Date: 3/8/08
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Mel you have to let us know about the Decorating Diva's board!
After reading the Nesting blog I spent the afternoon heading to two snooty fabric stores and Hancock Fabrics looking for fabric.
Since some of you mentioned liking plates I thought I'd show mine off. I've been collecting them for about 7 years. I have transferware plates all over my house and get tons of compliments on them. They are a bargain too since most of them came from TJ Maxx/Marshalls, Ebay or flea markets. A few were bought at antique stores and one platter is family heirloom.
The dining room is the only room I can get pics of tonight since dh is asleep. Don't mind my scrapbooking mess in the background!
Date: 3/8/08
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Date: 3/8/08
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I love this thread! Thanks for all the great ideas. I'll have to take pics and see what I can share, too. I love transforming what you already have into something new, or working with old pieces found at estate sales, etc. I'll try to post pics in the next few days.
That said... I thought I'd share some sites that I spend way too much time on, lol!
paint ideas - Easy projects (not just paint!) for the most part with clear how-to's and pictures. I love when there are pics so I know what I'm doing and what it will/ should look like! (http://www.paintideas.com/default.asp)
shelter style - Check out this designer's portfolio. She redecorates using what the owner already adds. She also uses lots of fabric and interesting accessories. I'd love to be her friend! (http://www.shelterstyle.com/style_tips.php)
frugal home decor - Lots of how-to's and ideas (how to make a divider, frames, etc.) It also has a message forum (see middle of page for link). The HD forum is not awfully busy, but there are usually some interesting ideas found there. (http://www.frugal-home-decor.com/)
Shari - If you don't already know Shari, you are missing out! She is from the show "Room By Room" on HGTV, and she has a true talent with fabric. She can design and create anything! She shows you how to make curtains, swags, blinds, bedding, tableclothes, reupholstering, etc. Even if you are not that great at sewing, you can do this! If you don't wish to sew, you can still get great ideas for window treatments and other things. Ok, enough about Shari... (http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/pac_ctnt_nobanner/text/0,1783,HGTV_10680_25849,FF.html)
alternative windows - another sewing home decor site from window treatments to ornamental trimmings... (http://www.alternative-windows.co.uk/index.htm)
Enough for now...keep posting your great ideas, and thanks!
This post has been brought to you by the letter D and the number 2.
Dawn ~Mommy to two darling daughters
Date: 3/8/08
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Did nobody go to target today? I wanted to redo my bathroom and bedroom and they were having a semi-decent sale. I finally got a nice frame to hang my diploma in the living room. I got two extra towel racks for $5 each. I got large bath towels for $5 in dark brown, hand towels for $4 in pink, and face towels in brown for $3. I got a king size sheet set in pink and a set of brown pillowcases (since someone...we shall not name names ...decided to destroy mine) for $23 and $11. I also got a king sized down-free comforter for $39. They were out of the down comforters at the same price. Two panels of curtains were $9 and a little silver bedside vase for those fake brown stick things was $4. I also found the energy to hang all the pictures that were just lying around in frames as well.
Clean-I love the picture you posted of what you were interested in doing over your entertainment center. I might have to borrow your idea!
Date: 3/8/08
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For the PP that's looking for a mouthwash decanter, here's a place I like to look at. Not everything is expensive and they have some cute things too.
http://roomservicehome.com/productsl2.asp?dept=462
Nancy
I wouldn't do crystal because of mercury but glass should be good.
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Date: 3/8/08
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Thanks Alisha! I thought about TJ Maxx but it was after we left that part of town. I will definitely have to go there tomorrow and see what they have.
Bethany
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Date: 3/8/08
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*cries* Nobody likes my ghetto-fab pink polka dotted kitchen cupboards? LMBO! I swear I can decorate a classy kitchen, too- I'm just trying to make the best out of what I have! I dream about the day when we own a home, and I can have at it!
Jessica
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Date: 3/8/08
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Whoever was asking about those pretty flower sticker from Ikea, for the wood plank idea, I saw them today. They were in the poster/artwork section.
As for my bookcase. The PB bookcase uses wainscotting as a background, I just used a piece of scrap laminate. I flipped it over, and painted it white. Next, I made a box using a 1 x 4. The length and height was based on how big a space I had. (mine measures 30" x 36"; YMMV) I attached the backing to the box, and added two equalily spaced shelves. (I mention this, because if I were to do over, I'd space them out a little more, for the oversize books.) On the "sides" I drilled holes the size of the dowel rods. (sorry, I can't remember what size these are, I picked them just buy eyeballing them.) I inserted the rods, adding glue. I cut off the excess, and let it all dry. While I did get all bas-a$$ and used a router on the edges, you totally do not need to do this. Three coats of white, and I hung it in the hallway. Sorry, but this is the best pic that I could do right now (DH is on a trip, w/my camera):
Is it too dark to see? (see my pink magnetic eraser board next to it? With DD's magnets?)
If you need more detailed instructions, let me know.
HTH!!!
ETA: to whoever asked about my electronics ledge, I used a pretty long shelf, about 26" and extra deep, maybe 4". At first the only cord you would see was the surge protector cord, going into the wall. I had an electrician come out and hardwire the surge protector right into the wall outlet, through the wall, so you wouldn't see the cord. I had other small jobs for him to do, so it was totally worth it for me to have him do it. I'd post a pic, but it seriously just looks like a shelf, with phones on it.
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Date: 3/8/08
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Webmom....will you marry me?
At least teach me to use power tools?
Don't click here if you are easily offended.....
Date: 3/8/08
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Clean~another idea would be a nice big mirror, with a good, thick frame. I love using mirrors-especially ones that have something to them....and they are all over the place now.
I am a fanatical decorator, and am VERY excited about a decorating board. It's time to change our decor over to spring.
C&C
Date: 3/8/08
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JustinsMommy - do you know what color you used in your dining room? I am going to add some wainscoting (sp??) to my dining room and love what you have done. We will be having the room painted in a few months. I also like what you did with the plates. My mom collects antiques and has them all over her house like that. Very nice!
Date: 3/8/08
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LOL Ashley! I'm pretty much fearless now when it comes to projects. I figure, "well, it can't look any worst, right?"
But, since I had my camera phone out, I took another pic. This is a small space between my fireplace (That DH and I rebuilt by ourselves, BTW. Well, mostly by ourselves.) and my sliding door. It was just empty and lonely. I bought these beautiful shadowboxes at Target. (clearanced in the fall, TYVM) I filled one with corks, and the other with vintage matchbooks.
I'm really rethinking the matchbooks.
1. we don't smoke
2. the corks just look so much better
3. when we have company over, and we open a bottle of wine, we write our guests names on the corks and date them.
Sooo....I have alot more corks than matchbooks. I plan to replace the top box soon. (when I'm not on BBC anyways)
Hope you can see the pics!
Date: 3/8/08
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Webmom - Thanks for letting me know that about Ikea! I LOVE your corkscrew idea!
Black, White and Loved ALL Over
Date: 3/8/08
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Oh, and if you don't drink wine, you can put any kind of treasures in there. (as if, you don't drink wine! J/K, J/K don't send me hate mail.) Shells, pinecones, shiny rocks, small xmas ornaments. You can rotate them for the seasons.
I also have a small durable basket right by my front door. We put any "treasures" that we collect on our walks in there. This came out of necessity, since I got tired of finding pinecones and rocks all over the house. It honestly looks pretty.
oh! I also have a small fishbowl on my bathroom counter. I started tossing the "extra" buttons that come with clothes. It honestly looks so cute now, like I did it on purpose! Plus, if you ever need a button, you know where to go.
Okay, it's not all about me. I know, I know.
Date: 3/9/08
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Jessica, just wanted to say I love your polka-dotted cabinets! Adorable!
I don't have much to add, but am loving some of these ideas.
Pixie
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Date: 3/9/08
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Pixie- Thanks! I know it's a little on the funky side, but I wanted to add SOMETHING to my teeny-tiny kitchen!
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Date: 3/9/08
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I cant wait until I can start decorating, I want to wait until I get my new furniture though. I love the ideas!
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Date: 3/9/08
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I feel your pain Jessica! I have a shoebox for a kitchen.
Ok, here's a couple things to share...
I had a quilt rack, draped a scarf valance (is that the right term?), added ivy. Have received some compliments on it. And yes, it used to be centered over the bed, but the bed got moved and I didn't have the energy to move this
I think a nice picture would look good under this instead of the heart, make it look like a window kind of, but DH is paranoid about heavy pictures falling on his head.
Use a cute creamer pitcher (couple bucks anywhere) for a vase:
Someone mentioned framing a thermostat? I have one in the middle of a wall, here was my solution (please excuse the crooked ones)
I live in a rental condo, so I am a bit limited on what I can do. Can't wait to have my own house to paint, etc!
Pixie
I'm confused... wait, maybe I'm not.
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Date: 3/9/08
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LOVE this thread!!! Getting awesome ideas....its late and I'll have to look around but here is one of my fave projects I've done for my sons nursery:
I am now in the process of re-doing these letters to go with his new "big boy" room theme of cars....I bought those for $1 each at my craft store. I painted them and used the Wallies Moon and Stars to decorate them. I used the left over wallies to decorate the dresser.
Beth, Mommy to Jaden
Date: 3/9/08
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Dawn, thank you for posting all of those links!
Date: 3/9/08
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maymommy - DH built me these cornice boxes using light wood and foam. I covered them using really thick batting, upholstry fabric, and a staple gun. I don't have pictures of putting the fabric on but I do have pictures of the basic box construction:
And the final result:
Emmaline - allergic to dairy, eggs, soy, peanuts, treenuts, dogs, horses, grasses
Date: 3/9/08
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Can someone repost the Nesting blog website or tell me which page it was on. I should have bookmarked it when I saw it
Thanks
ps you girls are all so talented. I'd love to have any of you over to decorate my house..... it's so boring!
