I Have The Monday Blues with Outdoor Spaces

June 16, 2014 By Meegan 5 Comments

I Have The Monday Blues with Outdoor Spaces, today. I have been looking and looking at outdoor spaces for weeks. Our tiny balcony needs a little work and sprucing up. Hubby and I have a few ideas rolling around our heads, and we are finally able to follow through with some of those thoughts.

A lot of you might have a larger space to work with. Our balcony is actually about 5′ across and 9′ long at the most. So we don’t have a lot of room to work with. But, incorporating some of the inspiration below, we can transform our tiny space into another living space for our condo.

My New Quilt

May 19, 2014 By Meegan 4 Comments

Hello my friends!! Happy Monday! It is a great start to a new week. AND, I am excited to share My New Quilt with you today!! It has been a long time coming. Three years I have been looking for a Summer quilt.

We were in Utah to help Hubby’s father. He is 89 yrs old. He still drives, cooks for himself, does laundry, and straightens up his home. But, he needed a little help with some life decisions, and it was our pleasure to spend time with him. After helping him for a few days, Hubby and I took a break. Little did I know I was going to buy My New Quilt.

Spring In with Blue

March 24, 2014 By Meegan 7 Comments

I’ve got the Monday Blues. But I have a cure for that! Yep, I am going to Spring In With Blue today. I hope you will join me as I feature some of my favorite blue Spring ideas and projects today.

You KNOW how much I love blue, right? Well, I also have a few blogging friends that like blue, too. They each are sharing either a Spring idea and/or blue makeover. You are gonna love each and everyone.

Let’s get started with Spring In with Blue

I fell in love with Christy’s Sweet Spring Table Setting.

Confessions of a Serial Do It Yourselfer

Oh my! Jeanette’s Upcycled Table with Decoupage in a huge hit on Pinterest!

Snazzy Little Things

I can hardly wait to made some of my own DIY Speckled Eggs from Kristin.

Mu Uncommon Slice of Suburbia

Tami is always busy painting. I think she out did herslf with this set of Blue Painted End Tables.

Curb Alert

Jen has a lovely way to bring in Spring with her DIY Easter Egg Decor. Don’t you love the variety???

Girl In The Garage

It is a treat to share Nancy’s Coastal Themed Chest. Amazing, right?

Artsy Chicks Rule

Another blogging friend, Kathy made her own DIY Spray Paint Glass Decanters. Aren’t they impressive?

Petticoat Junktion

I have Seven Ideas To Decorate with Easter Eggs and each one has blue tied into it somehow. Big surprise, huh???

What Meegan Makes

How fun is Christy’s DIY Chicken Wire Message Board??? I think I need one.

Confessions of a DIYer

Nancy has a beautiful blue hall tree as part of her Front Porch Decor. Jealous? Why, yes, I am…

Artsy Chicks Rule

Thanks to ALL of my blogging friends for sharing ways to Spring in with blue!

Each is unique and original. I hope you have been inspired by ways to Spring in with Blue, today.

Make it a BLUE Monday.

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Thrifted Tea Plates and Saucers

March 10, 2014 By Meegan 2 Comments

Happy Monday!! I am home for a few days after traveling to 11 states in 5 days!! To see more of my travels over the next week up to Oregon follow my hashtag: #travelingwithmeegan on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. I have already shared lots and lots of my travels, I am excited to be gone for another trip. You will enjoy it as you follow me, too.

I’ve Got the Monday Blues for some thrifted Tea Plates and Saucers. I found these lovelies about 3 weeks ago. Each one was calling to me saying,”You need me for above your laundry closet!” Well, not really, but how could I NOT buy these for our home???

And, at 50 cents to a dollar a piece, I REALLY had to get them. As I perused through the stacks of plates. I wondered what stories each plate could tell me. Did they belong to a full set of china? Were they someone’s best dishes? Where were the other pieces that matched?

That’s how my brain works. They aren’t just plates to decorate with, they are pieces of someone’s history. Now they are MY history, right?

After attaching each one with hot glue and a paper clip, I was ready to hang my thrifted tea plates and saucers.

I switched my plates above my pantry for a new look and variety.

I am happy to have my laundry closet area look a little more inviting. The tea plates and saucers add charm and personality to what was an empty, blank slate.

I am really happy with this look. My thrifted tea plates and saucers were right! I DID need them above my laundry closet.

Now I am looking for some tea cups for a new Spring vignette that I want to create in our living room. I can hardly wait to share it with you.

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Make it a blue Monday!

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The Monday Blues-Mid-Winter Shelves

March 3, 2014 By Meegan 3 Comments

Happy Monday!! I’ve got the Monday Blues for my Mid-Winter Shelves today. I always love the blues. My kitchen shelves are one area that I like to change for every season in our home. Plus, if you know me at all, you KNOW I always enjoy sharing my blues. I am excited to share the Monday Blues today.

