Showing off Nicole

<p>OK my friends, have I got a tour for you today! I’ve seriously been drooling over this house since I found Nicole’s blog and I couldn’t <em>wait</em> to show you. It’s a stunner…save some time to look through her site because the photos I’m sharing are just a start. :)</p> <p>Nicole blogs at <a href="http://thehousediaries.com" target="_blank">The House Diaries</a> and their home underwent a full renovation which resulted in some of the prettiest spaces I’ve seen. Now this wasn’t a “thrifty” transformation, but as always there are SO many details that can be recreated – which is what I love most about ogling pretty house pictures. </p> <p>As I grow <strike>older</strike> wiser I am taken with simpler decor and design. I find beauty in less clutter and big statements. Nicole’s house is full of them. Her <a href="http://thehousediaries.com/blog/2014/5/13/may-13-before-after-gabys-bathroom" target="_blank">daughter’s bathroom</a> is just beautiful, with vintage-style lights, a classic vanity and a slightly more modern floor tile: </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvE-hMHNaXD_gvWTluncAoHn5Vl8n8Qsb7Qpx-HhuY8uNXnBgQAutYa_lhueSq4LPq1wBuyqHwziQYx-IOVa9KZxvugldqSxXiHxgJ3j4xk7PDAghLgFDpbQPTIrt4Je06eK0twQSZFdQ/s1600-h/kiddo%252527s%25252Bbathroom-%25252Bthehousediaries.com%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="classic white vanity bathroom" border="0" height="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEe4wutrKpmDVt3TgRaofHSMoncH6zRl9o77mjsoBQRkGh1sdyC-w8HVbopUpMUMthYBtORLIiLfc_UeCRC_MDw07-4ghZvIVVz7EHv3jQkiApdYZsTlklPRUO9F44cD0dM4-yUr0eZ-0/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="classic white vanity bathroom" width="500" /></a></p> <p>That’s one thing you’ll notice when looking at her rooms – her ability to combine the old, new, eclectic and traditional is fantastic. This <a href="http://thehousediaries.com/blog/2014/3/17/before-after-the-little-bathroom" target="_blank">smaller bathroom</a> is another example: </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm3m9HDJRaefDDvGTT8Ys1cnf9bgq947IOBErv7xQHOzVBZR67DpG1ZiMVSKEjvoYiLUuAToL_fUduhiD7CZ3F7f7yHYe84Kq-SESPb6Zl31W2AiVo2zQkKsja0V1q4HbGYkhvVRaLeV8/s1600-h/white%25252B%25252B%25252Bnavy%25252Bbathroom-%25252Bthehousediaries.com%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="white and navy bathroom" border="0" height="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9V08prT0lgxNKQQu6d-4TMN-vfczt2a9dNwEMfZRg-FkigJlLnGb2OkE1ZcWMmQowTuekaxVYOhY6VEo1o3a__biYYqJfeXy-2hJg6mXwdj-6Me6irI4gtlamSIrIwwqVp67MhQmP-w8/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="white and navy bathroom" width="431" /></a>I’ve been wanting to paint the vanity in the Bub’s bathroom a navy blue just like this. LOVE the contrast. I’ve also been wanting to add a window above the shower, and of course this has me sold on that too. Someday it will happen. </p> <p>Again, the <a href="http://thehousediaries.com/blog/2015/1/7/jan-7-big-bedroom" target="_blank">master bedroom</a> is done so simply but with layers and colors that make it feel warm and cozy: </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi21yIYxKdTUg5wT0PLSOUOoPhEBbbZU5pJ3i3Ugr7_KDxhFMtBnuaoKb3K-C_9Rn9Ivw5-8qZFowst0MK5s7hK6pvFoiHOt-6X9fzvtRtj-muzcJxswyGXyp2J6qcFEUa4Hovjvk_txyA/s1600-h/bedroom-%25252Bthehousediaries.com%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="wood bed frame white bedding" border="0" height="586" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJJFbkHnEzZWr4X53dtfTRqfrBv8zUQZapYQlRerRnNSMdUJS_rH-ElwKBMQ1MszbYjTnWcX3p6rP6tIlIp4GCLRKBmPErIF_8UKXBjwc3vC7fnlGBnHI5FoKFgZaVS8wUE7czH9fVO0U/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="wood bed frame white bedding" width="500" /></a></p> <p>They created a TON of storage space in those walls – go check it out to see it all. These are the lovely little details of an older home! </p> <p>Nicole’s <a href="http://thehousediaries.com/blog/2014/2/4/before-after-laundry-mudroom " target="_blank">laundry room</a> is the stuff dreams are made of. Seriously. At least dreams that involve laundry: </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjpr5gKnPyqK1DG9bE3zPJEk2hSgMKIuNSGkpQpsJizPY79gIAxEicDBs1v3yfa4o9QerT9e-Bqr5JlE3WHi-cVtFaBkKaPEUoMytMIM8JeUkyIKKjyNtgaSnd2aPQyvotUS8uXybetxM/s1600-h/1392234090725%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="white laundry room" border="0" height="677" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaO3BSWzGlAWu4q_vytoQSSTBGbFCLHR3v7qk8qZT-TlJ6F2Yb0DAXaqymTf6jA9N7AKHGYeyV4sWjaanpc6XD_jg0holdFyd-QeC-a1lKNqO0eZKWC_V_wuqfa8hMFJbA6qP6Id1PrzI/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="white laundry room" width="500" /></a>It looks like they added a few windows during their renovation and I think that’s some of the best money spent. Natural light makes a home feel so bright and open. Especially important at the end of February when you’ll totally and completely over the cold and snow. Completely.</p> <p>OK, I saved the best for last! And of course this room is the one I’ve been studying closely because of our kitchen reno. I freaking love <a href="http://thehousediaries.com/blog/2014/6/13/june-16-before-after-kitchen-breakfast-nook" target="_blank">her kitchen</a>. It is <em>stunning: </em></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDRa-T8XuPzTJcKU6kY7_KaYP-uSLafxCzNBmypTyd_7eIp8QtgYLFaXoeiJVeNj5REQTlsN2uDHNzYXcgknRg1tBaCaH62G2B3pgqaIcJMNoMSW27_vgWKcdL4_nkVCkxFCX9LJ5RPyU/s1600-h/kitchen-%25252Bthehousediaries.com%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="shelves under cabinets" border="0" height="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbVQnA_WERlU2mABKM22-soASTQAA6MfyG-HoUjNIhF2Km4ZescP7LAkoLZA2183hDM0x8TufwVPtACnedMoRUguNJvL79pgEXr4dNRtUCdZdAIjSgaRVe1sMt3FU7YfGhbf9VWJHTuX8/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="shelves under cabinets" width="500" /></a></p> <p>I’ve seen the shelf under the cabinets a few times over the past few years and have been intrigued by it. A few of you suggested it for our kitchen reno and I’ve been contemplating the idea. It would involve moving the cabinets up and then installing the shelves underneath. I actually love the idea – I just can’t decide because I love the look of open cabinets above too. </p> <p>Again, her mix of traditional and modern came together so well! The vintage-looking lights, planked walls and kitchen table lean more traditional. The lighter wood around the windows, the kitchen chairs and the shape of the backsplash tile are more contemporary: </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP4_51NfWQa1StBCz5yyE_EJBPdhMpzPnVNHE1RWLbmbFN10EJfx7VDgE1Tpov2ruPnbrtBHdC_2FxdqtYa11CFg7Kdh9UOSOofY1pDRZN2ElRe85PxOAETRjuvP_biODZo9M1gCFyBd4/s1600-h/breakfast%25252Bbar-%25252Bthehousediaries.com%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="planked wall kitchen" border="0" height="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbNvxHH1Fc8zuaN85EEXruetewt6TzqoRZQR3O_F_KkmIR2F1W-pEX3HFZDeKZurgzeu6CvkveHzHLV5B6USFToWXQ8sraWxEEy55xHEEkRCAT20H_2xMCINyIW8qHYpYHE5OkZkQOTZI/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="planked wall kitchen" width="500" /></a></p> <p>It’s when I see these spaces with the white planked walls that I wonder if I could do it. I still think I need color on the walls but man, I can appreciate the beauty of the all white. It allows you to have so much fun with accessories and fabrics (like the fun chairs!):</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL6GeOw-B4Ndm4p5j6Eiul-oMIBKvBI1lxvNtLoy0IqhZ38xqLlTkmfIzcoBsW7wKmlAK2M772APk4KwK5dXajZEPu7BhFbvZos_QCktztE29kygAbeDjdL9JGvI0C24tzSpM5Tc_qaGs/s1600-h/nook-%25252Bblackboard-%25252Bthehousediaries.com%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="kitchen nook planked walls" border="0" height="734" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNXSx5Ovc7NEnDBhcszdb50ElCSuNfeazL7oM1RR_5zcZCHQ8hDGo6Xfbe_8TxxMNlkdNMmYH4AepzluZlcTQQWCjAPTj7-0LYb3O6Tx7kFOicOun6pr-nz1vjGZKCOl20hKPQWZFbZrs/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="kitchen nook planked walls" width="500" /></a>That huge chalkboard is so fun too. :) </p> <p>Like I said, this is just a taste of her home, go check out her blog to see the rest. I just love it – her photography is so well done too. </p> <p>Have a GREAT weekend, have fun and be safe! </p>