Date: 3/9/08
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http://nestingplacenc.blogspot.com/
I wish I could conrtibute more to this thread. Awesome ideas!
Date: 3/9/08
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Thanks for the ideas on my wall/entertainment center idea. As for a mirror, I have a huge one above the sofa on the opposite wall. Oh, and it was a steal at .... Hobby Lobby, of course. (Only we call it the Hobo Lobo in my family!!)
Oh, and whoever mentioned the little black table next to the entertainment center, I had to really stop and think anout that one! Um, I embarrassingly admit that it was our old tv that had died. Yes, DH left it there for weeks until I had my neighbor friend come over and help me move it!
I am really leaning towards family pics.
And, I am upset because my beloved Hobo Lobo is closed on Sundays!!!
CLEAN
Date: 3/9/08
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AHHHHHH!!!! (that's me, jumping up and down and screaming in delight!)
This thread is awesome, and the nesting place blog has great ideas!!! I have a ginormous living room with lots of empty space since we're still in the decorating process. We just finished our breakfast room and I put a small round table in storage from there, but now I am going to use it for the living room...after I get some fabric and stuff for the top.
I almost never go to Hobby Lobby, since like Mel, ours is 25 minutes away and I would spend a ton in there. But I think tomorrow I'm going to head over and see what I find.
Oh, and for those who need coupons, I signed up online with Joann Fabrics and I get online and mailed coupons (usually for 40% off) at least once a week.
DD 12/02
Date: 3/9/08
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I love this thread lol! I'm so energized to get decorating though now my back is killing me. I want to find out where she bought those nests!
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Date: 3/9/08
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Sorry it took me so long to post, our internet was down for 4 LONG days. The curtains are two dishtowels on each side sewn together the long way and then sewn at the top to fit the tention rod. They are lined with a pillowcase (although you cannot tell it is a pillowcase) for a more finished look. I use sheets and pillow cases for curtains and things b/c it already has a finished edge so less work and it is cheaper.
Katie
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Date: 3/9/08
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Wow! All of these ideas are inspiriational.
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Date: 3/9/08
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I have seen the nests in the craft section of Joanns crafts ect.
you could also try Michaels or AC moore if you have them.
I found a picture of our changing table in the closet, and before anyone yells at me DH was right their in case our son moved, or woke up. we just wanted a picture of him since he fell asleep during his diaper change. There are shelves above the chagning table with baskets for onsies and diapers. below is a rolling cart for some extra clothes that i roll out during nap time to restock when putting laundry away and a diaper pail.
Katie
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Date: 3/9/08
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Sorry the picyure is so huge, What am I doing wrong? also is my PB account set to private? TIA
Katie
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Date: 3/9/08
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I have one thing that people always comment on in DS's room. I got the idea from some show on HGTV. I put up a curtain rod on his wall so he can put up art work or anything else. I put clips on the curtain rod. I bought two of them at Linens 'n Things a few years back and I got them for like $10 total w/the clips.
If you need a picture to visualie it let me know.
Elisa
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Date: 3/9/08
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I was wondering if anyone had a picture of a bay window with a valance on it? I would like to put one (or would I need 3 seperate ones) in my kitchen. Here is a picture of the window. It is from my dd's bday party, so please excuse the decorations! Oh, this pic is taken at an angle, so there is another window on the right.
--Corinne
Date: 3/9/08
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I haven't done it yet, but here's my idea for my kitchen. I'm making a Homemade mini-macro studio and I'm going to take some pictures of fruit. It's cheap and I can use any object imaginable.
And the link to the macro studio instructions -
http://strobist.blogspot.com/2006/07/how-to-diy-10-macro-photo-studio.html
Date: 3/9/08
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Your PB inspired shelf is AMAZING! I can say that because we actually have the Pottery Barn shelf in my dd's room! I know I spent way too much on it, but I loved the idea and could not imagine building it! Anyway, here is mine:
The wall appliques are from Pottery Barn also. Here is a picture of her little reading area in her room:
Oh, I love this little end table. I actually bought it for $2 at a garage sale! It was in terrible shape, so I sanded it down and painted it white and pink to match her room. I love it!!!
--Corinne
Date: 3/9/08
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webmom - LOL, I knew I was saving corks for a reason!! thanks, I might steal that idea...
And the PP who mentioned the curtain/art work idea - can you please post a pic? I am definitely a visual person and need pics!! TIA!
Off to Joann's & TJ Maxx (& hopefully one or two other stores in the area) - I am kidless until 3, so have to run!!
mum to two little love bugs - soon to be mom of 3
Date: 3/9/08
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I have fake lemons. They are from Pier 1.
Sara
Date: 3/9/08
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It's set to private and you can resize it at PB. When you click on your photo, look at the top and it'll say "resize". HTH
Nancy
Date: 3/9/08
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Oh I am so stealing the handtowel idea. It is one o fmy MAJOR pet peeves. My girls are always leaving the towel on the ground.
Mary
Date: 3/9/08
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Somebody asked about decorating shelves. Here's mine. The bottom is my china, and the next are pics of family, vases and things. I have them grouped by shelf. On the top is just a cheap basket filled with flowers that I've gotten over the years.
Sara
Date: 3/9/08
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This thread is GREAT too bad I have nothing to contribute...we just got some curtains up after living here for 3 years LOL!
and I'm in LOVE with the nesting blog! OMG so many ideas so little time!!
Date: 3/9/08
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I forgot all about this idea.
I wanted something to hold my powder laundry detergent and look nice. I know they make those tin ones you can put your box in, but I just bought this LARGE lidded glass jar from walmart for $13 and I love it. It almost holds the entire large box of detergent I buy. I have it sitting on a dishtowel on my dryer. They have other size jars like this at WM too. Now I'm dreaming of new front loads and nice countertop above. I'm getting low on laundry det.
I also had this old piece of wood that I found at my parents and just took some craft paint and painted this.
Jen
SAHCCM to Luke
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Date: 3/9/08
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PP who said they were going to Hobby Lobby today that was a ways away-I hope you haven't left yet. They aren't open on Sunday! I would feel so bad for you!
PP, I really like your laundry detergent idea. I might just buy the powder for that.
C&C
Date: 3/9/08
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Jen,
I really like the laundry sign. Very cute and rustic!
--Corinne
Date: 3/9/08
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Clean! I've spent my sons whole naptime reading the rest of the thread to make sure I wasn't repeating another poster's reply, but apparently not, so here goes. (BTW, I'm talking about the high peak wall behind your armoire pic that you posted )
If it were my wall, I'd get one of those huge-azz oversized wall clocks and put it high up, dead center. That'd leave some room on the lower right to do the pic thing that you posted. I really liked the scroll iron work mixed in with the pics, too.
Here's a link to several wall clocks, you could probably find one cheaper locally though. http://www.simplywallclocks.com/lawacl.html Please post pics of whatever you do! Good luck.
Joanne
Date: 3/9/08
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I second the large clock idea! I got mine for $100 from Target's Global Bazaar section a few years ago and I love the way it looks!
Here's mine above the mantel:
(I don't usually have all those candles and stuff up there!)
I need to replace those UGLY sconces!!! They are wired, but don't have electricity going to them, so I need something large enough to cover the hole they will leave. I have brushed nickel and black wrought iron in the room...anyone have any links to some sconces under $20 each with shipping???!!!
Date: 3/9/08
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Mel, I am so excited about that decorating board!! That sounds awesome! It might become a new obsession for me... as if I need another board! LOL!
Here are a few ideas to contribute. I found a tablecloth, a nice heavy one, clearanced out at Target for $12.xx. Used to be $50! I used it in our bedroom as a curtain valence:
Excuse all the baby gear in the room.
Same window treatments, but in our old house, I used them this way, over the bed: One more: Mirrors are SO expensive, but given that we live in a townhome, surrounded by windowless walls on three sides, I wanted to add as many mirrors as I could to bring in light. So, I got an old bathroom mirror for free, and framed it (crudely) with some wood, and then painted and distressed the frame to match my decor. Total cost was $8. Like a PP, I use black spray paint a lot. I had some floor lamps that were silver and looked cheapy, so I just removed the tops and sprayed the rest of them black. I have done the same thing with light fixtures, picture frames, you name it. Hope these ideas can help someone!
Karen
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Date: 3/9/08
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Melanie,
HomeGoods has sconces for $20, if you have one.
Otherwise, why not just get rid of the sconces altogether? Just patch up the drywall with either a drywall patch (at Lowes or HD), or just drywall spackle from a can, and then touch up the paint. Problem solved :)
Karen
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Date: 3/9/08
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We have an odd shaped house with vaulted ceilings on the front with the bedrooms on the back and we have skylights on either side of the fan which I thought I would love but they let way too much light in and heat the house up in the summer time (the house faces east and gets sun almost all day long.) So my dh saw something similar to this on Carter Can.
We got just regular old panels from Walmart and cut them shorter and rolled them around a rod that came off our long set of windows that the kids broke the hanger to (cut to size). We stapled the end then rolled them up. The top is how it came. We secured them to the ceiling with eyelets and hooks with the eyelets attached to the rod and the hooks on the ceiling. It works nice because it doesn't completely block the light out and it gives it IMO a caribbean feel (like I'm living in a hut?!) It still lets light out of the sides a little and it looks really cool when you can see the shadow of the fan. I don't know, it's hard to describe!
Date: 3/9/08
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You gals are so crafty, I'm impressed and jealous.
The extent of my craftiness is to copy W&G's black and white photowall. Unfortunately it's taking forever because I keep waiting for sales on prints and frames, then I can only afford so much at a time.