I also shared my Mid-Winter shelves on From My Front Porch To Yours yesterday. Pamela asked me to share “how I found my style”. It was a REAL honor to be a part of her blog. Please Pamela a visit and give her some blogging love. She would be so happy I sent you. Besides that-she has a fabulous blog!!

I am still out of town with lots of packing behind us. Whew! We are almost ready to make our trek across the country. I hope you are following me on Instagram and my FB Page. I am posting pictures and places of interest all along my trip. The hashtag is: travelingwithmeegan. It’s a lot of fun traveling with my daughter and her 4 children all the way to Georgia from Utah. We actually hit the road early Tuesday morning. Follow along as we see this gorgeous country!!

Now onto the Monday Blues Mid-Winter Shelves.

My Mid-Winter Shelves are filled with some of my favorite jars. Most of them are vintage and original Ball Jars. I also have 3 vintage milk bottles that help balance the shelves.

Hubby is the one that likes to collect milk bottles. The milk bottle with orange printing is from a local dairy where we grew up in Southern California, Foothill Dairy. So that is personal and nostalgic for us. The ball jar with twine wrapped around the top is a thrift find that I found for $1. Awesome sauce-right?

The scale on top is from my Grandma’s kitchen. Yes, she actually used it. I am happy to own it and have it in my own kitchen now. I made my own Farmer’s Market sign. My mom was so sweet to give me the 3 hook-lid Ball jars. (She knows me well.)

The jar on the far right was given to me by Hubby about 30 years ago. I didn’t even realize how much I liked vintage jars or bottles then. But have kept it in our home ever since. He knows me well, too (insert smile).

One last look at my Mid-Winter Shelves for today. Pretty soon it will be time to set them up for Spring. Time to get my creative juices going again, right?

Thanks for joining me today for the Monday Blues-Mid-Winter Shelves. Do you have Mid-Winter decor in your home, too? I hope you have been inspired, and enjoyed today’s post.

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Make it a blue Monday!

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Monday Blues-Lighting the Way

February 10, 2014 By Meegan 4 Comments

Happy Monday!! I am finally out of bed and rid of the yucky flu that’s hitting everyone!! Yay!! Now I have the Monday Blues-Lighting The Way. Well, not exactly. But you will see what I mean. This ending up being a really fun post for me to photograph and share with you.

I have been looking for months for some lights to drape over my mirror. I found some at Big Lots. They are patio lights. I was so excited to get them home and light the way, per say.

But, to my surprise, they were not white bulbs at all, but colored. Hmmm…I was disappointed. I REALLY wanted white. Well, the blue fit my color scheme, so that’s okay, I guess.

Whoa! They were ever so slowly changing colors. Hmmm…I might like these, but I still wasn’t sure.

But watching them change colors was kinda cool. They were surprising me every few seconds.

From whites, to bues, to pinks, lavender, green and varied colors all at once. I was falling in love with my new lights.

They are now one of the favorite spots in my home! Who would have thought, right? I went in the store looking for white lights and came home with something I like even more.

My Monday Blues-Lighting the Way. Aren’t they fun, and inviting? I light them up everytime I know visitors are coming. It’s a nice ambiance for the whole room. Sometimes it’s the little things that make the biggest impact, don’t you think?

Are YOU going to look for some lights to light the way in your home? I would LOVE to see them!

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Make it a blue Monday!

I’ve Got The Monday Blues For Furniture Makeovers

January 20, 2014 By Meegan 7 Comments

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Well, my friends, how was your weekend??? Did you keep busy with projects, cleaning, football games and life in general?? I did, too!! Painting has been my middle name over the past 5 days. It has been work and a lot of fun. I am excited to share it with you very soon. BUT, now I’ve got the Monday Blues for Furniture Makeovers. And, you will be SO impressed with some of my blogging friends creativity and furniture makeovers.

Let’s get this show on the road!!

1970’s Hutch to Bakers Hutch

Artsy Chicks Rule

Bye Bye Brown, Bonjour Blue

Girl In The Garage

The Turquoise Drawer

Petticoat Junktion

Inspired Blue Coffee Table

The DIY Home Girl

Trash to Treasure

Nicer Than New

Work Table From Old Dining Table

Redoux Interiors

How To Make a Deer Head Stencil

Restoration Redoux

I knew you would be impressed! Aren’t they so very talented??? I am inspired by every single piece featured today, and that’s why I’ve Got The Monday Blues For Furniture Makeovers.

I would love for you to pin each picture, but please do me a favor and go back and pin to the original source. Thanks!