Showing off Nicole

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February 2015 Before and After!

<p>Hey hey!! Hope you had a wonderful weekend! We were so busy I didn’t have much project time but I did make some progress on a big one I hope to share with you tomorrow. And I’m starting on the kitchen island this week – I can’t wait!!</p> <p>It’s time for the February before and after link up – and as always I’m sharing a few of my favorite projects from last month. Seriously, I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again -- blogs are the best thing ever! So many talented people and so much inspiration out there.</p> <p>April shared her <a href="http://www.housebyhoff.com/2015/01/winter-decor/">post-holiday home</a> and it is just so pretty: </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-jbHOeyEaeDI/VM-WnAAUYAI/AAAAAAAAugs/DkQAjgqydd0/s1600-h/2%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="striped curtains" border="0" height="750" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-7f8QC-uNzhg/VM-WoIKfL_I/AAAAAAAAug0/dKS_EnkKACE/2_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="striped curtains" width="500" /></a></p> <p>So soothing and I love the neutral colors this time of year. You need to go check it out!</p> <p>Jennifer turned an awkward storage closet into a <a href="http://www.classicstylehome.com/2015/01/mudroom-reveal.html" target="_blank">multi-purpose room</a>: </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgaztwlDl0uc3Dcu_p22bvi80fWpMreL_8xZbWwM5BbPpGFBRLn8OSUIbizRPG8TGmNP0rURWZaO0q_A7EDg7jI7zbZmtXXkIknDRXcxw9pS-BEbBiL7Q4H_2PdQouCFTboUjo5tDSMzM/s1600-h/DSC_4405%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="under the stairs mud room" border="0" height="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcXLr7OUmn01D7PyFOBPlGpn7nlB0EkkJzaLM5wi7TU1BBBaIsvKBJve-ewunw6DkkheYFUF14VsxfF95uln6Y_CRRYlSTgdgHVM6GyFREiAbxM2I4IIqEkF0pq_3ypl3vWtPp6ouzj9o/?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="under the stairs mud room" width="499" /></a></p> <p>It’s a mud room, a storage room, a pantry – and it looks so good! Beadboard makes just about any space feel fresh and clean. </p> <p>I LOVED this project Heather shared – she used a bunch of “leftovers” to <a href="http://www.heatherednest.com/2014/12/why-i-love-leftovers.html" target="_blank">redo her bathroom</a>:</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-nRpDBjUnj_w/VM-WqCIktKI/AAAAAAAAuhM/gJM6rDjM5oQ/s1600-h/1%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="dark gray cabinets bathroom" border="0" height="353" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-aNFInQNGchk/VM-Wq_tho6I/AAAAAAAAuhU/DZKq1UEA830/1_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="dark gray cabinets bathroom" width="550" /></a></p> <p>I love that she used extra paint and rummaged around the house to decorate a room she wasn’t happy with. It turned out so well! </p> <p>Ronda hit it out of the park again – you won’t believe how <a href="http://www.batchelorsway.com/2015/01/glam-room-nightstands.html" target="_blank">this dresser</a> started: </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdSdDOHfFKQ3wv9jfTx9KRrwcvR28Ad_j3szoqufrWV9jl45NPO18SvzQhR3XA9xN0MBUo5BtycODwBaVGbDWHzccNwNG7Kov6d_TbQ0xQU-W319cjt9gdlwEZiSzi2JfXqCmF9JA_HMQ/s1600-h/DIY%252520mirror%252520front%252520nightstand%252520collage-batchelorsway.com%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="DIY mirror front nightstand" border="0" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYp3YzBJIxKnBiPuZjw-DRNSzK2vXFEbiMRl-3uOEo-RBldsFr2E5QZNRnTI0QhpCZCAvT8kKBmAssISugO4rEeZoMbT4gucnWroJ-y3ObCbZ9mG6DgosNW-Oi_z9jmLRfzJdaKBmX0lQ/?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="DIY mirror front nightstand" width="500" /></a></p> <p>Those aren’t mirrors by the way – you have to visit her site to see what she used. Brilliant! </p> <p>Angela shared her incredibly easy <a href="http://www.simplybeautifulbyangela.com/2014/12/diy-baby-gate.html" target="_blank">baby gate project</a> that is WAY cuter than the ones we used to have: </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-uElO8zM3VqQ/VM-Ws27IqjI/AAAAAAAAuhs/mpL8jJjppgE/s1600-h/3%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="DIY baby gate" border="0" height="750" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-wSaICBH5-es/VM-WtvKw-oI/AAAAAAAAuh0/PzdUruLkoK0/3_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="DIY baby gate" width="500" /></a></p> <p></p> <p>And actually this one is probably less expensive than one from the store too!</p> <p>I love love love the “runner” Suzanne painted <a href="http://piecedpastimes.blogspot.com/2015/01/diy-painted-stair-runner.html" target="_blank">on her steps</a>: </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghpNTNvqpN_JB1kQlZhrdHG7_mC5iElIZOfzU691_2q5dEkZC-U26qGKP6PnMqp5Q2Z2qcnjkNKELEBm3g2CyvreHaiBwmFw332zZpbvroIoiLwbE13P1KeCJJYU8FUKvmq05n8BMPwJc/s1600-h/Pieced%252520Pastimes%252520Painted%252520Stair%252520Runner%2525207%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="painted stair runner" border="0" height="676" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq2HzSDcYSKMHebIu0rfCpurOf0R8ywaSLuF8oqQjrYMFeZ3mhxELRcA1xJeT2a144bElJfybOL3zFQD-4dCBrumFhX8rQ65AdOvzuzWFQOmnnVNBkI59KJrH_P4ZeVZ67Qjh5W8pkVUw/?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="painted stair runner" width="450" /></a>It looks so crisp and no carpet to clean! ;)</p> <p>And to round this one up I had to share one of Sarah’s cute spaces:</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-CUslVFKvqI4/VM-WvZtCgdI/AAAAAAAAuiM/qbasJd9jrBw/s1600-h/Laundry-Room-Before-and-After-Life-On-Virginia-Street%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="simple laundry room makeover" border="0" height="388" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-EkOfnm2Nwj4/VM-WwLDXUCI/AAAAAAAAuiU/9FmsXCpmi4M/Laundry-Room-Before-and-After-Life-On-Virginia-Street_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="simple laundry room makeover" width="550" /></a></p> <p>I love her style and her review comparing <a href="http://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/2014/12/two-year-update/" target="_blank">her home then and now</a> really showcases her talent! </p> <p>OK, it’s time to see what you’ve been up to lately! If you’d like to be considered for next month’s round up, add this button to your post or just a link to TDC: </p> <div style="padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-top: 5px" align="center"><a href="http://www.homestoriesatoz.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/beforeAndAfterButton_thumb1.gif"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7326" height="225" src="http://www.homestoriesatoz.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/beforeAndAfterButton_thumb1.gif" title="beforeAndAfterButton_thumb[1]" width="146" /></a></div> <pre style="border-bottom: #cccccc 1px solid; text-align: left; border-left: #cccccc 1px solid; padding-bottom: 10px; margin: auto; padding-left: 10px; width: 90%; padding-right: 10px; display: block; white-space: pre-wrap; background: #f0f0f0; height: 45px; color: #777777; font-size: 90%; overflow: auto; border-top: #cccccc 1px solid; border-right: #cccccc 1px solid; padding-top: 10px"><div align="center"><a href="http://www.thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/" title="TDC Before and After" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.homestoriesatoz.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/beforeAndAfterButton_thumb1.gif" alt="TDC Before and After" style="border:none;" /></a></div></pre><br /><br /><p>Here you go! Please your own personal projects only!</p><br /><!-- start InLinkz script --><br /><br /><div id="492451" class="InLinkzContainer"><a href="http://new.inlinkz.com/luwpview.php?id=492451" rel="nofollow" title="click to view in an external page.">An InLinkz Link-up</a></div><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="//static.inlinkz.com/cs2.js?v=116"></script><!-- end InLinkz script -->

February 2015 Before and After!

Hey hey!! Hope you had a wonderful weekend! We were so busy I didn’t have much project time but I did make some progress on a big one I hope...

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January before and after link up!

<p>Hello there from icy Indiana! I was thinking school days would get back to normal this week, but not quite yet. :) How is your weather? </p> <p>I totally and completely spaced it on the before and after party last Monday. Duh. Didn’t even realize it till days later so we’re just going ahead with it today, OK? There were SO many great projects linked up <a href="http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/2014/12/december-before-and-after.html">last month</a>, yet again I had a hard time picking just a few to share with you today. </p> <p>I absolutely LOVE Heather’s <a href="http://thatredheadedsister.com/the-laundry-room-flip/">laundry room makeover</a>: </p> <p><a href="http://thatredheadedsister.com/the-laundry-room-flip/" title="http://thatredheadedsister.com/the-laundry-room-flip/"><img alt="simple laundry room makeover" border="0" height="750" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-YDysutvgr1I/VLPrgooKdPI/AAAAAAAAuGA/LXXCHoi-ovE/IMG_7765-632x1024%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="simple laundry room makeover" width="463" /> </a></p> <p>The changes were simple and inexpensive and they make a huge difference! Those chunky wood shelves are my favorite. I’ve been planning to build shelves between our cabinets in the laundry room as well and now I’m leaning toward stained instead of painted. </p> <p>This <a href="http://simpledetailsblog.blogspot.com/2014/11/one-room-challenge-craigslist-bedroom.html">bedroom makeover</a> by Pam is absolutely stunning: </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKWS66vLAawj2bgto1WKJUHRmBn_4ubWitDEoj-frsdzUZJHtGfuc9r3wKpxWH-7eUNnUeMbsFu3TYgTcWcIAtgmYvaEM1whf8XPtSYpI70qOBmkFcMZrkfD3Gsdm_oTUlZU0LtQl6dWk/s1600-h/SimpIe%252520Details%252520-%252520One%252520Room%252520Challenge%252520-%252520Craigslist%252520bedroom%252520-%252520%252520Neutral%252520Bedroom%252520with%252520pop%252520of%252520color%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="light bedroom with coral" border="0" height="667" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_YS99Ucno2ZO6wMs6asw-JVsPa0cJj7Zw7oM-WXv-SbK5xiBM7w-mnSJbpODkepmYWFV_EasYbKFKxcwQmeYr28pD_WSm0nqMnXaE2TZqpOSUE34pJU09dn1mSFacxyEbApCf9EoO3j0/?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="light bedroom with coral" width="500" /></a>Just gorgeous, right? And the bed is in front of the windows – don’t be afraid to try that out if you have an awkward space! </p> <p>It’s January and we’ve got organizing on the mind so I had to share Ronda’s <a href="http://www.batchelorsway.com/2014/11/glam-room-project-one-closet.html">DIY closet storage</a>: </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-0c4VAqw3Un8/VLPrjMecYvI/AAAAAAAAuGY/swAk1AKO_MM/s1600-h/finished%252520closet%252520collage-batchelorsway.com%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="DIY shoe storage for closet" border="0" height="460" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-nXMuPu0n6F4/VLPrj2BS7sI/AAAAAAAAuGg/i4jaPTJ5tpc/finished%252520closet%252520collage-batchelorsway.com_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="DIY shoe storage for closet" width="500" /></a>It’s so simple – I need to add some additional shoe storage in our closet as well and this is great inspiration. I like how you can make it custom to your shoes too. </p> <p>I loved <a href=" http://frazzledjoy.blogspot.com/2014/11/new-kitchen-lighting-planked-ceiling.html">Denise’s solution</a> to the box of fluorescent lights that used to hang in her kitchen: </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Ng0d0AJkR2E/VLPrkus1sSI/AAAAAAAAuGo/ciS6N3eK9Ow/s1600-h/DSC03536%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img alt="filling in fluorescent lighting hole" border="0" height="375" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-zSXyDHyJlCE/VLPrllxEpGI/AAAAAAAAuGw/tqU6u3TahPg/DSC03536_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="filling in fluorescent lighting hole" width="500" /></a>It looks so good! So much easier than tearing down the remaining ceiling or filling in that spot. Love it! </p> <p>Haeley shared their <a href="http://www.designimprovised.com/2014/11/man-cave-reveal.html">new man cave</a> space and I love that dark gray: </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-dwhzTZAsfa4/VLPrmQh4NHI/AAAAAAAAuG4/EwJAma2sD7s/s1600-h/Man-Cave-7%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="man cave dark gray" border="0" height="750" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-zi2N3ckWT4Y/VLPrnGT17dI/AAAAAAAAuHA/lGmPJ8u6BoE/Man-Cave-7_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="man cave dark gray" width="500" /></a>It’s a tiny room but they made the space work really well. And what more does one need in a man cave but a comfy chair and a TV? That’s all I’d need! And wine. (But they have that too.)</p> <p>I loved Jennifer’s post because I love seeing how products like this work. She <a href="http://thecraftpatch.blogspot.com/2014/12/i-painted-my-appliances-liquid.html">painted her appliances</a> with a special paint to make them look stainless: </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-bZrBRWBLIzLLcVHzO8X2PGVyVYj3FHK2diUCTtVTn6-mwsQY_iWcQKv-E3E_Li1IuDr5xyhXme30VrejWwmL-jAQsVPbISnoPcK11vgVyf4fxnX8TuwCK0fMMvP5Zl0p7vhHCV3hTn8/s1600-h/fridge%252520after%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="stainless steel paint" border="0" height="737" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmOo8nw4AC57xZvPkulhIeBh0UFX1ArUVxeVXLlHv9rNsKIa13nLTQ0oXO4VXUnofBPvEzHHPPb3rLWDUyPyXcRCCc98dbntlXNxd8Moteoe0DxS0tpD9rf8yF8IUhVXLDsnOLrk1pKAs/?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="stainless steel paint" width="500" /></a></p> <p>I have to say I’m really impressed!! We thought mixing black and stainless would be “cool” when we built years ago – now I just find it “annoying.” This stuff looks pretty amazing and I may have to try it out on our trash compactor. </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>OK, <a href="http://lessthanperfectlifeofbliss.blogspot.com/2014/11/easiest-ever-no-sew-faux-roman-shade.html">Julie’s bathroom</a> is gorgeous as it is, but her DIY roman shade took it to a whole new level: </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs6NPGCRTw6ZaHxUr4vK_lc_cgoFZSSjZxkbmCGmhxOlnI3QDtfRAVUePZpRZeS_I1a0g58Fmy5KvaiJo2OTmIMZnNi2cFEsR_HnW-gSakTUfCciMGsNdbtb6SN5eBAFZjgqPDmpAkK8s/s1600-h/roman%252520shade%252520bathroom%252520sm%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="DIY greek key roman shade" border="0" height="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDnGHWecaxmPxkIX1zJOl6zvBV7i02TvbZ4iP-kekaDixltk_J-UF3yWjNyiuLGQfcctP4h1g5p5wRX_zrt0LF0PutdMrNRDmorlOTVYok7sznG-HWhMM2hXn0q1-NTd-jcbHa2JOy4fo/?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="DIY greek key roman shade" width="499" /></a></p> <p>I LOVE this because a roman shade like this would cost so much money to have someone else do it! It looks fantastic! </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>Wow, told you – great projects!! Can’t see to see your recent projects to kick off 2015! </p> <p>If you’d like to be considered for next month’s roundup, please add a link to TDC in your post or add this code: </p> <div style="padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-top: 5px" align="center"><a href="http://www.homestoriesatoz.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/beforeAndAfterButton_thumb1.gif"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7326" height="225" src="http://www.homestoriesatoz.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/beforeAndAfterButton_thumb1.gif" title="beforeAndAfterButton_thumb[1]" width="146" /></a></div> <pre style="border-bottom: #cccccc 1px solid; text-align: left; border-left: #cccccc 1px solid; padding-bottom: 10px; margin: auto; padding-left: 10px; width: 90%; padding-right: 10px; display: block; white-space: pre-wrap; background: #f0f0f0; height: 45px; color: #777777; font-size: 90%; overflow: auto; border-top: #cccccc 1px solid; border-right: #cccccc 1px solid; padding-top: 10px"><div align="center"><a href="http://www.thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/" title="TDC Before and After" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.homestoriesatoz.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/beforeAndAfterButton_thumb1.gif" alt="TDC Before and After" style="border:none;" /></a></div></pre><br /><br /><p>Now let’s see what you’ve been up to recently: </p><br /><!-- start InLinkz script --><br /><br /><div id="485107" class="InLinkzContainer"><a href="http://new.inlinkz.com/luwpview.php?id=485107" rel="nofollow" title="click to view in an external page.">An InLinkz Link-up</a></div><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="//static.inlinkz.com/cs2.js?v=116"></script><!-- end InLinkz script -->

January before and after link up!

Hello there from icy Indiana! I was thinking school days would get back to normal this week, but not quite yet. :) How is your weather? I ...

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December Before and After

<p>Hey there! Can you believe this is the last one of the year? Crazytown. I’m hosting this month’s before and after party today instead of earlier this week because of <a href="http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/2014/12/christmas-in-kitchen.html">the Christmas decor</a> I was itching to show you. ;)</p> <p>As always I love to look through the fabulous projects that were linked up (check out last month’s <a href="http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/2014/11/november-before-and-after.html">here</a>) and highlight a few. And as always you did not disappoint! </p> <p>I’m sharing Tamara’s room because it’s super cute and because she shares how to <a href="http://providenthomedesign.com/2014/10/30/diy-plantation-shutters/">make your own plantation shutters</a>!: </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6Kxh2uDYBznyhb6tLVbtpgkkUUAV2wPDI52kRW54IaQcN5qRDmU0wKFtcKzu00AUk5IB7hJtsv33EMA_r2_AdtpbxKjBX9iLmUET2Upnr7C-gQ-lx6dQlQc3CnDiA7hjlxuS2HwCNN7Q/s1600-h/Kids-Bathroom-Blue-and-Green%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img alt="DIY plantation shutters" border="0" height="650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6bcg-Z5vSQttJMEXwBHd5xHrV9N9ld2dvvuZ-AddQJxCTT4D0YmfyzVV7u40GmsdrITwxPsnk0_fbUy-982fmfcSB6Y37txdbsWGFNR98GRaQlIcppM6kGfKNjqeoLAyxG5STCG6ViQw/?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="DIY plantation shutters" width="500" /></a></p> <p>WHAT. Yes, she made them. I’m totally impressed, it looks so good! </p> <p>You know I have to share a kitchen makeover each month and <a href="http://redhousereno.com/room-makeovers/budget-diy-kitchen-the-reveal/">Erin’s is beautiful</a>: </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-OETLkro1-no/VH81MTudkjI/AAAAAAAAtMY/VKOGg0DGAp4/s1600-h/kitchen-corner2%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="white kitchen natural backsplash" border="0" height="752" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-dngIvw9cCL4/VH81NA00iZI/AAAAAAAAtMg/eZFnr710Y1s/kitchen-corner2_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="white kitchen natural backsplash" width="500" /></a></p> <p>I’m telling you – it does not take a lot of money to make a <strong>huge</strong> change to a space. Just time and patience. Which sometimes are harder to come by than money. ;)</p> <p>I’m <em>dying</em> to start our kitchen!</p> <p>I believe a coat of white can update just about anything and Tyler’s <a href="http://thestripedhouse.com/2014/10/fireplace-built-ins-makeover/">fireplace and built ins</a> are a great example of that: </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi312ZROSXRhxzLW8tTc8Y8N6kxm8szurX7wlaj6TUNtKqvD8cZBEYQW9CIQKxHHhhZvFewJuRhX_mqQlUa-SWzClb3h2-5wvGLhWvPfZzSjRzzbxwxu3EhZd4NHJrA0AIyM87Ck9wtvks/s1600-h/Fireplace-1-682x1024%25255B10%25255D.jpg"><img alt="painted brick fireplace and built ins" border="0" height="751" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcoJ2xJWI_SDj9_56IYR0Or79OqAXMq-NMHI2f22tP7xOyO6LJZ1bCFMlpsWVTSg2VEEPbwLmjhs0iUV1flLrP8JaoCAvhoy6h-C_bCKDXDV1tnMOCe-nSZ0G4NIo57THN4CGKr-tzA24/?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="painted brick fireplace and built ins" width="500" /></a></p> <p>That mirror is fantastic too! </p> <p>I love white kitchens and white built ins but I was just saying last night (to myself) how much I love deep rich colors too. I crave contrast – like <a href="http://58waterstreet.blogspot.com/2014/11/when-being-brave-pays-off-aka-dining.html">Colleen’s dining room</a>:</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-VNwtXFkEXj0/VH81PMbqPdI/AAAAAAAAtM4/ojjKXJfdUVk/s1600-h/IMG_4006%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="navy blue walls" border="0" height="373" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ly_6Q9-grB0/VH81P8w5X1I/AAAAAAAAtNA/Khzut5x4ZmA/IMG_4006_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="navy blue walls" width="560" /></a></p> <p>She used a deep navy blue and with the white…perfection! I love how wood tones look up against darker colors too – grays and blues especially. Beautiful!</p> <p>Of course I can’t leave out a good DIY – Angela shared how to get that <a href="http://www.simplybeautifulbyangela.com/2014/10/getting-rid-of-popcornand-what-to-do.html">popcorn texture</a> off your ceilings: </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWhtkYgFbkWmY6Iw_l-a-KwQDyxszn8nolvQWJvEnPtmx_I4reVGCrNplh6Ym9E9-tUQNA3BqvE9erinVgKVT8BnQN-uD_FFXqHoD8HbWy5VoEOazidcXpN2dYKLlKtOnvqWJkSjVtZwo/s1600-h/image.jpeg11.%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="removing popcorn texture " border="0" height="412" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJyrkHx3QrXIfEmCcrHTjRiFpgmnHbcknyjw4feS6Xhd_IJVHi879TUQHHrU7BfXTfTJuG4DxfzwowrpkbWP2Rsy8H4j7yb39GmENi9PGcFKi4PxDuT_9PplaanVcnPP98cUH-3w7Yp4Q/?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="removing popcorn texture " width="550" /></a></p> <p>AND she shares how they finished it off after they were done. Again, not an expensive job, but it takes some patience. </p> <p>Tori used a pricey bone inlay dresser as her inspiration and did the look on her own for a fraction of the price: </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Z9KYp2dpp1o/VH81RyrWmQI/AAAAAAAAtNY/P7BzZONZ_A8/s1600-h/IMG_4296%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="DIY bone inlay" border="0" height="737" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-hD981Bsn5o8/VH81SslWpSI/AAAAAAAAtNg/bTMEHB97Iio/IMG_4296_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="DIY bone inlay" width="500" /></a></p> <p>I think that is stunning! She shares the <a href="http://wearwagrepeat.com/2014/11/diy-inlaid-bone-dresser/">how to here</a>. </p> <p>And finally…this is brilliant. Brilliant I tell you! And one of those I put away in the “duh, why didn’t I think of that” category. Tasha shares how she made her own art for cheap and <a href="http://designertrapped.com/2014/09/diy-canvas-art.html">got that canvas texture</a> on it as well: </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggIcF90zaVh2h0D5o4FKRuG58azGPbgLsEFXLe8hCzaddtLkvwOVGZLRdHvuVLeui6WhvTYOxi89334guY2Ens9jRaUNCGZOVPEjpXUGSfjxCeBVd3vbbIhDALzzo31GkbpQlooOMLOyE/s1600-h/Typograpy-map%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="getting a canvas texture on art" border="0" height="751" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX7Bg25Dq6i-V99AydRmrMWoozxc-GvYQxRh8FyzYDvlMgEpE6BgsjmVmZK0RRgQaY61617WDeGWjTHtzOOLO0j6ltTCIJ0pcnYtrM7FrH-aS0hVIyjgFJRo9S3AuLRYam_7CkPdXfi_0/?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="getting a canvas texture on art" width="500" /></a></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>I’ve been putting off a similar project because I was trying to figure out how to get the canvas look when I was done. AWESOME. </p> <p>Love them all! If you’d like to be considered for a highlight next month, please include a link to TDC or this button in your post: </p> <div style="padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-top: 5px" align="center"><a href="http://www.homestoriesatoz.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/beforeAndAfterButton_thumb1.gif"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7326" height="225" src="http://www.homestoriesatoz.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/beforeAndAfterButton_thumb1.gif" title="beforeAndAfterButton_thumb[1]" width="146" /></a></div> <pre style="border-bottom: #cccccc 1px solid; text-align: left; border-left: #cccccc 1px solid; padding-bottom: 10px; margin: auto; padding-left: 10px; width: 90%; padding-right: 10px; display: block; white-space: pre-wrap; background: #f0f0f0; height: 45px; color: #777777; font-size: 90%; overflow: auto; border-top: #cccccc 1px solid; border-right: #cccccc 1px solid; padding-top: 10px"><div align="center"><a href="http://www.thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/" title="TDC Before and After" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.homestoriesatoz.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/beforeAndAfterButton_thumb1.gif" alt="TDC Before and After" style="border:none;" /></a></div></pre><br /><br /><p>Now it’s time to share what you’ve been up to! </p><br /><!-- start InLinkz script --><br /><br /><div id="473548" class="InLinkzContainer"><a href="http://new.inlinkz.com/luwpview.php?id=473548" rel="nofollow" title="click to view in an external page.">An InLinkz Link-up</a></div><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="//static.inlinkz.com/cs2.js?v=116"></script><!-- end InLinkz script -->

