tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25804894534044999582024-03-18T22:42:07.753-07:00Wonderfully Made{Leslie}http://www.blogger.com/profile/03720150238476092166noreply@blogger.comBlogger561125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2580489453404499958.post-20099062055166569382022-11-27T20:26:00.000-08:002022-11-27T20:26:15.361-08:00Christmas 2022 House Tour<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The house is officially all decked out for Christmas! I am all about slow decorating when it comes putting up my Christmas decorations. I don't do a bunch of new things every year but I do like to tweak things and move things around! So far this season I've behaved myself and only bought ribbon. π There is definitely a possibility I am forgetting something in this moment but let's just go with that! Here are a few pictures of our home, I really enjoyed Christmas decorating this year.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt99LZblTWaCeeNvdjcA5DeHZatRchfsX6EbaeYnR7xiPT0eOs-VIVSyEcEnd7Bd4r3tB1WXCpYpea6kYnt52z05HxrKOB-3sEE7MsTzE3kncSL7TpjXmBmx0FfNf4UjfKCnMAjewmQ6dB6KKppSfLBDaiCtal6UinXfHSzo_4ZMXGPItj67TdJu43/s4137/fullsizeoutput_2dfa.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4137" data-original-width="2604" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt99LZblTWaCeeNvdjcA5DeHZatRchfsX6EbaeYnR7xiPT0eOs-VIVSyEcEnd7Bd4r3tB1WXCpYpea6kYnt52z05HxrKOB-3sEE7MsTzE3kncSL7TpjXmBmx0FfNf4UjfKCnMAjewmQ6dB6KKppSfLBDaiCtal6UinXfHSzo_4ZMXGPItj67TdJu43/w402-h640/fullsizeoutput_2dfa.jpeg" width="402" /></a></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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I hope you enjoy creating a cozy home this holiday season ππ</span></div><center><br /></center><center><br /></center><center><img alt="post signature" src="https://image.ibb.co/cMhpNv/signature.png" /></center>{Leslie}http://www.blogger.com/profile/03720150238476092166noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2580489453404499958.post-28802420811350182452022-10-10T12:47:00.007-07:002022-10-17T20:19:19.679-07:00Off White Buffet Makeover <center><br /></center><center><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3D6rU5arVSyWAuLdtOeWUHyD1itcxkj05dY_ae1I76OATycm19H0X2I1rhP4xTMN_2O5O7SkX4Rh2w5Ze4DxS0B4nTV6PUMXE4aSE8bbpAzx0IgmU6wn2NiF3scDZpX42UsEiXBitkrPF2hNq2g_7FxbW1n5twER6ElSDSYT7Gl85slAd3_ZRZ6hP/s2810/IMG_9961.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2810" data-original-width="1581" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3D6rU5arVSyWAuLdtOeWUHyD1itcxkj05dY_ae1I76OATycm19H0X2I1rhP4xTMN_2O5O7SkX4Rh2w5Ze4DxS0B4nTV6PUMXE4aSE8bbpAzx0IgmU6wn2NiF3scDZpX42UsEiXBitkrPF2hNq2g_7FxbW1n5twER6ElSDSYT7Gl85slAd3_ZRZ6hP/w360-h640/IMG_9961.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><br /> </center><center><span style="text-align: left;">Hi friends! Let's chat about this makeover! As far as projects go, this went as smooth as possible. Can I get a heck yes?! π I feel like every sixth project goes smoothly so I'll take it! I purchased this buffet off of Facebook Marketplace a few months ago because of the kitchen table that came with it. I have been on a new kitchen table search for YEARS! That is not an exaggeration... unfortunately. And as soon as my husband brought the table home I knew it wasn't right. I guess I am a little picky. π It was just too formal? plain? just. not. right. Since I wasn't excited about it, I decided to list the table and chairs and sold them quickly for the same price I purchased the buffet/table/chairs.</span></center><span><a name='more'></a></span><center><br /></center><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuRFG4WpikNAEixe9iKkbvfIHi1nWRyFrvaMPM_-l3VPtKWHhaYKLBP50bpHHJ8QZ1749uS0keXl-kbq0lwQOI8d7rvngZd-BKa0snQUu07npVp24b8L2hLIXn5PBSWNMS7JRmR4pXYSfpzyYI2eohg2Rn3AOz-_Tl2mI2bUb9n1Wi54Xs3wnO5e3y/s1104/IMG_5098.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1104" data-original-width="621" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuRFG4WpikNAEixe9iKkbvfIHi1nWRyFrvaMPM_-l3VPtKWHhaYKLBP50bpHHJ8QZ1749uS0keXl-kbq0lwQOI8d7rvngZd-BKa0snQUu07npVp24b8L2hLIXn5PBSWNMS7JRmR4pXYSfpzyYI2eohg2Rn3AOz-_Tl2mI2bUb9n1Wi54Xs3wnO5e3y/w360-h640/IMG_5098.jpeg" width="360" /></a></div><br /><center><br /></center><center><br /></center><center>Now here is what I needed for this makeover:</center><center><br /></center><center>Krud Kutter</center><center>Sander</center><center>Bondo</center><center>Liquid Sandpaper </center><center>Spray Primer</center><center>Tape</center><center>Sprayer</center><center>Melange Paint - Paprie</center><center>Wood Bleach </center><center>Topcoat </center><center>Pulls </center><center><br /></center><center>Affiliated links π</center><center><br /></center><center><div class="shopthepost-widget" data-widget-id="4858537"><script type="text/javascript">!function(w,i,d,g,e,t){d.getElementById(i)||(element=d.createElement(t),element.id=i,element.src="https://widgets.rewardstyle.com"+e,d.body.appendChild(element)),w.hasOwnProperty(g)===!0&&"complete"===d.readyState&&w[g].init()}(window,"shopthepost-script",document,"__stp","/js/shopthepost.js","script")</script><div class="rs-adblock"><img onerror="this.parentNode.innerHTML="Disable your ad blocking software to view this content."" src="https://assets.rewardstyle.com/production/c0ed1a80aae5cacf6142d5b63017bd0c01838c89/images/search/350.gif" style="height: 15px; width: 15px;" /><noscript>JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content.</noscript></div><div class="rs-adblock"><br /></div></div><center><br /></center>Here is a breakdown of the process you can use:</center><center><br /></center><center>1. Clean entire piece with Krud Kutter </center><center><br /></center><center>2. Sand the top down to the raw wood starting with 80 grit sandpaper followed by 120 then 220. </center><center><br /></center><center>3. Fill any existing drawer pull holes that you will be changing with bondo. Sand the body of the piece with 150 grit sandpaper to rough up the surface. Go back and wipe the hard to reach places with Liquid Sandpaper. It took 2 rounds of this to get the surface tacky enough so that I knew the paint would adhere.</center><center><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvo0MKgRG5VycnPG5lYFQVnKnLNcZMOAT7u93P5fG9eGBWzvqZWqiQHY0jSzbQ-QULgkwHtis_ZYQghpT_y3l4rztmh4yTtesNtGmSXDBPoeIWASRncKr3HyLhOiNHEuH1Te4KoGqb_uE-ZI8n3uJhrqKU5MynrWRZ9fW3RLCC_9ZOJGT2VvTV_zSe/s4032/IMG_9001.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvo0MKgRG5VycnPG5lYFQVnKnLNcZMOAT7u93P5fG9eGBWzvqZWqiQHY0jSzbQ-QULgkwHtis_ZYQghpT_y3l4rztmh4yTtesNtGmSXDBPoeIWASRncKr3HyLhOiNHEuH1Te4KoGqb_uE-ZI8n3uJhrqKU5MynrWRZ9fW3RLCC_9ZOJGT2VvTV_zSe/w480-h640/IMG_9001.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div></center><center><br /></center><center><br /></center><center>4. Tape the hinges, inside of the drawer pull holes, and the top. I used a large sheet of butcher paper to cover the top. Spray the body with the spray paint primer. A few spray primer tips: wear a mask, shake can for 2 minutes, spray about 12 inches away, and try to spray as continuously as possible. </center><center><br /></center><center>5. Fill your sprayer with 16 oz of paint and add 2 tbsp of water. Turn the sprayer to low and begin spraying. Repeat 2-3 more times.</center><center><br /></center><center>6. Remove the paper from the top and make sure all dust is removed. Follow the directions on the 2 step bleach. Repeat as needed to get desired color. </center><center><br /></center><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibyUdiKV77M7xk1D8IzOGK1MWRWKVgo-TJeIrWd5z76KNhGrxjGUT5X1wcCKfbEconsoNWx6NUo6_7daAavbMQ63ilslBYoBWeFsR8jiH_g4M9RkO6yXIjCUJuFBELpqBs_sfVm6b9JZqJODKZ6nVG-HZch0FH6-bBwXbAfeIyhtbwaWPO1ZJHP436/s4032/IMG_9209.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibyUdiKV77M7xk1D8IzOGK1MWRWKVgo-TJeIrWd5z76KNhGrxjGUT5X1wcCKfbEconsoNWx6NUo6_7daAavbMQ63ilslBYoBWeFsR8jiH_g4M9RkO6yXIjCUJuFBELpqBs_sfVm6b9JZqJODKZ6nVG-HZch0FH6-bBwXbAfeIyhtbwaWPO1ZJHP436/w480-h640/IMG_9209.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><center><br /></center><center>7. Apply a 80% water/20% paint wash to the top of your piece. Wipe off immediately or let sit, then sand to achieve an even finish. My finish was not perfectly even but my topcoat helped make it look more even. </center><center><br /></center><center>8. Put new hardware on!</center><center><br /></center><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGUSa8L26HWDQw4Ot2ALy57rTIDkbwCwB3fgYr0DPVBu_6BV1wrg20KXtlcp3vB0SgTt3dzjZhLQNfJgm4nDb2E1HGfl5aGa7dAN8CZWs5hF3FqDMdyH_nIneVXVhhB0x0_7PohRQb3xB7FZHdVrrdqQMX89Ycr8Jv5yV55pKdfctETeOhrDGQa2Sk/s3229/AfterlightImage-1.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3229" data-original-width="2747" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGUSa8L26HWDQw4Ot2ALy57rTIDkbwCwB3fgYr0DPVBu_6BV1wrg20KXtlcp3vB0SgTt3dzjZhLQNfJgm4nDb2E1HGfl5aGa7dAN8CZWs5hF3FqDMdyH_nIneVXVhhB0x0_7PohRQb3xB7FZHdVrrdqQMX89Ycr8Jv5yV55pKdfctETeOhrDGQa2Sk/w544-h640/AfterlightImage-1.JPG" width="544" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzrAnMz3AsdjYl86G8LdrY2gNnNCAuOq20YI5TYq376pRKcMGXQCV0kPc6IHQr4MOtmO5qVUY7u76vOavElpWEG2aSt5InDaQETpEMwqShDCGwmnA0Rgp4RTxOwNG4OfPVS2de2Ws0btZ24nVmpU7bpgUJhkg16D3DvX8Ec2zAnD3yuUG3nnLenaOx/s4272/AfterlightImage-2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4272" data-original-width="2848" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzrAnMz3AsdjYl86G8LdrY2gNnNCAuOq20YI5TYq376pRKcMGXQCV0kPc6IHQr4MOtmO5qVUY7u76vOavElpWEG2aSt5InDaQETpEMwqShDCGwmnA0Rgp4RTxOwNG4OfPVS2de2Ws0btZ24nVmpU7bpgUJhkg16D3DvX8Ec2zAnD3yuUG3nnLenaOx/w426-h640/AfterlightImage-2.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-tvWV9btQv--xJFMhcAg-aQNWIBFRN8ikNkqDAaB5NZcNLYWVEV38bpk9Ya9_iRjCurIVzptvEiGpr1paIgmwla7ScmA5b-ECyILLdT9b4soCgdYUlgSGoRrBwRRQ0WO6kLZ6v48mibzYZ3OZiIaZ2Eduag3QKbFikqQ0qBQKfldpMHw1Pl9-o-Yy/s3669/AfterlightImage-3.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3669" data-original-width="2426" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-tvWV9btQv--xJFMhcAg-aQNWIBFRN8ikNkqDAaB5NZcNLYWVEV38bpk9Ya9_iRjCurIVzptvEiGpr1paIgmwla7ScmA5b-ECyILLdT9b4soCgdYUlgSGoRrBwRRQ0WO6kLZ6v48mibzYZ3OZiIaZ2Eduag3QKbFikqQ0qBQKfldpMHw1Pl9-o-Yy/w424-h640/AfterlightImage-3.JPG" width="424" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><center><br /></center><center><br /></center><center><img alt="post signature" src="https://image.ibb.co/cMhpNv/signature.png" /></center>{Leslie}http://www.blogger.com/profile/03720150238476092166noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2580489453404499958.post-22339780750425548972021-02-07T19:49:00.000-08:002021-02-07T19:49:49.152-08:00Easy Fixes that Helped me be a Better Furniture Painter!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rFSljtIjD1g/YCBac1PEUkI/AAAAAAAAMSQ/7B_GdmXcGgEhOOxSXHyaki0ulxLyOqTigCLcBGAsYHQ/s1248/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-02-07%2Bat%2B2.23.18%2BPM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1248" data-original-width="1094" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rFSljtIjD1g/YCBac1PEUkI/AAAAAAAAMSQ/7B_GdmXcGgEhOOxSXHyaki0ulxLyOqTigCLcBGAsYHQ/w562-h640/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-02-07%2Bat%2B2.23.18%2BPM.png" width="562" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Hiii friends! I hope everyone had a great weekend! Last week when I was working on a piece of furniture I kept thinking about how much improvement I've made in the last year. When I finished the grey console table I was like "Wow Leslie, this is pretty dang good"... ππ please don't think I'm cocky, trust me I know I've got so much more to learn! Getting to this point took a lot of trial and mostly error, but I figured out that making some small adjustments made my furniture pieces a million times better! </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-s_tQR2nnQX0/YCAKR_82BBI/AAAAAAAAMRY/f_x7zjenIJcYkvVnRchhiTz_00HRhcLMgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_5808.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1555" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-s_tQR2nnQX0/YCAKR_82BBI/AAAAAAAAMRY/f_x7zjenIJcYkvVnRchhiTz_00HRhcLMgCLcBGAsYHQ/w486-h640/IMG_5808.jpg" width="486" /></a></div></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">1. Stop buying cheap broken furniture.</span><span style="font-size: medium;"> Ohhhhh it is still hard for me to turn down a beautiful FREE antique dresser but if the drawers look like a disaster or there is peeling veneer, I keep my sanity and pass. I'd rather buy a 1995 solid dresser for $60 (over budget π) than a $10 antique dresser that looks like it was left outside for the last 5 years. Y'all, I was so proud of myself yesterday... I went to pick up a free desk, but when I got there is was cheap looking and I walked away. Go me! </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">2. Start rolling! </span><span style="font-size: medium;"> This was such a turning point for me. In the beginning I used nice brushes but my pieces still looked so amateur. Brush strokes going every which way... Then I started rolling and my finishes were elevated so much. Now I have to mention that so many furniture painters totally rock brushes, I'm just not one of them. I've actually wanted to try spraying but if I'm honest... I am super intimidated annnnnnnd it's winter. Here are the rollers I like (fusion also sells a great roller!):</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fpKcNZcSbTU/YCAOY3VGtjI/AAAAAAAAMRk/uo0l6R-BjRkwlN_FNENH1rhpNXiRiLI8gCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-02-07%2Bat%2B8.58.59%2BAM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1147" data-original-width="2048" height="358" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fpKcNZcSbTU/YCAOY3VGtjI/AAAAAAAAMRk/uo0l6R-BjRkwlN_FNENH1rhpNXiRiLI8gCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h358/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-02-07%2Bat%2B8.58.59%2BAM.png" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div><span style="font-size: medium;">I do add an extender (the fusion one) to my paint and occasionally will brush spots that have too much stipple (paint is bumpy). Another roller I've used and see a lot of people love. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bBBeFw2p2nQ/YCAPWk6dVLI/AAAAAAAAMRw/DWMMaCqNt8U-58aaNOen6w33T983CkJtACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-02-07%2Bat%2B9.03.10%2BAM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1099" data-original-width="2048" height="344" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bBBeFw2p2nQ/YCAPWk6dVLI/AAAAAAAAMRw/DWMMaCqNt8U-58aaNOen6w33T983CkJtACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h344/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-02-07%2Bat%2B9.03.10%2BAM.png" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">3. Use good paint. </span><span style="font-size: medium;"> I know iiiiiiii know, $2 oops paints are so tempting πππ but the quality and durability is. not. the. same. I use mostly Fusion Mineral Paint and General Finishes Milk Paint and love them both. They go on so smooth and the pieces that I've done in my own house have held up great! There are a lot of other great brands out there that I am planning on trying this year, I'll let you know how that goes! </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">4. Caulk.</span><span style="font-size: medium;"> Cawwwwwlk. π This was something I always rolled my eyes at... This was way too over the top for me...but alas I am here caulking every piece of furniture I touch now. π When you paint furniture you can see every gap where 2 pieces of wood meet. I use to just jam as much paint as I could in the gap but it would never look as polished as I wanted it to. It is super easy add caulking and I use a baby wipe to smooth my lines! So easy! </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Before</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tNWVOUpp6hc/YCBYkqmDdgI/AAAAAAAAMSA/SMYomXQPZ8cMzqC8LZYUVI6eP9_1sZuqACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_8020.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tNWVOUpp6hc/YCBYkqmDdgI/AAAAAAAAMSA/SMYomXQPZ8cMzqC8LZYUVI6eP9_1sZuqACLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_8020.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">After - Just Needs Paint</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3YQ9CRJ1hR4/YCBYkmq3CrI/AAAAAAAAMR8/Qol9Uit6Q4Y1xwEpinJgi5-5R77zs9DIgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_8021.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3YQ9CRJ1hR4/YCBYkmq3CrI/AAAAAAAAMR8/Qol9Uit6Q4Y1xwEpinJgi5-5R77zs9DIgCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_8021.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Alright y'all, I'd love to hear your easy tips to painting furniture! π </span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><center><br /></center><center><br /></center><center><img alt="post signature" src="https://image.ibb.co/cMhpNv/signature.png" /></center></div></div>{Leslie}http://www.blogger.com/profile/03720150238476092166noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2580489453404499958.post-11233327063598298022021-01-22T19:13:00.005-08:002021-01-22T19:14:02.807-08:00Master Bath Makeover!<div class="separator"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-H7FpJ2mZ6OE/YAuQCG2vQfI/AAAAAAAAMPg/u5ePS9i8X4AQh7ZQ1ic2WTcCgmammIiawCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_7743.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1564" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-H7FpJ2mZ6OE/YAuQCG2vQfI/AAAAAAAAMPg/u5ePS9i8X4AQh7ZQ1ic2WTcCgmammIiawCLcBGAsYHQ/w488-h640/IMG_7743.JPG" width="488" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large; text-align: left;">Hiiiiii!!! It feels so good to have the bathroom finished and to finally be able to brush my teeth in here again! When we moved into our house in 2014 everything needed updating. We decided to do everything as cheap and generic as possible, because we thought we'd only live in the house for 3ish years... Jokes on us! Flash forward to 2021 and I felt like the generic bathroom really didn't match my style. Before I talk about what we did here are some "awesome" before photos!</span></div><div><span><a name='more'></a></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-s0JrK_Gd5ws/YAuSvgRxlbI/AAAAAAAAMQU/UR9BRVJ4ipgkAdegDYsmG1KcHP2wZZnYgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1430/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-01-22%2Bat%2B8.06.07%2BPM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1430" data-original-width="896" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-s0JrK_Gd5ws/YAuSvgRxlbI/AAAAAAAAMQU/UR9BRVJ4ipgkAdegDYsmG1KcHP2wZZnYgCLcBGAsYHQ/w402-h640/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-01-22%2Bat%2B8.06.07%2BPM.png" width="402" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NUo2emnV_H4/V6Es-sJdahI/AAAAAAAAJKA/ZJ7YbRXyhTkIMHWlgHD2XIhg4cLixJxOwCEw/s640/IMG_6651.JPG" width="426" /></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ivPX01KnwAQ/V6Es91wJ-DI/AAAAAAAAJJ8/z71J7BrTZ88qZFZG4dy9MkB9zlZQkKHFACEw/s640/IMG_6653.JPG" style="text-align: left;" width="426" /></div></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Progress...</span></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_cEvkmP4XQc/V8DokOkWL7I/AAAAAAAAJMY/p0LJltXENo8m-wuqgu_JQcWPcBM7y6RUgCLcB/s640/IMG_7272.JPG" style="text-align: start;" width="410" /></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PzCLWMW6FWA/V8DphClH27I/AAAAAAAAJMg/Tb3afFMdfMIs9y6VZz0OsE3IBhVlEqyqwCLcB/s640/IMG_7281.JPG" style="text-align: start;" width="426" /></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">You can read my original bathroom remodel post {<a href="http://www.wonderfullymadebyleslie.com/2016/08/master-bath-is-updated.html">here</a>}! I can be so comfortable with living with something that is just "ok" because I am scared if I change it'll be worse. Can you relate? I've learned anytime I am nervous about a project that is usually a good sign. I feel like stepping out of your comfort zone is where the magic happens </span></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">(sorry honey π)!</span></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hQwfDSXmw7c/YAuQVad0A-I/AAAAAAAAMPo/eAVbIJLDyHA5GkyQAC-nJ8DhmpirUZIBQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_7744.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hQwfDSXmw7c/YAuQVad0A-I/AAAAAAAAMPo/eAVbIJLDyHA5GkyQAC-nJ8DhmpirUZIBQCLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/IMG_7744.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-L9uk3hY2m04/YAuQVWn7P9I/AAAAAAAAMPs/CrHAm-wsw9Q-Z5dxrhnydtRPvFpdcWDJwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_7745.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1423" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YdDxYsBeKh8/YAuQWSQtnAI/AAAAAAAAMP8/skEd6XJfayoXnd1UStN1ppSztHjkJfs0wCLcBGAsYHQ/w444-h640/IMG_7749.JPG" width="444" /></a></div><br /><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Sources: </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Bathroom Vanity Color - General Finishes Reverent Gray</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Faucet - <b><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Kingston-Brass-KB1603PL-Centerset-Porcelain/dp/B001PP1VGQ/ref=sr_1_5?crid=3T6XF8EANO3VS&dchild=1&keywords=antique+brass+bathroom+faucet&qid=1611359150&sprefix=antique+b%2Caps%2C208&sr=8-5">Amazon</a></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Mirror - FB Marketplace </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Light Fixture - Old fixture with European Gold Rub N Buff</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Rug - <b><a href="https://www.target.com/p/2-39-x3-39-floral-woven-accent-rug-green-red-threshold-8482/-/A-52491020?ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&AFID=google_pla_df&fndsrc=tgtao&DFA=71700000014761797&CPNG=PLA_Home%2BDecor%2BShopping_Brand&adgroup=SC_Home%2BDecor&LID=700000001170770pgs&LNM=PRODUCT_GROUP&network=g&device=c&location=9028751&targetid=pla-165252645169&ds_rl=1246978&ds_rl=1248099&ds_rl=1247068&gclid=Cj0KCQiAjKqABhDLARIsABbJrGmfIvuvm_kl_jZUCnAwrNOxdSfRDNShGNGjVnY_ANTBVlWbP2Ep_FMaAh1IEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds">Target</a></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Peg Shelf - <b><a href="https://www.target.com/p/wood-peg-wall-hook-hearth-hand-with-magnolia/-/A-81262323?preselect=80182971#lnk=sametab">Similar</a></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Shelf Basket - <b><a href="https://www.target.com/p/small-market-basket-threshold-8482/-/A-76556245#lnk=sametab">Studio McGee for Target</a></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Turkish Towel - <b><a href="https://www.target.com/p/multistripe-bath-towels-cream-railroad-gray-hearth-hand-with-magnolia/-/A-82058077?preselect=80183105#lnk=sametab">Hearth and Hand </a></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Vintage Prints - <b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/896169583/country-landscape-print-vintage-painting?ref=hp_rv-1&pro=1">Large</a></b> - <b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/923732622/spring-landscape-painting-vintage-print?ref=related-3&pro=1">Small </a></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">All the info on how we fluted the vanity is saved in my highlights! Shoutout to the hubs for cutting all those dowels perfectly for me! π Please let me know if you have any questions or if I missed anything! So excited that now when I go hide in the bathroom from my kids I have a much prettier view! ππ Please tell me I'm know the only person that does this!</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Leslie</span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>{Leslie}http://www.blogger.com/profile/03720150238476092166noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2580489453404499958.post-37141687576708210212020-11-17T19:56:00.001-08:002020-12-09T20:14:03.571-08:00Why I Prime!<center><div style="text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">I canβt tell yβall how many times when I post a priming video that I get the question βwhy are you priming? doesnβt that paint require almost no prep?β. You are right, most of the paint I use doesnβt require a lot of prep! So why do I prime???</span></div><div style="text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4NyWapksVDk/X5HqzueNORI/AAAAAAAAMKU/BQlvlYG69hoKchxewUrkei2dIGzw05TrQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1238/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-10-22%2Bat%2B4.25.31%2BPM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1238" data-original-width="926" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4NyWapksVDk/X5HqzueNORI/AAAAAAAAMKU/BQlvlYG69hoKchxewUrkei2dIGzw05TrQCLcBGAsYHQ/w478-h640/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-10-22%2Bat%2B4.25.31%2BPM.png" width="478" /></a></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div style="text-align: start;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><u>Working on Antiques!</u></span></div><div style="text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">When working with antiques a lot of them have an old topcoat that has worn down in spots which means the old stain is right on the surface. This means when you put any water based paint on it the old stain will soak through it. Rather than trying to guess if the old top coat is gone I just go ahead and slap a coat of oil based primer on! There will be times you need more that one coat of primer. You'll know by seeing yellow spots peeking through... π I didn't have a picture of this happening so here is a yucky internet photo... </span></div><div style="text-align: start;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Stains bleeding through Bin-image-2258599032.jpg" border="0" class="thumbnail" src="https://www.painttalk.com/attachments/f2/24425d1519850343t-stains-bleeding-through-bin-image-2258599032.jpg" title="Stains bleeding through Bin-image-2258599032.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="https://www.painttalk.com/f2/stains-bleeding-through-bin-28511/">source</a></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><u>Help paint stick!</u></span></div><div style="text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Another reason to prime is to make sure your paint will stick. The second dresser I ever painted had this issue and to be honest I wanted to quit furniture refinishing. This is when I learned if I was going to get good at this I would need to not be afraid of failure and keep trying to learnβ¦ Some woods are just so slick that paint has a hard time sticking to it. I painted this π entire dresser with chalk paint and the paint just scratched right off. I ended up sanding all the paint off, priming, and painting again... Lesson learned!</span></div><div style="text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: start;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CL22F9oZNA0/X7SR20-xKYI/AAAAAAAAMLo/QjSLV-XKLdA1iY6yZfhTt9sN2AlIXXQHQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/fullsizeoutput_1445.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1524" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CL22F9oZNA0/X7SR20-xKYI/AAAAAAAAMLo/QjSLV-XKLdA1iY6yZfhTt9sN2AlIXXQHQCLcBGAsYHQ/w476-h640/fullsizeoutput_1445.jpeg" width="476" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><u>When Painting Furniture White!