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Monday Blues-Lighting the Way

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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.

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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.

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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

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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!!

Bakers-Hutch-Makeover-with-Annie-Sloan-Chalk-Paint1970’s Hutch to Bakers Hutch

Artsy Chicks Rule

Bye Bye Brown, Bonjour Blue

Girl In The Garage

The Turquoise Drawer

Petticoat Junktion

coffee-table-makeover-in-deep-royalInspired Blue Coffee Table

The DIY Home Girl

Trash to Treasure

Nicer Than New

Dining-Table-to-Work-Table-with-brushes-RedouxinteriorsWork 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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Make it a blue Monday…

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I’ve Got the Monday Blues for White

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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.

Mustikkamaki

Vintage Millie

Romntiska Hem

Laughing With Angels

French Larkspur

1st Option

Shabby Story

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

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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've Got The Monday Blues For a Little Christmas ShelfI 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've Got The Monday Blues For a Little Christmas ShelfI 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…

meegan

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