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16 In bedroom/ desks/hutches/buffets/ kiddie

Y? Because we like you!

I love Sierra Lee’s honesty: she has no problem serving her kids dinner in front of the TV.  But on cartoon-covered primary-colored trays?  Not on your life.  She gave these little trays a quick coat of made-for-plastic spray paint and said “C ya real soon” to Mickey and Co. by decopauging right over the top.  It’s the little things that keep us mom’s sane, you know? 









 





 Speaking of decoupage, this desk and chair got in on the action as well.  Decoupage is an iffy art.  Most often than not it doesn’t turn out all that eyeball-pleasing, but I think this little set is just perfect.  The desk and chair complement each other so well, you would never know they didn’t come together!  From Kelly at   Orangie’s Attic.


 


 





 


And when it was time to transition her daughter from a baby nursery to a big-girl room, Cassie didn’t shy away from color or punch! Click on over to her blog Hi Sugarplum to see the whole reveal. There’s lots of yummy tidbits over there, like the reading nook and the bright yellow highboy! And a tutorial about the DIY faux moulding that only cost around $30!  Whaaaat?


 


I love how she shows us that kids decor can be sophisticated and fun. I think kids can appreciate it, and if you’ve ever had to spend the night in a kid’s room-acting-as-a-guest room, you can appreciate it too.  I still vividly remember waking up to a life-size mural of Goofy leering down at me when I stayed overnight at a cousin’s house a few years ago. Yikes. 


 


15 In tables/dressers

Projecting Project

Korrie from Red Hen Home is one of those prolific makeover mavens.  She is constantly churning out projects so inspiring that I feel like I should just close up shop here and hang a sign pointing you over to her blog instead.   But don’t worry, I won’t!  I’ll just gaze alongside you in wonder at yet another makeover so fantastic that I actually saved this under the name “korrie-awesome.”  I even Pinterested it. (PS: Are you on Pinterest yet?  What the heck are you waiting for?  Come over and friend me or follow me or however it works, I’m still not quite sure how to find people, but do it, it’s rad, I promise.)

Anyway, Korrie did this with a clipart graphic and an overhead projector.  I loves.







10 In kitchen/dining

One for the Oak Lovers

Strange but true: oak cabinetry CAN look nice!  I know, I had to read that sentence twice to make sure I wasn’t joking too.  I think the raging hatred that exists for typical oak cabinets is due to the fact that 99% of them are usually a horrible faux-oak, (I tried to combine those words into a singly catchy word, but it looked very much like a swear word), very cheaply made and rocking an obnoxious orange hue. 

But Renee’s cabinets had actually held up pretty well, as her home hadn’t been updated since the 80’s.  The cabinets were just about the only thing that DIDN’T get a touched in this kitchen makeover.  But even though I think they look pretty great, guess what?  Renee is planning to stain them a red mahogany, which will be even better!  So I guess the oak loses again.  Sorry oak, I tried my best.

Read more about Renee’s kitchen makeover on her blog Love, Life and Living Quarters, and be prepared to be jealous of all the smokin’ deals she found!





 


3 In tables/dressers

You say tomato, I say Persimmon

You know, I’m not a big fan of orange.  But if you take that same color of orange, name it something fancy, like Persimmon, well, sign me up, pal. I’ll be the first one in front, proudly waving my flag in the Persimmon Parade.  Besides, this looks so good, who wouldn’t be a fan?  And who knew that it would pair so nicely with dark stain?  Not me.  From Suzy at Lil’ Suzy Homemaker.  Thanks Suzy!







14 In chairs/ottomans/seating

Lyre, Lyre

It’s only fitting that a harp-backed chair should have a musically-themed makeover, yes?  Jessy from Where the Wild Things Grow thought so, so she paid $3 for this chair, added a clef note and now this chair really sings!  Ok, that was corny, I’m tired today.  This chair was an extra special find for Jessy, who used to be an Alpha Chi Omega, and one of their symbols is a lyre!  I was never in a sorority, if I had a symbol that represented my college years, it would probably be a pizza box.







24 In chairs/ottomans/seating/ desks/hutches/buffets

Oh oh ohh oh-oh … the white stuff

If you are one of those people who doesn’t like the look of painted wood, then look away.  WAIT!  I take that back.  Don’t look away, look long and hard at the following pieces from Melissa at Living Beautifully.  Then ask yourself if they aren’t kinda really fantastic.  Especially with the silver and black and white accessories. I guarantee you will be forced to admit that it all is very chic. And if I am wrong, we will settle this argument with an arm wrestle.  And if I lose that, because I probably will, at least I can say that I tried my best to convert you to the Church of White Paint.




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