</u></span></div><div style="text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Lastly, when I am painting anything white I always prime. I look at primer like a cheaper white paint. Rather than doing 2 extra coats of my more expensive paint, I use primer. White is so hard because if you want a really solid finish it will take a good amount of coats. If anyone knows of a white paint that doesnβt take 4 coats Iβd love to hear it! Please! (Iβve used Fusion, Behr cabinet paint, General Finishes, and Chalk Paint)</span></div><div style="text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UmZWdJh84uw/X5HntD0vW5I/AAAAAAAAMJk/MesbD-tvPNIwQpVr8e2SwEypba4ur3-9ACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/fullsizeoutput_1858.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1690" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UmZWdJh84uw/X5HntD0vW5I/AAAAAAAAMJk/MesbD-tvPNIwQpVr8e2SwEypba4ur3-9ACLcBGAsYHQ/w528-h640/fullsizeoutput_1858.jpeg" width="528" /></a></div>Behr Cabinet and Trim Paint - Arcade White</center><center><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DMaIWVy0rJY/X5Hn0KZAK9I/AAAAAAAAMJo/u9o2FeYuS9ABKnceWaSppM6dt_ZLyo-sgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/fullsizeoutput_2126.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1719" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DMaIWVy0rJY/X5Hn0KZAK9I/AAAAAAAAMJo/u9o2FeYuS9ABKnceWaSppM6dt_ZLyo-sgCLcBGAsYHQ/w538-h640/fullsizeoutput_2126.jpeg" width="538" /></a></div>General Finishes - Snow White<br /><div style="text-align: start;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-m3W6L5SAa-g/X5Ho-WsNXnI/AAAAAAAAMJ4/7K6vlUcsY4wq6-nfDaB0ftubTCgtwERNgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_4332.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1816" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-m3W6L5SAa-g/X5Ho-WsNXnI/AAAAAAAAMJ4/7K6vlUcsY4wq6-nfDaB0ftubTCgtwERNgCLcBGAsYHQ/w568-h640/IMG_4332.JPG" width="568" /></a></div>Fusion Mineral Paint - Picket Fence<br /><div style="text-align: start;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Ok, now that you kind of sort of know I am not totally crazy for priming let me tell you a few downsides to priming. Oil based primer is stinky! Oh the fumesβ¦ I always work outside because #thecansaysto I try to be as safe as I can when working with chemicals. I also use cheap brushes or a roller that I keep in the freezer. I do not try to clean up oil based brushes/rollers, straight to the trash for my sanity! Also, after priming you have to sand the paint smooth. This is the most annoying part to me. I sand outside because it is messy but this step is needed to get smooth surfaces! </span></div><div style="text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">So now that Iβve convinced you to prime let me tell you when I donβt prime! π When painting furniture dark colors I wonβt always prime especially if the piece seems to be in good condition. Dark paint colors cover so much easier than lighter paints!</span></div><div style="text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-s4Sl4gq5i0A/X5HpiZw__AI/AAAAAAAAMKA/LY-Jn1RJfeEcszSGFQTVJANzJ4xBB1U2QCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/fullsizeoutput_20f5.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1459" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-s4Sl4gq5i0A/X5HpiZw__AI/AAAAAAAAMKA/LY-Jn1RJfeEcszSGFQTVJANzJ4xBB1U2QCLcBGAsYHQ/w456-h640/fullsizeoutput_20f5.jpeg" width="456" /></a></div>Fusion Mineral - Ash<br /><div style="text-align: start;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: start;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--1P-yh0cmas/X5HpqhU2a9I/AAAAAAAAMKE/LREkgTLVdCEyFw9iDNla55Im1dl0nWnaQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/fullsizeoutput_1c61.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1413" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--1P-yh0cmas/X5HpqhU2a9I/AAAAAAAAMKE/LREkgTLVdCEyFw9iDNla55Im1dl0nWnaQCLcBGAsYHQ/w442-h640/fullsizeoutput_1c61.jpeg" width="442" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Fusion Mineral - Ash</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g92qKFNCfbo/X7QdUNBkZWI/AAAAAAAAMLc/6g2xuNN5tkAgUpCaXsCJI9BmgE7dgK5dgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/fullsizeoutput_215d.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1560" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g92qKFNCfbo/X7QdUNBkZWI/AAAAAAAAMLc/6g2xuNN5tkAgUpCaXsCJI9BmgE7dgK5dgCLcBGAsYHQ/w488-h640/fullsizeoutput_215d.jpeg" width="488" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Fusion Mineral - Coal Black</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Oh! I almost forgot to mention that oil based primer helps with stinky pieces. Any time Iβve worked with a piece that smells like cigarettes I first let it air out for a few days then cover it with primer. Seals the smell right up! π</span></div><div style="text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"> I hope all this info helps! Please let me know if you have any questions! </span><span style="font-size: large;">πππ </span></div><div style="text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div></center><center><img alt="post signature" src="https://image.ibb.co/cMhpNv/signature.png" /></center>{Leslie}http://www.blogger.com/profile/03720150238476092166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2580489453404499958.post-39918292339642266152020-11-02T14:37:00.002-08:002020-12-09T20:14:29.100-08:00Faux Fireplace<div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-O6aiy56KqPA/X5HlGf-hqrI/AAAAAAAAMJY/eV53i7QdnnIVisO5NLL_0NL6BtJT6pAlgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/fullsizeoutput_20cd.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1488" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-O6aiy56KqPA/X5HlGf-hqrI/AAAAAAAAMJY/eV53i7QdnnIVisO5NLL_0NL6BtJT6pAlgCLcBGAsYHQ/w464-h640/fullsizeoutput_20cd.jpeg" width="464" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">Hellooooooo! I wanted to share our newly updated entry room with yβall! This room has had a bunch of different looks since we moved in 6 years ago and I think this look is a close second favorite to the blue carpet. π </span></div></span></div><div><span><a name='more'></a></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-n-DdbXzl87M/WKKCOd21B7I/AAAAAAAAJmg/CVuX8q5-IdQJDsV1kUcdHXOjwZUF0_R7QCLcB/s640/IMG_4937.JPG" width="640" /></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Jlj3LLdHGNI/WKKCHsUhBbI/AAAAAAAAJmY/XKKe7aFoKa8o1r768gx_bxHi-i901P_7wCLcB/s640/IMG_7698.JPG" width="640" /></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-glzdm-l8iz8/X5HjOuVoadI/AAAAAAAAMIw/g3eB5mZxwaoUuMAHbBcAyecZWw_eJOnWwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/fullsizeoutput_1761.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1407" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-glzdm-l8iz8/X5HjOuVoadI/AAAAAAAAMIw/g3eB5mZxwaoUuMAHbBcAyecZWw_eJOnWwCLcBGAsYHQ/w440-h640/fullsizeoutput_1761.jpeg" width="440" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I did this room for my first One Room Challenge and really loved it for years before I decided I was ready for a change. The pegboard was by far my favorite item in the room but for the last 2 seasons I was not able to style itβ¦ I felt so stuck. If only I could have it decorated for Christmas year roundβ¦</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rw_DXndruzM/X5HkHTRR4gI/AAAAAAAAMI8/GdpbKL2wLnM4fYjxiL0SkGZ1BwwANmgnACLcBGAsYHQ/s1534/IMG_5890.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1534" data-original-width="1242" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rw_DXndruzM/X5HkHTRR4gI/AAAAAAAAMI8/GdpbKL2wLnM4fYjxiL0SkGZ1BwwANmgnACLcBGAsYHQ/w518-h640/IMG_5890.jpg" width="518" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">When I realized I wanted a change I kept trying to talk myself out of it. I didnβt have a clear spot to move the pegboard so I should wait until I figure that out, right? Wrong. One day I was in our basement guest bedroom (another One Room Challenge) and got to thinkingβ¦</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ROPjeufHpn0/X5HkcsL04gI/AAAAAAAAMJE/qNLLYUEmTb0m2VBcNMOlbBdrJ078HbDYgCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_0102.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="426" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ROPjeufHpn0/X5HkcsL04gI/AAAAAAAAMJE/qNLLYUEmTb0m2VBcNMOlbBdrJ078HbDYgCLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/IMG_0102.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">What if I replaced the pegboard with the fireplace?! I was so excited about this change that I decided Iβd go ahead and take down the pegboard even though I didnβt know where it was going! We moved the fireplace up and I decided I wanted the entire opening full of wood instead of just half. I also used all my existing decor so this transformation only cost us $12! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lDFGFk3bqJc/X5HknBJXkyI/AAAAAAAAMJI/l2fq-mD4bg8H0AupPS0K_ee4h24tlk7PgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/fullsizeoutput_20cb.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1345" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lDFGFk3bqJc/X5HknBJXkyI/AAAAAAAAMJI/l2fq-mD4bg8H0AupPS0K_ee4h24tlk7PgCLcBGAsYHQ/w420-h640/fullsizeoutput_20cb.jpeg" width="420" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I keep telling Sean that Christmas might come sooner than normal this year because I canβt wait to style this new space! I am on the look out for some different furniture for the room because Iβd love some more comfy chairs (these blue ones are technically dining chairs). Yβall know me, I am all about bargains so itβll take some time to get this room exactly how I want it! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><center><br /></center><center><img alt="post signature" src="https://image.ibb.co/cMhpNv/signature.png" style="text-align: left;" /></center><br />{Leslie}http://www.blogger.com/profile/03720150238476092166noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2580489453404499958.post-34423479924918096922020-10-24T04:30:00.003-07:002020-10-24T15:44:34.942-07:00Cane Cabinet - Furniture Flip Challenge<h3><p style="text-align: left;"></p></h3><h2 style="text-align: left;"><center><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></center><center><span style="text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4o-BD6R6Wv8/X5Ha-Tphh1I/AAAAAAAAMGU/JTDxh7iTs_kFnSiP67jqet2oCo841k5KwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_5794.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1556" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4o-BD6R6Wv8/X5Ha-Tphh1I/AAAAAAAAMGU/JTDxh7iTs_kFnSiP67jqet2oCo841k5KwCLcBGAsYHQ/w486-h640/IMG_5794.JPG" width="486" /></a></div><br /></span></span></center><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">This cabinet makeover was a part of the Furniture Flip Challenge and was such a fun makeover! Let me just start with how I got the cabinet. I found it on Facebook Marketplace for $60 and was sure that I would paint it black on the outside and white on the inside. I offered $40 and the seller told me it was already pending pick up. I was SO bummed! He messaged me the next day saying that it didnβt get picked up and I could have it! Woohoo! When I picked it up I was so surprised/sad that it was missing a glass pane. Of course I didnβt say anything because I am so awkward at pick ups (I am getting better though!)β¦ We load the cabinet and I get back in the truck and look at the listing. Not only is it obvious the glass is missing in the picture but the description had included that info. I was so embarrassed! Such a rookie move! The cabinet sat in my laundry room for months because a) it was missing a glass pane b) I really didnβt know if I liked my original idea. Avoiding hard projects, that is me! </span></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span><a name='more'></a></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><br />I registered for the flip challenge and began looking for a piece to work on. I. Found. Nothing. There was nothing I really liked on Marketplace/Craigslist/NextDoor or at any of the thrift stores. I searched for a solid 2 weeks for something but finally decided this ugly cabinet was the winner. </span></span></h2><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OzIL8SWojjI/X5Hb3LxfwSI/AAAAAAAAMGg/w9PjXccFT4UoS1tRHiz6HNxM1MThhvTUgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/fullsizeoutput_1cd5.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1560" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OzIL8SWojjI/X5Hb3LxfwSI/AAAAAAAAMGg/w9PjXccFT4UoS1tRHiz6HNxM1MThhvTUgCLcBGAsYHQ/w488-h640/fullsizeoutput_1cd5.jpeg" width="488" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /><span style="font-weight: normal;">How in the world did I not notice that missing glass pane in the listing photo?? Turns out I'm thankful for that missing glass pane because it made me think way outside my normal comfort zone! Up first I removed the ugly stone tiles. I thought about painting them as is but I really didnβt think they fit the vibe I was going for!