Showing posts with label DIY. Show all posts
Showing posts with label DIY. Show all posts

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

{bathroom reveal #2}

I’m calling 2012 the year of the bathroom. We renovated the "kids" bathroom in April, see April 28 blog {guest bathroom reveal} which was a planned DIY project. Love that bathroom, do take a peak!      

However, last week I had a spontaneous moment, and well, let's just say this blog is all about that whim!

We'll call it Bathroom Reveal #2. Like I said we didn’t intend on doing anything to the downstairs half bath but it kinda had that domino effect once I started. See May 20 blog {good, better, best} when I mentioned that it all simply started with spray painting the mirror and door knob! Ha!

Old look…nothing wrong with it…red toile which is classic, timeless.

Before…






And though I liked the toile, I am so happy that I followed the "whim" because it spiraled into such a great new look.

Since this renovation wasn’t planned and therefore not in the “budge” it was important to keep the cost to a minimum. I scanned my Pinterest boards, proceeded to Michael’s, and landed on my inspiration piece: scrapbook paper! Yep, that’s right! $.59 inspiration. I chose 3 complimentary designs, grabbed canvas frames, and headed to Lowe’s for grey paint.

Drum roll please for the after pics...




There’s something to be said for FRESH and  I LOVE LOVE LOVE the grey and orange!

Like anything you see? Asking where can I find?

Paint: Lowe'sValspar Waverly color "Storm"
Canvas Frames & Scrapbook Paper: Michael’s (simple process: brush Modge Podge onto the canvas, cover with the paper, let dry, then brush Modge Podge over the paper.)
Art inspiration from: curbly.com (She glued paper to styrofoam squares, but I chose canvas.)
Ampersand sign: Target clearance
Etc sign: Target clearance
Lamp: Target
Towel Hook: Kirklands clearance
Flower: Pier I

DIY Project Re-do: under $100

Hint: Be sure to use the weekly Michael’s coupons. Download the free Michael’s app on your smart phone so you always have a coupon handy!

Stay tuned in the coming weeks for the Master Bathroom Reveal, my next super big renovation. Yep, it’s the year of the bathroom!

Thursday, May 10, 2012

{DIY: distressing furniture}

This was my bedroom set when I was a little girl!!! Excellently crafted with kind of a speckled egg finish. After storing it in the attic for 25 years, it was needing some TLC. It’s amazing what a little paint and an electric sander can do. There are plenty of online tutorials on how to paint and distress furniture so check those out before you start your own DIY project.

Before...


After...
40 years later, my childhood bedroom set now sits in my daughter's/guest room.


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Like anything you see? Asking where can I find?

Comforter & Bed Skirt:  Bed Bath Beyond
Window Treatments: Target
End Table: HomeGoods
Lamp: HomeGoods
Peacock Wreath: Kirklands
Window Frame: Habitat for Humanity Restore ($5 deal)! See Habitat link below.
Wall Frames: Misc ones around the house and a couple at the Habitat Restore.
Large Bell Jar filled with Silk Hydrangeas: Michaels
“S” Monogram: I can make one for you, too! Email sunshineoncloudydays@gmail.com for a customized quote or visit my store at Etsy/SunshineOnCloudyDays
Scrabble Tiles: Etsy/SunshineOnCloudyDays

Here’s a complete listing of the Habitat for Humanity Restores in South Carolina: http://www.habitat.org/cd/env/restore_detail.aspx?place=81