Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Lex's First Camping Trip
If you haven't followed me to my new location, please do. I've got a new post!
Thursday, October 13, 2011
My Grown-up House {Lex's Room}
This is the second post in my series "My Grown-up House."
The first room I'm making over belongs to my sweet baby Lex. When we first moved in, his room needed the most work. It had a lot of issues but also a lot of potential.
See what I mean? Lots of work but lots of potential. I pleaded with my landlord to let me paint over the paneling. Being the awesome guy that he is, he agreed, as long as I painted it the same color as the rest of the house. He even provided the primer and the paint! After several weeks of painting while very pregnant and with help from friends, the kids and the husband, we finally got it done. Ta-da!
And yes, I also repainted the trim and built-ins. It was a big fat pain in the butt but completely necessary. Unfortunately, I made a rookie mistake and bought the cheapest possible paint. It was way too thin and I ended up doing three coats even after priming! And the worst part is that the tape pulled some big chunks off when I was removing it, and you can tell that it's not going to hold up very well to wear and tear. I may end up having to sand and repaint all the trim again, but I really really hope not.
Overall, I think it turned out pretty great. One thing I've heard over and over from decorating shows is that paint gives you the biggest bang for your buck. I think this little transformation proves that quite well.
The first room I'm making over belongs to my sweet baby Lex. When we first moved in, his room needed the most work. It had a lot of issues but also a lot of potential.
Don't you just love these windows?
See the icky fake wood paneling?
Lots of built-in storage, which is great.
See what I mean? Lots of work but lots of potential. I pleaded with my landlord to let me paint over the paneling. Being the awesome guy that he is, he agreed, as long as I painted it the same color as the rest of the house. He even provided the primer and the paint! After several weeks of painting while very pregnant and with help from friends, the kids and the husband, we finally got it done. Ta-da!
And yes, I also repainted the trim and built-ins. It was a big fat pain in the butt but completely necessary. Unfortunately, I made a rookie mistake and bought the cheapest possible paint. It was way too thin and I ended up doing three coats even after priming! And the worst part is that the tape pulled some big chunks off when I was removing it, and you can tell that it's not going to hold up very well to wear and tear. I may end up having to sand and repaint all the trim again, but I really really hope not.
Overall, I think it turned out pretty great. One thing I've heard over and over from decorating shows is that paint gives you the biggest bang for your buck. I think this little transformation proves that quite well.
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Weekly Inspiration
I promise I'm going to have a real post soon. I'm up to my elbows in faux wedding projects for the moment. But to let you know I'm still here and thinking of you, here are some of my favorite pins this week.
If only I'd seen this sooner! I would love to have this for my faux wedding, but I don't think there will be time to do it.
I think I just found a use for those fake leaves and LED tea lights from the dollar store.
I found the perfect river rocks for this at the dollar store. Simple and sweet.
Guess what else I found at the dollar store-- moss rocks! I got four packages and I love them. I may have to keep them out year round.
I've also been busy making bunting. Not hearts, just the regular triangles but in similar types of paper.
Soon I will share some progress pics with you! Now, back to work!
If only I'd seen this sooner! I would love to have this for my faux wedding, but I don't think there will be time to do it.
I think I just found a use for those fake leaves and LED tea lights from the dollar store.
I found the perfect river rocks for this at the dollar store. Simple and sweet.
Guess what else I found at the dollar store-- moss rocks! I got four packages and I love them. I may have to keep them out year round.
Source: flickr.com via Ashley on Pinterest
I've also been busy making bunting. Not hearts, just the regular triangles but in similar types of paper.
Soon I will share some progress pics with you! Now, back to work!
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