December Before and After

Hey there! Can you believe this is the last one of the year? Crazytown. I’m hosting this month’s before and after party today instead of ear...

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November before and after!

<p>Welcome to NOVEMBER! What? I can’t even believe it. I gotta tell you – I’m SO excited about Christmas and I’m one of those who loves seeing the stuff out in the stores already. But I’m already feeling behind! My Instagram feed is full of holiday projects and decor already. It doesn’t help that everything I’m seeing is beautiful and cute and I want to make every single thing. :) </p> <p>It’s time for another before and after link up! Before you check out the new links, I like to share a few that caught my eye from last month. Tami knocked it out of the park with this one – her <a href="http://www.curbalertblog.com/2014/10/diy-knockoff-card-catalog-knockoff-tour.html">knock off card catalog</a>: </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Unce-EG5KOU/VFeVuy9Bv9I/AAAAAAAAsgI/aRAKDn2Ulhc/s1600-h/Card%252520Catalog%2525201%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="DIY faux card catalog" border="0" height="419" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-7SDVliQnN_I/VFeVv-qtBJI/AAAAAAAAsgQ/DsfBTRzMKuw/Card%252520Catalog%2525201_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="DIY faux card catalog" width="500" /></a></p> <p>You won’t even believe how this one started out! (Hint: it wasn’t a card catalog.)</p> <p>Here’s another brilliant project – Karen took a raised garden planter and turned it into a <a href="http://shabbysweetcottage.blogspot.com/2014/09/a-new-coffee-table-and-little-fall.html">functional coffee table</a>: </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-NojI0-ifFDk/VFeVwi3qjGI/AAAAAAAAsgY/Z6BJ5BZhowo/s1600-h/IMG_4634%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="DIY wood slat coffee table" border="0" height="349" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-f7R022aOoQM/VFeVxPHnWrI/AAAAAAAAsgg/e2SVKCJ_Giw/IMG_4634_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="DIY wood slat coffee table" width="500" /></a>You guys are so smart!! That would look beautiful in a dark stain as well – and you can create storage inside. Awesome. </p> <p>Joan <a href="http://scavengerchic.com/wood-countertop-diy/">DIY’d a countertop</a> for her laundry room and it turned out so well: </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoUQPm6d_37TfueSXYvMRgiKmbHzKoRnuybZ4G_X9wt755LKhXZ9l1DwPlslLAlryDbIaMboS9hdzNtCML03C2Tpw9Kpn3k35Efl2sT5bHv8VNANRUkgS8ZAcj67hJqEUoWFFvwLeQ5f8/s1600-h/021-001%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="DIY wood countertop" border="0" height="667" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijjbWmxW7oc0QsHVW-IsFA2sIUZ1CGqS8n-wvJZTCLer1paC2-_Ex2OY7A49vwSAFD70B0VKGvxOSSAXSwKqaHn_T7YZWVNTECVAwIa-SJHZLfByA4wDDIimfAVoOI7tYgYtHJc_lR3c4/?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="DIY wood countertop" width="500" /></a>Love that stain in combination with the black cabinets! </p> <p>You know how much I love my black interior doors! I have always loved the look of a gray door too – Sarah shows <a href="http://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/2014/08/gray-painted-doors/">just how good</a> they can look: </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-SxskPwPtoYpJCSgeCGEe6p-GxX4XAYBiRbnrc9f7olBQUTmrbyLUanwD0gNU2U6uPPwBTc7ClwJx9nCNam6yLjHyTX2NW7QSVz2QwuIX6j2s4iJb9TTR2EbEPuQWTLCojKpPH1ADWNk/s1600-h/gray-front-door1-711x1024%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="gray interior doors" border="0" height="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkKeylorVfGpn_IPo0C-WLToM8jbcvIFbotXVP7d6SEvh61nnx9CwklhOm1XlzU9XtZWHwQfWjCtYWvdacSj4vsNfdcsNOLEWCnuUQxfSTtiiNfF0tGsc_dpmPRyP0RK4Bpo21e8cozqQ/?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="gray interior doors" width="500" /></a>It’s a beautifully neutral twist and still adds some dimension to the space. </p> <p>There were some bigger projects shared last month as well – Hayley shared some GREAT tips on <a href="http://allthingsnewinteriors.com/2014/09/03/painting-our-kitchen-cabinets/">how to paint your cabinets</a>: </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-rRll9057_B0/VFeV2F6RMsI/AAAAAAAAshI/LoWsJU5ZvK8/s1600-h/img_1724%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="painting kitchen cabinets" border="0" height="333" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-lCCI_qkFBQs/VFeV4D_0iHI/AAAAAAAAshQ/INeyUMndzOw/img_1724_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="painting kitchen cabinets" width="500" /></a>And Jaime <a href="http://thatsmyletter.blogspot.com/2014/05/k-is-for-kitchen-makeover.html">shared some as well</a> – love her two toned look:</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-qHrUbMQStYk/VFeV4x-sPvI/AAAAAAAAshY/PPlhL6G-UnM/s1600-h/kitchen%252520makeover%2525202%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="dark base cabinets white uppers" border="0" height="670" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-anXdgsSvF8s/VFeV51LhTqI/AAAAAAAAshg/V7O547XjPXI/kitchen%252520makeover%2525202_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="dark base cabinets white uppers" width="500" /></a>Laura’s <a href="http://anurseandanerd.blogspot.com/2014/10/complete-bathroom-before-after.html">bathroom renovation</a> turned out beautifully:</p> <p></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4IYsA_ldT3BOWmCjCdkYS0Uxs8SyeXmLiCo3CHzltDTg4J7b2NQ_RGasuljm20hTHYqyN0Cc8xP-vfbnOEtfQX3Tzc33ew-uTAiuhYQ6QMANVKKCVMSphcKJUIxLk1ndfiz8rOay_VyQ/s1600-h/DSC_0295%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="black and white tile beadboard bathroom" border="0" height="753" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoFnup65iN6i5VlI4MGMPmbm39MzLZ23Vh9onuotHJ6N-ZWK1ABbL-LcC8Fp63GwExoidBb0AEa-yvSbtZekFFCwNOexBQw2xI25-zJrDqn_-EXIFspYOV4O7_fr4UT2dl87-j8_hBwwk/?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="black and white tile beadboard bathroom" width="500" /></a> </p> <p>That tub!! Love the smart hidden storage they added when the lost a linen closet in the space, be sure to check that out. </p> <p>Karah’s new <a href="http://thespacebetweenblog.net/2014/09/25/rustic-bathroom/">rustic bathroom</a> is a beauty too:</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfMsgEa2vF-U6NGF_y9AP13YWeQAVeGzB0LEj-iJqayovWExnxpXblYr6l0ZBC6WC4lPLXiw355QejmZkA3DSgkw1YM27dm3I40TX6Tjj6N7Lclfs9Yj7MCH0rzo5svXC_II_QHJQqrEc/s1600-h/rustic-bathroom-vanity%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="rustic wood vanity with shelves" border="0" height="728" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicXKZ_2QIh_HbdWzRppZZMEdsjSx0Rnqq_U8wQrs1q9kh1oLZlpuxWS5Ib7V0R19wnH4izn2e4IWO-x0EH1ZgJgkKeFvqt6Ylf3NNYhL16sY8spa2P0YdYuSwvtJljKaVK34uOK1oLONc/?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="rustic wood vanity with shelves" width="485" /></a>I’ve always been drawn to an open shelving vanity like this. If you are a DIYer this is something you could definitely make yourself to fit your space perfectly. I’m considering something similar for when we redo our master bathroom…years from now. ;) </p> <p>There you go – more fabulous projects! If you are linking up and would like to be considered for a highlight next month, go ahead and include a link to TDC or this code in your post: </p> <div style="padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-top: 5px" align="center"><a href="http://www.homestoriesatoz.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/beforeAndAfterButton_thumb1.gif"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7326" height="225" src="http://www.homestoriesatoz.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/beforeAndAfterButton_thumb1.gif" title="beforeAndAfterButton_thumb[1]" width="146" /></a></div> <pre style="border-bottom: #cccccc 1px solid; text-align: left; border-left: #cccccc 1px solid; padding-bottom: 10px; margin: auto; padding-left: 10px; width: 90%; padding-right: 10px; display: block; white-space: pre-wrap; background: #f0f0f0; height: 45px; color: #777777; font-size: 90%; overflow: auto; border-top: #cccccc 1px solid; border-right: #cccccc 1px solid; padding-top: 10px"><div align="center"><a href="http://www.thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/" title="TDC Before and After" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.homestoriesatoz.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/beforeAndAfterButton_thumb1.gif" alt="TDC Before and After" style="border:none;" /></a></div></pre><br /><br /><p>And now let’s see what you’ve been up to lately! 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Showing off Jenna Sue

