Designer look at unbelievable prices… All available at Sherwin Williams and American Blinds. Come back tomorrow for a sneak peek at my mom’s wallpapered dining room…
Designer look at unbelievable prices…
All available at Sherwin Williams and American Blinds.
Come back tomorrow for a sneak peek at my mom’s wallpapered dining room…
I’ve been on the lookout for an oversized tray for our ottoman and finally found a cheap one at PB Teen of all places. This is definitely the best price I’ve seen on a tray this size (nearly 30×30″). Looks like the white is sold out (available finishes are espresso and honey, below) – but…
I’ve been on the lookout for an oversized tray for our ottoman and finally found a cheap one at PB Teen of all places.
This is definitely the best price I’ve seen on a tray this size (nearly 30×30″).
Looks like the white is sold out (available finishes are espresso and honey, below) – but this would be an easy project for a can of Rustoleum or Krylon.
How about adding a DIY monogram? Or maybe you’re brave and you’d be willing to try your hand at decoupage? Or how about snakeskin contact paper (found via Domestikated Life)?
You just might end up with the tray version of this lovely table from decorator Lindsey Coral Harper.
A few years ago, my mom and I were shopping for furniture at an awesome store called J&K in Phoenix that carries new and used home goods. There we stumbled across this Swedish Mora clock knock off. It clearly was not an antique and it was not in the best shape, but the price was…
A few years ago, my mom and I were shopping for furniture at an awesome store called J&K in Phoenix that carries new and used home goods. There we stumbled across this Swedish Mora clock knock off.
It clearly was not an antique and it was not in the best shape, but the price was right (less than $50, I think).
It was time to finally update the clock during mom’s living room redo. I sanded everything carefully and then gave the whole body two or three coats of Martha Stewart’s “Bedford Gray” – a favorite shade of mine. I think it’s the perfect non-boring neutral.
After the base coats dried, I trimmed out some of the moulding in a creamy white to help the details stand out a little more.
Then we put the clock back in the living room and suddenly we liked it 100x more! I love how a quick paint job seems to fix everything…
A few years ago, my mom and I were shopping for furniture at an awesome store called J&K in Phoenix that carries new and used home goods. There we stumbled across this Swedish Mora clock knock off. It clearly was not an antique and it was not in the best shape, but the price was…
A few years ago, my mom and I were shopping for furniture at an awesome store called J&K in Phoenix that carries new and used home goods. There we stumbled across this Swedish Mora clock knock off.
It clearly was not an antique and it was not in the best shape, but the price was right (less than $50, I think).
It was time to finally update the clock during mom’s living room redo. I sanded everything carefully and then gave the whole body two or three coats of Martha Stewart’s “Bedford Gray” – a favorite shade of mine. I think it’s the perfect non-boring neutral.
After the base coats dried, I trimmed out some of the moulding in a creamy white to help the details stand out a little more.
Then we put the clock back in the living room and suddenly we liked it 100x more! I love how a quick paint job seems to fix everything…
My parents built their beautiful home about 7 years ago. Since moving in, my mom has been busy practically that entire time upgrading and renovating and decorating and redecorating. But recently she was ready to for something entirely new and asked me to bring in my perspective. She has always been drawn to the shabby…
My parents built their beautiful home about 7 years ago. Since moving in, my mom has been busy practically that entire time upgrading and renovating and decorating and redecorating. But recently she was ready to for something entirely new and asked me to bring in my perspective. She has always been drawn to the shabby chic look, so we wanted something that was still light and airy, but with a contemporary edge.
One of the first things we did was take out the heavy drapes that were hanging along the back wall, covering up her beautiful windows. Privacy was not an issue/concern in this space and my mom has a gorgeous backyard. We really wanted to bring the outdoors in. To help do that we bought two large black urns on clearance at Lowes and planted large hydrangeas, which we were assured would fill out and thrive in that shady spot on the back porch. The large urns really have a presence in the living room, even through the windows:
The piano was painted white years ago. We all love it so much that we didn’t change a thing there. It just fits my mom. Though we did upholster the plain, solid wood bench with a little foam, batting, fabric and trim.
We replaced mom’s old sofa and love seat with a pair of new sofas. Well, I guess one new and one old. The antique empire sofa was a $200 Craigslist find that my mom reupholstered herself.
To add some contemporary, clean lines to the room we ordered the Loring sofa from Room and Board in taupe.
We printed family photos in sepia tones and hung them over the new sofa using my favorite Target frames in white. The vintage secretary was another Craigslist find.
My mom loved our console table project here at my house so much that she made another one for her living room using the same inexpensive ikat in a different colorway.
The room was put together rather quickly and needs some tweaking (the rug is too small and we need more accessories), but overall I love it and my mom is really happy with the changes.
Stay tuned for more projects from my mom’s house…
My parents built their beautiful home about 7 years ago. Since moving in, my mom has been busy practically that entire time upgrading and renovating and decorating and redecorating. But recently she was ready to for something entirely new and asked me to bring in my perspective. She has always been drawn to the shabby…
My parents built their beautiful home about 7 years ago. Since moving in, my mom has been busy practically that entire time upgrading and renovating and decorating and redecorating. But recently she was ready to for something entirely new and asked me to bring in my perspective. She has always been drawn to the shabby chic look, so we wanted something that was still light and airy, but with a contemporary edge.
One of the first things we did was take out the heavy drapes that were hanging along the back wall, covering up her beautiful windows. Privacy was not an issue/concern in this space and my mom has a gorgeous backyard. We really wanted to bring the outdoors in. To help do that we bought two large black urns on clearance at Lowes and planted large hydrangeas, which we were assured would fill out and thrive in that shady spot on the back porch. The large urns really have a presence in the living room, even through the windows:
The piano was painted white years ago. We all love it so much that we didn’t change a thing there. It just fits my mom. Though we did upholster the plain, solid wood bench with a little foam, batting, fabric and trim.
We replaced mom’s old sofa and love seat with a pair of new sofas. Well, I guess one new and one old. The antique empire sofa was a $200 Craigslist find that my mom reupholstered herself.
To add some contemporary, clean lines to the room we ordered the Loring sofa from Room and Board in taupe.
We printed family photos in sepia tones and hung them over the new sofa using my favorite Target frames in white. The vintage secretary was another Craigslist find.
My mom loved our console table project here at my house so much that she made another one for her living room using the same inexpensive ikat in a different colorway.
The room was put together rather quickly and needs some tweaking (the rug is too small and we need more accessories), but overall I love it and my mom is really happy with the changes.
Stay tuned for more projects from my mom’s house…
Nothing gets me going like a trad room with a little punch of modern. Check out these kitchens from my favorites file… {PS I’d love help on sourcing some of these unknown images…} Bobbie Burger via Design Sponge design by Daryl Carter source unknown Dying over these pebbled floors… Design by Phoebe Howard source unknown…
Nothing gets me going like a trad room with a little punch of modern.
Check out these kitchens from my favorites file…
design by Daryl Carter
source unknownDying over these pebbled floors…
Design by Phoebe Howard
source unknown
source unknownHoly pendant light!
via Martha Stewart
via Desire to Inspire
via Brown Turtleneck SweaterSuch a great look – floor to ceiling patterned tile. It looks like wallpaper, but it’s so much more durable/appropriate for a kitchen.
Design by Tom Scheerer
via House Beautiful
via Design Sponge
via Blueprint Magazine
Design by Gray CrawfordI never would have thought to put stick straight legs on an island like this. Love it.
Design by Plain EnglishLove the rug and the red.
image via (blog?) Kitchen and Bath Magazine
Design by Asfour Guzy Architects
via Southern Accents
via Southern Accents
Mark Olsen Photography
Having trouble deciding which style of baluster you prefer? Why not use all of your favorites? Design by Nathan Egan LOVE this look.
Having trouble deciding which style of baluster you prefer? Why not use all of your favorites?
Design by Nathan EganLOVE this look.
Looking for a painting in a particular colorway? That’s just the right size for the wall you have in mind? Me too. I’m thinking about trying this project from BHG. I guess there are software packages available that can turn any image into the paint-by-numbers format. Here is the one BHG recommends ($24). Using transfer…
Looking for a painting in a particular colorway? That’s just the right size for the wall you have in mind? Me too.
I’m thinking about trying this project from BHG.
I guess there are software packages available that can turn any image into the paint-by-numbers format. Here is the one BHG recommends ($24). Using transfer paper, you copy the format onto a canvas (any size) and start painting! Cool, right?
I love oil painting the old fashion way, but it seems like this would make the layout process go so much smoother. Plus, I stink at petals and this might help me practice a bit. I doubt that I’d follow the outline and color codes exactly, but it would be a good place to start and then make the painting my own.
Here are some images I had lying around that I think would make beautiful paintings:
By now I’m sure you’ve picked up on the fact that we’re on a strict budget this year. “Make it do, or do without” is the motto. I bought this column/plant stand thingy a few years ago at a thrift store for about $0.50. I’ve never really had a good use for it, so when…
By now I’m sure you’ve picked up on the fact that we’re on a strict budget this year. “Make it do, or do without” is the motto.
I bought this column/plant stand thingy a few years ago at a thrift store for about $0.50. I’ve never really had a good use for it, so when I needed a new small side table, this little guy fell into the line of fire.
Here is the column thing hanging out in our old house, not really serving a purpose.I epoxied a cheap pre-cut wooden round from Lowes to the top and spray painted the whole thing white (because that’s the color I had on hand).
I might go back with a punchier color later. But I like the white for now. Easy and very cheap is my favorite kind of project.
Edit: Sorry for the technical difficulties, guys! I think I was able to fix the photo issue. Please let me know if there are any other problems! Have a GREAT weekend! -J I love these images of framed suzanis and ethnic textiles… Remember these suzani pillow cases from eBay? I decided to frame one for…
Edit: Sorry for the technical difficulties, guys! I think I was able to fix the photo issue. Please let me know if there are any other problems! Have a GREAT weekend! -J
I love these images of framed suzanis and ethnic textiles…
Remember these suzani pillow cases from eBay?
I decided to frame one for our living room, since I didn’t need another pillow. And I love it!
Mine is a lot more humble than the inspiration photos, but it does the trick for me.
Bobbie Burger via Design Sponge
