It's All About Bright Dressers

So last week was such a boring week.  We pretty much worked on cleaning out the garage, shopping, and getting organized.  Plus in between I had a few Real Estate meetings.  For some reason I was up to a little creativity this weekend so we stayed home and worked (even with the kiddies around).  It became the Bright Dresser Weekend.  Dresser #1 we like to call The Meadows of Provence Dresser.  Decided to go with a bright yellow and a dark stain.  It so reminds me of a wheat field or something, hence the name.

Dresser #2 we call the Princess Heirloom Dresser.  It was an antique piece we got from somebody who had it in their family for years, but unfortunately it needed refinishing and they didn't know how to begin.   So they sold it to us.  I just love pink dressers, I did a custom one a while back for a little girl and it got rave reviews.  So when I saw this antique beauty I knew that  it wanted to wear pink too.

Don't forget to let us know if a bright dresser is in your future.  Or check out our For Sale Section for others available.

xo,

mONICa

Bright Colored Mirrors

Trendy Tuesdays

Adding a pop of color to your room is as little as adding a bright colored mirror, especially trendy are super ornate Hollywood Regency style mirrors.  Here are some great Etsy finds:

Hollywood Regency Mirror

Upcycled Vintage Ornate Oval Mirror Sunshine Yellow and Flowers

antique mirror frame shabby chic hot pink vintage

Mirror Vintage Ornate Upcycled in Sundried Tomato

Upcycled Metal Mirror - From Drab Gold to Fun Lime Green

xo,

mONICa

Frugal and Fun

So this kitchen my kitchen circa 2006.  It's from my old house in California.  This is one of the funnest kitchens I've ever had.  When I got the house it had oak cabinets, brown linoleum floors, almond appliances,  and cream formica counter tops.  I had $7000 to spend and that included appliances.  With some clearance shopping and elbow grease I was able to transform it.  I painted out the cabinets and added a molding (by hand).  I changed out the hardware, added tile to the countertops (granite was not yet super popular ).  Added a floor tile (hired out a handyman) and even had enough left over to have a custom wine cabinet built.  I really wish I had shot a before picture.  Too late now.