New Toy Storage for Henry

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Thanks for the wonderful ideas (particularly the one about using it as a towel rack, awesome!)After a lot of thought I've decided on chalkboard paint! Since it is going in a boy's room I thought it would make it a bit more edgy....

I love that I can change up the labels when I need to, and that it is the perfect size to fit into a little corner...What do you think?

Thrifting: Spraypaint Edition

Hello friends! I need your help; my shed is full of stuff like this, and my husband says it may end up at the curb if I do not decide what to do with it!

 

This funny contraption was found in the garbage one night by my parents (I must have inherited it from somewhere, right?). It must have come from a variety store to hold candy, but I was thinking it could make a cute toy shelf or a place for books. It has that cool industrial vibe I love for Henry's room...What do you think: bright red? pop-y yellow? orange? chalkboard perhaps?

 Next is this lovely little table; I got two of these (one is smaller but the same) for $5. My husband insists they are the ugliest things he has ever seen, but they stole my heart from the moment I saw them! This bigger one has the perfect spot beside my couch and the smaller in front of it. After priming the large one, I almost feel glossy white may be a cool option, and pink or yellow for the little one? Still trying to gain some colour in that living room...

Finally, these mid century outdoor chairs. I absolutely love these. Can not for the life of me decide on a colour though.

What do you guys think? I would love to get a little bit crazy with them and I love colour at the moment. Send me your suggestions!

Thrifted

This weekend was a beautiful weekend for garage sales; my favourite sales are the ones that are found driving around neighborhoods, following arrows on signs. It seems there were a lot of un-advertised garage sales this weekend, people! you need to put ads online! (even though thrifters like me love it because of less competition!). I came home with a few things, a good start to the season:

An old wooden cake stand, and a newer bowl that I liked the matte black finish on. I am a sucker for accessories!

 

I also picked up this pretty chandelier for $10, perfect because I am without a light fixture in my room at the moment. I have not decided whether to leave it alone or spray paint it, any suggestions?

 

I also found a large, wooden framed mirror. Not usually my style, but I like the contrast and the colour looks nice against the gray in my living room:

I am finding myself drawn to more gold and brass; something I never imagined possible for me! How was your weekend, any thrifting treasures to share?

Tickled....

Yes! I finally have some pink in my house (aside from my daughter's room). One of the many projects finished this weekend took this wall from ho-hum...

To very exciting! thanks to Pink Flamingo, one of my new favorite colours in Sherwin Williams retro suburbia line...

I love it! The colour adds just the right amount of zest to this kitchen, and compliments the gray tiles perfectly. I must apologize for the odd colouring of the pictures though, as much as I would like a picture in sunlight, it looks like we have rain all day (these doors are enough to brighten my day today though). I was also glad to hang up those funny little fish guys, they always make me laugh (a ten cent find a long time ago). What do you think? Hope you guys had a great weekend!

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I thought it would take some major convincing of my husband but apparently "It doesn't matter". I will take that as a yes! It is just the hit of colour my kitchen needs. Stay tuned for the results!

New look for an ugly light fixture

Holly's room is coming together slowly, one thing missing was a pretty light fixture. Admittedly, this ten dollar garage sale find has been hiding in my closet for quite a while:It definitely needed a facelift. I was not a fan of the browny brass crackle effect..so one day I took off the jewels and plugged the light outlet:
Hung it up in the basement of my husband's shop:

and gave the old spray paint trick a try.


I'm a fan, but the ultimate test was my daughter. I still get a kick out of her when she tries to drag guests upstairs to see her "pretty light!".