Lovely Laundry Rooms

I post this because, well . . . evidently, I've put off doing anything with my laundry room besides a coat of paint for 3 years now. This week I've been racking my brain with things to do in there.  While I was researching (i.e. pinning), I came across these beauties . . .

Coastal Living

Pottery Barn

Designspiration [SK]

Decor Pad

I wish I could say mine was just as beautiful and cozy looking as these. I might actually want to do laundry here . . .

okay, okay . . . I've gone too far, haven't I.

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Home Tour: The Kitchen

Now, mind you, our kitchen is pretty small.  It does, however, open up to the family room, which has always made it feel a bit larger to me. Be aware, that there's no large island or grandiose gas stove, but it's worked out pretty well for our little family of three.   

You'll notice next to the windows is a seating area. This was originally meant to be a breakfast nook, and in fact, was when we were shown the house for the first time. However, I've never seen the need for this.  I'm not formal, and I don't need a formal dining room. So, our house has one (very INformal) eating area . . . in the dining room.

(Wall color- Sherwin Williams: Marquis Orange)



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A Thrifted Step Stool

Some time ago I was on the hunt for an old step stool, and lucky for me, my sister-in-law Fleming (an even bigger thrifter than I), spotted one and snagged this one up for me!

Add a couple coats of paint . . .

and we're in business!

Linked up to: Sassy Sites, Domestically Speaking, The Thrifty Home, Miss Mustard Seed, C.R.A.F.T.

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What a fun week! I've had such a blast sharing with you all! I hope somebody got a bit of fall inspiration out there.  

So, until next time . . . 

*smiles*

(How can I not?)

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A Fall Dining Room

I bought these old lanterns months and months ago at a big yard sale for $3 a piece.  I was dying to use them with something, and fall seemed like the perfect time. But, of course . . . it's the pumpkins and bits of burlap that really make it scream FALL.

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The Blog Post Trade-Off: nefotlak

I'm thrilled Cheryl from nefotlak stopped by to share an AWESOME redo!  She's got a bit of a thrifty style that, of course, I love!


greetings from australia!
i'm cheryl from nefotlak. (pronounced neff-ott-lark) - and so excited to be asked by holly to guest post here today. my blog is a mish mash of everything (craft, family, food, life) - but mostly about trying to make our house a home on a limited budget.

today i will share my post on the upcycled cabinet door - which was turned into a wall mirror.....

it used to look like this.....

no progress photos of the following process (bad blogger i know...) - but here's my method -

- after wiping down (no sanding - i'm too lazy!!) - i painted on 2 coats of zinsser bulls eye 1-2-3 (undercoat/primer-sealer/stain killer) - love this stuff - and 2 coats of dulux aquanamel semi gloss fair bianca half strength. (both were bought from bunnings - hardware store in australia)

- i then sanded it back heavily in spots with our nifty hand sander - and painted on/wiped off a little glaze i made with jo sonja's clear glaze medium & semco acrylic paint in burnt umber. (both bought from spotlight)

- we left all the hardware on the door - 'cuz it reminds us of it's former use - and it looks kinda funky!!!

- we then measured up and got a mirror cut to size from a local glass merchant (after getting about 5 quotes from various places) - then attached the mirror in with heavy duty double sided tape. (mirror cost $50 - which was a bit of a bugger - but it fits perfectly & is covered in a special film on the back which means it won't shatter in a million sharp bits if something bad were to happen)

- on the back of the frame - we added some heavy duty sawtooth frame hangers (see here for what they look like - these aren't the exact brand we used - but ask for sawtooth frame hangers at bunnings and they'll lead you to them!) - and using a spirit level - hung the whole thing up on some hooks.

here's lots of pics.....

here's a before and after pic for one last reminder......

many other projects from this room make-over are posted about here - feel free to pop on over if you get the chance.

thanks a again holly for this blog-swap opportunity.

hope you all have a great week.

cheryl xox.
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A Fall Mantel

If you've been reading along, then you remember those plantation shutters I thrifted a few weeks ago.  I'm way too excited about how they fit so well on our tiny mantel!  Even better, the oval wreath I found at Carolina Pottery ended up fitting too! I'm using the Uncommon burlap banner again, as you can see . . . but, my favorite addition; however, has to be Nefotlak's jar idea I stole.  I can't ever resist a few pictures of Ross . . .

*sigh* 

Don't you just love fall?

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