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A Can of Paint Makes All The Difference

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I just love me a good can of paint, don’t you??  I think a can of paint makes all the difference.  What about you??  I want to show you how paint can make a difference in the look, feel, and balance of your home.  It doesn’t even take much time.  Just a little creativity.

 

Here are a few samples of what I mean:

 Paint makes all the difference

My Book Shelf

Paint makes all the difference

Our Bedroom

paint makes all the difference

Jen’s Home

paint makes all the difference

My Vintage Craft Cupboard

paint makes all the difference

My Thrifted Coffee Table

paint makes all the difference

Our Bedroom

Oh My Goodness!!  What a difference!

A Can of Paint Makes All The Difference

I love paint because of the fresh look, but also because of the minimal cost in the long run.  Not everyone can buy a new home, or afford to make over a room.  Start out by going to your local home supplier and purchase a quart of paint.  A quart goes a long way when you are painting furniture.

Have fun, be creative, and make your home a cozy place to be.  Try new colors.  Colors you have been longing to try, but don’t just have the courage to use.  Give it a try-just one small tester can even will work.  If you don’t like it-paint over it!!  That’s part of the fun and creativity as well.

Thanks for coming by today.  I love your visits and comments.  They make me smile everyday.

Make it a terrific Thursday!!

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The Best of 2012-My Botanical Pillow

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It’s time for another “The Best of What Meegan Makes-2012″….

Best of 2012-My Botanical Pillow

Don’t you just love pillows???  I REALLY like them!!  I pretty much look at them in any store I go into-TJ Maxx, Pier 1 Imports, Home Goods, Target, and even Wal-Mart.  You just never know what you are going to find!

While I have been changing the colors throughout our home, I made a couple of “Botanical” print pillows.  They looked great, but I needed something different to go along with them.  Something I created.

So, I began searching and looking.  Then the creative juices starting flowing!!  I knew that if I could make this:

Best of 2012-My Botanical Pillow

Then I could make another style, too!

Best of 2012-My Botanical Pillow

I found just the right green to go with my other pillows-Yep, you got it-It was on SALE!!  I got to work and made a pillow from an old pillow that was navy blue (That was not going to work anymore) and from this fabric.

I started cutting out the shapes and sizes I wanted.  Using Fabric Glue, I began to create my own design.  I really like using felt.  There isn’t a bias, or fraying, and you can cut anywhere or way you need to. It also adds texture to your projects.

Best of 2012-My Botanical Pillow
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Doesn’t she look just great with my other pillows????  I am REALLY pleased with how it came out!!  I have used these pillows in my living room, TV room and bedroom.  Yeah, I guess you could say I pretty much love them!!

I would love to see some of your ideas, too!  Let me know what you come up with.

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Getting Ready For Holiday Guests

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Are you getting ready for Holiday guests??  Are you tired of the same way you make your bed everyday?  Do you want to spruce your guest room up??  I have a few simple and no cost ideas to do just that!!

 

But before I share these ideas with you, I am Guest Hosting for Grace over at: Kitchen Table Art today!!!

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I hope you will visit Grace and tell her I sent you!!

Okay, let’s get show on the road!!You have extra throw pillows, tight?  Extra blankets??  That’s all you need to make your guests fill warm and welcome!!

aa 020_wmThis is my bed most days.  Inviting, but I like to try other ideas, too!

 

aa 021_wmSame look, but with an added homemade afghan laid across the foot of the bed.  Just a little added warmth.

 

aa 024_wmNow I covered the pillows with the afghan, adding just a touch of color with one pillow.

 

 

aa_wmThese are pillows from our TV room.  I added a throw to the foot of the bed for texture.

 

aa 022_wmI LOVE color!  I brought these pillows in from our living room.  The colors flow perfectly with the bedroom.  More texture-more color.

 

aa 025_wm (1)During the warmer months I pull down the comforter and fold it in thirds at the foot of the bed.

 

aa 028_wmTo accomplish a fun look, leave your bedding a little messy.  It looks like someone actually lives here.  I added the TV room pillows, making them a little messy, too.

 

aa 032_wmIt’s nice just nice to remove the comforter altogether adding a few pillows.  Yes, I made the coral pillow.

 

aa 030_wmTake your shams off,  and add a couple of throw pillows.  Then add the color at the end of your bed with a colorful hand made afghan.  Adding another throw on top.

 

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