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Refinished Kitchen

It’s spring break around these parts, so I’m taking the week off! But since you were kind enough to stop by (thank you!), please enjoy a little jaunt through the archives this week: 
Originally posted January 8, 2010

Check out what Lisa from Popcorn Served Daily and her husband decided to do only days before Christmas:

































They had their kitchen cabinets professionally refinished! Merry Christmas to them!





It was previously a lovely kitchen that probably most people would kill to have, (not literally, I hope…) but now the white cabinetry really lightens up the whole room and it looks so custom.




I love how the glaze brings out the details.














Check out the entire process on her blog HERE.
























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March 17, 2011 By
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Autumn’s Living Room

It’s spring break around these parts, so I’m taking the week off! But since you were kind enough to stop by (thank you!), please enjoy a little jaunt through the archives this week: 
Originally posted December 18, 2009





CHECK THIS OUT, HOLY WOW. 


This is what happens when an interior designer marries a contractor. This is the part when I bemoan the fact that my husband is better suited for fantasy football than building me a coffered ceiling. Sigh. 


Check out the whole transformation on Autumn’s blog, Design*Dump. Thanks Autumn, it’s simply amazing!






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March 16, 2011 By
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Treasure Chest

It’s spring break around these parts, so I’m taking the week off! But since you were kind enough to stop by (thank you!), please enjoy a little jaunt through the archives this week: 
Orignally posted March 24, 2010

For some reason, a lot great submissions come in from people named Denise. You Denise’s are a creative bunch!

This Denise in particular is from The Painted Home. She literally (don’t you just hate it when people use the word ‘literally’ wrong? Like Simon Cowell does all the time. If I was on American Idol, and he said to me something like, “You were literally petrified on that stage,” I’d be all, “Oh, you mean figuratively? Because I’m not made of stone, stupid!” and then I’d probably get kicked off because I don’t sing well).

Anyway, what the heck was I talking about…

Denise found this old chest on the side of the road, and quite literally turned it from trash to treasure. Isn’t it great? Love it in white. Check it out on her blog HERE. Thanks Denise!


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March 15, 2011 By
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k.iller f.unky d.esk

It’s spring break around these parts, so I’m taking the week off! But since you were kind enough to stop by (thank you!), please enjoy a little jaunt through the archives this week: 
Originally posted March 29, 2010 

Here’s a little something to spice up your Monday, quite possibly one of my favorite desk redos ever! 
Head on over to Kristen’s blog, k.f.d. designs to see more, like how she handpainted the flower design on the drawers!



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March 14, 2011 By
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Feeling Blue Superpost!

I once did a report on color psychology when I was a junior in high school, so yeah, that’s my proof that the following information is totally true: Did you know … the color blue actually causes the body to produce calming chemicals. Fashion consultants recommend wearing blue to a job interview, because it symbolizes loyalty. People are more productive in blue rooms. Studies show weightlifters are able to handle heavier weights in blue gyms.

True? Who knows. But blue is unarguably one of the most popular colors, and is especially hot in the world of home decor these days. Check it:


Shannon updated this beat up buffet with a softly distressed smoky blue, which makes the white accessories pop nicely. Love that she kept the original handles! And it’s for sale too! Check it out on her blog Shabby to Chic Queen Creek.


































Melanie from MMB Creations found inspiration from the knobs used to redo this curbside dresser, taking if from bad to rad! With plaid! (Sorry, that joke was so lame!)






























Better After reader Rebecca opted against the plaid for her chair’s makeover, swapping the faded and frayed pink fabric on this wingback for a satiny blue instead. Although the jury is out on this one… is it blue? Silver? Minty green? Verdict: Better than before.





















And here are two redos from Sherry at Funky Junk @ 202, who got double the mileage out of her can of Silver Fox (whatever Valspar, it looks blue to me) on a $10 Craigslist table and a freebie bookcase! I love the lattice on the bookcase! I love lattice on anything. Walls, curtains, bookcases. I’m planning to lattice my driveway. Not really, but now that I think about it, hmmm…

 





Shelley from Custom Slipcovers by Shelley amazes again! Blue damask? With a matching ottoman lurking in the background? Yes and Please!
















 












 And finally Kristen from Secret Ingredients was on a hunt for a non-gigantic-plastic-tastic high chair and found this wooden beauty for $10. With the help of Glidden Robin’s Egg Blue and some glaze and distressing, the chair is now fit for a princess! I’m certain Kristen took all kinds of precautions to make this chair food and baby safe, but seriously, my kids eat ancient cheetos from under the couch so no biggie. JUST KIDDING! Totally make sure your food surfaces are food safe. Not kidding about the cheetos thing.



























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March 11, 2011 By
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Blogoholic

I’m not sure exactly how I stumbled onto this makeover. I clicked on a blog, which led me to another blog, which led me to another blog, you know how it is. Next thing you know 35 hours have passed and you’ve compiled a giant collection of ideas about cookie decorating and sewing ruffly things onto other things, not that you even do that stuff in real life, but you should, although, what you really should do is shower, but you just can’t stop, can’t stop, can’t stop.

Hi, my name is Lindsey and I’m addicted to blogging. Also addicted to before and afters! And this is a great one from Little Miss Penny Wenny.

Be sure to check it out on her blog, there are a ton of great details that went into it.





















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