Here is the project so far.. its just scraps of paper representing the size of the photos I currently have framed:
I probably need about a hundred more pics before I can fill that wall! It's going to look like a posterboard for awhile yet.
Anyway, I have no contribution but wanted to say thanks to everyone for the cool decor tips.
Lemony
Date: 3/9/08
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Great job positioning, it's gonna look fabulous when finished!
Joanne
Date: 3/9/08
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Lemony-nice balance w/the paper-to be frames. I think that's the biggest challenge. I have a split stairway; hmm, wonder if I *could* do it on the second part???
Mel, I think it's a great idea for the new boards-I'll be looking for Decorating Divas! Thanks.
I saw the big Stars at Big Lots today-around 10 bucks. I got mine at Kirlands as someone already mentioned.
Question, What do all of you use to hang your prints/photos? I hate the look of the gold hangers w/the nail that goes in in a downward angle. But what else works well?
Also, today at Ross, they had some realistic looking fake fruit. Usually I use real lemons/limes etc, but these really looked authentic.
Date: 3/9/08
To: ~*Blessed*At*Home*~
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I love your frame! Can you tell me how to do it, or tell me where i can learn (with directions for idiots!)? I looked online but it was all very confusing for lil me! I really want to do that to a couple of tables i have.
Date: 3/9/08
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Gee, I might not be much help! And my DH helped me, too, so I should have given him credit. I really didn't do a "proper" framing job. I guess it is the framing version of a window mistreatment, LOL.
Basically I just measured a piece to fit every side, and glued them on. Then, on the back, I cut two lengths of wood for the top and bottom, and nailed those pieces INTO the front piece of wood, sort of trapping the mirror between them. Just as added security since the mirrors are so heavy and glue just won't cut it.
Then, I attached a few brackets to the back and hung it by those. It probably will not last through the generations, but that is okay, LOL.
Karen
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Date: 3/9/08
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this thread is going to cost me some serious money! But I love all your ideas!
Thanks
Date: 3/9/08
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So I'm usually a lurker but OMG! this thread is so amazing! you ladies have the best ideas EVER! :) I went to Michaels yesterday and spent way too much...I just wanted to come out of hiding and let you know how great your little touches are.... im in awe! :) keep um coming, i still have 3 rooms that are boring as heck!
Rachelle
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Date: 3/9/08
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oh, right. I thought it already had the wood frame on it and you just distressed it. It was the distressing part i was wondering about. Did the wood already look like that?
Date: 3/9/08
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I have to admit that at first this thread and especially the link to the nesting lady got me really depressed because I felt like a decorating loser compared to you ladies. But now I have moved on from depression to inspiration and I made a list of projects to tackle this week when ds naps.
My only cute tip is that I have a big tin flower pot thing- you've probably seen them in all the home decor stores- and I use it on my toilet tank to store 3 extra rolls of toilet paper. I know, not that exciting, but it is a heck of a lot nicer than running out of tp and I have no storage in there.
This is the best thread I've seen in a long time.
Date: 3/9/08
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Did anyone buy the apocathary jars from Big Lots? I need a pic of them. (PLEASE) My local Big Lots didn't have them and I am sending DH to one close to his work. He will NEED a pic!
-Alyson
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Date: 3/9/08
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I was looking for them at Big Lots too, to no avail. I did find some dome lids at Michael's, though.
Date: 3/9/08
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Not tons to add but here goes:
I have an odd wall in my kitchen that is tiny and a weird shape so I found a simple, vertical plate rack at Home Goods. It's black wrought iron and has space for 3 plates. I like that I can inexpensively change out the plates for the seasons and it adds a nice touch of color for not a lot of money.
I love earthware, crocks and pottery so I use them throughout the house-a large crock by the door for hats and mittens, pottery as plant holders, etc.
I use the inexpensive photo boxes as book ends in the kids' bookshelf. I can stack 2 (denim and red) in which I store tights and things we don't often use and I can fit a small picture frame on top. It breaks up the books and adds some storage.
Other decorating/storage ideas: I have a fisherman's tackle basket thing hanging from our coat hooks for storing odds and ends, picnic baskets of varying sizes stacks in 3's with magazines and puzzles, blue galvanized pails from seasonal Target for socks and undies (one per person) in the laundry room, and some metal baskets that have chalk boards on the sides from Target's Easter clearance last year in the TV cabinet for storing CD's.
Last thing-found some denim tab top curtains that were a great price but too long so I cut the tabs off and hemmed them. They even had a rod pocket at the other end so no need to make one. Hung one on each window pulled back with a cute drapery hook and hung a red bandana over the top of each one with the triangle side down. Looks cute.
Date: 3/9/08
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Ooh I did get the Apothecary JArs from Big Lots. Let me go take a pic. I haven't thrown the box away yet either so I'll take a pic of that too.
I didn't have any luck finding a decanter at TJ Maxx though. I've looked almost everywhere that I can think of but I'm not having any luck. I took everything down from above my kitchen cabinets too and now it looks so bare! I've been waiting with my Caraway paint sample for months so I think I'm finally going to head to Menards tomorrow and get some paint. I have a feeling that it's going to be a while before I get it all just right up there.
BBIAB with pics of the jars.
Bethany
*Mommy to Ellison & Treyton*
Date: 3/9/08
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Macy's has some great apothacary jars too. They were on a round table near the china section.
I was at Big Lots today and didn't see any at mine, but I'm going to look at another one this week.
The fake fruit at Ross looks great! I have a big glass pitcher that has fake lemons in it with silk hydrangeas. When I have company, I use real lemons and real hydrangeas, but the fake ones still look great.
Date: 3/9/08
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OOOOH! sorry, I got confused I guess.
The distressing part was easy.
I actually used acrylic paint that you can buy a little bottle of for 99 cents at a craft store. I already had it because I mural as a hobby.
I mixed up the shade of turquoise that I wanted, and painted the whole frame. Then, I took a dry brush and dipped it in just a SMIDGE of black paint, and ran it around the frame in different places to give it a weathered, dimensional look.
After that, I basically just took my nails and fingers and scraped and rubbed at the paint to take off some of it in various spots, letting the bare wood show through.
Hope that helps!
Karen
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Date: 3/9/08
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Lemony, ooooh I love your scrap wall! Really though, it's going to look great!
C&C
Date: 3/9/08
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Those that use REAL lemons, how long do they last?
--Corinne
Date: 3/9/08
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A good 2 weeks or more. They sort of fade one by one, and I cut them up into small wedges and throw them in the disposal. I can fill a large bowl for WAY less than it would cost me in flowers for a similar sized container.
Mini artichokes look cute as well (I like the texture of them).
A
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Date: 3/9/08
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Picture overload.
This is what I did this weekend!
Before, the kids photos were lined up in a row like little toy soldiers. I never really liked it, but did get a lot of compliments. Now I have this. THANK YOU nesting lady!
Oh, and behind the little picture frame on the left...the thermostat!
The little 1/2 round table came from Hobby Lobby. It's black with a distressed finished with maghogany under it. There is 1 drawer and it opens on the bottom. I have put a basket inside to hold toys. DH anchored it to the wall. It's not as big as I'd like, but I actually bought it for a different spot in the house and it doens't fit there, so we put it here. What do you think, I can return it if I need to, but they don't have a bigger one.
Here is the other view of the living room. Notice the new coffee table! Thank you HL!
Now I do have to deal with the empty space next to my chair (the one on the R) I think I'm going to add a table with fabric and either some mirrors or some empty frames.
Don't mind the empty mantle or bare windows. I think I'm going to take the extra trim down above the mantle so that my painting will fit (see last picture for painting) I have a beautiful fabric from Joanns that I want to get if I can get a coupon or they have 1/2 off fabric. It's gold and rust stripes with touches of brown. I'm going to add dark brown bamboo shades.
Another view of my new wall. The picture to the left is coming down, and I'm thinking a scroll iron artwork piece that is round to counteract the hard lines of the grouping on the right. See the barn on the floor? My dad built that from scratch for my 4 y/o who LOVES horses! All wooden.
One last view. That's is my beloved Oil painting. It's a Paris scence of the Arch de Triumph. I LOVE it, you can see all of the blues but there is also a lot of greens, rusts and browns.
Notice the coffe table again $239 (I think) It has 3 drawers on the front to hold toys! Makes clean up a cinch!
So there ya have it. My next project is the window treatements in the breakfast room. I'm completely redoing them and need to get fabric for drapes as soon as I can. I also need to decorate the top of my armoir, not pictured b/c the top is shameful. Oh, and the colors of my furniture looks much better in person. I just used a cheap ole digi for the pics tonight.
Mel ~ mom to 3 girls and 1 boy
Date: 3/9/08
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Here is my easter decorating idea!! I filled up one of those glass vases with easter grass and eggs!!
Date: 3/9/08
To: Shoe**Connoisseur
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Mel- very nice. When I first saw your half round table, from the side angle, I thought it looked a bit small, like it needs to be bigger to extend under the mirror AND pictures, but from the other views(what I can see), I think it looks fine. I could go either way with it. Are you going to put anything on the top?
And I am so doing the thermostat cover, ours is in my dh's office and I always stare at it and hate out it sticks out on the wall.
Jen
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Date: 3/9/08
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Lisa, I would go to a fabric shop for fabric. As for how much to order, measure the width of your window. (For width you need 1 1/2 to 2 times the width of your window. (ie if your window is 36" wide then you would need a width of 54" to 72" ) (So looking at that pic, if the material you were buying is a 45" width, You should order approx 2 yards I would maybe go 2 1/4 so that you can match up pattern and do nice hems etc. ps If you want any sewing tips for them, I'm clickable.
