The Dresser Before and After

This chest was from Ikea back in the day when Ikea’s furniture wasn’t made like it is today. They have definitely changed for the better. This sat in my sons room for a few years until all the drawers became hard to open and it was a little wobbly. So in my closet it went, just one problem, the color!

 

 

 

I had bought some sample paint, Benjamin Moore Gray Wisp. Unfortunately, it wasn’t going to work in my house but I couldn’t let it go to waste, it was too pretty of a color!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Of course I couldn’t leave it alone, I had to distress the edges

 

 

So much more ME!

 

 

Which means…..my closet is almost done! Remember how I said we found the $50 craigslist closet organizer? Well it was put up a long time ago by wonderful hubby but of course I have to accessorize. Can’t wait to share it with you!

 

Hope your having a wonderful day!

 

 

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Painters Drop Cloths As Outdoor Drapes

I have to say it was a perfect weekend! The weather was gorgeous, we were able to spend time with wonderful friends, good wine, good food, good conversation, it really doesn’t get much better! We are pretty fortunate here in San Diego to have such amazing weather. When the first signs of spring appear I can’t wait to turn our backyard into our little slice of heaven and hang up the drapes!

Last spring I purchased the Home Depot drop cloths on sale, two for $10. I gave them a hem, spray painted some pipes bronze and my hubby hung them for me. Now we can block the sun from any direction and it’s like our outdoor living room. Coffee in the morning, tea in the afternoon, wine at sunset, we use it so much.

It was one of the easiest projects and one that gets so much use! So hopefully before Summer arrives you can rade your home store of the painter drop cloths and make your little outdoor room! Trust me, when you see the prices for the sunbrella fabric you’ll thank me.

 This is how they we secured them to the house.

This right here is what it’s all about!

Have a wonderful day and thanks for stopping by!

 

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Better Homes & Gardens is Coming to My House!

 

 

So I’m finally ready to spill the beans, some very exciting news to share with all of you! Better Homes and Gardens special interest publications magazine is coming to photograph our kitchen for an upcoming issue in early April!

 

When I started this little blog of mine it was a way to document our projects around the house, a way to thank all those that were so forthcoming with their tips when we were going through our kitchen renovation. Never in a million years would I think I would have more then 5 followers or have someone like Better Homes and Gardens look at my sight. Do you know how many years I’ve subscribed to their magazine and drooled over their inspirational photo’s. The Special Interest Publication is one of my all time favorite go to resources.

 

I’m one of those people who never thought I would be good enough for many things in life, it’s held me back from many of my dreams. When I received the e-mail from the associate editor followed up by the call I realized maybe I am OK, it’s definitely been a self-esteem booster! So thank you Rachel from BHG for noticing me.

 

So now you know why all the sprucing has been happening around here we have even started adding the glass to the kitchen cabinets that have been sitting in the garage. We normally don’t work at such an accelerated pace but I figured Better Homes and Gardens deserves our best.

 

So as exciting as this is for us I’ll be honest, I’m a little nervous, OK I’m terrified. Still can’t believe it’s happening, we have a list of things to finish in the kitchen before they get here. So if you’re in the process of thinking of a kitchen or bath makeover pick up their Spring issue, it’s fabulous! Big dreams on real budgets, it’s packed full of wonderful ideas!

 

Lastly and most importantly, thank you for making this new journey in my life so rewarding! The friendships I’ve made have been life-changing, thank you for just being you and for reading my journey in transforming our home!

 

My readers truly are the best!

Love-

 

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