I went treasure hunting w/ Cheri I didn't find anything too over the top, but I did manage to find a Longaberger set of 2 mini candles- evergreen orange for .30 cents YAY! Sure beats THIS
I know Christmas is over w/ and the jars have the small snow flakes on them, but they smell delish and I put them up high on the entertainment center so you can't even tell.
... this great topiary flower form will be fun to work with this weekend =D
... this awesome SureFit love seat slipcover which I don't know that I will keep since it's removed from what I really like. What do you think?
Best find of the week
I'm going to YUCK to this cover... didn't fit at all and it makes the couch look like my G'mas couch =D
My camera died so, I used the phone sorry 'bout the bad pictures. But these slipcovers are a NO GO!
All in all it was a good week for finds. Although, I'm still on the hunt for that gentlemen dresser or armoire that I can paint white.
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Oh my I'm so excited about my trip to Ikea in 2 more months... I wanted to share this years Ikea wish list.
Ektorp Ikea Couch
Ektorp w/ chaise
This one in WHITE sofa goes for $399. The sofa w/ chaise $499. YAY!! That is so do-able. I can't wait to bring that home.
Then, I was thinking about a red pedestal round side table like this one from Crate and Barrel if I go w/ the sofa. Although it's beautiful I really want to avoid RED for the next year or so... I'm a bit burned out by RED everywhere =D
So, since the red won't work right now, I'm leaning towards the obvious black or...sofa table behind the couch for a lamp and accents.
Hemnes Sofa Table
I'm thinking that the sofa w/ chaise is the best solution, but the sofa table will cost me an additional $169. Does anyone know if Ikea has coupons? LOL
These I'll scoop up because I will be reupholstering w/ them.
Bleached Merete 2 curtain panels
I have those in my living room and bedroom and I have to say... that I absolutely love them. They are heavy but yet they still let some glow in.
This is my shortest Ikea wish list ever. But then I have so save some mula for HomeGoods =D
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These great stools are solid and all they need is a light sanding and new varnish or they can stay just as they are. I'm liking the wood on these and the knots look great.
These are rustic and would fit great in a PB, WS or country kitchen.
This teeny side table w/ the bottom weaved shelf is so cute and fun.
This ottoman will be this weeks project and it's the only thing I'll be keeping for myself, but the rest I will sell.
Look at the bottom. Isn't it perfect for tufting? I'm thinking an extreme tufted ottoman or as I call it 'ottermen' LOL would be perfect on this. Not bad for $1, eh?
I see this!! I'm gathering materials and left overs to accomplish this, I have lot's of ideas going thru my head... Again re-do's on a shoe string budget. Any suggestions? =)
I love the exageration and the color on this one. It's size is majestical and some-what masculine.
The black one is beautiful but I have enough black in furniture pieces and the black couch in the basement.
I will show it off in a couple of weeks =)
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I had so many ideas swirling in my head for the last 2 months. After all that planning and plotting this year the boys decided what the Christmas tree would look like and my 5 yr. old Jacob went w/ a fir tree and by the way, I will never ever ever buy an ever green tree again. He picked it well, it's soft and leaves very little needles around. It is tall and skinny standing at 7ft tall and just as gorge as ever =)
Since Jacob picked the tree, Nelson got to pick out ornaments. He went w/ SILVER this year. I think he choose well. There are SILVER snowflakes, disco balls (all sizes), chandelier crystals that we found at a sale and wired them, Crystals from the Hob Lob (2 for $1).
And for a bit of color; I added burlap swags all around the tree LOL. I love all the glitter on our tree, it is so beautiful and regal. Too bad the pictures don't do it justice.
I had to show you this blurry shot because I still see the beauty in it...
Here are some of our ornaments. Have you seen anything else out there that would make our tree radiant? =)
Sorry about the blurry pic of the tree. The Canon Pro is on it's way! =)The boys keep running into ornaments that "need" to be placed on the tree so we keep we continued to add more ornaments about once or twice a week. Once things slow down next week, I'll post some updated pictures.