</span></span></h2><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZH-H-yRqAeo/X5Hc4lv9uzI/AAAAAAAAMGs/QPg8roAhzpEeMSjNAr-8Bimo2d9Cn8vOACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_5887%2B2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZH-H-yRqAeo/X5Hc4lv9uzI/AAAAAAAAMGs/QPg8roAhzpEeMSjNAr-8Bimo2d9Cn8vOACLcBGAsYHQ/w360-h640/IMG_5887%2B2.JPG" width="360" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /><span style="font-weight: normal;">I decided to try to strip the existing stain off. I was planning on bleaching the wood and replacing the doors with cane. I spent almost all of the first week stripping and sanding before I had a big olβ oops on the last side I was working on. I was trying to only lightly sand because I didnβt think it was solid wood (super heavy doesnβt always mean solid wood!). Annnnnnnd I was right! MDF. Sounds like a cuss word, right? I sanded though the veneer on the last piece I needed to work on to see super ugly MDF. I was SO bummed but also 100% relieved because I knew the piece would look beautiful white. I think this is really what I wanted all along but I wanted to try something extra special for the challenge. </span></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-od70KtKl4-o/X5HdctaraZI/AAAAAAAAMG0/iWQZovuYSOMS8w4C8-IaHgQC4-MPSf9gACLcBGAsYHQ/s1077/IMG_5888%2B2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1077" data-original-width="975" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-od70KtKl4-o/X5HdctaraZI/AAAAAAAAMG0/iWQZovuYSOMS8w4C8-IaHgQC4-MPSf9gACLcBGAsYHQ/w363-h400/IMG_5888%2B2.jpg" width="363" /></span></a></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">I painted the piece first with an oil based primer because the raw wood would just drink up any paint I would put on it. Next I rolled Fusion Mineral Paint color Picket Fence. I did debate keeping the bottom raw (which is why it isnβt painted in the picture) but ultimately decided to keep it all white. </span></h2><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fw86820bdX0/X5Hdu_g_WeI/AAAAAAAAMG8/8vA92cNIdmcaWLNX_sWYecPTBI5rywTGwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/fullsizeoutput_1cf0.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1533" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fw86820bdX0/X5Hdu_g_WeI/AAAAAAAAMG8/8vA92cNIdmcaWLNX_sWYecPTBI5rywTGwCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/fullsizeoutput_1cf0.jpeg" width="480" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /><span style="font-weight: normal;"><br />It was finally time to deal with the empty tile spots. I got some cheap pine boards from Loweβs that were the correct depth and cut them to the correct size. I painted them with primer/paint before inserting because I knew it would be hard to get the sides painted once they were glued in. Then just put them in with little wood glue and they were done! </span></span></h2><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rNnCddBwkM4/X5HeUYzK5HI/AAAAAAAAMHI/tlGy3yW3qKwEvL8jj7-O4zILGEK0WsR2wCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/fullsizeoutput_1cf9.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1690" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rNnCddBwkM4/X5HeUYzK5HI/AAAAAAAAMHI/tlGy3yW3qKwEvL8jj7-O4zILGEK0WsR2wCLcBGAsYHQ/w528-h640/fullsizeoutput_1cf9.jpeg" width="528" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><div><span style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></div>I am pretty sure I waited to do the cane until the very end because I was 100% intimidated. I ordered my cane from </span><a href="https://www.franksupply.com">Frankβs Cane and Rush Supply</a> <span style="font-weight: normal;">and it was about $60. </span><span style="font-weight: normal;"> I first cut 1/4 inch boards to the same size as the glass panes and then the cane to the same size. Using a staple gun I just started stapling around the edge. One thing I learned is I should of done all of one side first (left or right) then pull the cane as tight as possible and staple the </span><span style="font-weight: normal;">opposite</span><span style="font-weight: normal;"> side. I ended up having to go back and remove staples and pull the cane tighter. </span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></span></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kVKFaoz_A24/X5HfBZ5-mhI/AAAAAAAAMHY/YBXWYc1lEfIfGn89_JhzWEBEeLYSFo8nwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/fullsizeoutput_1d1a.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kVKFaoz_A24/X5HfBZ5-mhI/AAAAAAAAMHY/YBXWYc1lEfIfGn89_JhzWEBEeLYSFo8nwCLcBGAsYHQ/w500-h640/fullsizeoutput_1d1a.jpeg" width="500" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /><span style="font-weight: normal;"><br />I am so in love with how this cabinet turned out on the outside but I also love how functional it is! In the back of my mind I always knew this cabinet would replace out existing entry table even though I had refinished it only 7 months ago. </span></span></h2><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QaHj3w_UXcE/X5HfNvdDVeI/AAAAAAAAMHc/tHoC7kPosecYrqdupnNlchLHFFuUz-SKwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/fullsizeoutput_1d17.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1558" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QaHj3w_UXcE/X5HfNvdDVeI/AAAAAAAAMHc/tHoC7kPosecYrqdupnNlchLHFFuUz-SKwCLcBGAsYHQ/w486-h640/fullsizeoutput_1d17.jpeg" width="486" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QAl99pvU_eY/X5HfTqIb1kI/AAAAAAAAMHk/p_A3KyrlgpA7d817aeSITN34DRPeXgsiQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/fullsizeoutput_1d19.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QAl99pvU_eY/X5HfTqIb1kI/AAAAAAAAMHk/p_A3KyrlgpA7d817aeSITN34DRPeXgsiQCLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/fullsizeoutput_1d19.jpeg" width="426" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8fGe1C4eyu8/X5HfdnfQY_I/AAAAAAAAMHs/NTkn_gmHWUIO0cZ3gNgPPDZMJoNG3KwogCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/fullsizeoutput_1d13.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1403" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8fGe1C4eyu8/X5HfdnfQY_I/AAAAAAAAMHs/NTkn_gmHWUIO0cZ3gNgPPDZMJoNG3KwogCLcBGAsYHQ/w438-h640/fullsizeoutput_1d13.jpeg" width="438" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /><span style="font-weight: normal;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cdncGUx36MM/X5HflCUyTVI/AAAAAAAAMH0/XI142RNj6rgSho9LZgQORbnolLSHYUPMgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/fullsizeoutput_1d15.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1498" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cdncGUx36MM/X5HflCUyTVI/AAAAAAAAMH0/XI142RNj6rgSho9LZgQORbnolLSHYUPMgCLcBGAsYHQ/w468-h640/fullsizeoutput_1d15.jpeg" width="468" /></a></div><br /><br />I spruced up the inside of the cabinet with wallpaper from </span><span><a href="https://tempaper.com/feather-flock-chalk-grey-genevieve-gorder-removable-wallpaper">Tempaper</a></span><span style="font-weight: normal;">! Functional and pretty... that's how roll! Well, thatβs all folks! I had so much fun doing the Furniture Flip Challenge and was amazed by all the amazing Furniture Flippers out there! Cane and white paint is my favorite combo right now and canβt wait to do more projects like this!</span></span><br /></h2><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bDXsTubxjos/X5HggNeTauI/AAAAAAAAMIY/i0ZF3MHE2SI6id8Fe9fwpZ32N6o9y_JiQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/fullsizeoutput_1d1b.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1494" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bDXsTubxjos/X5HggNeTauI/AAAAAAAAMIY/i0ZF3MHE2SI6id8Fe9fwpZ32N6o9y_JiQCLcBGAsYHQ/w466-h640/fullsizeoutput_1d1b.jpeg" width="466" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g9VXZP-Vs-0/X5HgaHBX6XI/AAAAAAAAMIU/sZa5xfPo6XExp2weGPIkpvP2H8myDa5IQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/fullsizeoutput_2101.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g9VXZP-Vs-0/X5HgaHBX6XI/AAAAAAAAMIU/sZa5xfPo6XExp2weGPIkpvP2H8myDa5IQCLcBGAsYHQ/w500-h640/fullsizeoutput_2101.jpeg" width="500" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dInPZV-HyCc/X5Hfyn2HdkI/AAAAAAAAMH8/5He5osfXPiMfTXfTIJJklonNntRVgF2uACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/fullsizeoutput_1d23.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1682" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dInPZV-HyCc/X5Hfyn2HdkI/AAAAAAAAMH8/5He5osfXPiMfTXfTIJJklonNntRVgF2uACLcBGAsYHQ/w526-h640/fullsizeoutput_1d23.jpeg" width="526" /></a></div><br /><p></p><center><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><img alt="post signature" src="https://image.ibb.co/cMhpNv/signature.png" /></span></center>{Leslie}http://www.blogger.com/profile/03720150238476092166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2580489453404499958.post-77026441444923219042020-09-25T11:19:00.002-07:002020-10-24T14:24:23.843-07:00Cane Cabinet Makeover!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-V258uEx1On0/X24zZe8ov7I/AAAAAAAAMEg/fRpug4vg_RAvureyqtJGyijByMMjpG-IwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/fullsizeoutput_1d23.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1682" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-V258uEx1On0/X24zZe8ov7I/AAAAAAAAMEg/fRpug4vg_RAvureyqtJGyijByMMjpG-IwCLcBGAsYHQ/w526-h640/fullsizeoutput_1d23.jpeg" width="526" /></a></div><br /><center><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></center><center><span style="font-size: medium;">Hi friends! Y'all, I did it!!! I finished the cabinet in 3 weeks for the Furniture Flip Challenge and could not love it more! Here are few pictures I took and I'll be back next week to give a full tutorial! </span></center><center><span><a name='more'></a></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></center><center><span style="font-size: medium;">Before:</span></center><center><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></center><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dlmO_PagXJs/X24z055RfEI/AAAAAAAAMEo/2QeHQQ5MtBoebMRI32fxaK5VAVY47qfOwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/fullsizeoutput_1cd7.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1506" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dlmO_PagXJs/X24z055RfEI/AAAAAAAAMEo/2QeHQQ5MtBoebMRI32fxaK5VAVY47qfOwCLcBGAsYHQ/w470-h640/fullsizeoutput_1cd7.jpeg" width="470" /></span></a></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: center;">After:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Pa2m2cLuQ_M/X240FV0UXZI/AAAAAAAAMEw/lBv7JinycvQcdmGarCtYnuIZEDQeLWWsACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/fullsizeoutput_1d1a.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Pa2m2cLuQ_M/X240FV0UXZI/AAAAAAAAMEw/lBv7JinycvQcdmGarCtYnuIZEDQeLWWsACLcBGAsYHQ/w500-h640/fullsizeoutput_1d1a.jpeg" width="500" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7stlab3VncE/X240FX-ButI/AAAAAAAAME0/wXmyPusDYkwVHkDHFphjcfp9NFf51XcqwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/fullsizeoutput_1d1b.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1494" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7stlab3VncE/X240FX-ButI/AAAAAAAAME0/wXmyPusDYkwVHkDHFphjcfp9NFf51XcqwCLcBGAsYHQ/w466-h640/fullsizeoutput_1d1b.jpeg" width="466" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3MEFh7EXe4I/X240OLgDLuI/AAAAAAAAME4/UOsvqJX7pOALnMZGrR-ovuwSIEBilJ0-QCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/fullsizeoutput_1d17.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1558" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3MEFh7EXe4I/X240OLgDLuI/AAAAAAAAME4/UOsvqJX7pOALnMZGrR-ovuwSIEBilJ0-QCLcBGAsYHQ/w486-h640/fullsizeoutput_1d17.jpeg" width="486" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--7aIfr4jzKA/X240Y0zF8yI/AAAAAAAAMFE/rc2Icy2bX8Is5WWK9QM3a2rOneQ3S0ftACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/fullsizeoutput_1d13.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1403" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--7aIfr4jzKA/X240Y0zF8yI/AAAAAAAAMFE/rc2Icy2bX8Is5WWK9QM3a2rOneQ3S0ftACLcBGAsYHQ/w438-h640/fullsizeoutput_1d13.jpeg" width="438" /></a></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cLqOQ8Kzq6o/X240eTM3q7I/AAAAAAAAMFM/ZP85WnEEXkQR0n3BqnA4gSvxKQRYwm5mgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/fullsizeoutput_1d1d.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1414" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cLqOQ8Kzq6o/X240eTM3q7I/AAAAAAAAMFM/ZP85WnEEXkQR0n3BqnA4gSvxKQRYwm5mgCLcBGAsYHQ/w442-h640/fullsizeoutput_1d1d.jpeg" width="442" /></a></div><br /><div><br /><center><br /></center><center><img alt="post signature" src="https://image.ibb.co/cMhpNv/signature.png" /></center></div>{Leslie}http://www.blogger.com/profile/03720150238476092166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2580489453404499958.post-86650240834711663152020-09-22T20:35:00.001-07:002020-09-22T20:35:08.641-07:00Pink Desk<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ciNcqCX5p5A/X2qqRHOS2EI/AAAAAAAAMDw/THr54P5zASoj_BSq08WLhGKxDxsnlJPvQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/fullsizeoutput_1d0a.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1334" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ciNcqCX5p5A/X2qqRHOS2EI/AAAAAAAAMDw/THr54P5zASoj_BSq08WLhGKxDxsnlJPvQCLcBGAsYHQ/w416-h640/fullsizeoutput_1d0a.jpeg" width="416" /></a></div><div><br /></div><br /><center><span style="font-size: large;">Hi y'all! I think I might of just found the most perfect pink paint! I cannot believe how cute this desk turned out. π» It started off a little rough around the edges and was in need of some serious love:</span></center><center><span style="font-size: large;"><span><a name='more'></a></span><br /></span></center><center><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></center><center><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2yTkHP32L30/X2qs5WvmJZI/AAAAAAAAMD8/1w3ZUOWDxA4PnNHb63qRK4PwvzYJM6foACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_5012.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2yTkHP32L30/X2qs5WvmJZI/AAAAAAAAMD8/1w3ZUOWDxA4PnNHb63qRK4PwvzYJM6foACLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_5012.JPG" width="480" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br /></span></center><center><span style="font-size: large;">Over the last couple months I had a few people DM me suggesting I try {<b><a href="https://generalfinishes.com/wood-finishes-retail/water-based-milk-paints-chalk-style-paints-glazes-pearl-effects/milk-paint">General Finishes Milk Paint</a></b>}. I am always game to try new types of paint because I have yet to find the perfect paint. π When I started painting furniture I was convinced I had to use chalk paint {I thought that is what all the flippers used...}. After disliking it for months I decided I should try something else #duh. I have used all different kinds of paint... each has it's pros and cons but I definitely like General Finishes Milk Paint! It is super thick, goes on smooth, and this pink color is perfect! I can't wait to try some of their other colors!</span></center><center><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></center><center><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></center><center><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RHpqxhQ75JI/X2qwpT1tkrI/AAAAAAAAMEI/MdT39PiOzcM4o8YkdFPH2-kXqSWe7mZ4gCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/fullsizeoutput_1d0c.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1411" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RHpqxhQ75JI/X2qwpT1tkrI/AAAAAAAAMEI/MdT39PiOzcM4o8YkdFPH2-kXqSWe7mZ4gCLcBGAsYHQ/w440-h640/fullsizeoutput_1d0c.jpeg" width="440" /></span></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;">Pink Desk</span></center><center><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></center><center><span style="font-size: large;">1. Caulked all the gaps on the bottom trim and wood filled a few cracks on the top. Sanded smooth. Removed hardware. </span></center><center><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></center><center><span style="font-size: large;">2. Wiped entire piece down with {<a href="https://www.homedepot.com/p/Klean-Strip-1-qt-Liquid-Sandpaper-Cleaner-Deglosser-QWN285/100112667">Liquid Sandpaper</a>}.</span></center><center><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></center><center><span style="font-size: large;">3. {<a href="https://www.lowes.com/pd/Purdy-Ultra-Finish-2-Pack-4-5-in-x-3-8-in-Jumbo-Woven-Microfiber-Paint-Roller-Cover/1000539539">Rolled</a>} entire piece with Ballet Pink. Took 4 coats. Looking back I wish I would of primed first because the blue was very difficult to cover. I'm always Team Primer! π </span></center><center><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></center><center><span style="font-size: large;">4. Added 2 coats of {<a href="https://www.lowes.com/pd/Minwax-Polycrylic-32-fl-oz-Matte-Water-based-Polyurethane/999918668">Matte Polycryli</a>c} with a nice brush. </span></center><center><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></center><center><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BXDGF721mDU/X2qy93WgfNI/AAAAAAAAMEU/QWHnFbPs0HcjTqCD24S1pLZzeNABF4AUwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/fullsizeoutput_1d0b.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BXDGF721mDU/X2qy93WgfNI/AAAAAAAAMEU/QWHnFbPs0HcjTqCD24S1pLZzeNABF4AUwCLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/fullsizeoutput_1d0b.jpeg" width="426" /></span></a></div><br /><br /></center><center><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></center><center><img alt="post signature" src="https://image.ibb.co/cMhpNv/signature.png" /></center>{Leslie}http://www.blogger.com/profile/03720150238476092166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2580489453404499958.post-12566039170590826242020-09-04T20:27:00.000-07:002020-09-04T20:27:01.566-07:00Finding the Right Furniture to Refinish!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-apsmtg3cAbU/X1KtGEroRbI/AAAAAAAAMBc/i4YxhmQutd0xdHiTePhLTryMrxZTzwPQQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_1861.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1633" height="625" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-apsmtg3cAbU/X1KtGEroRbI/AAAAAAAAMBc/i4YxhmQutd0xdHiTePhLTryMrxZTzwPQQCLcBGAsYHQ/w499-h625/IMG_1861.JPG" width="499" /></a></div><br /><center><br /></center><center><span style="font-size: medium;">I got the question months ago... Leslie, how do you find the perfect furniture pieces?! When I started flipping furniture a little over a year ago I had no idea what I was doing, and believe me... I have bought SO many duds. A few that I just resold almost immediately and some that I got paid almost nothing to refinish. Now, I am not a genie but I have a few things to look for when shopping on Marketplace, Next Door, and thrift stores!</span></center><center><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></center><center><span><a name='more'></a></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></center><center><span style="font-size: large;"> Structurally Solid!</span></center><center><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></center><center><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>Maren Morris said it best, "when the bones are good the rest don't matter!" </span><span style="text-align: left;">You can paint over almost anything but if the piece is flimsy, it is not worth your time! If you are buying from Marketplace, ask the buyer if it is solid. If it is a dresser, ask them how the drawers slide. Are there any big cracks in the wood? </span></span></center><center><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></center><center><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MwJFMMfBf64/X1KzRHwgx7I/AAAAAAAAMBo/l4pEwU1cqmgn95bk9NM3JL80Ce6Mu4FrACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_4790.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1535" height="781" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MwJFMMfBf64/X1KzRHwgx7I/AAAAAAAAMBo/l4pEwU1cqmgn95bk9NM3JL80Ce6Mu4FrACLcBGAsYHQ/w586-h781/IMG_4790.JPG" width="586" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">I loved this dresser but the second drawer would not open... even after Sean and I made adjustments it still would not slide nicely. Ended up just reselling. (Still made a profit bc styling/good pictures mean so much!) </span></center><center><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></center><center><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fdYdn6K6fek/X1Kz_wMBX7I/AAAAAAAAMBw/IkYIvmUrWr4XyC5jkDFV7u8MDtEih051ACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_5524.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="781" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fdYdn6K6fek/X1Kz_wMBX7I/AAAAAAAAMBw/IkYIvmUrWr4XyC5jkDFV7u8MDtEih051ACLcBGAsYHQ/w586-h781/IMG_5524.JPG" width="586" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">This looks bad but it is totally fixable! The cracks aren't too wide which means wood filler can make the gaps almost nonexistent! </span></center><center><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></center><center><span style="font-size: large;">Look at the lines! </span></center><center><br /></center><center><span style="font-size: medium;"> I recommend looking closely at the lines of the furniture piece and knowing what you can and cannot change. I am drawn to more simple lines vs. ornate... Let me show you! </span></center><center><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></center><center><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gPz_EUghWw0/X1K19EKkWSI/AAAAAAAAMB8/hrNn5ath3TItyKjrWGJnA40eK7qRJX_JwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1734/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-09-04%2Bat%2B3.43.04%2BPM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="998" data-original-width="1734" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gPz_EUghWw0/X1K19EKkWSI/AAAAAAAAMB8/hrNn5ath3TItyKjrWGJnA40eK7qRJX_JwCLcBGAsYHQ/w625-h360/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-09-04%2Bat%2B3.43.04%2BPM.png" width="625" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I want to buy this piece so bad!!! I love the shaker style lower cabinets and the upper cabinets are just so simple and pretty! Could you picture it painted charcoal with white inside the cabinet? Who wants me to buy this and refinish it for them?!!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QULYyy8IFiw/X1K19AM8HuI/AAAAAAAAMCA/RAeZEpmqXwQobUsTOFMjfRmNjjGJZTBHgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1772/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-09-04%2Bat%2B3.45.06%2BPM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1040" data-original-width="1772" height="368" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QULYyy8IFiw/X1K19AM8HuI/AAAAAAAAMCA/RAeZEpmqXwQobUsTOFMjfRmNjjGJZTBHgCLcBGAsYHQ/w625-h368/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-09-04%2Bat%2B3.45.06%2BPM.png" width="625" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">This is totally personal preference but for me this is a no go. You can not cover up the chunky arches and the baseboard looks frumpy to me. </span></center><center><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></center><center><span style="font-size: large;">Don't buy painted pieces unless you plan on stripping it! </span></center><center><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></center><center><span style="font-size: medium;">Painting over paint is something I try to always avoid. This is because it is really hard to get an even finish and the piece ends up looking sloppy. </span></center><center><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></center><center><span style="font-size: large;">Smell it!</span></center><center><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></center><center><span style="font-size: medium;">Always ask if the furniture comes from a smoking house because it is hard to get rid of that smell. </span></center><center><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></center><center><span style="font-size: large;">Avoid Peeling Veneer! </span></center><center><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></center><center><span style="font-size: medium;">There are ways to remove veneer but it is not always easy! This dressers top was peeling and the hours I spent removing the veneer made me go kind of crazy! π</span></center><center><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></center><center><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gmE8v6RPGrk/X1L-Hxi7qdI/AAAAAAAAMCQ/TMvX-XwZpxU4-XIdXniXeV4wiB32w4HXQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1490/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-09-04%2Bat%2B8.54.59%2BPM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1490" data-original-width="1258" height="781" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gmE8v6RPGrk/X1L-Hxi7qdI/AAAAAAAAMCQ/TMvX-XwZpxU4-XIdXniXeV4wiB32w4HXQCLcBGAsYHQ/w661-h781/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-09-04%2Bat%2B8.54.59%2BPM.png" width="661" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></center><center><span style="font-size: large;">Measure Measure Measure!</span></center><center><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></center><center><span style="font-size: medium;">This might seem like common sense, but it so important to know what you are buying. Pictures online can be so decieving so be sure to get the measurements and try them out in your space. More than once π I have gone to pick up a piece and it as been way bigger/smaller than expected. </span></center><center><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></center><center><span style="font-size: medium;">Alright y'all, I am kicking off the 1st Furniture Flip Challenge today! So many ideas running through my mind... This is going to be a three week flip and so I need to find a piece that needs major love like these:</span></center><center><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></center><center><span style="font-size: large;">Before:</span></center><center><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></center><center><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9w5auGOelpc/X1MA3l45B2I/AAAAAAAAMCc/Af54eYMwRUg6b_k_wEFl7c-iSHQRWNTJQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1214/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-09-04%2Bat%2B9.06.50%2BPM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1214" data-original-width="928" height="781" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9w5auGOelpc/X1MA3l45B2I/AAAAAAAAMCc/Af54eYMwRUg6b_k_wEFl7c-iSHQRWNTJQCLcBGAsYHQ/w599-h781/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-09-04%2Bat%2B9.06.50%2BPM.png" width="599" /></a></div><br /></center><center><span style="font-size: large;">After:</span></center><center><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></center><center><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7oUvOgmu2kk/X1MBDRazJEI/AAAAAAAAMCg/hRn4aLawwzkiKGRgMTUCsawNkalg_KRvACLcBGAsYHQ/s1490/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-09-04%2Bat%2B9.02.54%2BPM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1490" data-original-width="1242" height="781" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7oUvOgmu2kk/X1MBDRazJEI/AAAAAAAAMCg/hRn4aLawwzkiKGRgMTUCsawNkalg_KRvACLcBGAsYHQ/w654-h781/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-09-04%2Bat%2B9.02.54%2BPM.png" width="654" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></center><center><span style="font-size: large;">Before:</span></center><center><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></center><center><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wHX0UPAHmgo/X1MB0syAsEI/AAAAAAAAMCw/RyM3zHE6W5gtBAXcAnCoYeUJZYB1u676ACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_9136.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="781" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wHX0UPAHmgo/X1MB0syAsEI/AAAAAAAAMCw/RyM3zHE6W5gtBAXcAnCoYeUJZYB1u676ACLcBGAsYHQ/w586-h781/IMG_9136.JPG" width="586" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></center><center><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">After:</span></span></center><center><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></center><center><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EAwVmS6pgOM/X1MCBNu51AI/AAAAAAAAMC0/44Lc3ZnMauIs71jdKNOaMn0b3idNY4WsgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1500/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-09-04%2Bat%2B9.02.09%2BPM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1100" height="781" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EAwVmS6pgOM/X1MCBNu51AI/AAAAAAAAMC0/44Lc3ZnMauIs71jdKNOaMn0b3idNY4WsgCLcBGAsYHQ/w575-h781/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-09-04%2Bat%2B9.02.09%2BPM.png" width="575" /></a></div><br /></center><center><span style="font-size: large;">Here goes nothing!