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New Headboard

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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!

Pottery Barn Headboard redo

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.

Pottery Barn Headboard Revamp

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:

Pottery Barn Headboard Revamp

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Kitchen Tour

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White Kitchen Renovation

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  It was very well maintained but just seemed so outdated to me and I couldn’t wait to get started on the kitchen revamp.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.

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The first thing we did was paint the cabinets a bright white. The small island was painted grey. The main counters are done in  photo-4 copy 24

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

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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).

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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:

White Kitchen with Farm Table

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

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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…

DIY painted compass table

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.

DIY Painted compass table

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…

Road side rescue

to this…

DIY painted compass table

DIY Painted Compass Table

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Living Room

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

before family room redo

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.

family room in shades of blue and white

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.

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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.

goodwill revamped end table

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.

family room in shades of blue and white

family room in shades of blue and white

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

Painted Magazine/Side Table

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Remember this free find…

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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?

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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.

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Attic/Loft Side table

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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.

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Nautical Code Flags

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When we were in Maine last summer I saw the Nautical Code Flags for sale in many of the shops.  They were made of wood and they were used to spell out different words.  Instead of forking over all that money I kept thinking that I could make them myself for next to nothing.  Well, today was that day.

Supply list:  wood cut to any size you want.  I used 6″ by 4″

Acrylic paint in red, white. blue, black and yellow

foam brush

painters tape

craft paint

Once I decided which letters I was going to make in the International Code Flag, I taped off the design and painted my first color.  Once that was dry, I taped the second part of the design. This is what I ended up with and I have to say I am glad I didn’t buy them last summer because they look just like the ones I saw in the shops without the big price tag!

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I am not sure where they are going but I do know I will find a home for them.

Stereo Stand

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Check out my fabulous find!  I found this little end table at Goodwill for $15.15. Yes, that’s right.  My boys thought I was crazy when I decided that I just had to have this lovely piece.  I wasn’t even sure where I was going to use it but for $15 I knew I would find the perfect spot. I think it turned out  beautiful and the stereo equipment fits in it perfectly.  We drilled a small hole in the back panel for the cords.  After a quick sanding, I used Rust-Oleum primer and painters touch in semi-gloss white. So for $15.15  (the spray paint I already had on hand) I have a new end table/mini entertainment center.  I will try to find a picture of the entire room so you can see how it turned out

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Vanity Chair

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I dragged my boys with me today to drop some clothes off at Goodwill and of course I had to shop while I was there.  I found this chair for $5 that’s right $5.  I knew that it would look good with my new desk that I found and showed you here.

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