Just wanted to share a couple of projects that I did around the house this week.
At work I've been creating an hour-long workshop to present in just a week (my first one-I'm super nervous!), but even though my work hours have been longer than usual, I've found myself inspired to tackle some big projects around the house when I get home.
Last weekend we hung a new flatscreen in the tiny bedroom (it's on a moveable arm, so it might look a little off center in this picture), but I actually got the cord situation under control! And see that little hidden shelf for the cable box? Oh yeah, I did that!
It suddenly hit me how much nicer the dated wooden headboard in our guest room would look if I painted it. I could use a fun, bright contrasting color to all the deep reds in the room, and it would make such an impact. I chose Moonlit Pool from Behr.
While I was moving the bed, I came across these folding wooden chairs that I bought at a garage sale two years ago to fix up as a "project." I used a floral canvas and striped oilcloth I already had on hand, the paint I was using on the headboard, and white paint in our storage closet.
At work I've been creating an hour-long workshop to present in just a week (my first one-I'm super nervous!), but even though my work hours have been longer than usual, I've found myself inspired to tackle some big projects around the house when I get home.
Last weekend we hung a new flatscreen in the tiny bedroom (it's on a moveable arm, so it might look a little off center in this picture), but I actually got the cord situation under control! And see that little hidden shelf for the cable box? Oh yeah, I did that!
It suddenly hit me how much nicer the dated wooden headboard in our guest room would look if I painted it. I could use a fun, bright contrasting color to all the deep reds in the room, and it would make such an impact. I chose Moonlit Pool from Behr.
While I was moving the bed, I came across these folding wooden chairs that I bought at a garage sale two years ago to fix up as a "project." I used a floral canvas and striped oilcloth I already had on hand, the paint I was using on the headboard, and white paint in our storage closet.
Seriously?! Why must you put the rest of us to shame. Well done!
ReplyDeleteOh my darling, that's what procrastination does for a girl. Why write a script for my workshop when I can paint and paint and paint?
DeleteI love the headboard and chairs! I have some chairs at our kitchen table that desperately need recovering. I really like how your chairs have different fabrics but still go together. I may have to try that!
ReplyDeleteAs always, I bow down to your amazing skills!
Thank you! Recovering is one of my favorite things to do because you don't even have to sew-it's just staples! Fast results that make a HUGE difference.
DeleteDitto your previous two comment-ers :) I have two bulletin boards that I had planned to recover for the girls' rooms down in the basement for almost a year - all supplies on hand, just have to get out the scissors and glue and I am too tired and lazy every.single.night to even think about working on it! You are my crafty wanna-be-just-like-Hanna-when-I-grow-up friend :)
ReplyDeleteOh don't feel too bad about yourself...you should see how many projects I have piled up that are in the works for "some day." Those chairs sat under that bed for at least a year, possibly even longer. Also, I don't have three small children, and I DON'T ever run! So it balances out because I want to be more like you.
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