After Christmas I prefer to work with a clean slate. The floor gets vacuumed a million times and every bit of decor gets taken down and put aside. Then I start to create the new feeling I want in our living room one piece at a time.
OUR WINTER LIVING ROOM - getting organized after christmas
After Christmas I prefer to work with a clean slate. The floor gets vacuumed a million times and every bit of decor gets taken down and put aside. Then I start to create the new feeling I want in our living room one piece at a time.
WINTER BEDROOM - new carpet and footboard
I made some important additions to our bedroom in the fall. Improvements specifically made for this winter.
HOW IT TOOK A YEAR TO HIDE THE TV - white cabinet
My last official project for 2018 was to finish this cabinet that sits in our living room.
CHRISTMAS DECOR 2018 - our living room
This year we are hosting a casual Christmas dinner for 12 family members in 666sq ft. with no dining area. Wish us luck!
EASY CHRISTMAS CENTER PIECE - using a pie plate
I created this center piece in a few minutes with things I had around the house and a hand full of cut cedar.
NO MANTLE FOR STOCKINGS? - alternative ideas
We don't have a mantle to hang stockings from. I have been asked for ideas where or how to hang stockings for those without a mantle like us. Here are some of my solutions over the years.
10 CHRISTMAS VILLAGES I ADORE - with blog links
I just adore looking at little Christmas villages. One day I will find some neighbors for my triple peaked house but for now I am just going to be an admirer. Please enjoy these 10 unique little house displays and DIY builds I have included below.
HOLIDAY HOME TOUR 2018 - christmas bedroom
I have done some very traditional Christmas decor in our main living space but I want to share my favorite room, our bedroom and how I decorated it this year.
THE STAR OF THE SHOW - market items
PAINTING AND DISTRESSING PLASTIC CHAIRS - white dining chairs
Parts of these lovely vintage chairs are made of plastic. The front legs and the decorative backs are all a hard plastic composite. No worries thou I still painted and distressed them.
A LITTLE AS* PAINT GOES A LONG WAY - annie sloan red & blue
This is another Emperors Silk Red project I did. Isn't the color amazing, "the knobs made me do it!" With this project I get to show you how far Annie Sloan Chalk Paint can really go.
WIPE ON POLY OVER RED - ascp emperors silk red chalk paint
I finished this beauty of a buffet with Annie Sloan's Chalk Paint in Emperors Silk red and I used wipe on poly for the top coat.
ANNIE SLOAN's EMPERORS SILK RED - vintage buffet
It can be scary choosing such a bold color but that one bold step I made resulted in one striking piece of furniture.
FINISHING WITH THE CUT UP CHURCH PEWS
Part three of the church pew being cut in half brings me to painting the second bench. I choose black for the look of this one.
PAINTING THE CUT UP CHURCH PEW WHITE
Recently I shared how I cut an old church pew into two. Last I left you the two new benches I created from it needed to be painted.
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