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4 walls and no place to sit...
It's time to put some furniture in this lil house that could, I'm mean really even the Mail Carrier asked, "What's with the no furniture, I know you guys didn't just move in??" So with that, I'm off and have started taking on the task of really finishing/furnishing the Living/Dining Room area...
First off, are the walls...I originally picked a "neutral paint" because we were in a hurry to wrap up construction and I just didn't want to settle on a real color till I knew the direction I was going with the rest...
So, I decided these walls with no life and needed another paint job and went on the hunt for inspiration...and I remembered this image of a Steven Gambrel design from a Style Court post with light blue walls mixed with orange and all sorts of colors and that got me settled. These walls are going blue!!
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I had no intention of buying furniture before we started painting, but then I was in a local antique store and found this dining set sitting in the back corner with a ton of junk piled on top and my eyes nearly popped out of their sockets...when the owner told me, "Oh, yeah I'll take $250 (total) for it..." I opened up my wallet, cause I knew that was a deal, right?!?!
The plan is to reupholster the seats on them, but put the arm chairs off to the side by the window (side chairs as back up because the table seats between 4-8) and get 4 new side chairs for daily use, but what those are I don't know...
The plan is to reupholster the seats on them, but put the arm chairs off to the side by the window (side chairs as back up because the table seats between 4-8) and get 4 new side chairs for daily use, but what those are I don't know...
And I've been playing around with fabrics and colors, and picking out furniture like we have a money tree growing in the backyard!! So far, I have no doubt that this is the fun part!!
To be continued...and Happy Weekend!!!
- Posted by Girlmeetsglamour
- over 2 years ago
Dog days are coming...
Are you ready for Summer? I'm just starting to be...thought I'd share some of my favs, not really a shopping guide, but just some things I end up buying when Summer rolls around...
Buy some Summer decor to brighten up the house, I just purchased 2 of these Ikea striped rugs shown above. You'd be surprised how much just switching out a few pieces in the house freshens up the space...
And I always end up buying something for "outdoor" entertaining, for an affordable approach I love the new collections from Cynthia Rowley at Target...
Something about heat really brings out the chef/hostess in me, but when I get to cooking I still want to make things that are easily prepared with fresh ingredients too...check out this recipe for Watermelon Ice...
Since I'm pretty fair, I need to use sunblock every time I leave the house, and I usually try and buy something that is kind to my face (not all that easy with some of the products out there)...but I just added this La Mer SPF treatment to my daily regimen really helps...
Sunblock is one thing, but I just can't help but buy a new pair of sunglasses, nowI'm on the Aviator bandwagon...check out these gold frames from Ralph Lauren...
Can't forget the pup when I'm out shopping, since the weather's so great we're bound to be out on more walks...this cute collar says Summer and it's so affordable too...
And no matter what I have a lot of cool Summer drinks, like this yummy Mojito above...check out this food network recipe here.
Buy some Summer decor to brighten up the house, I just purchased 2 of these Ikea striped rugs shown above. You'd be surprised how much just switching out a few pieces in the house freshens up the space...
And I always end up buying something for "outdoor" entertaining, for an affordable approach I love the new collections from Cynthia Rowley at Target...
Something about heat really brings out the chef/hostess in me, but when I get to cooking I still want to make things that are easily prepared with fresh ingredients too...check out this recipe for Watermelon Ice...
Since I'm pretty fair, I need to use sunblock every time I leave the house, and I usually try and buy something that is kind to my face (not all that easy with some of the products out there)...but I just added this La Mer SPF treatment to my daily regimen really helps...
Sunblock is one thing, but I just can't help but buy a new pair of sunglasses, nowI'm on the Aviator bandwagon...check out these gold frames from Ralph Lauren...
Can't forget the pup when I'm out shopping, since the weather's so great we're bound to be out on more walks...this cute collar says Summer and it's so affordable too...
And no matter what I have a lot of cool Summer drinks, like this yummy Mojito above...check out this food network recipe here.
- Posted by Girlmeetsglamour
- over 2 years ago
less than the cost of lunch...
Ebay is my new best friend these days...I just bought some chairs I plan to reupholster and so forth, but I saw some great buys today under $20 (something that won't break the bank), so I thought I'd share...
loved this pineapple lamp when I saw it, going $16 right now, if you can believe that, check it out here...
and these cute lil ceramic quails going for $1.99 right now, you can find them here...
loved this pineapple lamp when I saw it, going $16 right now, if you can believe that, check it out here...
and these cute lil ceramic quails going for $1.99 right now, you can find them here...- Posted by Girlmeetsglamour
- over 2 years ago
Insta runner...
while going through my binder of "good ideas" to do with paint, I came across this lil piece from Domino (April '06)...
Paint just does wonders on everything, much like duck tape...the possibilities are endless. But this "insta" runner bit was one of my favorite...I love the small detail above with the small black border against the red!!
This is the perfect approach in an older home in my opinion...with the ratted ol' heater and the painted wide plank floors...
here's another example of taking taking those boring faded oak steps and turning them into an eye catcher, and to learn how easy it really is, Domino has a "how to" guide here...
Paint just does wonders on everything, much like duck tape...the possibilities are endless. But this "insta" runner bit was one of my favorite...I love the small detail above with the small black border against the red!!
This is the perfect approach in an older home in my opinion...with the ratted ol' heater and the painted wide plank floors...
here's another example of taking taking those boring faded oak steps and turning them into an eye catcher, and to learn how easy it really is, Domino has a "how to" guide here...
- Posted by Girlmeetsglamour
- over 2 years ago
Seer joy!!
it's every where, you really can't miss it...that is the Seersucker madness this summer...
while in PA last weekend, doing a little shopping of course, I couldn't pass up this JCrew belted jacket, I mean come on...let's just dive right into this fabric, cause it feels right. What do you think??
and then I almost got this Seersucker Mini Tote while I was there because it just seems ideal for summer...but I just needed to stop myself because I have totes comin' out of every closet!
and how adorable is this Seersucker pump by Christian Louboutin, just love the little bit of red on the heel as well... a perfect touch!!
um, I don't even mind it on men...very sharp and preppy. I saw this one at Brooks Brothers as well, but don't think the Hubby could (or want to, rather) pull it off...
from clothing to home accessories too, I found this lovely shower curtain on India Rose today...so feminine and cute!!
even William Sonoma Home has hopped on the bandwagon, offering Seersucker bedding and coordinates..
and if you didn't already know all the fun you can have with this fabric, Etsy seller: tinarie21 is offering this white pillow with a red and white seersucker flower...
while in PA last weekend, doing a little shopping of course, I couldn't pass up this JCrew belted jacket, I mean come on...let's just dive right into this fabric, cause it feels right. What do you think??
and then I almost got this Seersucker Mini Tote while I was there because it just seems ideal for summer...but I just needed to stop myself because I have totes comin' out of every closet!
and how adorable is this Seersucker pump by Christian Louboutin, just love the little bit of red on the heel as well... a perfect touch!!
um, I don't even mind it on men...very sharp and preppy. I saw this one at Brooks Brothers as well, but don't think the Hubby could (or want to, rather) pull it off...
from clothing to home accessories too, I found this lovely shower curtain on India Rose today...so feminine and cute!!
even William Sonoma Home has hopped on the bandwagon, offering Seersucker bedding and coordinates..
and if you didn't already know all the fun you can have with this fabric, Etsy seller: tinarie21 is offering this white pillow with a red and white seersucker flower...
- Posted by Girlmeetsglamour
- over 2 years ago