</span></center><center><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></center><center><img alt="post signature" src="https://image.ibb.co/cMhpNv/signature.png" /></center>{Leslie}http://www.blogger.com/profile/03720150238476092166noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2580489453404499958.post-62925855597277362512020-08-26T20:49:00.001-07:002020-08-26T20:57:27.112-07:00Refinished White Dresser<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-H1QDO8SAL9k/X0cf0d-UY7I/AAAAAAAAL_0/yXjWmEGFZqkZxMeMhMgm2dCym75nMzS2ACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_4332.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1816" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-H1QDO8SAL9k/X0cf0d-UY7I/AAAAAAAAL_0/yXjWmEGFZqkZxMeMhMgm2dCym75nMzS2ACLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_4332.JPG" /></a></div><div><br /></div><br /><center><span style="font-size: large;">This big ol' white dresser was such a fun project! First off, I could not believe that it only cost $40. I felt like I was stealing it when the couple was loading it into my truck. Overly honest Leslie was saying "are you sure you don't want to keep this? how about I give you more money?"</span></center><center><span style="font-size: large;"><span><a name='more'></a></span> </span></center><center><br /></center><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PV30S399-JI/X0chZXJzGJI/AAAAAAAAMAM/hG6dYvRqCIQJmieW1NZ21i-JoJP0kQyLwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3904.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1919" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PV30S399-JI/X0chZXJzGJI/AAAAAAAAMAM/hG6dYvRqCIQJmieW1NZ21i-JoJP0kQyLwCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_3904.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: center;">At first glance the dresser was in perfect condition but the wood was spotted and the poly coat was super thick. I would of loved to strip and sand this piece but that is so much work. Work I would not of gotten paid enough to do...</div></span><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MscRnnAV2hQ/X0chaWtmdrI/AAAAAAAAMAQ/6abhhlffzD0jdyH1K1sCqneZLlPrPYTPACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3979.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MscRnnAV2hQ/X0chaWtmdrI/AAAAAAAAMAQ/6abhhlffzD0jdyH1K1sCqneZLlPrPYTPACLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_3979.JPG" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Alright y'all, let's get to it! π</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">White Dresser Makeover:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">1. Removed hardware. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0g4Uw_HKQZw/X0chYxtU7OI/AAAAAAAAMAI/YeUXud8lFZkoAXdtZumxTsqoN7Z7zaJWQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_4154.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0g4Uw_HKQZw/X0chYxtU7OI/AAAAAAAAMAI/YeUXud8lFZkoAXdtZumxTsqoN7Z7zaJWQCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_4154.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">{the prep gang}</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">2. Quickly sand the entire piece with 150 grit sandpaper. This was to remove an indentation that the hardware left. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">3. Wipe entire piece down with liquid sandpaper. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uZCX2GqGf20/X0chdAdXA6I/AAAAAAAAMAY/gk85AOVsD2Isvlh44rkd28A8rajhKvDNwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_4156.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uZCX2GqGf20/X0chdAdXA6I/AAAAAAAAMAY/gk85AOVsD2Isvlh44rkd28A8rajhKvDNwCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_4156.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">{liquid sandpaper removed all of the old sheen!}</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">4. Tape the edges of the drawers and I also put small pieces of tape on the inside of the drawers to cover the knob holes. This way when you paint, you don't have to worry about paint dripping into the drawers. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">5. With a roller apply 2 coats of oil based primer. Sanding lightly between coats until the texture is smooth. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">6. Apply 2-3 coats of paint with a <b><a href="https://www.lowes.com/pd/Purdy-Ultra-Finish-2-Pack-4-5-in-x-3-8-in-Jumbo-Woven-Microfiber-Paint-Roller-Cover/1000539539?cm_mmc=shp-_-c-_-prd-_-pnt-_-google-_-lia-_-106-_-applicators-_-1000539539-_-0&placeholder=null&gclid=CjwKCAjwkJj6BRA-EiwA0ZVPVkQWYC0aeQzOzNqQ_EeSjo9GAnIK1HDLCiGpSe3DrTHpEzI7DBFgqBoCLLoQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds">roller</a></b> and <b><a href="https://www.homedepot.com/p/Wooster-2-in-Shortcut-Polyester-Angle-Sash-Brush-0Q32110020/100357411">brush</a></b> when needed. I used Fusion Mineral Paint in the color Picket Fence. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">7. Apply a finishing wax to the entire piece. Add an extra coat to the top. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">8. Reattach the hardware! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-r54HCPIoO_g/X0chcxw17RI/AAAAAAAAMAU/brk1E1UaR-QC6qHXiwdykOnUIRBnC0rIgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_4249.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1535" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-r54HCPIoO_g/X0chcxw17RI/AAAAAAAAMAU/brk1E1UaR-QC6qHXiwdykOnUIRBnC0rIgCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_4249.JPG" /></a></div><br /><center><br /></center><center><br /></center><center><span style="font-size: large;">I know I say this all the time but I loved this project and it might be my favorite! I think I loved this project so much because the dresser was amazing to begin with. Beautifully made, perfect wood drawers that slid nicely, and just so different than anything I had ever seen before! </span></center><center><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></center><center><br /></center><center><img alt="post signature" src="https://image.ibb.co/cMhpNv/signature.png" /></center></div>{Leslie}http://www.blogger.com/profile/03720150238476092166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2580489453404499958.post-49574966992832498332020-08-19T21:58:00.001-07:002020-08-26T19:44:03.563-07:00Grey Side Table<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Fs5Oyoa5LM4/XzyklS8Sy_I/AAAAAAAAL-U/D43NfOcyohI2zOHsN_l7Yd8Z4Y8osZqSwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/fullsizeoutput_1c5c.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1398" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Fs5Oyoa5LM4/XzyklS8Sy_I/AAAAAAAAL-U/D43NfOcyohI2zOHsN_l7Yd8Z4Y8osZqSwCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/fullsizeoutput_1c5c.jpeg" /></a></div><center><br /></center><center><br /></center><center><span style="font-size: x-large;">I love love love this cute little side table! I picked it up from my local thrift store for only $7 and the drawer was in perfect condition. Win, win! </span></center><center><span><a name='more'></a></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></center><center><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-a5_1AR64adU/Xzym8z6cNTI/AAAAAAAAL-o/FPblaeKSHIMRvW8HkIv1uLo8vEdap59KACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_4367.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="800" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-a5_1AR64adU/Xzym8z6cNTI/AAAAAAAAL-o/FPblaeKSHIMRvW8HkIv1uLo8vEdap59KACLcBGAsYHQ/w534-h800/IMG_4367.JPG" width="534" /></a></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></center><center><span style="font-size: x-large;">but the top was another story...</span></center><center><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></center><center><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HW0EzYe8v9o/XzymQUWdjjI/AAAAAAAAL-g/DmvZDTstRyogHmHi-IjjuCR_dNooREDhACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/fullsizeoutput_1c1c.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1394" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HW0EzYe8v9o/XzymQUWdjjI/AAAAAAAAL-g/DmvZDTstRyogHmHi-IjjuCR_dNooREDhACLcBGAsYHQ/s640/fullsizeoutput_1c1c.jpeg" /></a></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></center><center><span style="font-size: x-large;">Here is a quick recap of my refinishing process π</span></center><center><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></center><center><span style="font-size: xx-large;">Side Table Makeover:</span></center><center><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></center><center><span style="font-size: x-large;">1. <b><a href="https://www.acehardware.com/departments/paint-and-supplies/patch-and-repair/wood-filler/1623958?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&gclid=Cj0KCQjw-O35BRDVARIsAJU5mQVi5SqRA_JHz5Ae6pLx1FDcq5FiD4oto9LRXbMvpAznE7hQQpktxwEaAl1xEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds">Wood fill</a></b> the old drawer pull holes {always overfill!} and cracks on the top. </span></center><center><br /></center><center><span style="font-size: x-large;">2. Once wood filler has dried lightly sand entire piece with 150 grit <b><a href="https://www.homedepot.com/p/3M-Pro-Grade-Precision-9-in-x-11-in-80-150-220-Assorted-Grits-Advanced-Sanding-Sheets-6-Pack-26000PGP-6/205415947">sandpaper</a></b>. Make sure to smooth out all the wood filler. </span></center><center><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></center><center><span style="font-size: x-large;">3. Clean entire piece so there is no dust. </span></center><center><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></center><center><span style="font-size: x-large;">4. Using a <a href="https://www.lowes.com/pd/Purdy-Ultra-Finish-2-Pack-4-5-in-x-3-8-in-Jumbo-Woven-Microfiber-Paint-Roller-Cover/1000539539?cm_mmc=shp-_-c-_-prd-_-pnt-_-google-_-lia-_--_-applicators-_-1000539539-_-0&placeholder=null&gclid=Cj0KCQjw-O35BRDVARIsAJU5mQUdCwp2gN9gkXz37f-6YWlx3PxD1rCytl65pQUYsY1LggHpUCGhIRsaAktvEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds"><b>roller</b></a> and a <b><a href="https://www.lowes.com/pd/Project-Source-Natural-Bristle-Flat-3-in-Paint-Brush/50370500?cm_mmc=shp-_-c-_-prd-_-pnt-_-google-_-lia-_--_-applicators-_-50370500-_-0&placeholder=null&gclid=Cj0KCQjw-O35BRDVARIsAJU5mQVCdiCPgM63-3V8ZGVFx1BSkRdxU-CdL1m_D2nsxAdK3mlyOpZyYywaAr5DEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds">cheap brush</a></b> paint entire piece with an oil based primer. </span></center><center><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></center><center><span style="font-size: x-large;">5. Using a <b><a href="https://www.lowes.com/pd/Purdy-Ultra-Finish-2-Pack-4-5-in-x-3-8-in-Jumbo-Woven-Microfiber-Paint-Roller-Cover/1000539539?cm_mmc=shp-_-c-_-prd-_-pnt-_-google-_-lia-_--_-applicators-_-1000539539-_-0&placeholder=null&gclid=Cj0KCQjw-O35BRDVARIsAJU5mQUdCwp2gN9gkXz37f-6YWlx3PxD1rCytl65pQUYsY1LggHpUCGhIRsaAktvEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds">roller</a></b> and then a <b><a href="https://www.homedepot.com/p/Wooster-2-in-Shortcut-Polyester-Angle-Sash-Brush-0Q32110020/100357411">nice brush</a></b> paint entire piece with Fusion Mineral Paint in <b><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Fusion-Mineral-Paint-Goddess-Ashwagandha/dp/B07T2DM3CW/ref=asc_df_B07T2DM3CW/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=416712880520&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14648904995925704739&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9028751&hvtargid=pla-896889860042&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=93354452825&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=416712880520&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14648904995925704739&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9028751&hvtargid=pla-896889860042">Goddess Ashwagandha</a></b>. 2 coats.</span></center><center><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></center><center><span style="font-size: x-large;">6. <b><a href="https://www.behr.com/consumer/products/decorative-finishes/chalk/behr-wax-decorative-finish">Wax</a></b> entire piece once or twice until you have an even sheen. </span></center><center><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></center><center><span style="font-size: x-large;">7. Drill a new hole for the <b><a href="https://www.hobbylobby.com/Home-Decor-Frames/Knobs-Hardware/Knobs/White-Rectangle-Marble-Knob/p/80945487?gclid=CjwKCAjwm_P5BRAhEiwAwRzSO03gsf4G81370JGjCXASOfTlJNSO4-PbK0Q-G8KhAoi4R6EpGehy7xoCvN4QAvD_BwE">drawer pull</a></b> {this pull is from Hobby Lobby}. </span></center><center><br /></center><center><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lTfNVODIjiw/XzyqwCB_kJI/AAAAAAAAL-0/guDe6IJJNy0X0okLHdTRlvfnPpRFZOktACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/fullsizeoutput_1c58.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1290" height="800" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lTfNVODIjiw/XzyqwCB_kJI/AAAAAAAAL-0/guDe6IJJNy0X0okLHdTRlvfnPpRFZOktACLcBGAsYHQ/w504-h800/fullsizeoutput_1c58.jpeg" width="504" /></a></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></center><center><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></center><center><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-M5dpre3PB3w/Xzyq9mYCfDI/AAAAAAAAL-8/fByU0LbRGMEchi4n9257CDIhW5EY05IRACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/fullsizeoutput_1c57.