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Beach Bench Makeover Again and Again and Again!

April 11, 2013 By Meegan 5 Comments

I am really lucky that my friends know my taste. When one of my friends was moving, she gave me this beach beach-which I love!! Since then, I have given this beach bench a makeover again, and again, and again!!

When my friend gave me the beach bench, it was natural. That didn’t last long-when I was going through an “everything red” phase, I painted her red. She looked lovely on our front porch. I smiled every time I saw her.

We then moved into a different home. I got on a kick when I really wanted to see this bench in lime green-and so it was. Again, looking great with plants and a few pillows on our front porch.

We have since moved into a condo. There isn’t a large enough front porch to hold my beach bench. So, I set her out on our balcony. It is a nice balcony, but still not enough room to sit back and enjoy my beach bench.

And I also changed her color once again!! This time: BHG Teal Lake. Love it!!

Since there really wasn’t enough room on the balcony, I decided to bring her in.

I gathered items to make a “reading nook”. I found the bench cushion at Pier 1 to blend with my new colors. She looks happy, don’t you think??

Well, she lasted in that spot for about a year, and now she has found her final home at the foot of our bed.

The cushion was getting faded and worn, so I covered the cushion with an antique quilt from Hubby’s dad. I also added a pillow (another Pier 1 item) that was inspiration for all the blues now in our home. The beach bench still looks great inside and is perfect when Hubby puts his shoes on for the day.

Do you move or change your furniture as much as I do?? I have fun painting and moving items around. Especially my beach bench makeover again, and again, and again!!

Thanks for stopping by today. I hope you have been inspired to paint or move your furniture around. The awesome thing is, if you don’t like it-you can always change it back!!

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My Friday Fave Pins

April 12, 2013 By Meegan 2 Comments

It’s Friday!! My Friday Fave Pins are my favorite post of the week! I love the inspiration and creativity I find on Pinterest. It always leaves me excited to work on my own projects and ideas! How about you??

This week I am hooked on ladder inspiration!! I am sharing just a few of my favorite ideas. I hope you will be inspired and as excited as I was!!

And here we go!!!

Are you following Donna from Funky Junk?? If not, you are missing out! Her love of turning “junk” into functioning, working decor is such a great talent!!

In this picture Donna is using a ladder in her bathroom as a shelf and towel holder. I like the sides painted black and the spindles are still rough looking. Great texture. What is not to love about this?? Funky Junk Interiors is one of my fave blogs!!

Courtney used a repurposed ladder for a gallery of pictures!! How cool is this?? It looks great and functional. I really like the screen behind it to highlight the ladder and pictures.

To see the full tutorial visit A Diamond In The Stuff. Courtney is always busy sharing her talents and style. You will not be disappointed!!

I love this ladder done by Amanda. She decoupaged the spindles with fabric!! Awesome!!

I love the look of the books, pictures, and monogram highlighting the look and feel. Visit Crafts By Amanda for a step by step tutorial. She is very talented!

Becky brought her old ladder in the kitchen!! With the vintage towels hanging from the ladder, it gives a feel of warmth and comfort.

The wire basket filled with burlap and flowers is just the right touch, don’t you think? I hope you visit Becky over with Buckets of Burlap. You are gonna love her!!

Okay, now Beth blew my mind with this PB knock-off ladder!! Who wouldn’t love this on their back patio?? Mason jars, candles, a vintage, rustic look-LOVE it!!

Seriously incredibly done and absolutely a perfect knock off! You will learn a lot from Beth at Unskinny Boppy.

Sarah brought her ladder in the kitchen and utilizes it for her kitchen needs. Along with a few homey touches.

The basket, lantern, and fresh rosemary have my heart in this picture!! If you like the Beach Cottage look, then visit Sarah asap. So much inspiration there!!

For my last ladder pin today, Sarah made a coat rack with her ladder. This hangs in her mudroom!!

I love all of the elements on this ladder. From the dried flowers, to the Home sign. It is balanced and inviting. Thanks Sarah!! Visit Linley House to see Sarah’s full mudroom makeover. You will want to take notes.

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

I am so excited to find a ladder. I will let you know when and where. I can’t wait to get shopping and thrifting for a ladder. I am very inspired by all of these ideas and looks. My hope is that you are, too!!

Thanks for joining me for My Friday Fave Pins!! Come back again next week for more inspiration!!

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Mother’s Day Ideas

April 24, 2013 By Meegan 4 Comments

Mother’s Day will be here before we know it. Do you have any Mother’s Day Ideas yet? I thought I would share a few ideas I have today:

Above you will see a moss candle holder, a moss candle and a moss vase all made with Dollar Tree items. The total cost was $2. Moss works for anyone’s taste or style. These will be a big hit.

What Mom could resist a French Silk Pie from scratch? Rich, creamy and delicious.

What about a bowl full of succulents as a gift? Succulents will grow anywhere. Perfect for those of us who even have a black thumb.

Make your own designed vase or frame for your mom. I used FolkArt glass paints for each of these projects. Easy to use and be your own artist.

Visit your local floral market and design a lovely bouquet. Then place it in a mason jar tied with twine. Easy and super cute.

Using twine wrap a monogram or paint and stencil one. These are a great idea for anyone.

I have had fun sharing my Mother’s Day gift ideas with you today. I hope I have inspired you to make something special for the Mom(s) in your life.

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Vintage Lace, Ribbon and Thread in Milk Bottles and Vintage Jars

May 1, 2013 By Meegan Leave a Comment

Hello Hello! The flu bug is still hanging around me, but I am trying to beat it… In the meantime,

There are several things that make me smile. Definitely my family, the ocean, the color blue, and vintage items. I like the idea of a vintage look all over our home. No matter what room it is. That is why I like my vintage lace, ribbon and thread in milk bottles and vintage jars.

The ribbon, lace and thread all came from my Grandma’s collection. Some of the items are from when she was learning to sew as a child.

I found the wire basket at the thrift store for $1.00. It is a perfect home for my milk bottles. Adding the vintage lace completes the look I was hoping for.

The vintage Ball jar was a gift from Hubby years ago, and now is the home for my vintage seam binding, pins, ribbons and ric rac scraps.

The buttons are all from Grandma and my mom. Buttons are something else that make me smile. I don’t why, but they do.

I also like the wooden spools in the largest jar. Another thrift find for a $1.

The milk bottles are from Hubby. He likes vintage milk bottles, too. I’m lucky, huh?

I just can’t get enough of this shelf in our office.

I made the chalkboard with homemade chalk paint. Easy. And interchangeable for whatever or wherever I want.

It always amazes me how the small things make a difference. The vintage lace, ribbon and thread in milk bottles and vintage jars make a huge statement on an otherwise boring bookshelf

and, they make me smile…

What makes you smile in your home. What vintage items can you bring out for display in your home? Thinks about it and then let me know what you come up with. I’d love to hear about it.

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