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Wooden Decorative Art

August 24, 2013 By stylishrevamp 3 Comments

Well, we did it. We dropped our oldest off at college and let me tell you it was one of the hardest things I have ever, ever done! Once we left the college, I saw a billboard that said Big Valley Antique Center next exit. So that is what we did. I only had 15 minutes to shop so it was a quick whirl around the shop because they were ready to close. I found two wooden pieces of art and an old Pepsi crate. Not bad for a quick stop and it did help cheer me up a bit!

I used Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. For the first coat I used Paris Grey. Once it was dry I painted over it with Old White. Then when everything was dry, I used my sanding block to highlight the indentations on the sea horse and conch shell. I am loving these two pieces and will definitely be taking them to the Island Home.

We are linking up to:

Funky Junk Interiors

Six Sisters Stuff

Good Luck Future Class of 2017!

August 21, 2013 By stylishrevamp Leave a Comment

My son and his friends celebrating one last time at the Island Home before heading off to college.

Good luck as you begin a new an exciting chapter in your life! We will miss you!

It is hard to believe that we will be taking our oldest son to college tomorrow. It seems like yesterday that he was heading off to preschool. We are proud of you Dylan. Have fun, be safe, and study hard! We love you!

New Headboard

August 20, 2013 By stylishrevamp 3 Comments

We finally had to get a new headboard for my youngest son. He originally had a beautiful antique bed that we had had for years. It finally met it end a couple nights ago. Having three boys and antique furniture sometimes is not the best fit! So while my middle son and I were heading to the Island home we decided to stop at some of my favorite shops and look for some accessories for my kitchen. Instead, I found a fabulous headboard that I could not pass up. I found it at Bay Star, if you are ever in the area you have to check this place out. It is the BEST!

First, I used easy liquid sander deglosser because I did not feel like sanding the piece. I chose Benjamin Moore Regal Select Matte Finish in Twilight Zone. I bought both of these products at ACE Hardware.

This is what the headboard looked like when I found it at the shop.

I have never seen a headboard like this before. I love that it has the cork board and plexiglass sliding doors. I am sure my son will change it up often but for know this is the finished product:

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Kitchen Tour

August 18, 2013 By stylishrevamp 18 Comments

We have been working on the kitchen. When we first went to view the home, the kitchen had formica counter tops and pickled oak cabinets. It was very well maintained but just seemed so outdated to me and I couldn’t wait to get started on the kitchen revamp. Here is what we have done so far.

The first thing we did was paint the cabinets a bright white. The small island was painted grey. The main counters are done in

The island is done in Silestone Tao. I liked the contrast between the main counetertops and the island.

We would still like to add a subway tile backsplash and I need to add some accent pieces. So far I am very, very happy with the way it has turned out.

This is what it looked like when we went to view the home (I got the photos from the real estate brochure).

So after seeing this, I still wanted this house. I dreamed about this house for months after we went to see it. I knew one day it could look like this:

And I love it…It is one of my most favorite places to be and I am always sad when it is time to leave!

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Painted Compass Table

August 13, 2013 By stylishrevamp 8 Comments

I finally started and completed the free side table that I got on the Island. It sat in my garage for a few weeks because I couldn’t make up my mind as to what I wanted to do with it. So every time I went to get in my car there it sat reminding me that I needed to get to work. So here it is completed…

I used Louis Blue Chalk Paint. This time around, I found it to be very easy to use. I love the texture it gives to the piece. It looks weathered and kind of washed out. It will fit in nicely at the Island home. Once the paint dried, I applied a compass transfer that I order from amazon.com Also, very easy to use.

So the next time you see a piece of furniture that has seen better days just remember with a little paint you can completely revamp it into something new.

So it went from this…

to this…

We are linking up to:

Design, Dining + Diapers

Crafty Scrappy Happy

Craftberry Bush

My Romantic Home

French Country Cottage

Homemaker on a Dime

Living Room

August 8, 2013 By stylishrevamp Leave a Comment

This is what the living room looked like when we went to view the home. I got this picture from the real estate brochure.

I fell in love with this home but knew that I wanted something that was lighter and brighter. I wanted it to feel more like a cottage on the water. So this is what I came up with so far.

First, we took down the heavy drapes. I replaced them with burlap panels which are very casual. Then we painted the walls a light blue. It makes it look like the room extends out to the water.

We found this fireplace surround at the same place that I found the desk which you can find here. I love it. It reminds me of the one in my grandmother’s home. It took us forever to strip the seven layers of paint off of it. We also replaced the mirror.

This is a goodwill table that I sprayed white. The table cost $15. I placed a basket underneath it with all of our blankets for getting cozy during storms and for movie nights.

This room is so light and airy. I hope you like it as much as I do.

Painted Magazine/Side Table

August 5, 2013 By stylishrevamp 6 Comments

Remember this free find…

Well, I finished painting it and have decided to use it as my night stand at the Island home. Since I have no idea when I am going to be back at the house, I quickly style it and took a photo so I could show you. What do you think?

I picked up the sample size paints at ACE in Honolulu Blue and cloud white. I used painters tape to mark off the stripes in random widths. Once the paint was dry, I sanded with my sanding block so the lines weren’t so straight. Then I mixed equal parts water with the cloud white paint and did a quick white wash over the entire piece. I can’t wait to take it to the Island Home. I think it will look perfect in the master bedroom.

We are linking up to:

Craft Berry Bush

Crafty Scrappy Happy

Design Dining + Diapers

The Wood Grain Cottage

The Happy Housie

New /Old Finds

August 3, 2013 By stylishrevamp Leave a Comment

Last weekend while we were at the Island Home, I found some lovely furniture pieces. Three new pieces …new to me that is. One of the pieces was sitting beside the road. After driving by it several times and asking everyone in the car over and over if they thought it was for sale, my Aunt finally said just stop and ask someone. Being the brave soul that I am, I sent my son to the door to ask the owners if it was for sale. The house was empty. So we asked the neighbor across the street. She said it had been sitting there for a few days and that we should just take it. So we did, with the understanding that if the owner wanted it back, we would return it. I know it sounds crazy but that is just the way it is on the Island. Then the neighbor invited me to her house to look at some furniture she wanted to get rid of and I walked away with two more pieces. Three new pieces for free! You can’t beat that…Yes, they need some work but I love them. I have lots of ideas swimming in my head but for now take a look….

…once I finish the work on these fabulous finds I will post an update!

Magazine Holder

August 3, 2013 By stylishrevamp Leave a Comment

Remember this magazine holder/basket that I found at Goodwill….

Well, I got the spray paint out again and painted it white…Surprise, surprise. It is now in my family room and I think it looks great.

Attic/Loft Side table

July 29, 2013 By stylishrevamp Leave a Comment

We went to the Island Home for a long weekend and I was able to get a few things done. One of the things I was able to complete was the milk can side table with the nautical tray that I showed you here. I didn’t want a large table so I think this fits perfectly by the chaise and it is the right size for a cup of coffee.

We are linking up to:

The Shabby Nest

Wooden Decorative Art

Good Luck Future Class of 2017!

New Headboard

Kitchen Tour

Painted Compass Table

Living Room

Painted Magazine/Side Table

New /Old Finds

Magazine Holder

Attic/Loft Side table

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