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September 12, 2014

Updates to the Master Bedroom

Happy Friday Y’all! I hope everyone has been enjoying their last days of summer. I sure am looking forward to Fall, as it’s my favorite season of all time. I’m definitely looking forward to cooler temps! I finally got around to doing this post and after sitting down to look at the pics, I actually feel like I’ve been making progress around here. Woot!

Anywho, last week I stated that I’d share updates to the master bedroom this week. I’d like to state that I definitely LOVE when people post some dramatic before and after pics where the room is all finished. However, if I did that, it would probably be years before I’d post anything. I just can’t seem to work on one room at a time. Maybe it’ll be better when I’m not interrupted every two seconds by the munchkins :) Anyway, on to some pics :)

This is the Master Bedroom “before” (circa January 2014…WOW, it was THAT long ago?!). You can see that post (here).

Look at how little my baby was. I remember being able to put him on the bed and he wouldn’t go anywhere. Awe, memories.

Nope, these still aren’t reupholstered. Are you shocked? You shouldn’t be ;)

And here we have the “after”. Those pics above the bed will never be straight. I have 2 ~~monkeys~~ children who like to jump on the bed and touch those while I’m not looking. Maybe I should have taken the time to straighten them before taking pics?

I kind of want to paint the bookshelf a “fun” color. Thoughts? I’m open to suggestions :)

The giant mirror will be going back on top of the dresser, but I was in the middle of painting it when these pics were taken. It has since been finished and is back in place. Mirrors definitely add so much to a room!

So, there ya have it. See? Getting there! My next steps for this room is to paint all of the furniture. The hubby thinks I’m nuts and I think he’s a little hesitant with me doing it. This is our first “real” furniture that we bought when we got married and it wasn’t cheap. What can I say? We both had jobs and no kids, so we bought it new. It’s what we thought we were supposed to do. If I were to do it over again, I would buy from a thrift store. It’s the only way to go (for us anyway). Especially since I like to re-purpose old stuff. The set includes an over-sized bedroom set (dresser, night stand and bed) that is just too dark for my taste anymore. Don’t get me wrong. There is nothing wrong with the furniture and I still like it, but I want it lighter and brighter. AND painting is so much cheaper than buying something else.

Also, I’ve increased the size of the photos. Yay or nay?

September 2, 2014

We’re Making Progress in the Large Living Room

Hope you all had a wonderful Labor Day! I wish I could say we relaxed and didn’t labor. The hubby worked much of the day and so did I (ya know, scrubbing toilets and scraping water balloons off the brick in the backyard…fun times). Luckily, we had our fun on Saturday and Sunday by enjoying our time playing with the kiddos and going to the splash-pad ;)

Anyway, I realized it was eons ago that I said I was remodeling the “large living room”. Although I’m not done with it, I figured an update might be appropriate. That, and I just washed the slipcovers on the sofa. I know a big, dramatic reveal would have been fun, but let’s face it, who knows when that would happen. So, here we go.

Here’s what it looked like before.

A shot of the other side of the room.

And the after. You’ll noticed that I had to install some corner protectors on the coffee table I made (here). Gotsta protect those little humans of mine ;) Also, that wall needs something. I get it. I’m thinking some canvas prints of the kiddos? An electric fireplace? You know, for all those freezing cold nights in the desert…duh.

I like the nice little seating area created for reading a book, enjoying a nice cup of coffee or watching the kids play in the backyard.

The brown blinds are gone and brighter white curtains have taken their place. So much brighter. Take note that the brown trim is still there. Yup, not happy about it, but all in due time my friends.

A nice little basket to hide blankets, toys or whatever else the youngsters put in it.

This wall above the sofa is a blank canvas just waiting to be decorated. However, I’m just not sure of what to do yet. I have some ideas, but I’m still not 100% sure of what I want. Maybe I’ll surprise the hubby and hang some antlers. Could he love me anymore?!

Aaaand, the other side of the room still looks like this. Toys R Us threw up over here. It’s ok. No really, I’m fine with it. Did you even notice the little bambino there or did he blend in with the chaos?

See that tv stand/armoire on the left? Well, that will be painted. Probably white, but we’ll see. I’m kind of indecisive lately and it’s driving me a little bonkers. I think I have writer’s block, but with decorating. I just really don’t have a clue what I want. Also, I REALLY want to put that gray dresser in the little lady’s room, but she’s holding on dearly to her baby one (changing table). One of them has to go, but she doesn’t want to give up either of them. I’ll let you know who wins that battle. Until then, I’ll keep on painting things I’m 100% sure of. I’ve painted the master bedroom, office and a what seems like a million pieces of furniture. Slowly, but surely, I’ll get there :) Maybe, just maybe, if I get my rear in gear, I’ll have some pics of the master bedroom next week.

August 22, 2014August 22, 2014

Furniture Friday – A Makeover of a TV Stand

Happy Friday! After taking a week off from doing anything remotely productive around here, I’m back at it (thank goodness!).

The hubby brought home this little tv stand/printer cart-thingy from work one day. It was going to be placed in the trash, but he knew I could do something with it (free furniture is better than flowers any day). This is how it looked after I sanded it down using 60 grit sandpaper. It’s a VERY sturdy piece of furniture, but was still covered in that shiny, laminate stuff.

I basically sanded, primed and painted it. I normally don’t use primer because I buy the paint that has primer mixed in, but I used “oops” paint I got on discount at HD and it was not paint + primer. It took 1 coat of primer and 3 coats of paint. That wood was daaaaaark.

Voila! A pretty simple, straightforward little project to do on the weekend or in the evenings while watching reruns of Home Improvement (still LOVE that show).

I thought about selling it, but I need some shelving in the office closet. So, I’ll be hanging onto it for now.

Speaking of the office…I’ve been busy with it too. Can you say disaster (I spy Dilbert!)?! I’ve been working on this room for weeks. It’s finally painted and furniture is being moved back, BUT I’m in the mood to paint the furniture too. It’s all very dark and I’m going light people. Sooo, it might be a little while before I’m able to finish it up. I don’t know though. I’ve really been in the painting mood. It’s easier to do during the day now because my little lady is in school and it’s just me and the 2 little boys.

I am so looking forward to having a place where I can be productive. It’s hard to sit on the laptop downstairs, in front of the tv, ~~eating bon-bons~~ and get stuff done. I really do need a designated space where I don’t have to put away my “mess” every time and then drag it all out again.

Yup, looks like the closet threw up. Hence the need for some shelving to organize. I think this tv stand will serve its purpose just fine in there. Don’t you think? AND it’s painted to match that little bookshelf you see in the corner. It’s like it’s meant to be ;)

Have a great weekend!

Linking up with Miss Mustard Seed’s Furniture Feature Friday (here)!