Thursday, April 19, 2012

I Did That!

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.




6 comments:

  1. Seriously?! Why must you put the rest of us to shame. Well done!

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    1. Oh 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?

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  2. I 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!

    As always, I bow down to your amazing skills!

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    1. 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.

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  3. Ditto 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 :)

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    1. Oh 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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