Life and all...

Just a quick update on what I've been doing, and why it looks like I've not been refinishing furniture. FEAR NOT! My husband and I have found out that we are expecting, and I'm due in January. Being that spray paint, and paint in general is not good for an expectant mother, I have not been painting lately, BUT I have my wonderful sister who has been doing my dirty work...and painting.

Here's what I've been working on, my sister moved to Nashville with basically a suitcase, and we have been diligently working on fixing up her new loft and getting a baby's room set up. You guessed it, it has all been done on a budget.

Color Pop

Sometimes an old piece of furniture may not need a total makeover. This chair was bought off of craigslist, in perfect condition. I liked the shape, the fabric, and the size, but something still wasn't right- it still looked...stuffy.

By painting the legs a bright yellow, all of a sudden the chair has a more modern feel. ($0.99 can of bright yellow spray paint).

Keep it simple.

This easy spring/ summer wreath cost less than $5. This wreath was on clearance (left over from Easter) and cost $1.97, I added a simple grosgrain ribbon ($2.38). I looped the ribbon through the wreath, and simply taped the ribbon to the top of the door.

Mid-Century Love on $20

I cannot tell you how long I've been looking for a fabulous vintage sofa. I had somewhat given up, and of course then, I found one...for $20. There she was sitting opposite a torn and tattered rust colored, sorry excuse for a sofa...and I fell in love. The size is perfect, proportions are perfect, fabric is in great shape, it doesn't smell, and as an added bonus...it's a sofa bed. This sofa could not be in more perfect condition. Now the big question, what to do with it....

Be one with nature.

I have recently gotten hooked on houseplants. I say "recently" because I have realized how to actually take care of plants...and not kill them. Houseplants are a great way to add life to a room. They are relatively inexpensive, and make a world of difference, kind of like a mirror. I will preface my next paragraph with, I AM NOT A GARDEN GURU, but here are some things that I have learned.

1. Water plants once a week. For small plants, put the entire plant in the kitchen sink. Water the plant until water seeps out of the drainage hole.
2. Fertilize your plants.
3. Re-pot plants that you buy from the store. (It took me a while to figure this one out)
4. You don't need to buy expensive pots. I buy terracotta pots, and age them. Here is a website that shows you different ways to age terracotta pots. I used the yogurt one, and it worked like a charm, add history to your pots here.

Its the small things that count...right?

I ran across the great article today, and I thought that it was so good, that I would share. Use as many, or as few as you like. Just in case you needed 101 more things to add to your "to do" list. Enjoy 101 easy home makeovers.

When is a floor pillow more than a floor pillow?

Again at Southeastern Salvage, I came across a pile of floor pillows. I am not one to have a stack of floor pillows, but with such great color and size, they have to have another use. I love the pillows, because they are relatively inexpensive, they are over-sized, and they have great shape. Why not get these off the floor and onto your bed, or sofa. What a great way to add a punch of color for the spring and summer.