Three loves in life: built-ins, bay windows, shabby chic decor. Holy moly. Does this apartment makeover fit the bill or what?! It’s amazing how this Design Sponge room was completely transformed with just a few pieces of wood and a killer eye for thrifty furnishings.
It seems like I’ve had an overwhelming number of conversations lately (both face-to-face and over the web/blog/facebook/email) centered around furniture rehabs. From where to find diamonds in the rough to which type of paint to buy for different projects. I could not be more excited! As far as I’m concerned, the more rehabbers in the world, the better.
To keep the furniture flipping train moving, check out the inspiration that The Virginia House is dishing up. An absolutely precious little desk from the get go, with just a little paint, new knobs and the most genius method ever for removing wood veneer, this rehab was a serious success…
I also love how the edges are roughed up a bit to give a worn in, shabby chic feel. You can copy this look by running a piece of sandpaper over the corners and edges once the paint is completely dry.
Maybe I’m in a bit of a dining room rut this week, but I’m completely ok with it..and you will be too after you catch a glimpse at Carmel at Our Fifth House’s dining room digs. Not only is the furniture perfectly rustically chic, but all the windows decked out with plantations shutter and clean white and white curtains are heaven.
The farmhouse table with bench is right up my ally…
…And I’m dying for the chairs. Jut try and tell me these aren’t high on the list of the most precious chairs you’ve ever seen.
Two things I love: a good before & after and a white room. Smash them together and you have The Ironstone Nest’s precious dining room DIY makeover. From paneling to perfect, dated to how-you-doin’, this before & after seriously gets my reno-loving heart pitter-pattering and once again proves the power of a lot of paint and a little elbow grease…
Need a pick me up for a boring bathroom mirror? Sharon at Elizabeth & Co. has a few tricks up her sleeve to help you out.
I DIY framed my bland mirror in my pink bath last year (click here to read How To Save a Mirror for $20) and it made a world of difference. Super simple and dirt cheap—just the way I like it!
I’m never ashamed to steal a good DIY from a fellow blogger. To quote P. Allen Smith on my recent adventure to Moss Mountain Farm: We’re all just a bunch of poachers really.
You have no clue how ready to poach I was when I saw fellow DIY blogger Shanty-2-Chic’s post about transforming a cheapo mirror into this tall beauty for just $15…
This is one poached DIY project that is definitely going to make an appearance in this construction site.
Right about here…
Want to tag along on this DIY? Head over to Shanty-2-Chic to see what supplies we need and join in on the fun!
That crafty crew at Apartment Therapy knows what’s up in the DIY/furniture flipping arena. We need to discuss one of their latest creations. Take a look at this TV tray turned cutie pie side table (remember, I have a serious craving for accent tables this week…click here…and here)
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An audible “Uggggghhhhh!” escaped from my body several times upon viewing this bedroom before and after from Vintage Revivals. Seething with envy.
The before…
…and the afters. Prepare yourself for anger that this room is not in your house…BUT the good news is every project is totally re-creatable!
If you haven’t already left this shambles of a blog for more info over at Vintage Revivals, I love you to pieces, but you’re certifiably crazy.
Feeling handy? Grab your tool belt and head over to my buddy Jeff’s blog. He and his pretty wife have been hard at work throwing together fabulous holiday creations from just a few scraps of wood and a couple strokes of the paintbrush. I’m just loving what they’ve been up to…
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Pretty stinkin’ fantastic, right? Click here to head over to Jeff’s blog to check out more photos and the how-to.
There are no words to describe this before and after other than: I want it! I want it now..
For more on the method behind this insanely phenomenal DIY madness, head over to Dream Book Design.
The cutest before & after on the block and I am already stewing on how I can have one just like it in my life…
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If you haven’t made it over to P.S. I Made This, you must. I mean it. Scoot your boot on over there. Not only does she whip out tremendously stylish knocks off but also breaks down the steps for easy crafting fun. Take her ruffled-shirt-from-plain-white-T and luxe home accessory projects. Genius!
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-Cara
With warm spring weather greeting us each day, we Wilkersons have found ourselves spending as much time outdoors as possible. It’s no wonder we’ve been eyeballing these fabulously convenient (and not to mention super stylish) stackable outdoor chairs from West Elm.
Lucky for us, Ana at Knock Off Wood whipped up a few plans to make our own! Scoot on over to her blog to catch up on all the details…
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Scoot on over to Apartment Therapy to check out Jane’s unbelievably adorable home and don’t miss our favorites…
- Green & white chair beside the fireplace
- Framed floral prints in the hallway
- A library nook this gal would give her left thumb for
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-Cara
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