We never had any intention to install our own backsplash. Actually, I should rephrase that....Ray never had any intention of letting me install the backsplash. I wanted to try it after watching too much HGTV and DIY network. Our walls are not exactly straight and since we decided on white subway tile for our backsplash, he convinced me to leave this to the experts. So we have been living with plain white walls since April when we did our initial reveal of the kitchen. These two photos were taken … [Read more...]
almost time for a drink – ikea hack bar
After my mini-meltdown at IKEA last Thursday night, I was dead set on making sure this project got off the ground this weekend. I did a solo trip to IKEA on a Sunday afternoon. I will never recommend that to anyone. Our IKEA is a good 30 - 45 minutes away, it was packed, the boxes were heavy and those carts are impossible to maneuver. Please tell me I'm not the only one that almost wipes people out with those sideways rolling carts. They are dangerous when fully loaded with boxes. Despite the … [Read more...]
visiting type a decorating – guest post
Happy Monday! I'm spending the day today visiting with Tammy at Type A Decorating.I'm over there sharing a quick and simple tutorial on the placecards and fall centerpieces I put together. If you haven't had a chance to check out Tammy's blog, please stop by for a visit. She throws a great party and always has a lot to share.If you are one of Tammy's friends stopping by here for the first time, welcome! I hope you like what you see and stick around. The more the merrier.Thanks for following … [Read more...]
weekend plans – stalled project
A while ago I hinted that we were considering making a custom bar from IKEA kitchen cabinets. Last night we drove to IKEA after work and it didn't go as planned. Do you ever have those days where nothing seems to go right? That was last night. So instead of coming home with the cabinets to make a bar, we came home with an empty bag. At least the cat likes the empty IKEA bags.So we'll be spending some more time thinking through this project and our bar will look like this a bit longer. Sigh.I'm … [Read more...]
paint sprayer project revealed
So enough suspense, if you want to know what I did with this new toy...Via Wagner Please give My Repurposed Life a visit today. The paint sprayer helped us begin a major transformation in one room of our house.I'm also now officially addicted to my Wagner Paint Sprayer. I'm going to paint everything in sight with this thing!If you are a friend of Gail's joining me, welcome!!Thanks for following Directions Not Included! … [Read more...]
fall decor on the cheap – fall centerpiece
I've never really spent much money decorating for fall. By the time I recover from Halloween it feels like Christmas is just around the corner and it seems pointless. As I started pulling out my decorations I realized with a few modifications, Christmas decor can quickly turn to fall decor and vice versa. I took out my trusty red table runner and three vases I had on hand from a bridal shower I threw years ago. Tip for cheap vases - find a local wholesale floral distributor. I bought 12 of these … [Read more...]
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