Here's my inspiration; although you know I have a small galley kitchen I plan on making it a teeny pimp kitchen! LOL
Hard work does pay off!
I've been M.I.A working, parenting, cabbing the boys around from one activity to another and now it's time for my reward.
I get NEW FLOORS!!! just in time for Spring.. Oh La La
Help me pick the right one tone for a neutral contemporary suburban look.
Ick for the picture taken w/ my cell.
Above being the lighter wood
And my favorite, being the dark pre padded Mohawk that I found on sale for $0.50 Whoooo!
Here's a close up.
Yes, it's dark and yes, I've heard that there is a rule "Darker makes a room look smaller". Well, I've never followed rules and this yet another one that I'll be breaking... Stay tuned!! =D
~Rosanna
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Sorry, I've been MIA. This work and family things is cramping my steelo AGH! But I took advantage of one day during the Thanksgiving break to bring some happiness into my kitchen as my 12 yr. Nelson would say.
Before
I really do like the BROWN but I kept thinking it just wasn't bright or inspiring enough. I wanted something a bit unexpected... So, I used the same paint I used on THIS cedar chest that I sold on CL. It's Seqouia from @Valspar to brighten it up. Loved when Nelson came upstairs and said "mom this is a happy color. I love it!" Aww, makes my effort to change things so worth it.
After
I added the white mirror and put the original -too big for the space- rug under the table. But I apsolutly love how it turned out...
With a Xmas wreath... I'm working on a bow -maybe I'll find one at the $1 store-.
Phew! I love the long weekends. Wish I would of accomplished more then I did, but then... it's my time to RELAX and get things done little. by. little.
Next; redoing the backsplash!
~Rosanna
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These are small but heck, my kitchen is small and w/ 2 of these it did the trick.
This was I call the boob light. It's not bad just a bit bland. Almost blends into the ceiling. But I wanted some thing different then the same light I've been looking at for yrs. that all my friends have hanging in their houses up right now... So, I removed it.
Pretty easy to do, even on your own.
And voila! Here we have the Ikea LEDING track lighting for $15 each.
Here's what it looks like in both teeny areas.
Notice the white mini tiles on the back splash that is unfinished. It is.. I started putting them up and immediately hated it. It's just weird! I have other ideas but I have to marinate in them first.
If you have any ideas please feel free to shot them my way and of course keeping in mind that I'm looking for a bargain back splash.
Looking forward to all your thoughts and tips!
~Rosanna
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I couldn't help it; while naming this I kept singing "Cake in box cup"LOL
I found myself home alone one day wanting to bake a cake, but the boys would be gone for a few so, why bake a cake that I likely won't eat but a little bit so satisfy my sweet tooth.
You'll need:
1. Cake mix (I use anything on sale)
2. Water (just enough for a smooth consistency)
3. Microwave
4. Microwavable safe coffee cup
5. Frosting
6. Fork (for mixing)
First thing first; but the mix in the cup (1/2 the cup should fill the cup). Make sure to leave enough room for frosting.
Mix w/ a couple of Tablespoons of water until its nice and gooey
Feel free to mix it in the same cup you plan to eat out of. What does it matter? you can do whatever you please!
Microwave from anywhere from 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 min. depending on your microwave (start at lowest cooking point, increasing if needed)
Let the cake cool down (my house smells of carrot cake heaven. YUM!)
Frost!
ENJOY!
Carrot Cake in a Cup w/ cheese cake frosting
This is so easy and takes a total w/ cooking time of maybe 7 mins.
I've made this many times for the boys and their friends. This summer more then usual.
This would also fit nicely at a small dinner party. Oh what fun!!
There are many ways of re-creating this. Get bold and let me know what you've done.
I'm thinking this week it'll be RED velvet cake in a cup. Yummy for the tummy!
~Rosanna
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I was sitting at home on Saturday night under the air and fan and it was still so unbearably hot and the boys were already sleeping, but I can't ever seem to sit still... I must make something!!
you probably know that PB has had the chalkboard clocks on and off... it inspired me over a yr ago to get splash some paint on this one.
