This is how I painted my two little side tables using a chalky finish spray paint. Man, summer is flying! I have several old pieces of furniture in the garage that I've had every intention of pulling out and painting or staining this summer, and it just seems like I haven't had enough time to get to them! The other day I actually had an entire free day. No photos to edit, no kid-related activities, no nothin'. The possibilities were endless. I knew exactly what I wanted to tackle, though. In ... Read More about Side Table Makeover Using Chalky Finish Spray Paint
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New Blinds in the Kitchen and Dining Room
I am super happy with my new blinds and wanted to share all the details with you! I am not, by nature, a patient person. One of my many faults is my impatience...I can be a downright stinker about wanting my house to look a certain way now. Not a few years from now, not next month...now! But, I have learned, (or have been forced to accept), that I can't have everything right when I want it...I think they call this being a grownup or something. ;) #adultingishard There is one thing I've ... Read More about New Blinds in the Kitchen and Dining Room
Vintage 4th of July Tablescape
The 4th of July seems like the kind of holiday that summer memories are made of. The sparklers, the fireworks, the food, the family, the lake, the boat rides, and alllll the sunshine weave together in my mind to make the most wonderful summer memories of my childhood... It's that nostalgia for my childhood summers that had me pulling out so many vintage and antique pieces to create a "Vintage 4th of July Tablescape" for the holiday this year. Each vintage piece brings something special and ... Read More about Vintage 4th of July Tablescape
Simply Summer Home Tour: Summer Dining Room
I'm back for a whopping second post this week, (which for me is practically a miracle!) My sweet friend Nina Hendrick put together a group of fantastic bloggers for a Summer Home Tour blog hop this week, and quite frankly, I am just flattered to be along for the ride. ;) *Affiliate links are used at the bottom of this post. ~ I'll be sharing my summer dining room today, which is one of my favorite spots in our house to decorate. It's even more fun to decorate when you've got some ... Read More about Simply Summer Home Tour: Summer Dining Room
DIY Five-Board Bench
I will show you how to make a DIY five board bench with this easy tutorial! Today is a fun day around here! I'm participating in a Summer DIY Blog Hop hosted by the wonderful Taryn from Design, Dining + Diapers. If you are stopping by from Setting for Four, welcome! I hope you come back again and again! As a home decor/DIY blogger (admittedly heavier on the home decor than the DIY), am I cheating if steal a DIY from my dad? ;) He's always been such a handy guy, and when he made these cute ... Read More about DIY Five-Board Bench