Hey Everyone!! I want to say a huge thank you for all the wonderful compliments you left on my recent bathroom makeover for the $100 Room Challenge. It really warmed my heart. As I do these challenges, having you to … Continue reading
I’m on my minimizing kick and next up was the foyer. I’m taking my time going room by room and completing this task. I had hoped to have it completed by the time the i2i YardSale happened, but I couldn’t accomplish it. One thing for sure is I’m happy that I’ve at least began making every attempt to do this. Letting go is always the hardest part and I’m realizing that once I’ve gone through a space redecorate, starting with a clean slate was easier for me to weed out what I no longer wanted. Such is the case with the foyer, living room and dining room. I wanted the color of the foyer to flow into both those rooms so I chose Sherwin Williams “Morning Fog”. It’s a bit of a grayish/bluish/lavenderish color..
When I saw it in this picture, I thought it was a bit too gray,
Contrare to my thought, it was actually what I was looking for. I finished painting the rococco console table/mirror and it looks a thousand times better. If you recall it was shabby black which did nothing for it.
Initially I thought about metallic gold, but then I loved the Rose Gold I used for the living room mirror, and decided to go with that color again because the console table has a mauve marble top.
This mirror was a royal pain in the toosh to paint. All the swirly edges made the task of painting it was even harder. (as much as I papered and taped, I still got overspray on it, but nail polish remover took it right off.
This is a closer view of the details that were on the console legs. Here is how it looks inside with the new wall color
Major difference right! Looks a lot more elegant! I also changed the light fixture and decided on the Jamee chandelier at Joss & Main
I loved the chandelier, but I didn’t care for the crystals it came with because – 1) I had to assemble them and 2) they weren’t real crystal. I had a bag of antique crystal prisms I had been saving and decided to switch them. The longer crystals did a bit more justice to the beauty of the fixture.
This small space has 5 doorways, and i felt it’s best not to put a bunch of items in here. I’m satisfied (for now)
I haven’t decided on an area rug yet, and I’m not rushing it either.. I’ll take my time and enjoy looking at the openness of the space. By not having a lot of items the area actually feels bigger.
I’m so glad I chose to keep it because now I’m forced to not keep a bunch of “stuff” that was filled in the drawers of the table.
I styled it simple with a set of Ikea Blomster candleholders that I picked up at Goodwill for $3.00, another one of my favorite female busts (which was a yardsale find $1.00), a bit of greenery and my favorite pic of hubby and I.
When the chandelier is on at night, there’s a soft glow of the reflection
and the rose gold changes the hue
On the other side of the wall, I brought in the bench from the bedroom. I needed a space to drop my handbag and workbag and thought that would be great place for it. I finally hung the birthday painting.
Another vintage swan (which I use as a planter) is perched right next to it
I’m definitely sure I appreciate the new space.
Although the sale of the console didn’t go through, sometimes things happen for a reason, because I truly am happy I have it and I love the new look. The foyer has been freshened up and I’m patting myself on the back because I was able downsize a few items.
To take the look of the foyer from this …
to this look
It’s a winner for me. The total cost of my new look was $150.00 ( with the bulk of it being the cost of the chandelier).
As always, it’s not how much it costs, but its’s how you style it. Happy hunting while you thrift your house into a home.
Smooches!!
Hey everyone, it’s been a while since I’ve featured someone, and I apologize for that. This past month I had a minor setback, but that’s over and now it’s time for me to get back on track. I’m excited to introduce today’s Friday feature. A few months ago I joined a Facebook group called The Thrifting Divas. It’s a wonderful group of ladies who enjoy thrifting and showing off their “goodies”. It’s mainly focused around fashion, however quite a few people also showcase their homes decorated with items they get while thrifting. It was through that group I came across thrifting diva, Knetta Lilly, when she featured her beautiful dining room. Look at her beautiful space:
My mouth dropped when I saw it and to learn she used thrifted items sweetened the whole look. She stated the table, banquette seating, floor vases, mirrored buffet and lamps were all sourced from Craigslist. She’s a great example if you look for items, and be patient- you’ll find them without spending a fortune.
Knetta has a passion for home decor, and use thrifted items to decorate her home and clients homes. She feels you don’t have to be super rich to have a beautiful home and caters to all different budgets. Here are few of her designs: 
She created this living room, by using sources like Craigslist and OfferUp. The sofa, glass coffee table, round rug and Wingback acrylic chairs were all sourced from those sites.
For the bedroom, the thrifted items featured here are the curtain panels and ottoman (which is absolutely stunning).
She thrifted the mirror, console table and artificial tree to design this dramatic foyer featured here.
In this cozy quaint sitting area she thrifted the mirrors, table, pillows, chairs and the rug was sale item she snagged for $20.00 (kudos to her!!)
For a client she designed this dining area by hitting Craigslist for the table, buffet, and light fixture (I’ve got to get active with that site-do any of you use it?)
Last but not least, I have to show you one more fabulous room she created for another client
To create this swanky pad, she hit a hotel liquidation store and scooped the pin striped chairs and ottoman. She scored again on Craigslist with the bar and glass top table. For the bar she used her special touch by staining it black and added the marble top for a whole new look. The fancy red mirror was silver and she painted it for a pop of color. She finished the look with custom pillows she made and this room was finished with one happy client. So you see why I was so excited about today’s feature. There’s a lot of excitement and enthusiasm amongst home decorators in this group and now Knetta has created her own FB Group Cents Savvy Home. Knetta Lilly, who is the owner and Principal Designer for K Lilly Interiors, LLC., a residential interior decorating firm in Atlanta, Georgia. Her site was created to showcase low – priced and second-hand home decor furnishings and accessories that she have sourced in and around Atlanta. Most of these furnishings have been sourced from Craigslist, OfferUp, garage sales and/or thrift stores. She, too, believes your home can look high-end without the expensive price tag. The site allows for its members to post home decor furnishings and accessories that they find and/or post rooms that have been designed with thrifted decor. So, come join and “Let’s Have Fun with Cents Savvy Home Decor!”