PS: did you notice the burlap mess I have as a tree skirt? LOL I decided to wait for after Christmas sales then spend $30-$50 for the tree skirt that I want. Maybe I'll score and get it for $10 =)
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Having grown up in a European society and spending summers abroad, I'm a crazed Francophile!!
I've wanted to try and do this and it only took me 2 months. And when the boys went to bed and the dishes were washed, washing machine was empty and the floors were moped and living room vacuumed I gave this a go. 3 weeks ago I decided to remain a present mother to my boys and not get distracted by projects around the house. I will share w/ you when ever possible or when something truly has brought me joy and if what I share inspires you as you all have inspired me; I am a happy blogger! =)
So here's what I did;
1. Went to The Graphics Fairy picked a bunch of ephemera's and pictures that I couldn't live w/ out, specially since I'm working on this dresser for the basement (it will serve as a "throw all" organizer). It's cold outside and my nose and finger tips hurt working on that dresser but I have to have it done by Xmas... It's a personal goal is all =)
2. I cut the fabric to cover a plain piece of paper
3. I used Green Frog painters tape to secure it on the paper and that tape is much easier to remove from the fabric w/ out having to force it off and touch the ink. I did this to Burlap and white twill for aging and framing on the dresser turned buffet.
4. I placed it in the printer and pressed print
5. VOILA!! c'est fini =)
Here's where it ended up going
The Graphics Fairy uses Citra-solv Natural Cleaner & Degreaser to transfer the design over to fabric. That I will try in a couple of weeks and I'll let you know how bad the stench is... LOL
**BTW, forgive the carpet, but it's cold here in Michigan and projecting on it keeps me warm =)
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I wanted a faint splash of color to the living room since I think it was rather "clean". What an oxymoron, eh? But here is the thing... I'm tired of buying and replacing things so, I thought I would do some rearranging.
I brought in the rug from the dinning room and planted it in the living room. Think it works? Tan rug, black pillows and zero window cover. Sorry for the grainy pics.
Now in the living room! thoughts? =)
I went a bit cray cray and spent $2.00 on 1.25 yards of this sea foam BLUE fabric that I scored at Fields Fabrics and made some pillows. I wanted them to be plain no dangling things, feather, shimmer or anything too pretty. Just Plain so that it bounces off the lamp and Pier 1 rug.
Oh, wait did I show off my GW find this weekend? I got it for $1.00 YAY!! A'int she a fabush little thing? =)
She seems BLUE-r then she really is. She is in fact a greenish BLUE I call it a SEA FOAM BLUE (whatever that means).
But I wasn't quiet satisfied. My window is a bit high, but if you're out side you might still catch the tops of our heads as we walk in an out of the living room or as my guests sit on the couch so, I added a little somethin' somethin'
Some temporary shades I got at The Home Depot for $1.90 each. So, I put them all in the living room since I read some wheres that they can energy saving during the summer and winter. Hey, at this point it's cheaper then buying cellular blinds.
How do you think they look? I like them a bit since I want to keep it light and I think the white keeps in that theme.
In the end, I put the tan rug under the table in the dining room and I truly like the way it looks there. Since that space is so teeny, it opens it up, I think.(See the wreath? I have Christmas on the brain lol)
Keep your fingers crossed for me so I can score some flooring on BLACK Friday because we really need a change in there the kitchen. I hear Lowe's will have some incredible sales so, hear I come Lowe's! =)
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I love walking around collecting idears of what I could create or save for for.. LOL
I love ottomas, lamps, CLOCKS, towels (specially PB towels), floating desks, antique furniture and so much more...
Here was a day in the life of a shopoholic at JoAnne Fabrics w/ out money to spare Teehee
The fall foliage I'm not crazy about, but c'mon at 70% off I could be ready for next yr.
Okay, these are my fave... I love the green. So zen and my word of the month "organic".
Gems, sparkles, glitter and more! Every girl needs her bling!
Even more sales... I'm packing my 50% off for the and I'm ready to stop on by tomorrow and check out the great deals. How many times do you frequent JoAnne's in a week?
Fabrics, Fabrics and more Fabrics! I always walk out w/ a couple of rolls.
Clearance section. I know you guys would tear it up! =) I do!
Tassels? where do you use them? Look where I put mine HERE
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