Date: 3/9/08
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I did the shelves lined with the scrapbook paper today. They turned out cute and jazz up my office bookshelves nicely. I have one question though, what did everyone use to hold the paper in place? I used washable glue so that if I change my mind on the papers, I can remove easily without damaging the wood. Now I am not sure if I should have done that or given in to the hotglue gun.
Thanks in advance.
Amy
Date: 3/9/08
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Thanks! I think it could be bigger, but not much. I didn't really think about it until I looked at the photos, so I think it "will do"
For the top, I know I want a lamp and there is a plug below so that's good. Not sure about what else maybe a bowl or something, it has to be something the kids won't destroy so apothacary jars were not be a good idea for that spot.
NOT more photos though HA HA. DH suggested photos, I think we have enough there already LOL!
Mel ~ mom to 3 girls and 1 boy
Date: 3/9/08
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Amy, I did that today too! I made a mistake though and got 4 pieces and really should have 5. I know better, things usually work best in odd numbers, so I'll have to go back later and grab another piece (or 2 b/c I'm not sure if one is working for me)
Oh, I haven't done it ye
t b/c I need to go to the store, but I'm going to use double sided tape. So they look a little off right now, but you can get an idea.
Here are some pics I like this idea and will like it better when I get another piece and stick them up right!
Mel ~ mom to 3 girls and 1 boy
Date: 3/9/08
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Mel ~ I think the table looks great! I love the picture frames and mirrors on the wall. At first I did a double take because I thought you had posted a pic from the Nester.
I started scrounging around my house after buzzing through this thread. My dh has put me on a cash freeze so I can't go out and buy any new stuff. I did manage to dig out a couple of glass vases from under the sink. I put them side by side on one end of my mantel with a couple of old books under one. I don't know what I am going to put in them though. I am actually thinking that acorns would look cute in one of them. Where in the world do I find acorns this time of year? Normally I am nagging at my kids to empty them out of their pockets when we leave the park, but I guess I should have let them drag them home last year.
I also found a cylindrical blue vase that I put on my kitchen breakfast bar and filled with lemons. I think it looks awesome since my kitchen is blue and yellow.
I also have a small sofa at the top of the landing in my home, which is actually more like a small room. Anyway, I put a small console table along one wall up there, added a lamp with a pretty shade and a few picture frames. It looks so cozy. I just want to go up there and curl up to read. Maybe I will tomorrow.
Anyway, you ladies are amazing! Keep the ideas coming. I can't wait to hear more.
Shelby
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Meg 3/7/04
Lily 2/20/07
Date: 3/9/08
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~~~Coming out of lurkdom~~~
Well thanks to this thread & to the Nester blog, I have completed several decorating projects today. I papered the back wall of a black distressed bookcase, rearranged my sitting area, grabbed the table I was going to toss & bought some fabric to make a tablecloth, got inspired to get some decor I was going to toss & find it a new spot in my house.
This week I am going to:
-buy a decanter (LOVE that idea)
-finish the tablecloth
-hang 2 more pictures/wall art items
-hide my thermostat
-check out some yard sales & thrift stores
Thank you for all of the great ideas. I hope I can join the decorating divas when the new boards begin.
Susie
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dd - 3/06
Date: 3/9/08
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For those who can't imagine building that book rack, there are some affordable alternatives to the one from Pottery Barn. A little more colorful, but here's one from Target for $25
http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/601-6239469-0732114?ASIN=B000IHJF60&AFID=Froogle&LNM=B000IHJF60|Tot_Tutors_Book_Rack_Organizer&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=B000IHJF60&ref=tgt_adv_XSG10001
Date: 3/9/08
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Webmom - sorry to ask another question about your charger station...I went to Target today and got the ledge and a narrow surge protector. But when I took the corners off the ledge...lo and behold I can't just take off the back by unscrewing it like I thought I could - the shelf is all one piece. Did you just cut a hole in the back? And how? I don't know how to begin cutting a hole (I'd need a rectangle) in this. I'm afraid I'll just smash it if I try to start it.
Help!
TIA!
Laurie
Formerly Sassy-n-Bella
(Smurfette is an old OLD nickname. Don't ask. Stirrup pants are involved.)
Date: 3/9/08
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Here's my contribution. I"m loving everyone else's ideas.
This is a magnetic board from IKEA. I cut 6x6 pieces of Scrapbook paper that coordinate
with my wall color (although the pic doesn't look like it) and then put 4x6 pictures on the paper.
Date: 3/9/08
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Mel, it looks fantastic. Definitely the iron art piece on the other wall where the picture is.
C&C
Date: 3/9/08
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Clean,
I was searching on Rate My Space for drapery ideas and came across this living room. It reminds me a lot of yours. Maybe you could add a nice plant and some rich reds and golds for punch (pillows, a throw, etc.). I like the items on top of the entertainment center and the pictures on the wall next to it. I think that would look great in your living room. HTH!
Here's the link, too:
http://ratemyspace.hgtv.com/SNC/ViewItem.aspx?pguid=6db6be3f-1720-4ba3-a081-999042c09b6b&itemguid=54aac9de-98b3-4ce4-ac98-19ff654ba3b3
Susie
Date: 3/9/08
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share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=0EauGjFq4bsWFX
Here is a link with my shelves before and after adding scrapbooking papers in black, white and lime.
Also, I have a picture of one favorite item.... my DDs have collected several shells from various vacations and I put them into a large glass and silver cannister with polished sea glass pieces. I picked the large 10 gallon cannister so that all future shells will have a home as well. Every time I look at it, I think of our happy beach vacations!!!
Amy
Date: 3/9/08
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I have that same end table waiting to be painted. I got mine super cheap at the consignment shop. Your table turned out great.
Carolyn
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Olivia 2/05
Date: 3/9/08
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I posted this on a kid room or play room thread a while back, but I can't find it by searching. We needed some book storage that took up minimal space. I saw this idea in Family Fun magazine:
http://jas.familyfun.go.com/arts-and-crafts?page=CraftDisplay&craftid=10756
Here are a couple pics of my version in my dd's room and my playroom:
Date: 3/9/08
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From: Shoe**Connoisseur
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Amy, it looks great. Know what's funny is that my staircase does just like yours and I need a table and mirror or painting for it. It's the spot that I got the 1/2 round table for, but it was 1 inch too big.
Mel ~ mom to 3 girls and 1 boy
Date: 3/9/08
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Amy ~ the scrapbook paper REALLY changed the entire look of your shelves! I am amazed! They look fantastic.
Shelby
Annie 5/7/02
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Lily 2/20/07
Date: 3/9/08
To: charbroiledbrat
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I LOVE those rain gutter book shelves, too cute, just showed my dh. They look really nice in your room.
Jen
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Date: 3/9/08
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From: no1spartan
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Thank you! My house's lower level flows in a large circle with sand paint in the foyer and lime green accents (rug and accessories) then off to left, I have the office in chocolate and to the right, I have a formal living room in a lighter sage and that flows into the dining room in the lime. Then the rest of the house; kitchen and eating area and family room go back to the sand and chocolate but with red accents. (I will post more pictures later as I have some questions there that I have been dying to get another opinion on.) So to keep everything in harmony, I wanted to add more lime/sage to the shelves in the office as it is the first thing you see when you enter the house. The papers really did make it pop! I still would like to add a little reading nook in the office with a chair and lamp. Perfect for whoever is in the room, but not on the computer. Any idea for an inexpensive, but pretty/comfy chair???
Amy
Date: 3/9/08
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I just saw at Target this week, they have apothecary jars prefilled - about 4 different ones:
$20
http://www.target.com/Apothecary-Jar-Apple/dp/B000XHI5FC/sr=1-6/qid=1205116127/ref=sr_1_6/602-5413157-1555047?ie=UTF8&index=target&rh=k%3Aapothecary&page=1
Pixie
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Date: 3/9/08
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Ok, here are the Apothecary jars from Big Lots. I don't have them all filled yet and they aren't in place yet in my bedroom but at least you can see them.
Here's the box so your DH will know what to look for. I totally missed them when I first walked down the aisle but my DH found them.
I haven't checked out the nesting blog yet but I thought I would post a few kitchen cabinet pics and ask you ladies for advice for what to put on them. I bought the star at Gordman's last night for $6 but I have no clue what else to put up there. I don't want a lot but I don't want it to look bare either. KWIM? We are going to paint Caraway so I think that will help fill the space a bit too. What do you think? What else should I look for?
Oh, and I totally plan on cleaning up the side of the fridge too and the basket on top will be gone once I figure out where to put the cereal. LOL
Bethany
*Mommy to Ellison & Treyton*
Date: 3/9/08
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Thank you OP and to those that have contributed to this thread. So many great ideas! I am struggling with what to do in the space under my stairs. I would like to use it for storage. It is open on the side so I was thinking of something like this. Do any of you have this space under your stairs and what have you done? Pics are great too!
Date: 3/9/08
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Here they are! Another thank you to Nesting Place Lady! I made my curtains! I had left over fabric, so I made a pillow, too!
Pillow..........
Cafe curtains I made for the kitchen........
Date: 3/9/08
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I LOVE your cafe curtains!!! I really really do! The fringe really adds a lot too. I'm going to try some this week, and was unsure about the fringe, but after seeing your pics, I'm learning towards doing more fringe. Did you really hot-glue the fringe?
Someone should give Nester a link to this thread-- she's become so popular over here!
Amanda
DD 03-17-04
Date: 3/9/08
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She's reading the thread and loving all of the sweet comments. All of the creations are looking wonderful!!
I love the fringe, the jars, the shelves, all of it. I'm tempted to skip our plans for the week with visitors and make them help decorate our house (more like babysit so I can decorate).
