Some Inspiration

I haven't finished any of my DIY projects lately because my little girl has been uber sick. I have been blog surfing though. I always spend so much time on one particular blog. theLENNOXX has got to be one of the best blogs for inspiration. Looking through their pictures has got me wanting to re-do or at least finish my living room. Here are some of the pictures I picked out to point me in the directions I would like to go.

I love these pillows

This would be the perfect place to sit and have a cheerful conversation.

And just to think it is attached to a bedroom, almost like a studio apartment.

I love the cool colors here. I was thinking about doing the mirror and frames over the sofa or maybe in my room. Which would be better? Think it's to much to put over the sofa?

Be sure to check out theLENNOXX's website. You will not regret it.

Goodwill Gives A Good Break

The first saturday of the month in Tennessee are always the best! I'm not sure if they do this anywhere else, but Goodwill has everything in their store 50% off! I am always lined up that first saturday morning of the month to get my deal. Well this saturday wasn't like that. I forgot. As simple as that....Forgot. So believe my surprise when I decided to waste some time this weekend by running by there. Even though I made it late in the day, I believe I got some deals. I spent a total of $24 after tax. Here is what I bought:

A crystal/ quartz clock for $2, A large etched mirror for $12.50 and about 8 skirts/ dresses for my little girl. Be sure and check to see if your local goodwill has the same sale at the beginning of the month!

Who Doesn't Love A Great Deal?

So it's 3:18am and I can't sleep. This is normal for me though. I always have nights where my mind will not shut down. So I decided to do some web surfing. Does anyone say that anymore, web surfing? Any who I came across this website that tracks awesome deals. People log on and upload deals that they have found, whether it be local stores or websites. Within 5 minutes I had made my first purchase after surfing (yes I had the audacity to use that word again) this site. I love Taste of Home magazine. I bought a years subscription for $3.50 w/ free shipping!!



They have all sorts of deals that change daily as the deals expire. Be sure to take time to check them out if you are looking for something and want to save some serious cash.

Sew In Spring Reap In Autumn

The weather has been so lovely, just perfect for eating outside. This is a dining set I bought this past spring on eBay as a local pick-up. I bought it for $26 flat, no tax or pick-up fees. I never intended using it in my house. I had a better idea for it.
The lady who had sold it to me had tried to recover the seats herself. She was aiming for the cafe look. Now I'm not going to criticize bbbuuutttt......I'll leave it at that.

After a coat of rustoleum spray primer and two coats of flat white spray paint I had a bright new (at least for me) white table. The cushions were pretty yucky and I had seen outdoor fabric I had just had to have. Problem was it was 3.5 hours away. And yes I drove those 3.5 hours to get it! The fabric was designed by Laurie Hickson-Smith from Trading Spaces for Hancock Fabrics. You remember the Southern Belle red head? I fell in love with this print called Freer, just in another color that I planned on using in my living room. It was sold out and discontinued :o( But they did have this color left which worked out perfect for me.

Who knew outdoor fabric could be so wild? It totally reminds me of my hometown Key West. I put it on my back deck for al fresco dining.

One day I will have to do a post about how to find local furniture on ebay. I have found tons of furniture and home decor for uber cheap on ebay.

"If you do not sow in the spring you will not reap in the autumn."-Irish Proverb

Coming Attractions

I'm not sure exactly what I am going to do with these 2 chairs I purchased this week for $30 off of CYS. But I know I want them to either be edgy or at least different.

Here is the room that I was talking about in the last post. It has a great pop of yellow! Since this picture we have replaced the bed and....(scroll down to the next pic plz)

added some more storage. I redid 3 of these steel drawers $10 ea. at Habitat for Humanity's store called ReStore (which you can find some of everything for home projects & decorating) and this file cabinet (1 of 3 for $10 total) for the room above.

While I was in memphis a couple of weekends ago I had intended to go yardsaling. Yeah, that didn't happen. But while on my way to goodwill I did see one yard closing up shop and snatched this desk up for $10! It will be going into my room after a complete makeover.

I'm replacing the $20 Bassett chest (which I bought both nightstands to match for $40 more) inbetween my girls bed with this $20 wider one. I purchased both on CYS. If you live near a military base I am sure there is a local CYS for you too. I've been working on it while I work on the infamous armoire.

I purchased 2 of these framed prints for $16 from a local flea market I absolutely adore called This Old Place. I have changed them twice so far, and they will soom be in my den also.

Paint The Town...White!

So as you now know I have been working on my den. I really really can't wait to share it with you! I absolutely love how far it's come from when we first moved in here, btw we are renting. So I found these candle holders on eBay. They cost after shipping $10! I thought it was a good deal b/c I knew exactly what I wanted to do with them.


Paint them gloss white! I bought a few cans of spray paint for another project, but we ended up going with another color. I can't wait to share that room with you either. It's poppin most definitely.

By the time I got a good second coat on it was dark outside so I couldn't get a good picture of them like I wanted. They are a nice rich glossy white though. You'll see them again when I reveal my den.

Not bad for $10 I think. A little spray paint goes a long way.

Rise and Prime

So I finally got back to the basement now that the weather has been glorious. I popped open my little can of valspar primer.

Pulled out my paint tray and roller, then got to work. (I hate furry rollers! They leave little lint strands all in the paint after it's rolled! Tomorrow I will def. use foam ones.)

Finally my cherished, or not so, $20 armoire is finally primed. Tomorrow she will get a couple of cream coats of paint. Then some stenciling and hopefully mirror inserted into the door pieces.

I can't wait to finally finish this piece. Oh and I've been working on tons of pieces lately. Along with this armoire I am working on a wide dresser, some chairs, a bed, a desk, stacking boxes, and pictures for then den. Then I will begin my overhaul of my sons bedroom. Here is a hint of where I am heading with his room.