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I Have The After Wedding, Monday Blues!!

November 5, 2012 By Meegan 4 Comments

Hello, Hello!!

It has been super busy and really wonderful this past weekend with ALL 7 of our children and all but one of the grandbabies!! And, now “I Have The Monday Blues”!! I am so excted to share all the decorating and ideas we came up with for our son’s wedding, but until tomorrow when I can share some wedding pics, I have the blues:

The first blue this week is from Shannon over at “Shab 2 Fab””

Shannon said: This is one of my recent personal pieces. I call her Lady Blue Jean. She was a complete accident…those are my favorites. Thanks SO much for sharing Lady Blue Jean with me today!!

My next “Blue” is from Grace over at Kitchen Table Art. This is very creative and simple:

Grace has the full tutorial over at Kitchen Table Art. Along with lots and lots of ideas and Blue!! When you pay her a visit please let her know I sent you!!

My Monday Blue is a thrifted and refresthed mirror I found for $8!!

Love the shape and size. Perfect for what we need. I have been looking and formulating a full length mirror in my head for months now. I thought I would go ahead and just buy a decent one. No prob. But I saw this beauty my mind and heart were changed.

This mirror is actually suppose to be attached to a dresser.

This is the space that needed a full length mirror. Not only did we need a mirror, but that lovely panel in our bedroom did not look so lovely next to our vintage shelf.

So I got to work. I sanded the wood. Then painted in with BHG Teal Lake/Semi Gloss.

After the teal paint was dry, I applied antique white craft paint. While it was still wet I wiped it with a dry paper towel.

When the antique white was dry, I used a small amount of Ace Hardware’s Hint of Olive. I brushed it VERY uneven as you can see below.

Hubby was so excited! He took the brackets off for me, and with a 20 gauge wire, hung it for me! Now we have a full length mirror! And our lovely electric panel box is gone, too.

I used a Medium 10 gauge sandpaper to rough it up. I think my mirror looks great, don’t you? I am SO excited about this new mirror, I keep walking in the bedroom to take a look. Because you know, I could be dreaming!! Yay! Now when we are getting ready, we can see what we REALLY look like, instead of just from our waist up!!

I would LOVE to see your BLUES!! Email or message me so I can share your blues next Monday!! I can’t wait to see what you have to share!! I am also on Pinterest, Facebook, Hometalk and Stumble Upon. Come join along with me as I share what I love, and love what I do.

Make it a Blue Monday!!

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I’ve Got The Monday Blues

December 3, 2012 By Meegan 8 Comments

I’ve got the “Monday Blues” again!! As in weeks past, I know you won’t be disappointed with the blues I am featuring today!!

Okay, let’s get this blue show on the road!!

Rhea is incredible at restoring and refreshing furniture. This chair is no exception:

Before Rhea’s transformation…

After Rhea’s vision and hard work.

Don’t you just LOVE this chair?? Rhea said,”This is a slip covered chair I delivered to my client this week. I loved it so much I didn’t want to deliver it!”

I don’t think I have seen blue that has taken my heart like this in a long time!! Love it!! Thanks for sharing this gorgeous blue Rhea!!

Another gorgeous blue for today is from one of my followers, Alycia. This is her first Christmas as a newlywed! How fun is that?

Alycia wrote: ” We both talked about wanting a Christmas tree this year but it just didn’t seem to be on top of the list so we didn’t worry about it anymore. Then one day while I was at work, (I am a nanny) my nanny family wanted to take me shopping for my birthday present… Which they decided that they wanted to get me a Christmas tree and ornaments!! Marc and I have been blessed by the jobs we have and all the special gifts that come along with them!! Marc and I were fine with the idea of not having a Christmas tree this year, but now it has helped us get more in the Christmas mood as we put our tree up together!!”

“Christmas isn’t about the tree, but it brought my husband and I closer with memories that will last forever!”

Alycia made the bows “all by myself!! I am proud of them!!”

Now is that the sweetest blue story you have heard in a long time?? Thanks Alycia for sharing your blue and your story today!!

As for my blues today, I am loving my sticks with my blue glittery birdhouses!!

When I went out on Black Friday, I saw the cutest glittery birdhouse ornaments at Target. They were $5 a pop. Hmmm…The creative juices started flowing. I needed those birdhouses to live in my sticks!! I went to Joann’s to buy some bird houses. They were $1 each!! I love when that happens!!

Since I was painting wood, I thought I would just use my interior paint, rather than craft paint. I also wanted them to sparkle, so I got out my glitter. And I was ready to go!!

