Table Update

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Vintage4YourHome

I’m taking a break from my Breaking Bad marathon (yes – your Vintage Girl is hooked – thanks to Amir & Amina) to begin making a few changes in my Dining Room.. This room has been needing a few updates.. the color scheme is a bit off). I started with this corner table just to see if I’m headed in headed in the right direction.

This table seems to blend into the wall. I decided it’s time for a change. I love the wall color and didn’t want to change it so, I’ll start with the furniture. I know you’re probably saying “Oh no.. it’s wood – don’t” I took a deep breath, closed my eyes, aimed and began to spray. The table is being painted a creamy almond color. So here’s the before:

Here’s the after:

Time to get it back in place:

I think it’s starting to look better already…The corner looks brighter.. and the table isn’t hidden in the wall.

I have to admit I was a bit scared about it, but I’m happy I did it.

Winter Be Gone!

Posted on February 2, 2014 by Vintage4YourHome

All these pretty pictures of snow during the winter months were nice to look at but honestly speaking – I’m done with winter. I took a stroll through my yard and realized just how damaging the cold weather is. It gets kind of depressing knowing all my summer hard work goes to pot. Sure the logic is … it gives the perennials time to rest so they can bloom again, but I guess I’m just the ansy soul patiently waiting to see them come again. Oh and #1 factor – I hate being cold!! Yes – it did give me the reason to have my night time treat of hot chocolate.. which I do love..mmmm… nestle makes the best. I use hot water when I make it but I fill the mug halfway then add the International French Vanilla to the remaining full then add whipped cream and that’s my chocolatey winter delight (and a couple brownie brittles to go with it..hehehe) – what can I say.. I love chocolate.. 🙂

But moving along, just look at what “old man winter” did to my yard… It’s pretty grim….

This was last summer..

All I can say is “PLEASE WINTER BE GONE!!!!!

I want to enjoy my chill out spot again … Anybody out there feel the same way I do…???

Simple Change

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Vintage4YourHome

Just taking advantage of the simple things to make changes around the house. I visited Lowes and came across these plants on clearance.. so I scooped up two.. not bad for $6.00..

I placed them on the dining table using my candle holders as the stand for them.. added a small white saucer to keep them balanced..(I’ll probably paint them later)

A simple thrift store vase became a planter for another clearance plant I picked up as well for $2.49. Sure, I could have kept it clear – but why – ?? So, with paint on hand, I’ll make use of it..

Besides the pastel green/silver matches the wall and blinds (which I painted silver years ago)

I spruced up the kitchen table by changing the tablecloth.. Made a new one with fabric leftover from the pillow cushions for the chill-out spot. I’m extremely fond of leopard print and floral fabrics. The kitchen chairs are all different but to synchronize them I added chair scarves (which were made from a curtain sheer). The leopard tablecloth made a nice simple change.

Sometimes, it doesn’t take a lot of effort just to make a few little changes to break up the norm. Using items around the house is always the first start..and if you’re like me.. I’m sure you’ve got quite a few things to re-create a look. So go look around to see what you find and share your look with me.

It’s My Blog and I Can Cry If I Want To

Posted on January 26, 2014 by Vintage4YourHome

This is a post completely straying away from the norm. So, I hope you don’t mind the interruption, but bare with me through the sniffles.

You may view me as a wimpy mom, but I feel compelled to speak on it. My husband don’t get my emotions, so he’s not a good listener. I’m actually writing about my youngest son, Amir. I’ll take you through a quick journey, but his life was one carved out to be a chef.

By the time he was 7 and making it known I geared him for that. Well, culinary school was a real awakening…. OMG the cost was outrageous.. pretty grim, so he decided to join the military. The Air Force- which is great – yes he’s doing something positive with his life.. and I’m truly proud of him..but the fact of the matter is.. I miss him..sometimes I find myself just looking at his pictures wondering what’s he doing. He’s been overseas for months and it’s just been hard at times to deal with.. so I’m taking this moment to reflect my feelings by writing about it. Attending his graduation was an experience I’ll never forget.. seeing all those young men transformed into strong, discipline soldiers devoting their lives for our country gave me chills because knowing my son doesn’t belong to me anymore, but to the U.S Government..is very hard to take.

Being able to visit him for his birthday made me more happy than him.

His first visit home was a true blessing just having him around the house and cooking all his favorite meals..but the time went so fast.. and that’s when he told me he’s heading out of the country on deployment.. Oh God..Is all I remember saying.. So off he went… Boarding a plane to another side of the world – leaving the familiar land of U.S. As mother all I can do is pray..

Everyday wondering what’s he seeing, what’s he doing, is he eating ok (because you know only we mothers know how to feed our children.. chuckles..)…

Modern technology has made it a bit easier by being able to instant message and Facetime from time to time. I won’t linger too much about this .. but I just needed to vent a bit. So while waiting patiently for him to board the plane to return home, images of him will always linger in my mind while my heart will always be missing him.

I love you son,

$2.00 Tuesday #8

Posted on January 14, 2014 by Vintage4YourHome

Hey all!!! If you’re just joining me.. I scored this week’s $2.00 item last week during my Goodwill Hunting. It was the Martha Stewart wastebasket. Yes, it had some bruises on it – but that’s ok.. it’s been transformed.. and I’m pleased with the finished product. Remember it’s going in my office – so I wasn’t too meticulous about it.

Here’s the wastebasket before: I know… pretty bland.. right..(Martha Stewart huh???)