Mel-your room is looking great! I think new houses are so difficult! We've been in ours for a year now and I still feel like we have so much empty space that needs filling. I guess it's always a work in progress. It's looking fabulous though! I love your colors!
Oh! And to the poster with the polka dot kitchen-how fun! We're actually doing polka dots in dd's room. I'm cutting fabric and using the starch to stick. I think they're adorable! I love how you pulled them together w/ your pink pieces as well. It looks great!
Date: 3/9/08
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tink,
Thanks! Yes. Even though I have a sewing machine, I did it all with my hot glue gun. I hot glued the silk fringe! I managed to hot glue a couple of my fingers, too! Ouch!
I think the trim adds a nice contrast.
Date: 3/9/08
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I love the curtains, and they go so well with your kitchen! That Paris sign is too cute too.
Proud Air Force wife and mom to 3 Air Force brats!
Date: 3/9/08
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From: Mommy Meg!
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I just finished my new decorations above my kitchen cabinets. I took huge advantage of the clearanced Global Bazar items at Target. Any suggestions?!?! Does anything need ot be moved around? Thanks! Meg
Date: 3/10/08
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From: 1happy*mommy
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My kitchen always looks so cluttered. Where do you store your bread and your toaster? I feel like I need a better spot for those things.
Date: 3/10/08
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From: yoshisgal
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You ladies have such great ideas! I'm going to have to snag the ribbon on a towel one for sure, for the kitchen and the bath. Great thread, thanks!
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Date: 3/10/08
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From: ~*angelsorce*~
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I have a girlfriend who keeps her bread in her microwave. My toaster is in my laundry room which is off my kitchen. It is next to my microwave. I'd love to have an over the range micro but I love my current counter microwave.
Kristin
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Date: 3/10/08
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Uppercase Living! I love it so much that I became a demonstrator!
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Date: 3/10/08
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From: SebBenLuc
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I absolutely LOVE all of the ideas and I'm another one who's hooked on the Nester blog.... genius!!!
When I think of something great to share, I will but for the time being... I'm loving reading and brainstorming.
For the Uppercase Living mommy... we'd love to see some of your decor w/UCL.
~Renee
Date: 3/10/08
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From: _Candee_
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Here's a few more decorative idea's...
These almost look like real chocolate eggs ... unfortunately they are not (or else they would have already been eaten up lol)
Oil lamp with real lamp oil. Used to have it on the book shelf.... husband lit it and I told him to be careful.... it's quite close to the ceiling... "aww there is plenty of room" was his reply.... Now we have a big black spot on our cieling!!
Date: 3/10/08
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From: LornaDoon3
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Just FYI from someone who didn't know this tidbit of info about acorns......they contain little weevilly white worms that will eventually make their way to the outside unless you bake the acorns at a low temp for awhile. They are DISGUSTING! I had collected a boatload of acorns to decorate as tiny pumpkins with my kids one halloween. Then I kept finding these little wormies...then read about that fact. They'll be fine if you bake them first though.
Just wouldn't want you traumatized like I was :)
Date: 3/10/08
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From: MyTwoCherries
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LOL about the acorns. I would so be the one that put out a nice bowl of them and have worms all over my kitchen! Thanks for the warning pp. I agree that they would look great as decor!
Candee-I love those eggs and your jars/vases and how you filled them! They look great! I also love the lamp, my mom had many of those as decor when I was younger.
Just a warning that I had no idea about until a few months ago on the board-the oil in them is extremely, extremely toxic. It sounds like yours is in a safe place being up high and all-I just wanted to warn you because I had no idea it was so toxic. I *think* this is an article about it: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/00055332.htm. I think they're great and fine for decor-I just wanted to post a heads up for you/anyone interested.
*I hope that didn't come off rude or anything like that-I really just wanted to share an FYI. Thanks again for all of the fabulous ideas!
Date: 3/10/08
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From: pink*pistachio
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Here is what I did on top of my kitchen cabinets. It is just grapevine. In my old house I had lights (christmas lights but with a brown cord instead of green) wrapped around it!
-Alyson
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Date: 3/10/08
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From: _Candee_
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Thanx for the heads up Mytwocherries. I didn't know per se that they were toxic but had the idea that they were in one way or another harmful considering it is highly flamable. We do keep them in a high up place. I would have it out but it was actually my husbands decore idea (I think this was his only decore idea) and he loves it... but now that I know how toxic it is... it might just be enough just to have them dumped.... or replaced with just water lol
Date: 3/10/08
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From: JoshuaJacob
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I love how you decorated your mantle for halloween cute!
Last yr Target had that monkey line and I wanted my son to have a monkey room. So we bought the monkey rug and two monkey towels and made the towels into a valance it turned out cute. We had sheer curtains in our room (tan) just above we put a red,blue,white beaded garland on the rod. We bought fabric at wal-mart and made kitchen curtains and valances. Bought fabric for the bathroom and made a curtian then stenciled stars at the bottom. Took my bathroom trash can made out of bamboo and put a small beaded garland on there glued it. My son's room is thomas the train bought fabric and made a valcance and covered a lamp shade with it. Take a hurrican and put a beaded garland in the bottom. Jars of fake fruit.
Jennifer
Date: 3/10/08
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Just wanted to show off what DH and I spent our weekend doing/organizing. We hung all of these pictures that I've taken. On the wall across from it, I'm hanging more (going horizontally though):
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Date: 3/10/08
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From: JoshuaJacob
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I'm Down With The Sickness
What kind of hooks did you use on your chanandalier? Where did you buy them at?
Jennifer
Date: 3/10/08
To: pink*pistachio
From: May00DS+May04DD
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Love the grapevine, where did you get it? I've been looking for *substantial* grapevine like that for, oh, forever!!! My naked cabinet tops thank you!
Megan
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Date: 3/10/08
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From: JoshuaJacob
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Mel- Could you post a pict of how your doing the thermostat, with mirror and picts. And you got the idea at the nesting website. Cool
Jennifer
Date: 3/10/08
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From: pink*pistachio
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I think I got it at AC Moore. I have had it for 6-7 years now. It is actually 2 pieces. I put some nails in the top of my cabinets to hold it in place! I am sure places like Michaels have the grapevine.
-Alyson
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Date: 3/10/08
To: pink*pistachio
From: May00DS+May04DD
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Thanks. Michael's does have it, but it's skimpy compared to what you have.
The closest store to me is in Erie, PA (I'm in WI) LOL. Looks like there is one in Knoxville where MIL goes shopping all the time...maybe I'll send her on an expedition!
Megan
Date: 3/10/08
To: JoshuaJacob
From: Linns2beasts
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Hey, I just saw your questions, I got the hooks from publix(local grocery store) at christmas time, they are for ornanments.
here are some simular ones on ebay:Link
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I like these a lot
However, I can imagine they would be easily made from wire from any craft store.
HTH
-Linn
Date: 3/10/08
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From: JoshuaJacob
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What is everyone doing with apothecary jars? What are you filling them with and where are you putting them at?
Jennifer
Date: 3/10/08
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From: imamom22gr8kids
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Click here - your photo wall looks great! I can't wait to see your other wall when finished!!
Where did you get your frames and mats?
Date: 3/10/08
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From: ari&elimom
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I had no clue what an apothecary jar was till I read this thread!
I have a beach theme in my bathroom (I know, kinda overplayed) and I think these would look nice on the top of my cabinet over the toilet instead of the plain candles I have.
I know sea shells would look nice (and I could get them off my sink where they sit now in a bowl) but I wonder what else I can put.
I also have a small candle with colored sand and a few seashells/starfish inside......but it has a spot in the middle for a small candle to go inside.
Date: 3/10/08
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imamom22 - I got my frames from Hobby Lobby for abou $3-4/piece (on sale) and bought the mattes seperately $3/pc). DH painted the frames black (they were wood colored). Also, on the other wall, (since it's smaller), they will be 10 x 13 (those shown are 11x14) with a 5x7 opening. He will be cutting those mattes himself since they didn't have that size.
Date: 3/10/08
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I'm not sure this will pertain to many, but we have a very old house (in the 1800's) and lots of old windows left in the barn. I thought they would be great as picture frames, so I hung one horizontal and one vertical, and in all the window panes I put pictures. It looks really neat, sorry I don't know how to post pics, I don't even have a PB account....
anna
Date: 3/10/08
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Just wanted to add that you could put beach glass or white sand in your apothecary jars. I found beach glass in green and blue and mixed it with some white sea shells. It's on my fireplace hearth. Our family room is a blue/green color.
Candee, where did you find that 'nest' material you have in the bottom of your jars/bowls with the eggs? It looks like soft sticks.
Catherine
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Date: 3/10/08
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Bump for anyone that has a photo of their thermostate framed. I've been thinking of framing my front door peep hole, I seem to remember seeing it on Friends.
Also, yesterday at Big Lots, they had a decanter w/ 4 wine glasses for $10. The decanter looked nice, but I'm looking for a bedside decanter.
Nomers
Date: 3/10/08
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I would love some suggestions on how to work with the mantle in our family room. I'd like to keep the clock on it because my dad made it, but other than that I have NO idea. Also the window kind of throws me. I have been pondering getting some of those vinyls letters and doing a fun quote around the arch of the window but I'm not sure...
Also as you can see it is the playroom too so I'm not sure how "decorated" I can really get with it!
Emmaline - allergic to dairy, eggs, soy, peanuts, treenuts, dogs, horses, grasses
Date: 3/10/08
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I would love to see some pics of the Apothecary jars filled with lemons. I would like to do that for my kitchen. If anyone cares to post pics that would be great!
