Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Front Door Update

I can't really say I ever have anything on my front door, but after looking at all of your pretty wreaths and front door decorations in blogland over the past year, I've decided to take the plunge.

Look at what I put on my front door.

 I was totally attracted to the colors.
 Not your typical front door wreath, its metal.
 A little bling in the middle to finish it off.

xoxo....

mONICa
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Thursday, June 14, 2012

Furniture Friday 20


Hello party people.  Time for some Furniture Friday fun!!

Last weeks favs





If you have been featured grab a my name in lights button on my sidebar or in my buttons page.

Now lets get to the party!!


Please put your permalink into the linky and pretty please link back here so we can share everyone's other great ideas (button at the bottom of this post or on my sidebar).   Please do not link any shops!!  Sit back, relax, grab a martini, network (visit other links) and enjoy the  party.

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Painted Chair

I've seen painted chairs all over the internet.  Actually Kristy at Hyphen Interiors did one a long time ago that I fell in love with.  I had planned to try it, but could never find the right chair.  Then when I did find the right chair I decided it needed to be reupholstered because there was a tear on the side.  So I got an estimate, $300 bucks?  OUCH!!  Well, I went back to Kristy's tutorial I discovered Simply Spray, which is a fabric spray paint. She was doing a series about trying this as an alternative to her original method.  They also make larger sizes for upholstery.  I just had to try it, it looked easy enough.  So I ordered 3 bottles in Caribbean Blue. 

Would there be any hope for this worn chair that hadn't been upholstered since 1975?



and what would I do about the tear?

It took me 3 cans to do the front, it was really easy too.  The only thing is the fabric that this chair has feels kind of stiff, but it felt stiff before so I'm not sure it is the paint.

Here it is!!!  I'm so excited...






So the solution was to cover the sides with a great contrasting fabric.  I ordered this wonderful fabric from Fabrics By The Yard on Etsy.  It was super affordable and  perfect for what I wanted.

I also had this pillow I picked up at Ross for $3.99, but I wanted to add some pizazz to it, so I sewed a rectangle and stitched it onto the pillow.  

Project total: $118

Chair- $50
Paint- $44
Pillow-$4
Fabric- $20
Paint- on hand

Much better than $350.  I'm happy.

Don't forget to visit us on Friday's for Furniture Friday and link up your awesome furniture projects.

xoxo...

mONICa


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As you can see we're partying all week long. I probably need to go to link party rehab.  Oh well,  grab a martini and join us....Monica

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Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Illuminating Blogger Award



I've been nominated for the Illuminating Blogger Award by Cynthia at Cloches and Lavender.  Would love it if you took a minute to go visit her blog, she's got some neat stuff. I feel so honored.  This award is for blogs that you find informative.  If you would like to nominate someone please visit the food stories blog to get instructions.

xoxo,

mONICa
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Monday, June 11, 2012

Olive Jar Soap Dispenser

Remember last month I posted about my Mason (Spaghetti) jar soap dispenser?



Well my good friend Sandy took it up a notch.  She used an olive jar and followed my instructions to a t.  Then she added a victorian style label to finish it off.  It came out so cute.  Sandy has the cutest house in the country and she loves blue and cookie jars (as you can see in the background).  I just love her sense of style.



You can get some really cute victorian labels from Regina Studio on Etsy.



What other creative soap dispensers have you made?

xoxo....

mONICa
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