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="800" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-M5dpre3PB3w/Xzyq9mYCfDI/AAAAAAAAL-8/fByU0LbRGMEchi4n9257CDIhW5EY05IRACLcBGAsYHQ/w534-h800/fullsizeoutput_1c57.jpeg" width="534" /></a></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></center><center><span style="font-size: x-large;">Grey and gold is such a classic finish! This is actually the second version of this table I have refinished. </span></center><center><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></center><center><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mcyl6d7JiVg/Xz3usXVd3CI/AAAAAAAAL_M/uIlORgfrxQY4SVeo2tk1Yaw9ly4N6IxEgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/fullsizeoutput_1752.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1426" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mcyl6d7JiVg/Xz3usXVd3CI/AAAAAAAAL_M/uIlORgfrxQY4SVeo2tk1Yaw9ly4N6IxEgCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/fullsizeoutput_1752.jpeg" /></a></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></center><center><span style="font-size: x-large;">Funny story about the black table is the lady showed up with no way to pay me. No cash... check... venmo... It was pretty funny! π She ended up calling her friend and they venmo'd us. </span></center><center><br /></center><center><img alt="post signature" src="https://image.ibb.co/cMhpNv/signature.png" /></center>{Leslie}http://www.blogger.com/profile/03720150238476092166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2580489453404499958.post-50041727229642950172020-08-11T14:39:00.006-07:002020-08-26T19:43:49.690-07:00Cabinet Makeover<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kk4IpREUY4s/XzMJL2XMPPI/AAAAAAAAL9E/2TibLz_XQ0IT2y-X79OadILbDfbX09B5wCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/fullsizeoutput_1c63.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1314" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kk4IpREUY4s/XzMJL2XMPPI/AAAAAAAAL9E/2TibLz_XQ0IT2y-X79OadILbDfbX09B5wCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/fullsizeoutput_1c63.jpeg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Hi y'all! I made it my August goal to blog once a week sharing my furniture projects! As you may or may not know it is almost the middle of August... How? I have no clue! π I found this cute cabinet at my local thrift store for $19.99. This was a project I had been dreaming about for months!</span></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-071I-agITJ8/XzMJcjelQaI/AAAAAAAAL9Q/k1dRTLgZSm0aXfH-HOx1D2ynNsnM1RtywCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/fullsizeoutput_1c1d.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1552" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-071I-agITJ8/XzMJcjelQaI/AAAAAAAAL9Q/k1dRTLgZSm0aXfH-HOx1D2ynNsnM1RtywCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/fullsizeoutput_1c1d.jpeg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">It was dirty, stinky and the top was pretty beat up but nothing that wasn't fixable! </span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FfhUqlNwkRA/XzMJhXGy7XI/AAAAAAAAL9U/9A9YlkC1zvU-gwQNnNxhlhIA_uHhqXQMgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/fullsizeoutput_1c1b.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FfhUqlNwkRA/XzMJhXGy7XI/AAAAAAAAL9U/9A9YlkC1zvU-gwQNnNxhlhIA_uHhqXQMgCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/fullsizeoutput_1c1b.jpeg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: xx-large;">Cabinet Makeover:</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">1. Clean entire piece with {<b><a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/Krud-Kutter-Original-Cleaner-Degreaser-Stain-Remover-32-oz/16918533?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=876&&adid=22222222227018848165&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=52921987271&wl4=aud-393207457166:pla-86969195556&wl5=9028751&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=112561772&wl11=online&wl12=16918533&veh=sem&gclid=Cj0KCQjwg8n5BRCdARIsALxKb96yB2_btR2yUw9f_ith0sebzLbllBvllXCAx24SBV1h2lIUlTMAc5EaAkgcEALw_wcB">Krud Kutter</a></b>}. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">2. Tape off the glass on both the inside and outside. I use Frog Tape. π Tape hinges off as well unless you are planning on replacing them!</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">3. Prime the inside with a roller and <b><a href="https://www.lowes.com/pd/Zinsser-Bulls-Eye-1-2-3-Interior-Exterior-Multi-Purpose-Water-Based-Wall-and-Ceiling-Primer-Actual-Net-Contents-32-fl-oz/3610418?cm_mmc=shp-_-c-_-prd-_-pnt-_-google-_-lia-_-117-_-primers-_-3610418-_-0&placeholder=null&gclid=Cj0KCQjwg8n5BRCdARIsALxKb94T8nNdfmQb1ojl_3RP8ZsmpmqWasd6Et9MHaiVSl0zsljpAcOEccYaAkV6EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds">Zinsser Oil Based Primer.</a></b> I did 2 coat of primer (You might also need a cheap brush to get the corners! I recommend a cheap brush so you can throw it away when you are done).</span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NycNT4vBo54/XzMLLakrcWI/AAAAAAAAL9g/yRU1OwFU5jUYYlfxRjf1BzsD2OM6TRiqQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3532.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NycNT4vBo54/XzMLLakrcWI/AAAAAAAAL9g/yRU1OwFU5jUYYlfxRjf1BzsD2OM6TRiqQCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_3532.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Coverage after 1 coat of primer!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">4. Paint the inside of the cabinet with SW Alabaster! I recommend using a satin sheen. 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In Denver I use <b><a href="https://www.thepaintedestate.com">The Painted Estate</a></b> and Vivien knows all the things!</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WGGtwKiBVxs/XzMJL322EgI/AAAAAAAAL9A/JSQJWEtlCj4Xclpnw0SJ2LgDjbthwK87ACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/fullsizeoutput_1c64.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1479" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WGGtwKiBVxs/XzMJL322EgI/AAAAAAAAL9A/JSQJWEtlCj4Xclpnw0SJ2LgDjbthwK87ACLcBGAsYHQ/s640/fullsizeoutput_1c64.jpeg" /></a></div><center><br /></center><center><br /></center><center><span style="font-size: x-large;">This is up there on my favorite pieces I've done! I tried using fall colors in my styling to help me forget its still 90Β° outside! Please let me know if you have any questions and tag me if you try to recreate this on your own! π</span></center><center><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></center><center><img alt="post signature" src="https://image.ibb.co/cMhpNv/signature.png" /></center></div>{Leslie}http://www.blogger.com/profile/03720150238476092166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2580489453404499958.post-59007247036021819712020-06-17T16:50:00.002-07:002020-08-26T19:46:16.119-07:00One Room Challenge {W7}: City Maps DIY<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Hi y'all! From the beginning of this process one of my biggest goals has been to celebrate Sean's baseball career and life so far, in a not so cheesy way. Each team Sean played for holds a special place in our hearts and I thought the best way to display that was by </span>doing<span style="font-family: inherit;"> city maps! </span></span></center>
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<span style="font-size: large;">All 6 of these maps cost us under $100 dollars! #stealofadeal He also has 2 other cities above his bookcase:</span></center>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Anyone from Tucson AZ, TriCities WA, Ashville NC, Modesto CA, or Tulsa OK??? What about Brisbane, Australia?? That would be awesome! The other two cities are Denver and Limon {announcers always said leeeeeeeemon colorado... its L-I-mon}. The shop I used from Etsy says it can make any city you want into these maps</span><span style="font-size: large;">{</span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/23maps?ref=ss_profile">find the shop here</a></span><span style="font-size: large;">}!</span><span style="font-size: large;"> Alright, let's get to this DIY! </span></center>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This first thing you will need is a frame. This determines the size of maps you get printed. I used these frames from Hobby Lobby which were on clearance for $7!</span></center>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now I will tell you Hobby Lobby never intends their art to be changed out. It was a beast to remove the mat and art from the frame. But $7 is hard to beat... I painted the frames with Fusion Mineral Paint, color Ash. Here are some other frame options (keep in mind these are different sizes than mine... you could also do these in rectangular frames if you have higher ceilings!):</span></center>
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<span style="font-size: large;">From Ikea! The closest size to mine.</span></center>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now let's talk about the prints! I ordered mine off of Etsy at {<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/23maps?ref=ss_profile">this</a>} shop. You get all different sizes when you order your prints. My "custom city map" took less than 30 minutes to get sent to me. After receiving my digital images I ordered my prints from Office Depot. I tested a couple sizes of engineer prints to see which one would be closest to a 15"x15" map. These prints are only about $3-5 each {printed on engineer paper} and the size 17"x22" came out almost exactly 15"x15"! </span></center>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I ended up putting the prints directly over the existing art with double stick tape. Hobby Lobby made it impossible to remove the existing art... I don't think it is noticeable that the art isn't matted! </span></center>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">My work here is DONE! I cannot believe: A- we finished, B- that I love how it turned out annnnnnd C- Sean loves how it turned out! To be honest, I really didn't know if I could make a room that both Sean and I loved. #butIdid </span></center>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Alright, let's get to this week's projects! Up first is this DIY Concrete Lamp. </span></center>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I honestly can't believe how well this turned out y'all! I started out with a $2.80 thrift store lamp, sprayed it with primer, and painted it with Ardex feather finish concrete. It took 3 thin coats of concrete with light sanding between each coat! You can see more details in my insta highlights!</span></center>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This idea was all Sean! We had been planning on making a fiberglass memo board but the </span><span style="font-size: large;">desk I found on FB Marketplace came with a glass top. We mounted the glass to the wall with 1x4s that had a ridge cut in them!</span></center>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sean had saved a least one hat from every team he had played on since he was 12!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Making floating shelves was a project we had never tackled before. The Blooming Nest has a tutorial in her highlights and we used the stain color Cordovan Brown by Behr. This stain color is the prettiest cool brown I've ever used! It's a game changer, y'all! </span></div>
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<span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">did not mean to leave that trophy sitting right there... π</span></span></div>
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{Leslie}http://www.blogger.com/profile/03720150238476092166noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2580489453404499958.post-73953371832368380552020-05-21T21:33:00.001-07:002020-08-26T19:47:18.065-07:00One Room Challenge {W3}: Floors and Frustration <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hiiii! Man oh man... I am posting late this week because I feel like I've hit the wall in this project. π My goal this week was to finish the floors and we almost have them done. Which is fantastic (!!!) but I'm feeling defeated about finding furniture/decor with all that is going on. I went to Target, Hobby Lobby and the only Homegoods that is open and it was all so picked over... I thought with the challenge being half way over I would have some vision for the room... <i>buuuut I don't. </i>It's fine, which actually means it's not fine but I'm believing I can figure it out! Alright, enough whining let's look at our new floors!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span><a name='more'></a></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">These were the second cheapest vinyl floors Home Depot sold {the whole room for about $200} and I'm so happy with how they look! Also, they were so easy to install! After getting the first row done it was pretty smooth sailing! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It has to get worse before it gets better, right!? The office still feels like a disaster but we did make some progress this week! If you missed {<a href="http://www.wonderfullymadebyleslie.com/2020/05/one-room-challenge-w1-seans-office.html">last week</a>} I shared all the before pictures! </span></center>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I shared on stories this week that we were able to remove the closets in this room because there is already a large storage room/closet attached. It is what we lovingly call the pot room... Yep, we bought a house with a grow room in it! How Colorado is that? I think the best part is that I didn't even realize what it was until after we closed on the house! #naive Bye bye old closet!