Kristin
Date: 3/10/08
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Ummmm ladies - I NEED MORE! Please keep all your posts coming!!! LOL
K
Date: 3/10/08
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I think the vinyl letters arched over your windows would look great. Since it's in your family room a nice quote about families would be perfect.
Date: 3/10/08
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1. I saw the apothocary jars at my Big Lots too. I almost bought them but I have so many random glass containers around the house that I opted not to incur hubby's wrath on this one.
2. I have a painting question....I have a little white cabinet that I use to hold toys. Up until now it has always been in dd's bedroom. However, I now need something in the living room to hold toys. So, I want to paint it black. What is the best way to do this? Do I use spray paint? Do I need to do anything to it prior to make the paint adhere better? Can I spray paint outside even when it's cold? HELP! Can you tell I have never painted anyting in my life?
Shelby
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Date: 3/10/08
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From: AnnieMegLilyBean
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Bethany ~ What if you placed glass votive cups lining the mantle? You could place maybe a half dozen or more? It would be cheap and easy. You could put a tealight in each one and they would look really pretty lit up at night.
Sorry I am not bursting with ideas. I have a mantle myself that I have no idea what to do with it.
Shelby
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Date: 3/10/08
To: Shoe**Connoisseur
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Mel-
Your wall is amazing! Without the shelf sconces, how wide is the section that includes the mirror and frames? I'm trying to figure out if this layout would work in my foyer area. I know my space isn't nearly as wide as your wall. Thanks!
This is so much fun! I have my little notebook out taking notes and saving pics. I don't have any ideas, but I sure do need some.
Melissa
Date: 3/10/08
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I bet after dinner mints would look really nice, and springy!
Link
These are cute, a lot of different soaps would work,
Link
Corks, and seriously, I have to have those rabbit candle holders. I have too. I mean it.
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Lemons, not impressed with this pic
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color!
Link
anyway, just some ideas.
Date: 3/10/08
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Bethany, if you do the letters about the window/mantle, I think "Live Well, Laugh Often, Love Much" would be a nice one for that room. Or "Live, Love, Laugh and Be Happy." Just an idea.
C&C
Date: 3/10/08
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I love all of the ideas on this thread. We're getting new windows put in to relace the nasty aluminum ones in the back of the house so after that we're going to do some painting and redecorating.
I did this with some of my older ds's artwork and think it turned out pretty cool.
Date: 3/10/08
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From: Shoe**Connoisseur
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Melissa THANKS!!! I'm so proud of it.
It's 65 inches, but it could be done on a smaller scale. My portraits are 8x10 framed in an 11x13 frame with a mat. You could buy a smaller mirror and use either 8x10s with no mat or 5x7s matted. Also, there is about 5-6 inches b/t my mirror and frames, so you can move them closer together. You can also use an oval mirror to scale it down some, or you can do a mirror on one side and 2 photos on the other.
Mel ~ mom to 3 girls and 1 boy
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Date: 3/10/08
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From: May00DS+May04DD
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How about jelly beans or jelly bellies in the jars? Painted wooden Easter eggs?
Date: 3/10/08
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I just want to tell everyone how much I love this thread. Your ideas are so awesome. I'm just starting decorating a 3000 sq foot house that is all white..yuck! I have just started painting and looking for those little touches that so many of you have posted...thank you from a decorating challenged person!
Mel, please keep me in mind for the new decorating board.
Date: 3/10/08
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From: JoshuaJacob
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Also, where are you guys putting your jars at? This thread is awesome.
Jennifer
Date: 3/10/08
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I took heavy curtains from Ikea and cute them then sewed them into a zig zag at he bottom so they were a funky valence instead. Used the leftover to make pillows. I don't have pics as this was years ago. But it was cute.
Date: 3/10/08
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My ledge had a cheapo fiberboard backing, and it just popped off. It didn't even have screws to hold it in place. What material is your ledge made out of? Is it wood or some sort of molded plastic?
The PB bookcase was really really easy. I got fancy and used a router, but you can still make it without using one. It'll be a few simple cuts, and putting it together.
Someone asked about painting a bookcase that was already painted. How is it painted now? You'll need to know what kind of paint is on there now in order to paint it again.
Someone already posted a pic of the three jars from BL. I also saw this one:
It shows a nice example of shells for the beach bathroom.
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Date: 3/10/08
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From: Kate'sCrew
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You aldies are so creative! Any thoughts on what I can do with this "dead corner" in my living room? The accent wall is cranberry, the couches are green-khaki. The arms on the couches are kind of high,
We used to have a coffee table in front of the couch but one of my kids fell and needed stitches, so that will be put away for a while.
Date: 3/10/08
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I went to Target today and went looking through the decor area just for ideas.
They had an apothecary jar about 16inches high filled with tiny green apples for $29.99 AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! LOL
You could probably make it for $10
It was really pretty but not for that price
KRYSTLE
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Date: 3/10/08
To: Kate'sCrew
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I think one of the blogs tables would be perfect. She found small (ugly) round kitchen tables and covered them with lots of fabric. Add some tables and little trinkets and it's finished!
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Date: 3/10/08
To: Kate'sCrew
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Katescrew: how about a floor lamp?
Date: 3/10/08
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Ask Bethany,
The space above the fireplace would look great with some fabric I think. The window is beautiful and doesn't need to be covered unless privacy or sunlight is an issue....but something like this swag with a fabric that coordinated with the sofa pillows would be cheap to do and add a lot of color and warmth to the space.
I can't remember what that giraffe thingy is called at the top...a korbel?...but anyway I see them all the time at stores like Ross and marshals for around $5 or $10.
This is a baby nursery from RateMySpace..but you get the idea.
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Date: 3/10/08
To: JoshuaJacob
From: Shoe**Connoisseur
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I don't have a picture b/c I haven't done it yet. I have to get some other decorating ideas, but essentially all I'm going to do is take a pretty frame, pop out the back and the glass and then hang it up with the alarm box in the middle.
What I did with my living room was hide the thermostate behind a picture. If you look at the little shelves you can see that the picture frames are actually propped on the shelf. The thermostate is actually behind the one on the left. You can just pick the picture frame up, adjust the temp and then put it back.
Mel ~ mom to 3 girls and 1 boy
Date: 3/10/08
To: Kate'sCrew
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I think a big airy plant would look cool back there. I'm searching for some to flank my fireplace, I really need some "life" in there...
Need to run get the kids, I'll see if I can find pictures for you later.
Megan
ETA: Combine what I said with another poster: put the plant on a skirted round table!!!!!!
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Date: 3/10/08
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From: JaciO
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To the poster who wanted to paint the toy storage shelves black, I can't remember your name now after going thru all the last posts, but I would ask at the paint dept at Home Depot or Lowes what would be best. I was going to paint an old dresser last year black to go behind my sofa as a table, and the guy there ended up talking me out of it. He said it would take at least 3 coats, and I also wanted a matte finish, which he said was hard to get ?? I can't remember why now. Anyways, I ended up painting mine a cream color to match our kitchen cupboards since it is placed right next to that area and it turned out great. Is there any other color that would work for your area without painting black? Let me know if you end up going with black, and how it turns out. I would love to know for future things i paint.
I love all the ideas shared, I have been watching this thread.
I have matted and framed some of my kids artwork to put on the walls in our family room in our basement, I also bought some album frames, and framed 4 of my "old" lp albums from the 80s! When we did that room over it is a hodge-podge of movie & tv & music themed decor along with framed kids artwork. It looks fun down there!
Date: 3/10/08
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I have no pics, but if you take a big hurricane vase/jar and fill it with whole coffee beans and then put a fruity (cranberry smells really good..) candle in the middle, once the candle burns down, the heat from the candle also makes the coffee beans smell really good.
K
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Date: 3/10/08
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I have an idea for a 1/2 bathroom. Rather than using a bathroom rug in a 1/2 bath, I use a really nice round wool rug. I say 1/2 bath because in a full you would have to worry about it getting wet from showers/baths. A more formal rug rather than atypical blah bathroom rug really changes the feel of the bathroom. I just got a rug for $35 at TJ Maxx. Maybe a little expensive but I think it's worth it.
I bought some plates today and tried to put them but it just didn't look right, I only have room for a few, maybe that's the problem.
Bridget, mommy to Eden (1/06) & Halle (6/07)
Date: 3/10/08
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Mel Thanks so much love what you have done. When you get done with the picture frame with alarm clock, would love to see a pict. Did you get the idea off of Nesting if so where I can't find it.
Jennifer
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Date: 3/10/08
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From: Kate'sCrew
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Thanks for the ideas. I think I have an oval table that we're not using for anything that might fit nicely back there, and if I could come up with a tablecloth, that would look nice. I have a floor lamp already, but it doesn't seem like it has enough "weight" to it, KWIM?
Kate
Date: 3/10/08
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Ok, so since the person with awesome black and white bathtub photos of her kids posted, I've gotten insipired to do my bathroom.
And I noticed, my baseboards aren't in good shape. When sanding to repaint them the same color again (white), do I need to sand them down completely to the bare wood, or just till smooth and semi-depainted, kwim?
I'm sorry if I sound stupid, I've just never sanded a painted surface before. This is our first house.
Love,
Ashley
Date: 3/10/08
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From: Tommy&Riley'sMommy
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Kate'sCrew: How about a tall palm type of plant. I have seen some realistic looking artificial ones at Michaels if a real one won't work for you.
Date: 3/10/08
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I haven't read all the posts, but here's what we did with our "headboard"...
We bought wood & dh cut it into these shapes. I primed and painted it to match our bedroom, and then used gorilla glue to hold them together. It's hung with heavy hooks on the back meant for large paintings and mirrors.