While the paint was wet I sprinkled the glitter over the paint. It worked and stuck like a charm!!

I used every color of blue paint that I own to paint my little bird houses. And you know I own A LOT of BLUE paint!!

Don’t these little blue birdhouses look so happy with snowflakes and icicles??? They are just the right blue touch for our Christmas decorations this year.

The best part about these blues it that they are right next to my computer desk and I get to look at them while I am working on blog posts for you.

There you have it. My “Monday Blues” I love having you visit my blog and on Pinterest, Facebook, Hometalk, Google +, Stumble Upon, Bloglovin’

I’ve Got The Monday Blues (on Tuesday)

December 18, 2012 By Meegan 6 Comments

“I’ve Got The Monday Blues” (on Tuesday)!! Welcome Welcome!! I was honoring those who died in last weeks tragedy.

We have also been visiting with the grand kiddos and having some wonderful family time!!

But I am excited to be back and to share some incredible blues with you!!

My first blue today is from Linda:

Linda blogs over at: Two Succulent Sisters

Linda bought the goblet at the dollar store, then filled it with blue wrapped Lindor chocolates!! She then added a bow-and viola-a nice neighbor gift!! Thanks Linda! I heart this blue idea!!

My fave blue to share this week is this blue french door.

I painted this door blue and added a wreath to use in our son’s wedding decorations.

It was purchased at Home Depot for $20!! I know-whatta deal!!

Here is the first coat. The color is Olympic Blue-Bayou.

Then I added Olympic Blue Persuasion as an accent color.

I then, sanded all the edges by hand. It took me awhile, but I really liked the outcome.

And, here we go!! Two blue doors were just the right accent piece to go with the dessert table. Don’t you just love the wreaths?? They were purchased at Pier 1. They also go so well with the blue coffee filter banners!!

I am really wanting a door like this for our living room. Don’t you??

Thanks for joining me for the Monday Blues!! I hope you come back again soon!! Join me later today for a delish homemade cookie recipe you will love and need to share!!

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I’ve Got The Monday Blues-Makeovers & A Sign

July 1, 2013 By Meegan 8 Comments

Monday is here!! It’s July 1st and I have the Monday Blues-Makeovers & a Sign to share with you today! These are from some of my favorite bloggers in all of blogland, so I know you enjoy them.

Okay, let’s get started!!

Can you believe this before and after??? It doesn’t even look like the same island, does it? Kristi is multi-talented, and this show cases those talents for sure!

Kitchen Island Transformation

I Should Be Mopping The Floor

My friend, Jen used 3 chairs to make a beautiful back porch bench. Who would of thought to do this…Only my friend Jen. Love it!

Dumpy Chairs to Benchy Flair

Four Marrs and One Venus

Barbara found this cute wood stool while thrifting. She had a great vision and went with it. It looks fabulous! Barbara has lots of tips and tutorials on her blog. You will also discover that she is a “blue lover”, too.

Wood Stool-A Thrift Store Makeover

Chase The Star

My new friend, Claire made over these old metal patio chairs. Don’t they look brand new, now? You will like Claire’s taste and ideas, for sure!

Metal Patio Furniture Makeover

A Little Claireification

My sweet friend, Sharon is SO talented in the painting department. She had this dresser, did her “painting magic” and voila!! Gorgeous!

Cottage Blue Dresser

Elizabeth & Co

This dresser makes my heart sing-really, it’s singing!!I love the ombre and the glass drawer pulls, don’t you?

Ombre Dresser Makeover

The Feminist Housewife

My cute friend, Chelsea used chalk paint on this vintage high chair. LOVE this look and color. Chelsea is another multi-talented blogger. Love her work and so will you.

Vintage High Chair

Making Home Base

Seriously?? Molly is so talented! The blue table is a great fit for the rest of this room. You will love seeing Molly’s travels and ideas.

Duck Egg Blue Kitchen Table

The Poor Sophisticate

For a coastal, beachy look, use stripes for your furniture makeover. Then be sure to age it with some sanding. It will work every time!!

The Striped Phase

In the Fun Lane

Tanya has so much fun using her talents and ideas…She made this sign for some Summer fun. You could make this beauty for a party, baby or bridal shower, maybe even your bedroom!!

To The Moon And Back Painted Sign

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Don’t I have amazingly talented blogging friends? I have learned how to be a better blogger, decorator, painter and makeover “doer”(Is that a word??) from all of them.

I’d love for you to pin the features, but please click through and pin from the original source.

I hope you have enjoyed I’ve Got The Monday Blues-Makeovers & A Sign!!

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