On one of my GW shopping sprees; I found this neat little 10' HobLob lock for under a $1.00. Something was wrong w/ it and it wouldn't run. Well, I got it home; added a new battery, tightened the hands and used it for bit as it is...
then it started begging to be different. I gave in to it
1. I lightly sanded the clock face
2. Painted the hands w/ WHITE spray enamel
3. Painted the clock face w/ chalkboard paint
while it dried, Tequi and I chilled;
I made myself a treat specially since I've been super good about food this week
Tequi just laid as I'm thinking "AGH! get off my couch!"
once dried I "distressed" it
re-attached the hands
and
VOILA!
yes, it really was 2:30 in the A.M. I sometimes suffer of "lack of sleep".
Easy Peasy! What do you think? will you do this?
~Rosanna
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By the beginging of next week I'll have a couple of things to show you blog-ettes that I'm working on... I'd get too it faster, but work is getting in the way =)
Does work get in your way of projects and blogging? =) Becauase it does for me... Example; this morning first thing was laundry, dishes, taking kids to school, work. In the evening; it's usually reviewing homework, puttin kids down for the night, cleaning for the day and folding the laundry while watching my stories. It doesn't sound like much so, why do I run out of time? *BTW, there's always enough time to get sick! What the dilly YO!!?? LOL
Either way I've decided to fit in tiling my back splash whenever I can fit it in. AGH! That means that it's a very slow process.
1. Tiling the back splash
2. Changing faucet (yay)
3. New blackboard
4. Re-Organizing cupboards
This list is far too short to take me longer then 1 week. HELP! LOL
So, I keep stopping by I need motivation and suggestions =)
~Rosanna
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GW $20. I smile every time I dust her. BRNB 32 inch LCD GW $100 I treat her like kindly =)
Pottery Barn lamp from a garage sale $5.00
Vintage books from GW $1.00
Another "catch all" love the bugs on this tin can. GW $.30
Candle holders GW, black bamboo mirror from garage sale, Pier 1 candles, Archipelago scent (that was pricey), the star was a gift from Jenny * Thanks Boo, I love my star.
Black Croc leather vase from Debbie *I've been eye balling this one for 2 yrs, I think. So it's been recycled to handing it over to me. =)
Check out the new door knobs!! They are fabulous, the boys love them, they get disinfected once a week and sometimes twice =)
Topiary found at the GW paid a whopping .30 cents for it =)
Pictures of ze boys in the hall way.
Black metal Ikea Lamp it looks absolutely great in that corner along another PB wire candle holder from GW.
A DIY project inspired by Thirfty Decor Chick I can't stop reading her blog and following everything she does. Am I a copy cat? Gladly! she has incredible ideas... SARAH, CAN YOU HEAR ME? =)
Please, ignore the floors. I need to work on saving for new floors this winter... (list keeps growing)
This little Shark was from an estate sale for $5. Great for kids to help around the house, but this could never replace your real vacuum.
Ahhh, thans Bed Bath & Beyond. Keep sending me those great coupons. =)
These are great in bedroom. Both for $1.00 *Thanks Cheri, great find.
Here's my zen corner in my bedroom... If Jacob hadn't sneaked in my bed I would have shown you around, but we can do that another day.
Chair was from dumpster diving at Pier 1 $FREE, cushion $.30 cents, mirror Target $4.97
Picture frame from GW (I'm still working on taking the perfect picture to go there), lamp from Ikea Grono. And my tape measure that came out of my purse for a second.
Over the toilet cabinet. This hold the contact, contact solution, daily earrings, cotton swaps, cotton balls, hair clips and hair bands. Keeps my little things separate from the boys. See my PB towels... YUM!
I'm excited about neutralizing my spaces... I need a mental break from the harsh reds, yellows and greens I was using. And I have to say, these colors have created a more quiet and zen space in my room bathroom and kitchen.
August will be a very productive month!! BRING IT ON =)