<p>OK everybody. Get ready. Sit down, busy the kids, turn off your phone. Cause I’m about to keep you occupied for hours. HOURS people. </p> <p>I am introducing you to my latest blog crush today and if you are like me you’ll be hooked as well. This girl is <em>good</em>. I’ve been reading <a href="http://jennasuedesign.blogspot.com">Jenna Sue’s blog</a> for a while now and I keep going to back to read older posts because I love her style so much. Finding a blog that I love is so. much. fun. I am excited to share her with you today because I think you’ll love her home too!</p> <p>Let’s start at <a href="http://jennasuedesign.blogspot.com/2014/04/foyer-update-reveal.html">the foyer</a> of her California home, shall we?: </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6NylCx4ycWA-96PX-9SLnJBv50k94zq7ptpcwppr8YueQCxoNoWPdjwm3s6bdUe7TT62pvq9x-HQjJiZz25cOmJ9ieRDSFxD-Zso_l3ORd5ufcaAzS8xrazZm8Az1E9Frtpc8df5UFhA/s1600-h/IMG_2813%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img alt="black interior doors" border="0" height="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBEmYaSsUbW47c_K1fr6fxTuhAdrQlYqtCFeOV6Zcaz1f814fJspq2rCE73Rjq8YM_K0nBYTHlCNtzvOypZxrAlm21Ws59hOGg3GwL4aRipM1ODWNTBkQXDbT2mrZGn2unONxlvpfPwZg/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="black interior doors" width="500" /></a></p> <p>All I have to say is white planked walls, wood accents and a black door. That is all. No other words needed. </p> <p>Jenna Sue runs her business from home and has pretty office with beautiful view. I love how she’s organized the space: </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiER_WLoWft8S2MKu4pJ1Ou1-pUNz_Y0X_oHzOgaz8fx9niF9hOLGnWuZEWjfXbiF6wSF2Q3C1Ro5eQDjmuc_DmiWjMXbvFHsQdLNdV7Jc4AfXD7PMtE-6Rdc8aiilTGOc_y3zlxAOu_L4/s1600-h/IMG_3390%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="wood crate hanging organization" border="0" height="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0jc-cFoxCiDjjprz_9qb0SdY6EPtJrvt8G5fj6FBxxF1WlVnk_vWcAL3u_bnYFF1M1zGyglCUgWZaAFJzfoc7x4J2vslbSVSv3T3vTARduLxhWGslkhd1oI4Yf2HgSu5V7qpSPUqPQEA/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="wood crate hanging organization" width="500" /></a></p> <p>She has a lot of supplies but everything is put together so well! My drawers stuffed with crap are looking mighty sad in comparison. ;)</p> <p>OK. <a href="http://jennasuedesign.blogspot.com/2014/04/kitchen-chronicles-reveal.html">The kitchen</a>. You have to see the before pics to appreciate it. I take that back – you can appreciate it just fine as it is: <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcNmsr1qmMeXNMBrf1dAbx5Sdcpn84GSQPbBu2JtySCrLr03OdSE47U3WyDIZ7s6pqo3RsVdwlRfZTsPIaZ0c9LTmh2FjdvUvXawqgPcS6iCw3PaXN80mDBQpktzfP2KM28RAOr9C7AT0/s1600-h/IMG_2846%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img alt="built in bench kitchen" border="0" height="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivrY3VANDgJrel87P9bpP3cPiQVbhCgnAtiQAwy8ReJJODelHEd4jytGuajCxLfVqKIac7BEJxHxOqKDm3WwFAwsTOP6LTtJO5r1yhMG9Rq-TDAd03plAev2l53BMeOCcXxi1X9aqlO44/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="built in bench kitchen" width="500" /></a></p> <p>I love built in anything and but benches make my heart sing. </p> <p>You’ll notice planked walls everywhere – the ceilings with wood beams as well. It adds so much warmth to her house: </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif3f7GXIEEzvtjX8GaUwNzJkGLEDSxqbKtYAJhPL1pHWmCtZ-rFKSSjVWrd_gCpJMc3HKoD-J31sXRwhqcpWz5oWO67ycaGSa9gbl8gUJzIOPtJ1yPAHnECLuoawWcvfP8oQ7mwkLC7Qw/s1600-h/IMG_2884%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img alt="gray cabinets kitchen" border="0" height="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl1WsDj39sbukQpwhr_EHMAz-pr5HZdPVkaR5msL_0njT_v8r5fds9CglzN6Q-22_q_vaN-aYp43zFD8ve27tYZbj6gHj2Yw4GQDmWq7eGdwUoauUuM4FHzWZX3eDeajGL93OyX-p5-n8/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="gray cabinets kitchen" width="500" /></a></p> <p>I now want to plank ALL THE WALLS in our house. </p> <p>I knew I would love her style when I saw the dark gray wall behind her bed. :) Love the mix of rustic and traditional in her <a href="http://jennasuedesign.blogspot.com/2014/08/master-makeover-reveal.html">master bedroom</a>: </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJwDAVOlr3j2i0p_k4z6bjfZL__XblO37kCE04tIKsl8rjy_aX1yEcwAvMT0a5lK7n8as3AMKrLoJaWC32coBze0qQjd86yBnfiBNF8L6sKhs9mL_3bzkcSGyOBW-1-A3TEMwNs5Vs9Ck/s1600-h/IMG_4600%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img alt="rustic bedroom planked walls" border="0" height="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAFHcjTP7Z12Q-p1DBQuhMvGfUeO-qoxbWeLnGF55KnHaEAo8S2Sxs05ANlHrQ4es7conSMfZSc6tdkf9nfKOF5txf3z4F0AIZ1_Ir-7Q6mE54K1wS93hM3Uvsw4g9_1_FMFjrhkoUc18/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="rustic bedroom planked walls" width="500" /></a></p> <p>Love those bedside sconces! </p> <p>Her family room is undergoing a renovation right now but this corner of the room is looking fantastic: </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg62Bhwq7MobkzyRprGjVPD-ZlRGNXiHwc8rt67jqjB66kPsj4rpn1YOZE42VlUNhwvy4UEUl0VPHQyjuyA0EIeFhS2AuMJrNORpU7M4mA8OwtpkFEsWPEnZ9NDKt7rwLbaNFjz48q11N8/s1600-h/IMG_5180%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img alt="white planked walls" border="0" height="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvR4O4U0sykyOG9SB-kfpYlFM33sPDdHuBPScqvXH3JzugtGQ6b2VQnt5OeYGTVP_Wj2tpvlkYgS4vLQdY6gFsALs8fFlXkwDVcT2DPsyQkmnWLkUxySRmH6-syBgzeYckKdab8E5Uui0/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="white planked walls" width="500" /></a></p> <p>I’m usually a dark hardwood girl but those floors are so pretty! They serve as a perfect backdrop to her neutral decor. </p> <p>I love the <a href="http://jennasuedesign.blogspot.com/2014/09/living-room-update-decorating-for-fall.html">fall touches</a> she’s been sharing lately as well: </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0eZmboPYW3-SsG-CxCSLw81FzPR8CWviPX7sUyYqiNzzaiWY-M6JeWnMHLfzB_lbdyU5QRWSsbHpRWE64v_PNf5DvnCu2QHYG8R20bSinr6-yLvToD9fJK-geAyfcRMrvxyqll6Zrz-A/s1600-h/IMG_4937%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img alt="natural wood cabinet" border="0" height="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0Bdw0Eyr4GSnPGRn7Z9ZePeeEz6BFs3ZtBbayI7Sp1Bxh4yI7EFZ5FM7xK4H2tzBsZsQECamLf8m4UeUCzanTx2jfALcFj75JXkHGLElV9B7XA-86u8u7missP33nql-WOeRGnHvRfLU/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="natural wood cabinet" width="500" /></a></p> <p>You can see how she made over that cabinet <a href="http://jennasuedesign.blogspot.com/2014/09/living-room-progress-report.html">here</a>.</p> <p>And last but certainly not least, you HAVE to see <a href="http://jennasuedesign.blogspot.com/2014/10/diy-bar-cart-deck-makeover-for-fall.html">her deck</a>: </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLOc-PxrRbdtPYGqZrXqM-LkWpFUN3_fuARMI0UlPpgYew7AZAj15_4dpfCFgRE_q-1gqS_IdTb3kt2g2-djrUnW-XOtjDafsQvjvoS-fxxKZ9xwbfcnj7OPup545WgBEDwvZH4BfLdeE/s1600-h/IMG_5134%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img alt="outdoor chair no arms" border="0" height="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbYiwoNxUkwGd0i_tA_o2qR-YIEsT_Gorp6-gWD_BhdPSNyKmfbB2oDHT-BF5c16wvggsPhm1owp8tg230nqrSyViUmnn85bfOqbQ7d-kpTudx6un94XgLYU_WjnZh8rlpjV4ZLmscPmE/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="outdoor chair no arms" width="500" /></a></p> <p>Seriously dreamy. I mean, the views? </p> <p>Ridiculous. Love it!: </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR94OGpw1GeAm4cFySaM7zRpR95oorDi3LHpwwwNhAJO5GmUMfnAzUvtoiQ1_73rIb1X_028R3iTq7HAS_34RpvSjCAQGe6yg4Imbh8jivbluklUqPU2dG9lY-pDvuZL4LLZNR1SFkyVw/s1600-h/IMG_5138%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="modern outdoor furniture deck" border="0" height="366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguaIDJtN1g2nJUcceO9-CMd4RAcPLassqH8aEpzR-xGcFg1lKfCU4aophP81kF84b23_AAt6fwFwPI4hiRhvGmVrrV6kzSAKkwf8atcqyEIG8DEMrTz-KoGffb-eiW2-FXKtd335lg9vc/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="modern outdoor furniture deck" width="550" /></a>So there you go! I told you her house was awesome. I love Jenna Sue’s style and am happy to share her with you today. </p> <p>Blogs are awesome. :) So much free inspiration – it’s truly amazing the talent out there. </p>

