Sharing this throwback from when I first started blogging 🙂 – It’s a Rocker-Redo … And they’re still in great shape. So next time … don’t pass up the rockers without a seat
Category Archives: Make-overs
A PoP Day
It’s been so dreadfully hot these past few weeks and I’ve just been enjoying the pool at mom’s house… but I decided to finally get a few little items done. I called it my PoP day.. the Power of Paint.. I spend lots of time lounging in my Rest Haven and look around and see a few things that need sprucing up. Like the big planters.. They’ve been bruised over time and there’s a little vermin running around my yard knocking them over..(I feel like the Bill Murray in CaddyShack – boy do I want to get him)..
Of course hubby thought I should throw them away.. Me.. no way.. they’re still standing.. lol.. got a couple of cracks at the top – but all in all.. still worth keeping.. and for $6.00 they look like new
After I picked up this pretty cool pelican from Ross – I thought a touch of gold would do good in the garden
Then I found this old hat buried under some items in the garage and figured.. why not flip it and fill it..
Added a few bricks to cover the outer edge pallets and a few more plants around it
I think I like the upside down hat planter..
I’m still contemplating the iron hens&chick holder… I’d have to take all that apart..soooooo…you know how that goes.. (another day..lol). Small changes but nice impact for this space.
I love how the sun hits the gold and gives it a glam glow.. Then I had this clay pot.. the worn out look was looking too worn out..
So, for another $3.00 it got a new look
Now I can smile when I look around at these pots again . 🙂
That’s all I could do.. cause BABY!!!! It’s HOT OUT THERE!!!
Tah-tah
Sip Appeal
It’s that season to hang out with your friends and do some outdoor entertaining and the bar cart is the central station for hosting that event. After all, that’s where you’ll find the drinks. All these carts featured here are perfectly styled for hosting that afternoon soiree to have a few “toast it ups” for the day.
And so are the ones here:
Remember the bar cart I bought here? Well, that poor little darling has taken a bit of a beating over the past two years. It suffered slight weather damage and I’ve been trying to decide if I want to paint it or refinish it.
The wood is discolored and the brass is very dull. Dilemnas, dilemnas, until the generosity of my blogger/friend Ginene, over at Fox and Finch Antiques introduced me to New Life Mask. She used it on her beautiful Edwardian child’s chair. Not only was the upholstery fantastic, but the wood was refinished beautifully. So, I figured I’d give it a try on this bar cart. See how bad the wood was discolored.
Ginene was right about how easy it was.. (ubelievably easy). Apply the mask on the wood and rub in, let it sit about 5 mins and wipe off. Then follow up with the moisturizer. Do you see the difference it made so far..
I was like “OH YEA!!”… this is my kind of refinishing. Then I used Rustoleum brass spray paint to make the brass shine again. And now the bar cart is back with complete Sip Appeal!
I can’t get over how easy this project was.. by far was one of the quickest. The hardest part was taping.
I think it looks better than when I first bought it. And to think I was dreading another tedious project.. Ginene, I can’t thank you enough for your kind heart and generosity. This bar cart is finished and back to having Sip Appeal
Just in time because my girls are here for the big yard sale and we’ll have a little chill time after our day is over.
Have you gotten your bar cart ready for entertaining?? If not… get ready because Summer is here!
Smooches!
Deer Me
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One of the hottest trendy items is the deer antlers. Their shapes are like art sculptures and not to mention they’ve come a long way in decor. I was never one to like a deer head poking out of the wall (kinda creepy to me – being a city girl and all) but I always did like the shape of the antlers. The shapes, sizes, color actually gives them quite a decor sex appeal. They’ve become so versatile with decorating your home, and I’ve been wanting some. I’ve been eyeing them for a while, but those trendy items come with large price tag. Here are some examples how you can incorporate them in your decor.
Here, they are used as tie-backs which is fantastic break from the norm!
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Take a mirror to another step higher and enhance the frame
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If you have 3 antlers, you can create this exquisite light fixture
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Or if you like shabby chic, give them a white-wash to create this look.
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Grouped together with a touch of metallic paint makes these antlers appear to be hands cradling a candle
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Or how about make a beautiful art statement
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I absolutely love the garden chandelier created using the antlers here:
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And lastly, you can simply have them around for that pop of color (like Moi)
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I’ve heard people say “if it’s free – it’s probably not worth having”. Well – that’s not how I see it and it definitely is not a true statement. I got phone call from someone who told me they just cleaned out a house and there was dresser I might like (thanks Maria!). The house had been fire damaged and they were taking all the items out. When I rode up to it, at first glance I didn’t see anything I’d want, but I figured let me get out the car and poke around..low and behold.. BAMBI on a mount was sticking straight up. Perfect timing.. She was stained from the black smoke. But after spending two weeks on the back of the hubby’s truck, the rain washed that away. Bambi didn’t stand a chance.. I want those antlers! My son got a saw and went to town.
I figure they’d make a nice prop piece in my outdoor space.
They were so black I had to give them three coats to cover. But it’s all good.. It’s funny how in this position it looks like a finger snap on two thumbs up! I’ll take a freebie ANYDAY!
You can view more of my Deer Me inspiration board here. Remember you can follow me on Pinterest, Instagram and Facebook!
The Making of a Chair
I have to laugh at myself because here I am thinking “Oh gee- it would be wonderful to learn how to re-upholster- then I could do this as a side gig and create beautiful things -UHHH – YEA RIGHT!! HELLO!! and BABY BYE!! LOL This is one lesson learned and it only took one class to learn it – “SHYT AIN’T EASY!”… .. Ok..now that I got that off my chest.. moving right along.. Let me refresh your memory of my forever project…
Looks simple right… (boy did this fool me).. but..Ok.. I finally had a spare weekend to sand the base of the chair.. the wood was so scarred and needed some attention. My goal was to make it look like this
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Dream on….dreamer… Alarm clock went off and Time to wake up….
I sanded the best I could (I’ve got bad hands..)
This is a closer view of the wood
could you believe all these bangs and bruises. on this beautiful wood… smh.. HOW???
Re-staining was my intent then I realized.. I’d have to do a lot more sanding… so I opted for a new look..
Why not go GLAM!
It was a bold move to do that, but after seeing it with the fabric.. I think it was the best choice. I really like the new color and it’s going to give this chair a sleeker look and will enhance the fabric. It’s almost done.. I promise it’ll be finished before Christmas.. chuckles.. sike… no it’s going to be finished next week.. Yayyyyy!! So.. stay tuned….
Tah-tah everyone…