Shed Building Plans: 2013

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2013 in Review Part 2 Furniture Makeovers More

Furniture makeovers - one of my favourite things! It's so much fun to see how different a piece of furniture can look with a change of paint or stain colour or by adding something to it. Here are my 2013 makeovers - click on the captions for more details.

In the case of this first piece, I took a large butcher block cutting board and glued it to the top of a metal table that I picked up for a song at a yard sale. Easy industrial look!

Easy Industrial Table

2013 in Review Part 2 Furniture Makeovers More

2013 in Review Part 3 Room Makeovers

Time for another installment of 2013 in Review!

2013 was the year that I found "The Look" I wanted for my home. I thought the rule was 1 year in your home!! Oh well, 3 years is ok by me - I now know exactly what I do and don't like and this year I was able to put it together in a way that pleased me.

This was also the year that rooms came together. I finished the 2nd bathroom (thank you God!), guest room, laundry room, master bedroom, living room and dining room. Yay!! I also made over the main bathroom for the 4th time. Yep, I change my decor like I change my clothes... well, almost!

Here are the before & after shots:

My bedroom was completely done over - walls, trim, bedding, furniture, doors, lighting - phew! DONE!!!

check out the entire process HERE

2013 in Review Part 3 Room Makeovers

2013 in Review Part 1 the Bathroom the Bench and the Bright Side

I can't believe how fast 2013 went by. What a whirlwind of a year!! I have lots to show for it though and I am thrilled with the progress made on my home.Here are the "big" highlights of my year, my top 3 posts:My 3 year bathroom reno came to a close in the spring. I am so happy to have an extra working bathroom located in my mudroom/laundry room. I'm even happier that it is all my own work!

2013 in Review Part 1 the Bathroom the Bench and the Bright Side

House Tour 2013 Updated!

Welcome to my little 1930s bungalow! This post includes all the work I've done on the place up to the end of this year.

Come on in, enjoy a cup of coffee and I'll show you around!

Here is my new front facade complete with diy shutters, fresh aqua paint and new landscaping.

My kitchen, where to begin?? When I moved in, it needed cabinets, counters and appliances. I couldn't live with it the way it was, so the kitchen reno kicked off on the week after moving day. I bought stock cabinets and counters to save money and did a galley plan. I brought my sideboard into the kitchen for additional storage and counter space and painted it with a homemade paint that gives a chalk like finish.

House Tour 2013 Updated!

Kitchen Revamp 2013 A work in progress

In 2008, I stripped all the wallpaper in my kitchen and jumped on the trendy bandwagon of the black and bright green and damask decor as shown by Pottery Barn and Ballard Designs. I loved it but the minute I finished painting, I turned to my sister and said, "I bet this would have been pretty in a soft grey blue." And I always felt that way since....

On the "oops" paint shelf at Lowes was a gorgeous shade of blue grey which blew me away! It was only $1.00 so I bought it just because. One day I came across it in the cabinet and just for kicks, I painted a small part of my kitchen wall with it and I instantly knew I had use it in my kitchen! Here are the beginnings of this project and I hope to have it done by Spring. It is a slow go...

I found this remnant piece at JoAnns for $1.50. Its just laid on top of the cushion for now and I loved the pillow but returned it to HomeGoods because I thought it was a little too large.

This is the half painted ceiling so I could put my new oversized lantern. Found it at a ReStore store and it is for outdoors but I fell in love with it and it was only $28 new in box. A very good thing. I also painted the patio doors black which I LOVE!

The new slanted wall treatment still needs caulk, sand and paint but I like the way it looks so far.

This was a picture from the first kitchen re-do before I did the crazy painted countertops project. That project can be seen HERE. The brass knobs and hunter green laminate is just not for me especially coupled with the honey pine wood trim! LOL I think the AFTER looks much better!

Another BEFORE picture and more green laminate. Please... make it STOP!

There - thats better. :-) But this is now my new "BEFORE". I hope I like the AFTER just as much!

The sample paint against the stacked stone I found it for under $100 at a Home Improvement outlet. When I saw the coastal look this presented, I knew I was definitely getting rid of the green.

The original backsplash plan was a roll of white shelf liner. I cut out a ton of this stuff whilst watching TV. But when I saw the stone, I knew this was no longer going to work - I would always wish I did the stone instead. This will be saved for another project for another day - I still love it.

I scraped and painted the inside of this lighted glass cabinet to match the walls.

This remnant fabric at JoAnns was only $4.53 and so I lined the cabinet with it for texture and contrast from the wall paint. I am thrilled with the result.

So that is my progress so far with a LOT more to do. I have to figure out what to do with this THING which houses the task lighting and exhaust for the oven and stove. I think bead board and molding may be in order to glam it up a bit.

I cannot wait to post the reveal - that will mean it will be completely finished! Oh a girl can dream...

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Kitchen Revamp 2013 A work in progress

My Last Batch Of Broken China Jewelry For 2013!

Its almost hard to believe that today is New Years Eve! I think the older I get

the faster the years go by! But the new year always gets me inspired to be

productive, to make more jewelry and especially to try out new ideas and

techniques, so I am looking forward to 2014 both as a fresh start and also

creatively! Here is my last batch of broken china jewelry for 2013, I listed all

of these pieces in my Etsy shop last evening. I hope you like them!