Showing off Jenna Sue

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October before and after!

<p>Hello everybody! How are you on this fine fall day?</p> <p>It’s going to be a good week my friends – it’s my birthday week and today is the monthly before and after link up here on the blog. Both equally awesome. :)</p> <p>As always I picked a few of the beautiful projects shared <a href="http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/2014/09/september-before-and-after.html">last month</a> to show you here and then you can take a look at all the new links at the end of this post. </p> <p>September was the month for pretty rooms for girls, that’s for sure! <a href="http://anita-faraboverubies.blogspot.com/2014/08/girls-french-bedroom-reveal.html">Anita’s redo</a> is absolutely stunning: </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-aFC16QdlDN0/VDKhtPgMFjI/AAAAAAAArp4/5ismDb2jbIU/s1600-h/2014girlsroomreveal2%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="sophisticated girls' room" border="0" height="532" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-P3RR-0zPY90/VDKht2uMd0I/AAAAAAAArqA/pLBGYwLvIOo/2014girlsroomreveal2_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="sophisticated girls' room" width="500" /></a></p> <p>I think the eggplant color is so sophisticated but still pretty – perfect for tween girls. And the origami art on the wall is just the coolest. </p> <p>Amy also designed a <a href="http://www.11magnolialane.com/2014/08/28/girls-room-decorated-in-pink-gold/">sweet, fun room</a> for her five-year-old:</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhubYKFciBxl77-zDaHEnfBq3RIkWS9uzERqvKoelg_XYkCV4ZAaSxf0ZzfQTNPv2BHmWQ44ZwzgoxX7mhUZb9Ifpk_cWg4uKHbtoK9upEPCYw010BXVlBQIXu9gVp1cp1IC_3QvMbAm8Y/s1600-h/girls-room-pink-aqua-gold%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="girls-room-pink-aqua-gold" border="0" height="672" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3phJumwLzzqHgrKs4sSosIYO2OXnDv_B_41u_1XRm0KJyBQ1IpC3bElkD-JrdzwZhDl8ksZTCEzDNItT4oLE4UNmnld5IgbMfTgB0XT2zPhL9EHL3GZdi8kJLwaMsAOPm8gY3qyigEkQ/?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="girls-room-pink-aqua-gold" width="450" /></a></p> <p>The paper poofs and the vinyl dots are such inexpensive ways to make a big impact in a room – SO cute. (I shared how to make those poofs yourself <a href="http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/2012/09/tissue-poms-poofs.html">here</a>.)</p> <p>And this <a href="http://www.remodelandolacasa.com/2014/08/ajfe.html">gorgeous nursery</a> belongs to Cristina’s niece – her mama is talented, yes?:</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT5uOnyCpUjwnci3RqmtBufdH-uty1_hUIPpGM8WUK3g7Dzso7jFcBhfFjN71E51QwXguFpISRY9YUJK4ULW0hE12TLYT0V9JAI0DbuVtSgmUvSg_WniOVH8PTQJ7ZDaFE2WqZ5Jsf7JI/s1600-h/Baby%252520girl%252520nursery%252520-stenciled%252520wall%252520-purple-mnlg%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Baby girl nursery stenciled wall" border="0" height="626" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8wL-j5_CIKeTsjidYX6jA9rCUNlpmhyEVNcZ-03DlFPmQ9wLWdZnQirFkfXYOwlbYmnRGo-3HT4vtepiLI5pYzQ01rIuBs1VtIgNWKSPQjG72fabc4LGgPQERXRV9n5_LUeqZ7a-Qsmk/?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="Baby girl nursery stenciled wall" width="500" /></a></p> <p>There are so many lovely little touches in this room, you have to go check it out. Love it!</p> <p>Looking at <a href="http://allthingsnewinteriors.com/2014/07/22/french-linen-hutch/">this hutch</a> now you would NEVER guess what it looked like before: </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-u-shyrM3M5U/VDKhx0zAHuI/AAAAAAAArqo/FJhaz1hK6zs/s1600-h/img_1252%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="annie sloan linen" border="0" height="750" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-XhmV9Mvc8Pg/VDKhyrAtJyI/AAAAAAAArqw/_yGlnB9EL3g/img_1252_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="annie sloan linen" width="500" /></a></p> <p>Hayley really did this piece justice – sometimes painting is definitely the right move for older furniture. </p> <p>Jennifer tried something I’ve never attempted – <a href="http://decoratingdelirium.com/diy-dyed-lampshade/">using dye</a> to change the color of a lampshade: </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS1rq-Yr_InSmGsM8Kdk7vUlgCayfiYdALcZZfxKrtI6SA-QnxykClfXJ3zVpPFx2q-l6tgbrAvXOFQ3VdT22AgK76vDz8q5lDuWYqwQ6f4i2v__6wsjFn-0YmbfmF8BJD92RsKO8KFKo/s1600-h/Lampshade-2%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="dying a lampshade" border="0" height="650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqhi3zC9X18cRiYnNwgdsYsilUy42YU8nqwKt1X0zAxjkFeANFPPxnPqKdoYA__ux2sAeR0gy4fjFfd_vu5tD30I4wnzZ6gpR5CNPGj0jkKNwFXwQ3CwhUhq_qGAyTRuVO1dofPnW_GdY/?