hale navy is my hail mary Hi everyone- I am so excited to show off my favorite new accent color :Benjamin Moore’s Hale Navy. After recently painting my kitchen with Revere Pewter I was desperate (like desperate housewife desperate) to find an accent color to add a splash of color to my island. I did a test [Read more…]
Mason Jar Paint Storage
organize This mason jar paint organizing idea is all over Pinterest. So when I saw the idea in a recent issue of Country Living I thought it would be a great time to organize the paint. I grabbed my larger mason jars, chalk labels and was surprised at how fun this project was on a recent [Read more…]
Sundance Dog Food Canister Update
Hi everyone- Who gets the Sundance catalog? My sister introduced me to Sundance a few years ago. I love perusing the catalog, but it’s hard to justify spending $240.00 for a sweater when there is a high probability of 1. getting paint on it 2. puppy inadvertently gets a paw stuck on a loose fiber [Read more…]
Recycle Garbage Can Makeover
recycle | 2 minute tuesdays After my garage cleanup a few weeks ago I wanted to pretty up the recycle can. We take recycling seriously around our house. Actually, one of us takes recycling seriously. My {first} husband is slightly embarrassed by this project. Take a look at the before & after garbage can makeover for [Read more…]
Master Bedroom Before and After
BEFORE | AFTER Warning: the following picture may frighten you! I can’t believe I am sharing this photo but it is the only “before” photo I have of our master bedroom. And, it’s a good one: dated décor colors, dated décor, vertically challenged table lamps and the beige walls. This room just says tired. I guess you [Read more…]
Monogram in Minutes
Hi there- I am excited to share this very simple and thrifty diy monogram in minutes. I am intimidated by anything that requires more than one color or textile so when I found this cute monogram at Michaels I thought this was perfect for me! I had craft paint stored since the 1990’s so fingers [Read more…]
How to Paint Vinyl Windows
Paint | Vinyl Windows Hi there~ a few months ago I posted my huge mistake when I ordered new windows and the window color we selected was almond. The original post is HERE, but for those on a tight timeline here is the picture of the two windows above my sink. We had these crank windows [Read more…]
Wicker Chair Update
Hi there- Here is a project from the archives as we are on a spring break! I wanted to share this wicker chair update as the garage sales ramp up this time of year. It’s a great example of not judging a piece of furniture by it’s current state! Don’t be so quick to walk past a [Read more…]
Laundry Room Paint Makeover
Hi everyone- I am working on my laundry room paint makeover post while watching the recorded SNL special. One of my favorite skits is Alec Baldwin and the schweaty balls Christmas special. My boys laugh at just about anything with the word “balls.” I know Mr. Baldwin gets in trouble everytime he opens his mouth, but I just think [Read more…]
Paint Samples to Bathroom Demolition
Hi there- I KNOW I am not alone with this phenomena sweeping the country this time of year. It started with a plan to paint our basement bathroom. Well, I should have known my 8 paint samples and counting was an omen of things to come. I had my samples and did the initial color test [Read more…]
Stain to Paint Sofa Table
I seriously think I could paint every stained piece of furniture in my house a bright shade of white. With hardwood floors and dark furniture I need to brighten the house up a bit! So I am super excited to share this easy transformation of a sofa table that went from stain to paint!. I moved the sofa table [Read more…]
Front Door: Stain to White Paint!
I did it! I painted my stained from interior door white! A few months Six months ago I posted my front door dilemma HERE. But here is the abbreviated version and the before photos if you don’t want to get side tracked! Stained door adjacent to white interior door. All of our interior doors are painted [Read more…]
Easy Idea for paint inspiration
In the evolution of my boys’ bedrooms I found an easy idea for paint inspiration. And, it was right in front me of me all along! If you and your child are getting stuck in the negotiations of paint colors for his/her room look to his/her interests to find your color board. I went with all things tennis [Read more…]