All items can be found here in my shop

What do you think?

My Last Batch Of Broken China Jewelry For 2013!

Holiday Splendour! Village Shoppes Open House 2013

It has been a sunny and gorgeous Autumn season here in the Midwestern part of the country! Warm temperatures, blue skies and just a few hints of color as the leaves begin to turn. And yet I spent the day singing holiday carols and enjoying all things Christmas!

Its the most wonderful time of the year! Christmas? Well not exactly - not yet anyway! It is time for the holiday open house weekends at The Village Shoppes in New Carlisle, Indiana. This store, actually two stores across the street from one another, is simply amazing. I was first introduced to this store years ago when it was a Walt Disney Classics Collection Gold Circle Dealer known as Watsons. Then it was converted to The Village Shoppes, expanded and the focus was converted from a collectibles store to home interiors and seasonal accoutrements!

New Carlisle, Indiana is the most quaint little town with lovely shops and great food!

I first introduced you to this unique establishment in my post regarding their holiday open house 2012 here. Last year was simply gorgeous and as this time of the year rolls around, I am always quite excited to head to see the stores decorated in all of their holiday splendour! It has become our Columbus Day tradition to head there AFTER the first holiday open house weekend. I have been there during the actual open house dates and it is crazy crowded. I like to be able to browse slowly and take in every decoration on every vignette on every shelf in every corner. There is so much to see and even more to miss. Here are my impressions and pictures of this years holiday spectacular 2013. Prepare to be amazed....

Dont you just LOVE this chest? It totally looks like a piece you would see in a Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers musical. Very art deco and yet stunning and so NOW. Im seriously gushing!

I really thought this lamp was adorable. It looks like a family tree to me. And the shade is a rectangle - very unique. I love the mixture of silver and gold together.

This giant red lantern is perfect for the holidays and I love the traditional red and green color scheme.

This traditional Merry Christmas reindeer sign is painted on old, weathered barn board. It is adorable. I love the reindeer and the mix of fonts. This could match any decor in any room.

Continuing with the reindeer theme, I feel in love with this collection of tin reindeers enjoying outdoor winter activities! The girl reindeer is heading for the slopes as is her boyfriend shown below. Other opt for the snow hills and sledding fun! I couldnt choose if I had to!

If reindeer are your favorite holiday icon, there are many from which to choose!

How cute for your holiday table to hold utensils or even candy canes!

I love reindeer and all things tartan and I instantly fell in love with this tea towel. Smatterings of tartan were delightfully placed throughout both stores!

I love these scalloped red plaid placemats and stockings!

I love the vintage boxes mixed in with the bottle brush trees!

Fell in love with these regal reindeer, monocles and all. If I had to choose, I would definitely pick the red one because of the black base but I love them both!

These tartan boxes are tin! Oh the uses I would have for these!

Who says holiday decor has to be red and green! Here are a few unconventional Christmas vignettes which are all fabulous! The sectional is a fabulous fabric!

Gorgeous woodland chandelier!

This houndstooth chest of drawers is spectacular!

This kitchen towel is the perfect hostess gift! SO cute!

Pretty woodland wreath!

Continuing with the natural Christmas decor, there was a collection of these posable holiday squirrels decked out in various holiday outfits. These could be used anywhere as here he is helping to string Christmas lights in the tree. LOVE!

Vintage ice skates are always so festive to me and they can be used well into February as accents.

I was completely charmed by this little holiday mouse which looks like he was made from a sweater!

AWESOME vignette!

Charming victorian carolers!

Who doesnt love festive pillows!

Who says you have to put a candle in a lantern? I think a snowman does quite nicely!

Gorgeous in red, green and gold! It shimmers!

I love the tartan pillows and the sweater knit blanket is PERFECTION!

How great does striped material covered with a burlap topper look on this table? It can be used year round for any season and looks equally impressive. Such a fantastic look!

Various colors and textures of trees always look gorgeous on a bookcase or table. Love these!

LOVE the sleigh! It makes the perfect tree stand!

And even though it was a Christmas open house, there was a smattering of lovely Autumnal holiday decor. I want to seriously have a leftover turkey sandwich on this sofa!

I am crying over this fall ribbon! Just gorgeous!

I love this chair - and I love the pumpkin on the chair. This fabric is just beautiful!

My favorite Fall wreath! The colors are stunning!

This is Bill - the owner. The man behind the magic. What I love about this store is that it truly seems like a team effort. All of the cast members are so pleasant and helpful and if you peek behind the curtain, you can see them fluffing and primping garlands and ribbons. As they walk through the store, you will usually see one stop to re-position a pillow or fix a bow. It is these small attention to details and standard of excellence which makes this shoppe so exquisite. I have quite a few items in my home from The Village Shoppes, and every season when I open the bins, I am reminded how much seasonal garlands, wreaths and decorations became part of our home and family traditions. Whenever I walk through the doors, Im fraught with anticipation of what the newest "find"will be.

I hope you enjoyed all of the pictures and the holiday splendour! I could seriously leave the store with one of everything but a sign which was hanging on the wall was a stark reminder of why I needed to curtail my wish list.....

Holiday Splendour! Village Shoppes Open House 2013