So, as much as I loved the pear, the rest of my family did not. So I went back to something I love, a neutral plate wall. I have a huge collection of ironstone, so that was a good starting place. I always pick these up at garage sales or thrift stores she I see them. Here is how I ... Read More about ~back to neutrals~{how to hang a plate wall}
~his & hers~ {bedside tables}
Following up on yesterdays marble post, here are my newly painted night tables with their new marble tops! I painted them graphite by Ben Moore, the same as the walls, and then went over them with a good coat of Annie Sloan dark wax only. Her side: His ... Read More about ~his & hers~ {bedside tables}
~faux carrera marble~{thrifty thursday}
This project started when I spotted this piece of marble at a garage sale for $25.00. I know you all are wondering how I get all these good deals, but usually I don't, I just seem to be on a lucky streak lately. I had no idea at the time what I would do with it, but seriously, $25.00? Would you ... Read More about ~faux carrera marble~{thrifty thursday}
~paris grey for the win~
When we did our little kitchen remodel over a year ago I painted the island and the pantry doors as well as our file cabinet system a grey green. It's a custom mix and one of my favorite colors. However when I painted the pantry doors I was in a hurry and didn't prep it well and the paint has been ... Read More about ~paris grey for the win~
~an idea for an empty wall~
In yesterdays post I showed you my new bar cart and above it I have a couple baskets on the wall. I really just threw them up there as a temporary solution, but am really loving them and think they will stay. I think sooner rather than later they will get a grey treatment but for now, I kinda like ... Read More about ~an idea for an empty wall~
~a few new garage sale finds~
So sorry for my absence! I was sick last week and am just now getting around to blogging again. I did manage to go to a few garage sales and I scored big time. First up is this great table. I paid $50 for it, which is a lot for me, especially since aI didn't know what I was going to do with ... Read More about ~a few new garage sale finds~
~it’s a dogs life~{doggie birthday cake recipe}
For all you dog lovers, here is a birthday cake that turned out pretty well if I do say so myself! It was very easy to make and to finish it off I lined the bases with dog treats stuck on with peanut butter. I normally don't celebrate my dogs birthdays. But with Harley, this birthday seemed ... Read More about ~it’s a dogs life~{doggie birthday cake recipe}
~a French chair before and after~{mms paint}
This chair started out with great bones, but not really the finish I wanted. I bought it off a friend for $11.00 and tried my hand at Miss Mustard Seed paint that The Ironstone Nest sent to me. First I took off the seat and covered the vinyl in cotton with a linen burlap stripe down ... Read More about ~a French chair before and after~{mms paint}