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="dying a lampshade" width="433" /></a></p> <p>It came out so well, now my wheels are turning! </p> <p>With all those girl rooms I couldn’t leave out the boys! I loved the inexpensive and easy touches Tamara added to <a href="http://providenthomedesign.com/2014/08/01/boys-shared-bedroom-reveal/">her boys’ room</a>: </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguU-hM12Ho4IFdP18WZCz8m1P09txkS2wgn56IgBCB5uEynqIC71XwcbOnbzFfHxz2ipPX65L3pfJMpLZIzbR0U_AFh7C3ad5Wz48yzv117THcdAqZpVBDIsgtDkWBs9_S64oCSEeOE80/s1600-h/Boys-Shared-Bedroom%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="boys shared bedroom decor" border="0" height="379" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1MABfPcr72ycTQjiQp5dsh1m27ULx7AQWdl3gT59UntiZvSQklvMHiQz_OvQ-lzjcQZJFrAKkR8SuKWq6dgCRPXov1son3PKzIv9gsVsGLA9BAwZQd_FbQ8DVdjNYMZImauuuj2ty4Vc/?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="boys shared bedroom decor" width="500" /></a></p> <p>Those headboards only cost $20 each to make – awesome! (You can see my tutorial for a tufted headboard <a href="http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/2013/07/diy-tufted-headboard-tutorial.html">here</a>.)</p> <p>Nicki’s <a href="http://sweetparrishplace.blogspot.com/2014/08/one-year-later-how-my-brown-paper.html">paper bag floors</a> are <strong>so</strong> cool looking!: </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOgLNyzsvww1WHOpPL7KtK6of_sP8XXsRZtjDaJOwpqg8EN80WWtBdwz9EAikssqCY44RsQAouKcE5sPcUTvN5bmObzL78YcnmZbUznWs9qySh5A5UXQ2DBZa1_Plq4VU0dxvBGcOdbN8/s1600-h/p%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="paper bag floors" border="0" height="667" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2guCpHqd2RoC7BMlSopjRVYNGbF_7nB1HEJZqNrEFOyQRGof46_g_mjmheBQtS4mN6KnquuLoIUdkFgFkPuPrTaIHBetiYavpYTBTODXJ-nOemuCPGceEwNRTI3zTn8u4wOoMRyfU5m0/?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="paper bag floors" width="500" /></a></p> <p>She shares how they have held up in that post – worth checking out if you are interested in trying this flooring treatment. </p> <p>I have to say, I think this next makeover may be my favorite for the month! Julie helped out her music teacher friend by <a href="http://lessthanperfectlifeofbliss.blogspot.com/2014/08/school-music-room-makeover.html">making over her room</a> and it is AWESOME: </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYdlVR4RDQnirsvf0kHO3oy8zvbun1HntKdaTrdE2PdcAsqGqLvz1DX0_ZU2VArRgCcj_gFwnzK4n1S4ABRkQoX_t9FBZNGtY-6izTTYSrWeHIVFa2ieM0BjxMry88FsFjDVFuiRgx8zs/s1600-h/tune%252520my%252520heart%252520profile%252520sm%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="music room decor" border="0" height="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDGEChohyXAvKl-kTqdEISCuxDOWc_Xe8kYeOK4lIp7pS87Ue6TQdq3HOKcNSRbXV-dbWfKc7A1OHuyqtCgnIZEvZUe2ZrBQQBI3ywJp5Pza81NTSoJ08RktGv-Nhad14pHRk5ozXHdOA/?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="music room decor" width="500" /></a>As a wife of a musician/composer/band director this room makes me SMILE big. Absolutely love it. Think my husband would want big piano keys on his office walls? ;)  </p> <p>Well there you go! Now it’s time to see what you’ve all been up to over the past few weeks! If you’d like to be considered for a highlight next month, please link to TDC in your post or include this button: </p> <div style="padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-top: 5px" align="center"><a href="http://www.homestoriesatoz.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/beforeAndAfterButton_thumb1.gif"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7326" height="225" src="http://www.homestoriesatoz.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/beforeAndAfterButton_thumb1.gif" title="beforeAndAfterButton_thumb[1]" width="146" /></a></div> <pre style="border-bottom: #cccccc 1px solid; text-align: left; border-left: #cccccc 1px solid; padding-bottom: 10px; margin: auto; padding-left: 10px; width: 90%; padding-right: 10px; display: block; white-space: pre-wrap; background: #f0f0f0; height: 45px; color: #777777; font-size: 90%; overflow: auto; border-top: #cccccc 1px solid; border-right: #cccccc 1px solid; padding-top: 10px"><div align="center"><a href="http://www.thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/" title="TDC Before and After" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.homestoriesatoz.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/beforeAndAfterButton_thumb1.gif" alt="TDC Before and After" style="border:none;" /></a></div></pre><br /><br /><p>You can link up here for the next week, share away!: </p><br /><!-- start InLinkz script --><script type="text/javascript" src="//www.inlinkz.com/cs.php?id=454175"></script><!-- end InLinkz script -->

October before and after!

Hello everybody! How are you on this fine fall day? It’s going to be a good week my friends – it’s my birthday week and today is the month...

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