Have you read my Saturday post?? I am giving up chocolate for 30 days and you are invited. ALL the details are here. I am on day 12 as I write this and am going strong!! It’s really quite fun to have this challenge. I would love for YOU to join me. No promotions or gimmicks, just me trying to eat better. Read all about it.

I’ve Got The Monday Blues For Furniture Makeovers and I am so happy you joined me!!

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Monday Blues

Make it a blue Monday…

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I’ve Got the Monday Blues for White

January 13, 2014 By Meegan Leave a Comment

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Happy Monday!! I’ve got the Monday Blues for white today! Silly, huh?? I am in the mood to look at a clean crisp white home decor, and I though you might be, too. When I think of white decor, I think of a little shabby, a little chippy, and a whole lot of ideas and variations. I hope you will like my choices as much as I do. You can also look on my White Pinterest Board for more ideas and inspiration. Here are a few of my favorites.

Apple Pie and Shabby Style

I think white is a perfect way to create a soft look in your room. I like to add small bits of color, like blue and green. Even a touch of pink or yellow is fun, too.

I have my living room coffee table that I am now think of painting white:

What do YOU think??? Should I do it? Who knows, by tomorrow, she might have a whole new look!!

But today I NEED to work on this buffet:

I primed her before Christmas!! It’s time I give her a little white love, don’t you think??? Possibly a little bit of another color, too… We shall see!!

Did you read my Saturday post?? I am giving up chocolate for 30 days and you are invited. ALL the details are here. No promotions or gimmicks, just me trying to eat better. Read all about it.

I’ve got the Monday blues for white today and I am so happy you joined me!!

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Make it a blue Monday…

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I’ve Got The Monday Blues For A Little Christmas Shelf

December 2, 2013 By Meegan 2 Comments

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I’ve Got The Monday Blues For A Little Christmas Shelf and I am excited to share it with you today! You KNOW that I LOVE blue, right? I have a shelf that I thrifted, refreshed and now it hangs in our “office”. I decided to add a little Christmas cheer by adding a few things I already own.

You may also know how much I like to use empty frames to decorate our home. This shelf is no exception. Staggering 4 of my favorite frames I began to set up my shelf.

I bought tiny birdhouses at Jo-Ann and painted them with some of my favorite blues and whites last year. While the paint was still wet, I sprinkled iridescent glitter on each one. SO EASY!

I made the light blue tulle wreath for our son’s wedding from an embroidery hoop. EASY!! I found the “let it snow” sign in the dollar section at Target. (Gotta love the dollar section, right?)

I also made the small blue/green frame with the flower. I found the brooch at Hobby Lobby. I enjoy using this frame all year long. I really like the addition of the glitter and how each birdhouse shimmers in the light.

And one last look at my Little Christmas Shelf. While I am working on blog posts, I can look up and it makes me smile to see a little Christmas Cheer.

What do you have in your office for some Christmas Cheer?

I’ve Got The Monday Blues For A Little Christmas Shelf, do you, too???

Thanks for stopping by today and making my day a little brighter…

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I’ve Got The Monday Blues for Thanksgiving Ideas

November 4, 2013 By Meegan 4 Comments

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I’ve Got The Monday Blues for Thanksgiving Tables

Utensil Holder and Printable

Made To Be A Momma

Fall Tablescape

Kathe With an E

Thanksgiving Tablescape~Festive Centerpiece

Craft-O-Maniac

Fall Pumpkin Tablescape

Shanty 2 Chic

Thanksgiving Place Setting

A Little Tipsy

I’ve Got The Monday Blues for Thanksgiving Ideas and I would love for you to pin them all, but PLEASE go back to the original source to pin. Thank you!

For more Thanksgiving ideas and inspiration visit:

Twenty Five blogs sharing what they are thankful for! The tour begins TODAY, November 4th and goes through November 8th. If you have read any of these blogs, you KNOW they are some of the best around. They are all preparing their ideas, tips, recipes and decor to share with you on these dates.

Here is the line up…
Monday:
Savvy Southern Style
Finding Home
Lilacs & Longhorns
The Inspired Room
The Crafty Woman

Tuesday:
Stone Gable
Debbiedoos
What Meegan Makes
Maison de Pax
Confessions of a Plate Addict

Wednesday:
Thistlewood Farm
Eclectically Vintage
My Soulful Home
Cedar Hill Farmhouse
Southern Hospitality

Thursday:
The Lilypad Cottage
A Little Claireification
Fresh Idea Studio
Pennywise
The Rustic Pig

Friday:
Housepitality Designs
Mom4Real
Country Design Style
The Everyday Home
Unskinny Boppy

Can you believe that line up??? I am excited and honored to be working with some of the finest and most talented bloggers all this week. I am also excited for you to visit their blogs and be inspired by each and everyone of them. So mark your calendars, set your timers and be ready for the Thankful at Home Tour.

I hope you will join me every Monday for: