When you're running around this weekend stop into Ace an pick up a free quart of paint.
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Well, the weekend is almost here. Thank God!
When you're running around this weekend stop into Ace an pick up a free quart of paint.
When you're running around this weekend stop into Ace an pick up a free quart of paint.
Powder Room - Thirty Dollars Update
Did you ever start a project that took forever to finish? Well my powder room was that project for me. I started the room way, way back when here. I was dying for brown room but I after I painted it, I didn't love it but I kept it for at least a year thinking it would grow on me and it didn't.
After living with it for over a year, I still wasn't happy (the dang thing refused to grow on me). While I shopping in Walmart, I bought a gallon of discontinued paint for $4 (Can you believe that price?) and immediately I thought of my powder room. Yes a plan was forming.
After painting, I loved the color but I felt it was missing something so tada, I thought why not use the stencil I used in the guest bedroom. Stenciling the wall in the bedroom was easy compared to stenciling the bathroom. I did a lot #^%$@# when I got to the corners and behind the toilet. After three days (I took a lot of breaks), I was finally done and it's so worth it and the best part is I only spent $30 for the drastic change. Yes, $30, I love a good bargain.
Cost breakdown
Paint $4
Frames - $11 (I bought them at Michaels for $2.50 a piece when they had the $5 coupon)
Stencil - Free
Gold Paint Martha Stewart - $6
Shade - $8 - Target
Art Work - Free (made by me)
After living with it for over a year, I still wasn't happy (the dang thing refused to grow on me). While I shopping in Walmart, I bought a gallon of discontinued paint for $4 (Can you believe that price?) and immediately I thought of my powder room. Yes a plan was forming.
After painting, I loved the color but I felt it was missing something so tada, I thought why not use the stencil I used in the guest bedroom. Stenciling the wall in the bedroom was easy compared to stenciling the bathroom. I did a lot #^%$@# when I got to the corners and behind the toilet. After three days (I took a lot of breaks), I was finally done and it's so worth it and the best part is I only spent $30 for the drastic change. Yes, $30, I love a good bargain.
Cost breakdown
Paint $4
Frames - $11 (I bought them at Michaels for $2.50 a piece when they had the $5 coupon)
Stencil - Free
Gold Paint Martha Stewart - $6
Shade - $8 - Target
Art Work - Free (made by me)
Doesn't my fake flowers look good? #Don'tjudgeme
Loving my free artwork and my $2.50 Michael frames
Now this makes me happy so much better than the brown, what do you think?
Linking up to:
A Bowl full of Lemons
My Uncommon Slice Suburbia
Addicted 2 Decorating
Remodelaholic
I Heart Nap Time
Thrifty Decor Chick
Linking up to:
A Bowl full of Lemons
My Uncommon Slice Suburbia
Addicted 2 Decorating
Remodelaholic
I Heart Nap Time
Thrifty Decor Chick
Luxe for Less - Lacquered Side Tables
The other day I ran into IKEA for some storage boxes and what did I spy, high gloss side tables. If you've shopped in IKEA you know that their Lack series of furniture are very popular because of the look and the price. Well IKEA has put a new spin on the series and have created some lacquered pieces in the Lack line.
I'm in love with the gray side table and so course the red and white tables are not too shabby either. The best part is the price $12.99 each piece. Don't you just love IKEA?
(Sorry - the photo was taken with my phone)
Design Inspiration - Candice Olson
Last year, I did a post on Candice Olson's new series, "Candice Tells All". Well, Season 3 has started up again. Yes, Season 3, apparently Season 2 aired on HGTV and they didn't advertise it. Sometimes, I don't think HGTV has focus groups or even remotely listen to their viewers, it actually should be called the House Hunters channel because the programming is packed up of those shows. HGTV, if you're listening, more design less house hunting please?
I've set my DVR to record all the repeats of Candice Tells All and I've been catching the shows I've missed. As usual Candice delivered amazing rooms, here's a couple of rooms from the series that I fell in love with. awww.... pure eye candy.
After, don't you love the pendants lights?
I've set my DVR to record all the repeats of Candice Tells All and I've been catching the shows I've missed. As usual Candice delivered amazing rooms, here's a couple of rooms from the series that I fell in love with. awww.... pure eye candy.
Loving the contrast between the cabinets and counter tops .
Now this is an office
I'm so feeling the mirrored cabinet, that's some fancy storage
The ceiling treatment and the grass cloth wallpaper works will together in the room.
Wow, can you say DATED?
The After is so stunning, it makes you want to do a happy dance.
