Better After

4 In bedroom

Mirror, Mirror on the Wall

Ann Marie needed a headboard, but wanted a little something different than the usual. So she shopped the house and came up with this! I think it’s so charming! Check out more of this room’s redo on her blog La Maison LaFortune and prepare to be envious of her other-worldly bargain-finding abilities.

June 29, 2010 By Lindsey @ Better After

10 In kitchen/dining

Kitchen Carpenter

Most kitchen makeovers I see these days involve the cabinets getting a fresh makeover in all white. Don’t get me wrong, I love the look. I would totally do it myself if I wasn’t so dang lazy. But it’s nice to see some color mixed in once in a while, like this great kitchen redo by Brendan Carpenter. I’m not sure if Carpenter is really his last name or not, but if so, it certainly fits perfectly!

I love how much detail was added with simple changes, the legs and applique around the sink area, removing that sore thumb of a single cabinet in favor of some chunky open shelves… it looks so much more custom! Check it out up close on his website HERE. Thanks Brendan!

June 28, 2010 By Lindsey @ Better After

7 In chairs/ottomans/seating

Rescued Rocker

Lisa’s friend was all set to burn this old, dated rocker to the ground, until Lisa literally dragged it away from the burn pile and gave it a shabby chic makeover instead. She upholstered it herself in a cheerful yellow, and I’d bet her friend is absolutely kicking herself now! Check it out at Lisa’s Creative Home. Thanks Lisa!

June 28, 2010 By Lindsey @ Better After

11 In decor/ kitchen/dining

Birdy Base

Nancy from Nancy’s Daily Dish is a girl who just can’t stand throwing anything away. She says she’s even been known to dumpster dive in her own dumpster after her husband has gotten especially zealous at cleaning house.

So she couldn’t stand to see this old broken birdcage go to waste, so she did what probably not a lot of people would have thought to do, and made it a dining room table! Don’t believe me? See for yourself:

And here she is all dressed up for tea. So great! And I bet it makes for a great conversation piece at dinner! Thanks for sharing Nancy!

June 24, 2010 By Lindsey @ Better After

7 In bedroom/ tables/dressers

Younique Stuff

Norma from Younique makes it a business of refinishing old furniture and selling it. Here’s just a small sampling of what she offers to her clients.

Head on over to her website and check out way more before and afters, and perhaps offer her an encouraging word, she seems to be going through some tough times. Keep your chin up Norma, we love your work!

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June 24, 2010 By Lindsey @ Better After

14 In kiddie

Kelly’s Kiddie Kitchen

Kelly made this great play kitchen out of an old entertainment center for her daughter. Kelly’s daughter is only a few months old, but why not get a head start, right? Check out her blog HERE for close ups and fun details, like the fact that the light switch actually turns on a small light! How fun. Love the bright colors too. Thanks for sharing Kelly!