</span></center>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Up next Sean did all the drywall and mud. #besthusbandever It is such a messy job and your house ends up all covered in dust! Maybe I should postpone cleaning until this project is done. π Our awesome neighbor is a painter and he did all the texture and primer! so! freaking! awesome! </span></center>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I was hoping when we started this project we were going to be able to get rid of the bump out on two of the walls. Come to find out that is how the previous owner ran the electrical and we couldn't get rid of it... π I decided we would do a board and batten treatment on it to some what disguise it! Now to decide between these two colors:</span></center>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hi y'all! It is One Room Challenge time and like usual I am nervous, excited and a little overwhelmed! This go around we are updating Sean's office which is pretty comical because he could of really used a home office this last month. π My hubs and I do not always see eye to eye on decorating #throwpillows but I am excited to give him a space he will love!</span></center>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am not 100% sure how this room will come together but what I've learned is sometimes you just need to start! So, we are going for it! Here are some super glamorous before pictures:</span></center>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Please tell me you noticed my arm in the last picture! Man, I am out of blogging practice! π I will be sharing all the demo progress in stories today so stay tuned! </span></center>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Woo hooooo! The kitchen hutch is DONE and I am totally in love with how it all came together! When starting this project I had ZERO idea on how I wanted to this hutch to look. I've learned that if you wait to start until you perfectly know what you want, you will never start. </span></center>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I got this hutch/cabinet because our house lacks good storage and I wanted a place to keep my Great Grandmother's china! I got this cabinet off of Facebook marketplace where I do almost all of my furniture shopping for $100. The seller was asking $200, I really wanted to only pay $75 but after a few weeks I decided to settle! </span></center>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1. Fill holes, cracks, scratches with <b><a href="https://www.lowes.com/pd/Minwax-Color-Changing-5-5-oz-Natural-Wood-Filler/1000567879?cm_mmc=shp-_-c-_-prd-_-pnt-_-google-_-lia-_--_-wallrepair-_-1000567879-_-0&store_code=311&placeholder=null&gclid=Cj0KCQjwmpb0BRCBARIsAG7y4zavo2lJ3t9Q479o0ITdOJ7RAN7Eiq8qjDbInqMkI5GdrTnz5j53Qc4aAjibEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds">wood filler</a></b>. </span></center>
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<span style="font-size: large;">7. Apply paint! I used Behr Cabinet Paint {Arcade White} and love how well it went on and how it is holding up! When using a roller it takes between 3-5 coats and I always sand between each coat! I used a nice brush to get in all the areas the roller would not get to. {wrap your roller and brush in saran wrap and keep in the fridge in between coats!}</span></center>
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{Leslie}http://www.blogger.com/profile/03720150238476092166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2580489453404499958.post-18257991104968549502019-11-06T20:22:00.000-08:002019-11-06T20:26:08.109-08:00One Room Challenge {W6}: Letter Board Ledge + Play Kitchen Update<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am so excited about our new and improved playroom! This was one of the last rooms that needed some love and I'm so excited to be DONE! Last Thursday I was almost crying to Tall Tan Man because there was no way I was going to finish. #dramatic Thankfully, I was able to do some problem solving and get all that needed in time! Here is a quick recap of our playroom update:</span></center>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Week 1: <a href="http://www.wonderfullymadebyleslie.com/2019/10/one-room-challenge-w1-time-to-make.html" style="color: #1e9483; text-decoration: none;">Playroom Inspo</a></span></center>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Week 2: <a href="http://www.wonderfullymadebyleslie.com/2019/10/one-room-challenge-w2-toy-storage-tv.html" style="color: #1e9483; text-decoration: none;">Playroom Cubbies</a></span></center>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Week 3: <a href="http://www.wonderfullymadebyleslie.com/2019/10/one-room-challenge-w3-playroom-art.html" style="color: #1e9483; text-decoration: none;">DIY Playroom Art</a></span></center>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Week 5: <a href="http://www.wonderfullymadebyleslie.com/2019/10/one-room-challenge-w5-almost-done.html">Activity Wall</a></span></center>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This week I wanted to tackle the wall you can see when you walk in our house. I'm a firm believer that rooms can be functional and cute!</span></center>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The first project I tackled this week was updating the Ikea play kitchen. </span></center>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I used paint I already had from {<a href="http://www.wonderfullymadebyleslie.com/2018/04/brothers-buffalo-nursery.html">levi's dresser makeover</a>} and the backsplash is a pillow sham from Mack's bedding. Overall I spent about $35!!! Gotta love Facebook Marketplace and being resourceful! </span></center>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Both boys love it {aka fight over it}! I just need to get them some fake food so a whole box of cheerios doesn't get dumped in the sink again. π </span><span style="font-size: large;">I really love green and bronze together! </span></center>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I used the {<a href="https://lollyjane.com/diy-letter-board-ledge/">tutorial</a>} from Lolly Jane and can't wait to change my sign throughout the year! Although, I'm notorious for never changing my letter boards... There is a good chance this will say Merry Christmas until March! Surely I'm not the only one with this struggle. π Let's do a few before and afters then I'll be done with my Fall 2019 ORC!</span></center>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thank you for following along during this journey! I'm so excited to have completed another One Room Challenge. To see all the other awesome participants click {<a href="https://www.oneroomchallenge.com/">here</a>}!</span></center>
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{Leslie}http://www.blogger.com/profile/03720150238476092166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2580489453404499958.post-68606731926923491172019-10-30T20:01:00.000-07:002019-10-30T20:01:08.639-07:00One Room Challenge {W5}: Almost Done!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hi friends! October felt like the slowest month in a long time... a slow month where being productive felt almost impossible. I am so thankful for all the kind messages I received about losing my MIL. We are all still in shock and dealing with grief is awful/hard/strange. </span></center>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am patting myself on the back for getting another part of this room finished. DIY is definitely therapeutic for me, along with working out and eat a ridiculous amount of cookies. Here is a look back at what I've done:</span></center>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Week 1: <a href="http://www.wonderfullymadebyleslie.com/2019/10/one-room-challenge-w1-time-to-make.html">Playroom Inspo</a></span></center>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Week 2: <a href="http://www.wonderfullymadebyleslie.com/2019/10/one-room-challenge-w2-toy-storage-tv.html">Playroom Cubbies</a></span></center>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Week 3: <a href="http://www.wonderfullymadebyleslie.com/2019/10/one-room-challenge-w3-playroom-art.html">DIY Playroom Art</a></span></center>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This week I wanted to tackle the wall in the room that was really a wasted space. Before:</span></center>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The only part of this wall that was useful was the calendar. I decided I could do better!</span></center>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The grey shelf is the same shelf that was already on the wall and the chalkboard used to hang vertically on another wall in the room. </span></center>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So cute, right?! I love this antique chalkboard. The ream of butcher paper came from my Grandad's shop and I've already used it several times!</span></center>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The hat rack and baskets will hold coloring supplies {all from Hobby Lobby}. Any other Mommas have to have coloring supplies out of reach from their kids? One kid will write on walls and the other one will eat the chalk... #youregoingtomissthis</span></center>
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<span style="font-size: large;">One more week! I'm semi freaking out because the plan I had all along might be not be working...</span></center>
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{Leslie}http://www.blogger.com/profile/03720150238476092166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2580489453404499958.post-81173918993297558992019-10-16T08:00:00.000-07:002019-10-16T14:44:30.164-07:00One Room Challenge {W3}: Playroom Art<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hi y'all! I'm giving myself a pat on the back right now because I'm out of town this week... BUT I STILL GOT A POST UP! Pretty proud of myself. Now, it's not as cute as last week:</span></center>
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<span style="font-size: large;">but I got Levi to help me take pictures to up the cuteness!</span></center>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This week my goal was to have the bedding for the daybed finished and some art put above it. Check-ish and check!!! I still need to find white pillow covers for the back pillows {this is a common problem in my house π} and I'm thinking I need one more throw pillow. I'm wanting a leather looking one to warm up the space some more! </span></center>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The artwork was a super easy DIY and I love how the wood breaks up the white in the room! I used poster frames from Ikea {found them in the AS IS section}, 2 x 4 x 1/4 board from Home Depot cut the same size as the frame backing, and art is from ETSY printed on engineer paper at Office Depot. I just layered the poster in front of the wood and BAM, playroom art! Only $34 each! </span></center>
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{Leslie}http://www.blogger.com/profile/03720150238476092166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2580489453404499958.post-25680743820403920142019-10-09T14:12:00.000-07:002019-10-09T19:42:24.953-07:00One Room Challenge {W2}: Toy Storage + TV Gallery Wall<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Woo hoo, one week into the <a href="http://www.oneroomchallenge.com/orc-blog/">One Room Challenge</a> and things are rocking! Hopefully I'm still saying that during week 4, aka hardest week of the challenge {for some unknown reason}... The best thing about the challenge is how motivated it makes me, because if I am being honest, I love couch sitting and instagram scrolling! π</span></center>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now our playroom had a couple storage places and I realized that I didn't love our open shelves. My boys have ZERO desire to keep things organized or picked up, which the latter is the battle I chose to pick. We do baskets which I like because it hides the chaos! Can I get an Amen, Mommas?! </span></center>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">and now...</span></center>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I love how these cubbies have evolved over the years! They are Ikea cubbies that we {<a href="http://www.wonderfullymadebyleslie.com/2018/01/playroom-progress-upgraded-ikea-cubbies.html">wrapped with wood</a>} back in January of 2018. Shout out to Young House Love for the AMAZING idea! Mack looks so tiny in my tutorial post πππ</span></center>
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<span style="font-size: large;">While I am doing flash backs... LOOK AT WHAT THE ROOM LOOKED LIKE WHEN WE MOVED IN π±!</span></center>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> There was a million pound safe in that closet... </span></center>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Anyway, back to the cubbies! I decided to take the cubbies up another notch #punintended by adding legs which was easier than expected. π </span></center>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I added more Ikea </span><span style="font-size: large;">baskets, a wood bead garland from Hobby Lobby, and some decor I already had. I thought long and hard about having coloring stuff in one of the cubbies but that's a terrible idea. I would end up with some massive murals on our very white walls. </span></center>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now I haven't stained the legs yet, because I kind of was liking the contrast! The gallery wall around the TV was one of those things that I went back and forth on as well... Is it going to be too busy? Why do I only have rectangular things? So you know what I did? Just started hammering things up on the wall! That's what you have to do sometimes, GO FOR IT! What's the worse that could happen? </span></center>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Happy Thursday friends! You can check out the other guest participants {<a href="https://www.oneroomchallenge.com/blog/orcguestsf19wk2">here</a>}! See you next week!</span></center>
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