It's a timeless living room
Valentine's Day Free Printables
Valentine's Day ahem Single Awareness Day is around the corner and I don't celebrate it but my babies do, so I created a dessert table for them this past weekend.
I created the entire table for less than $10. Since I'm not a baker, Duncan Hines was welcomed in my kitchen. The table consisted of cupcakes, candy coated marshmallows, brownies, diy party popcorn and Rice Krispy treats.
One the easiest thing I made was the party popcorn. It took less than a minute and tastes fantastic. I found this recipe from Amy at She Wears Many Hats.
I created all the Printables using the background from Sprik Space. You're welcome to use them and they can be downloaded from here. (non-commercial use only).
http://www.myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com/
I created the entire table for less than $10. Since I'm not a baker, Duncan Hines was welcomed in my kitchen. The table consisted of cupcakes, candy coated marshmallows, brownies, diy party popcorn and Rice Krispy treats.
One the easiest thing I made was the party popcorn. It took less than a minute and tastes fantastic. I found this recipe from Amy at She Wears Many Hats.
I created all the Printables using the background from Sprik Space. You're welcome to use them and they can be downloaded from here. (non-commercial use only).
http://www.myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com/
Loss of a Legend
Luxe for Less - Marble
Marble is classic, timeless, expensive and beautiful. If your pining for marble countertops but your wallet is crying, how about Formica countertops? Formica you say? Yes Formica, technology has changed the game in countertop design. I was wandering in Home Depot and I spotted the most amazing product... you know what I'm going to say, Yes, Formica.
The countertops that look remarkably like the real deal. The price is around $16 a sq ft from the Formica Corporation which is way, way less than a marble slab. So what do you think, would you buy it?
Doesn't it look like marble?
Yummy
The countertops that look remarkably like the real deal. The price is around $16 a sq ft from the Formica Corporation which is way, way less than a marble slab. So what do you think, would you buy it?
Vacation Art Redo
I love a good vacation and I've been very fortunate to travel to many great places from London to Paris to Aruba and Mexico, just to name a few. To save money for my trips, I wouldn't eat out and I would brown bag my lunch it and it was so worth it. Nothing beats lying on the beach in St. Thomas or standing under the Eiffel Tower in Paris. During every trip, I would always pick up a plate from each country and/or a cheesy sovereign.
During one of my trips to Jamaica, I purchased the following "art work" (I'm using this term loosely) and years later I'm still thinking the same thing, what exactly is it and is it getting uglier? I could blame it on the margartias but since I only have one drink a day, that can't be it so let's blame on the sun and being relaxed... yup that sounds much better.
This year I've decided to start purging and getting rid of stuff that aren't enriching my life, and of course this "art work" was on my hit list. I was getting ready to throw it out when inspiration hit while I was playing around on Tagxedo. Tagxedo is a cool FREE website that allows users to use words to create visually stunning typography shapes.
It's really easy to use:
Click Create from the Home Screen
Click Load, Add the text you want and press Submit
Click "Theme" to see what happens
Click Shape arrow button and select a shape and Viola, magic!
To create my art, I uploaded the shape of Jamaica and added my words and presto, Tagxedo created the most fantastic art.
With all the endless possiblities with Taxgedo, head on over and play, the possibilities are endless.
During one of my trips to Jamaica, I purchased the following "art work" (I'm using this term loosely) and years later I'm still thinking the same thing, what exactly is it and is it getting uglier? I could blame it on the margartias but since I only have one drink a day, that can't be it so let's blame on the sun and being relaxed... yup that sounds much better.
"Art Work"
This year I've decided to start purging and getting rid of stuff that aren't enriching my life, and of course this "art work" was on my hit list. I was getting ready to throw it out when inspiration hit while I was playing around on Tagxedo. Tagxedo is a cool FREE website that allows users to use words to create visually stunning typography shapes.
It's really easy to use:
Click Create from the Home Screen
Click Load, Add the text you want and press Submit
Click "Theme" to see what happens
Click Shape arrow button and select a shape and Viola, magic!
To create my art, I uploaded the shape of Jamaica and added my words and presto, Tagxedo created the most fantastic art.
My Tagxedo creation... luv it
I, then printed the typography art at Office Depot in black and white since it was the least expensive option (it cost me less than $2). Using Mod Podge I added the print to canvas and now I have piece of art that I can live with. I think it looks way better now, what you do think?
Finished product.... (it's still a wrinkly because the Mod Podge is drying)
With all the endless possiblities with Taxgedo, head on over and play, the possibilities are endless.
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