We've gotten a lot of compliments on it, and I love how it was cheap to make and unique. It was in one of those free magazines from Lowes a couple years ago that had the plans for it, but I think you could just figure out the scale you need for your size bed.
Date: 3/10/08
To: catherine1848
From: _Candee_
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I bought that nest type material in a store here in Holland (it's like a doller store... so cheap cheap cheap). I have no idea what it is made of - it's like finely shreaded (length wise) straw but it's really long... They also had many different colours - I use a yellow one in my kids Easter baskets.
You might find it at a garden center... sometimes they put that kind of stuff in plant arrangements. May even find it in a craft store??? It's just something comonly used here for decoration.
Here's a link to make your own nest... http://www.ivillage.co.uk/homegarden/homemaking/crafts/articles/0,,695942_708590,00.html
Date: 3/10/08
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Shucks...I'll see if I can find it around here. Probably the garden store first. I've only seen the spanish moss at the craft stores but I love how soft your 'straw' looked.
Thanks for the link to make your own birdsnest too!
Catherine
www.curlyclips.etsy.com
Date: 3/10/08
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Ashley, I wouldn't think you would have to sand them down at all (unless they have rough edges or have a high gloss surface to them), if so, you will have to re-primer them, and then paint them white.
I love the B&W photo ideas too, I thought that was a cute idea. I have been wanting to re-do our kids bathroom, but since 2 of my kids are teens now, I am not sure how they would like me putting up pics of them when they were little in the bathtub. They would be cute pics though, and great for going down memory lane. Hmmm....will have to think on that, I love that idea though!!
Date: 3/10/08
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BETHANY: I'd put an inexpensive half-round art glass window inside of your arched window over the mantle. It mimics a nice vintage "attic room" look, creates an interesting art piece that works with or without the light behind it (so there is something there day or night - night being the biggie since it would be a black hole at night and with your light above you can illuminate it from the spots above on the inside - lovely!). Like THESE for example. HTH!
Date: 3/10/08
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WOW! You are all EVIL! LOL!!! I can't believe I didn't see this thread earlier.
Thanks for the link to the nesting blog. She has some awesome ideas.
I wish I had something to contribute. You all have the neatest homes and ideas! I am slowly working on decorating/changing/organizing our home but I'm on a very limited budget. I guess I just have to get creative! I love the towel idea, I thought the polka dot kitchen was cute, I love Mel's using photos to hide the thermostat...and I love lots of other ideas too!
The only unusual thing I've done in our home is that I painted a fish mural in the kids' bathroom using acrylic paint. It took me a couple of months to do and I was really pg at the time. It turned out really cute but I think I need to add more fish to it some day.
Has anyone bought any furniture from Home Decorators? They have some big cabinets that look nice. I need some mega toy storage units that I can close the doors on for our LR. We don't have many furniture stores around here and those that are here don't have anything I like (or can afford). Ikea is a 4+ hour drive from here and I wasn't in love with what I saw there. I'm sick and tired of not having a place to put all the toys. Any ideas?
Astrid
Date: 3/10/08
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How close to Caraway is SW Svelte Sage? Just curious.
Date: 3/10/08
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I am about 1/2 way through all of the posts, but I had to share. We used a lot of shells for our wedding, and I got them at
www.shellhorizons.com
Its wholesale, but they do sell to the public. If you are going to be using a lot of shells, their prices are really excellent. They also have large specimen shells, etc. I also called and asked them some questions about their products, and they were SOOOOO helpful!
I love this thread!
Jenn
Date: 3/10/08
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I love the laundry power jar!!
We move into our new house in two weeks, and I can't wait to start decorating.
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Date: 3/10/08
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I also love the laundry powder jar! Not only is it more attractive, I can buy one that actually fits the space I have on top of my washing machine!
And Lemony...your contribution helped me alot. I have been wanting to do the picture wall thing for when we move into our new townhouse next week, but couldn't figure out how to plan it. I love the paper cutout idea to get it right!
Sarah
Mom to Devyn 7/06
Date: 3/10/08
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This is the type of plant I was thinking about, in the left corner of the picture (posted earlier from rate my space):
Date: 3/10/08
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Ok..... I have a question too.
We have a couple lamps and a beautiful large frame and a nice big mirror.
The problem is that they are brass and it's so not me. They came with my dh and I know they are pretty old. I hate to get rid of them because I love the shape, size, just not the color.
Has anyone spray painted/painted brass stuff before? How do I do this? Pics would be great if you've done it.
Thanks ladies
Date: 3/10/08
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My neighbor did this to her brass lamps and it worked out great for her. I don't have pics nor the nerve to go over and ask her for a pic of her lamps! The paint she chose was a dark bronze with a hammered finish.
HTH!
CLEAN
Date: 3/10/08
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I'm LOVING this thread!
For those people that don't have a Big Lots or a Target, I wanted to mention that Wal-Mart also has the apothecary jars sold individually. My store had a wide variety of sizes and shapes.
When I went to BL yesterday to look for the jars, I found something that really caught my eye. I prefer to use more realistic, natural elements when decorating for holidays. At BL, I found a set of dessert plates from Hallmark that were soft, muted pastel colors with a small, raised (but not painted) bunny around the edges of the plate. There were 4 plates to a set for $10. I loved them, but couldn't think of where to use them at the time and they did not have any other matching pieces. Today I got inspiration! We never use our formal dining room table, but I always keep it set because it's the first thing you see when you come in our front door. I have a set of dishes especially for that table/room, but I also have a set of solid white Mikasa dishes that I use when we have visitors. I plan to use the white dishes with the bunny dessert dishes on top on my formal table for Easter. Now I've got to find a centerpiece to compliment it. Anyone have suggestions? I love the apothecary jars, but I haven't found anything I like to put in them yet. I've considered making an Easter tree to put in a hurricane-type container, but I haven't found any decorations for the tree I like. I suppose I could make those too, huh? LOL! Anyway, I'm buying the dishes tonight! I'll share a pic of the table when I get a centerpiece and it's finished. Hopefully that will be before Easter is over.
Date: 3/10/08
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For those who asked me...the toy bin I want to paint is just one of those white painted ones from Target. I have no idea what type of paint was used to paint it at the factory.
Suzanne ~ I love the idea for your table! If you are looking for a centerpiece, what about taking an apothecary jar and filling it will those fake pastel eggs that you can find around. You could also use pastel colored jellybeans or some other sort of candy. Hmmm..what about swirling together different colors of Easter grass?
Shelby
Annie 5/7/02
Meg 3/7/04
Lily 2/20/07
Date: 3/10/08
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To poster who mentioned the apothecary jar with little apples (sorry can't remember who),., i love this idea. Has anyone does this? I'd love to see a pic. I'm so visual!
Date: 3/10/08
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Hi Nan7534!
I love the Uppercase living products, and would love to talk to you more! I am clickable!
Jenn
Date: 3/10/08
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HELP!!
Here is a wall in my family room (the only wall my TV can go on) and my stinking thermostat and intake register are on the same wall. I haven't put anything on this wall b/c I just don't know what to do! Can anyone offer me some advice? I love this thread and you all have some absolutely wonderful ideas! (please ignore all of the toys, its not always that messy)
Thanks, Morgan and here is the adjacent wall with the fireplace just to give you some reference
Date: 3/10/08
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Well didn't they pick a crummy place to place the intake vent? Geesh! Anyway, I don't really have any nifty ideas. The only thing I can think of is to paint the intake vent the same color as the wall. At least it wouldn't stand out as much.
Shelby
Annie 5/7/02
Meg 3/7/04
Lily 2/20/07
Date: 3/10/08
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smiles72~ I have painted over brass fixtures with this spray paint. http://www.acehardwareoutlet.com/(p2yfbrjt1rbzdwadpxgeqf45)/productdetails.aspx?sku=1095231&source=GoogleBase
I painted over all of my outdoor brass fixtures with the hammered black paint and used the hammered brown paint on the fixtures in my bathroom. This stuff is amazing! A friend of mine had a hideous brass chandelier that she spray painted with the hammered black and now it looks like something out of Pottery Barn. She also used it to paint over a big gold frame. Just tape it off and you are ready to go! Now that the weather is warming up I cannot wait to hit gargae sales looking for things to paint over! I know you can find it at both Walmart and Home Depot. This spray paint will become your best friend!
Kristi ~ Mommy to two sweet girls.
Date: 3/10/08
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To the PP who asked about buying furniture from Home Decorators Collection....
We bought this:
http://www.homedecorators.com/P/Oak_Veneer_Triple_Multimedia_Case_with_Glass_Doors/410/
The quality is good, especially for the price, and it went together easier than any other furniture I've ever had to assemble myself.
Date: 3/10/08
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First, your fireplace wall is very pretty.
Second, or the other wall, I'd do an assortment of all different sized silver-toned frames (I think that's what the opposite side of the room has, right?) without pictures or glass in them. Then make sure one frames the intake vent & the thermostat and they should blend in.
A
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Date: 3/10/08
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I say paint the intake vent the same as the wall color....it will blend it.
wait.......not sure if I read this wrong or not understanding it.......people put up frames with nothing in it? On the wall? On a table? Can someone show an example of what it looks like?
Date: 3/10/08
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I did this project years ago, but still get compliments from people on them. It's my childens outfits they wore home from the hospital after they were born. The bottom has their name and stats that I printed on the computer and framed with a pre-made mat. I still haven't done my 2 year old's yet! DD's: DS's:
Daphne
Mom to Lane (2-2-06),
Lyndi (9-14-90) & Landon (3-24-95)
Date: 3/10/08
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Easter Tree idea -
I found these pussywillow braches at Micheal's last year on clearance for a $1.00 (SCORE). Finally get to use them this year. Because they were heavyish I wrapped the bottom in a zip tie to give it shape. Then to make it stand at attention in the vase I stuffed it with Easter grass. I didn't feel like driving to Micheal's again so I foudn these egg "sticks" at Walmart and just added them to the base of the branches. I might go back to Walmart for 4 more to fill it in better.
