of all the storage baskets and office ideas that catch me eye. ♥
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