Getting it ready for the buffet... see the concrete basement floor? I love those carpet tiles my parents got for me last winter and I'm finally happy to be putting them down, but don't be fooled; there's still more work to be done =)
This 70's buffet has gone antique white... as you can tell I'm not intirely done w/ that area either but I love to show off the progress as I work slowly to accomplish my wants... (I work to afford my projects and work also gets in the way of my projects AGH!!! )
**forgive the unassembled woredrobe in the way...
I believe the total I've spent on this area is $45, including the buffet, shelves and nick nacks.
Gotta love my Ballard Designs and Thrifty Decor Chick inspired bottles and my vintage radio that only works when he wants to.
Gone with the Wind. One of my top 5 movies. I had to fit it in somewhere (even if it doesn't make sense)
Putting it all together, taking from other items that are in the house and some GW finds that I still have stored around here... Oh my, all this decorating and re arranging puts me in the mood for Xmas decorating... Are you? =)
I can't find the before, but it was all red dirty brick and when the basement got finished I asked for the top half to be covered w/ floating drywall to I could hang art and have a canvas background. No distractions... Then I primed the fireplace (lots of elbow grease for cleaning and even more paint after priming) then painted it.
Here she is as of last night... I could no longer wait to make a fire so I went for it. =)
Pssst! I would love to have the courage to Slipcover that tan loveseat white... The plan is before first snow fall. We'll see! =)
The leaning shelf came from the living room upstairs that I found at GW for less the $20... YAY!
I replaced the leaning shelf in the living room w/ some shelvs I of course found at GW for .30cents for all 3. Jacob was sick and stayed home from school this day.
Then I spotted this awesome desk at a garage sale this summer for $20. She took $15 and it was all mine. It was not in perfect condition, the legs were loose but I used my reliable E6000 since it wouldn't take the screws, put a nice thin coat of Black Restoleum after I lightly sanded her. Before!
After
Everything is GW finds. Except for the Ikea Lamp and the Target globe that was on sale last xmas for $4.00
Then there's what I'm trying to create, a bar... Man, I need to find bottle hangers for the new shelves. All 3 were $1. at GW. I didn't paint them, because I really like the little dings on it. Really.
Despues
As you can tell I'm still working on it all, but it's coming along. Hopefully by Thanksgiving it'll all be in it's place, plus the base boards.
I thought I would share my favorites w/ you... light and frizzy, YUM!
I've been stocking up on these from World Market for years. I use it as a nice "cool down" summer drink and I also have plenty on hand to mix a cocktail when my friends are over for a few hands of cards and movie night.
Lorina Pink Lemonade and Lorina French Berry, YUM! I know, I've already said that =) for an alcoholic beverage you can mix it w/ gin or Smirnoff Framboise twist vodka.
The girly champagne that will please all taste buds, I promise. (Thanks Jenny for the introduction)
Lastly, you should always keep a bottle of this and green tea (your favorite flavor) around for those surprise visits.
I try to serve w/ french baguettes and some German patte I get at the local Bosnian supermarket. Cheese and veggie Morning Star Links.
You can find an assortment at the Health food store.
I've been eating these for YEARS. I've seen them go from $2 a bag to $5. But I still buy them because they are always a hit. Although I have to say I won't share them for every gathering. At $5 a bag I select my audience very well... LOL
You can find them at the health food or Meijer;
This is a snowy, light and satisfying cheese. I get it at Meijer but Marthas Vineard has a better selection.
Gouda;
I'm still trying to identify which is my favorite.. What's yours?
I have to lay the carpet tiles down by next week, that's my time line. I've been concentrating on other things rather then the floors. It'll be a painful process since I've never done that before, specially doing it by my self. AGH!
This is an oak buffet that I bought from my friend Jen W., I slightly sanded it (not enough), primed and painted it so, I hope it lasts.
I have some cute pieces to display on there, I'm such an earring person. =)
Hopefully I will be get it done soon, but keep in mind I'm doing it all my self so, it's takes time. Motivate me! =)