Date: 3/10/08
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Well I have another idea playing off of the painting the intake valve and framing it.
buy a bunch of pretty scrapbook paper in coordinating colors. I see some blue and brown in your pillows so play off of that. Paint your intake valve to coordinate with the colors, so probably blue or brown, then frame it by haning an empty frame over it. You can get them cheap at HL. (i'm a little chicken, so I'd go with brown to play it safe) I know it sounds like it wll stand out more but if you put up a collage of pretty scrapbook paper then it will blend in with that and get lost.
Mel ~ mom to 3 girls and 1 boy
Date: 3/10/08
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I second the painting the vent the same color as the wall. That's what I did and it blends more than having a stark white went in the middle of a colored wall. I can't upload my pics but will once the printer is connected to the computer.
I also bought some furniture from Home Decorators and the quality is like Target a bit. I bought a black desk and it was easy to assemble. I can also take a pic of it and upload it afterwards.
Nancy
Date: 3/10/08
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This is my first contribution to this very cool thread but I have loved reading it and looking at all of your pictures! We are moving to a brand new house next week (so excited...it's the first brand new house I've ever lived in!), so I will probably be asking much advice on decorating in the coming weeks!
Here is my way of disguising/hiding the thermostat or alarm key pad:
The greenery hangs down and kind of camouflages it. I have a friend who uses a similar method, only she puts the holder under the thermostat and has peacock feathers sticking out of it to hide the thermostat. It's hard to describe but looks really cute.
I have a question also: Does anyone have their sink on their kitchen island? Our new kitchen is designed this way. I really think I will like it, but not sure how to decorate....I like paper towels right by the sink so maybe will have dh put a plastic paper towel holder on the door under the sink cabinet. I definitely will borrow the dish soap in a decorative container instead of the dawn or palmolive bottle right out where the world can see! I may start a new thread on this with pictures of mine next week when we move in (unless I get some super cool ideas on this thread!)....
Date: 3/10/08
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Here is a site with AWESOME home decor for really cheap. I love them. Hey if you don't like the color of somehting just spray paint it. LOL.
I'm thinking of getting a 24" blue star for my middle son's room - do you think that is big enough - he wants it really BIG.
Date: 3/10/08
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yeah yeah, ANOTHER star question from me The stars i saw at BB&B were copper colored. Are all of them, or are some painted (that you find B&M).
Date: 3/10/08
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The stars come in every color. I see them for very very short money in my neck of the woods, like 7.99-99 for the biggest ones.
Date: 3/10/08
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I've got a cool...perhaps cheesy is the right word...idea. I had a pair of old wooden skiis that I had dh screw pegs in to. I've got them hanging in a V-shape in my entry- so that both little and big people can hang up their jackets. I like it and it's functional but I haven't figured out what to put in the middle of the V-shape.
Astrid
Date: 3/10/08
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I also have pics in my hallway. I won't post a pic, because they are all wonky. (I've been meaning to get those 3M strips that hold your pics straight, someone here recommended them to me on the last decorating thread.) Anyways, I bought this frame kit from Target last year. Basically, it's just differnent size picture frames. I found them in the fall, and they were on clearanced. I think I might have paid $6 for each box. I bought five boxes. The catch was, while all the boxes were the same shape, they were different finishes. I bought one shiney black finish, one cherrywood finish, two pine finish, and one white. It didn't matter to me, since I just spraypainted them all a flat black. (which, BTW, as tempting as it is to do, I would not advise it. It became a magnet for dust! I'm actually tempted to respray them all with a satin black finish.) So, I had all matching frames for a about $1 a frame! (counting the $$ for paint) So, don't let the finish discourage you, you can always paint it to match!
~Annie,Bacon&Lily~- can you post of pic of the toy bin? Or link from the target site? It's probably laminate. You can paint over laminate, but you need to prep the surface first. I did my old kitchen back in the day.
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Date: 3/10/08
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mom2three15-do you have a link for the website you talked about?
Thanks for suggestions about spraypainting my brass stuff? Do I need to prime it at all or do I just spray it on?
Date: 3/10/08
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Thanks, JaciO. I'll be off to Porter Paints tomorrow. And to Hobby Lobby. And to Big Lots. DD has a pedi appt. tomorrow 35 minutes away from the house and all of those stores are nearby, Lord help me. I want to have Nesting lady's dining room, and my hutch is just begging for a makeover, in addition to my bathroom plans that just seem to be getting bigger.
I have a job interview Wednesday afternoon. I hope I get it with all the $ I want to blow on decorating my house.
You girls are a great kick in the booty for actually fixing up the old homestead.
Love,
Ashley :)
Date: 3/10/08
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Well, I went back to BL today and got 2 sets of the Hallmark bunny dessert plates. I came home and moved the dishes I usually have there, put out the white dinner plates, and then placed the bunny plates in the center. I am in love! DH was loving the price too...regularly $28 for a set of 4 plates was now $10 at BL! Two sets of plates put me out $21.65 instead of $60.62 - now that's a great bargain! I can't remember who posted the pu$$y willows (BBC wouldn't let me type the real word), but I'm thinking of stealing that idea for a centerpiece...maybe with a few tiny painted eggs hanging on the branches. Has anyone seen small paintable egg ornaments?
Date: 3/10/08
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This thread is awesome! I want an invite to the decorating board, I'm obsessed with decorating and HGTV.
What about a nice palm plant or two, you could get a stand for one and put the other on the floor for height. The plants are only 10 bucks at Home Depot.
Rebecca, mommy to 3 little girls!
Date: 3/10/08
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You know how it's fun to frame your child's art? Well, I did it with a spin. I bought a "fancy" picture frame from Walmart. I tore off the piece on the back you use to prop the picture. (That piece just adds bulk if you leave it.) I bought round strong magnets sold at any craft store and hot glued them onto the back. Put my dd's art into the frame and I now have the picture hanging on my fridge door. Looks a lot nicer than random pictures held up with magnets.
To make some cool magnets for the fridge. You buy a fabric button kit...sold at craft stores or fabric stores. The kit looks like this: http://www.jcarolinecreative.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=2214-000030-000&Category_Code=2300s&Product_Count=2
Make the buttons with your favorite fabric. This ebay listing gives you an idea what the buttons look like with fabric: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220204522678&ssPageName=MERCOSI_VI_ROSI_PR4_PCN_BIX_Stores&refitem=320188395186&itemcount=4&refwidgetloc=closed_view_item&refwidgettype=osi_widget&_trksid=p284.m185&_trkparms=algo%3DSI%26its%3DI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D4%26ps%3D41
With wire cutters, cut off the wire loop on the back, and hot glue a round magnet to the back. Looks so cute!
Kristin-mommy to:
Nadia 1/24/02
Gavin 3/1/07
and 5 angels in heaven
Date: 3/10/08
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Can someone help settle a dispute between DH and I? When you enter our house, you can see our living room and hallway that goes to the kitchen. It made sense to paint the hallway the same color as the living room. We also painted a portion of the staircase wall the same color. What color do we paint the rest of the stairs? We'll have to take the same color all the way up and down the upstairs hallway. DH thinks we should repaint the boring builder color that's there now and I think we should paint it the living room color. WDYT?
As you enter the house with front door and living room on your right.
Looking up the stairway to the landing.
From the landing looking up to the upstairs hallway.
Ann - Mommy to:
Kaelyn - I'm 3!
Date: 3/10/08
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Paint the staircase a different color. It'll give the entire house more personality, IMO.
Lemony
Date: 3/10/08
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Lemony - What color then? Ha...the million dollar question.
Ann - Mommy to:
Kaelyn - I'm 3!
Date: 3/10/08
To: May00DS+May04DD
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I was just looking at Pottery Barn and found the grapevine that you liked on clearance for $2.99.
http://www.potterybarn.com/products/p9593/index.cfm?pkey=csalaccall
Rebecca, mommy to 3 little girls!
Date: 3/10/08
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It could go either way. You could continue the same color or a different, but there is NO WAY I would do the same builder paint color. You want to liven it up!
beautiful color btw, what is it.
Mel ~ mom to 3 girls and 1 boy
Date: 3/10/08
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I would absolutely continue that same color all the way up the landing and to the end of your upstairs hallways. It's a great color!
A
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Date: 3/10/08
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TY!!! That rocks. Wonder how much I will need, I bet I have 20 feet of cabinet space. Think 50 feet would be enough? That's only 10 of them! $30!
ETA: Hmm, it says 14.5", but in the product description it says 5 feet long...what to do, what to do!
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Date: 3/10/08
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Thank you! It's Caramel Gold from Lowe's but was mixed at Porter Paints. LOVE Porter Paints. I need to do window treatments in the living room that's the same gold color. I'm thinking something dark blue like this room. DH thinks something red but I'm tired of red.
Ann - Mommy to:
Kaelyn - I'm 3!
Date: 3/10/08
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UGH! I saw that too the difference in lengths... I was so impressed with that GREAT FIND!! I'd call to verify the dimensions. In the product description it says 5'!!!!!!!!! Fingers crossed that is correct and the info in the "order" part is NOT.
Keep us posted. I wish I had a good use for some of that b/c it's beautiful!!
~Renee
Date: 3/10/08
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I really like the look of the blue window treatments. We did the dark red/burgandy and I like them but now that spring is around the corner, I feel like they are "too dark", if that makes any sense. Though I don't know what I could do to change things up with the color of our furniture. This is the only picture I have of the living room with the curtains kinda showing. Any thoughts??
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