New Bird Gets A Makeover

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Something about Target red clearance signs gets me all excited.  I don't know what it is.  Maybe it's the sudden rush of knowing I'm about to save money on things I wasn't intending to buy in the first place.  Does that make any sense?  Save money when I'm actually spending?  I know but some of you can relate.  But think how much I would have spent if I got the item full price months before.  I go into Target for tissue and walk out with more kid clothes and home decor items, all because of those darn red signs.  I need to learn to put blinders on when I walk in.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">While on a recent trip, I stumbled across this little guy.  Another bird figurine.  This one is a tea light holder.  Pretty cute and for $2.00 I couldn't pass him up.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie6ZtyrXZ0DOgIOiJgvsaXNFJCHK7gZWMlqjlaJRUQ-Uk4wUJhtBlarxmnpLF4BSOXgayWIQnQsXaDEZ54HRmJcCzpm5SrMa5ePHi8l_L8WKBhlhPm7en1RiL1DlAfw2W11x5M7m3XUok/s1600/bird01.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie6ZtyrXZ0DOgIOiJgvsaXNFJCHK7gZWMlqjlaJRUQ-Uk4wUJhtBlarxmnpLF4BSOXgayWIQnQsXaDEZ54HRmJcCzpm5SrMa5ePHi8l_L8WKBhlhPm7en1RiL1DlAfw2W11x5M7m3XUok/s640/bird01.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">He sat on the dresser for a month until I decided his fate.  I was actually going to leave him white but I wanted a little color.  Since I had some nickel spray paint on hand for another project, I pulled him out and gave him a quick paint too.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-dty_Eb6v1XGZ8m4u6O1Boug0TP2QS1aC4ahNfoj0koZBDgqVm1falsrvU-BL0r8DGWluGQC-0N2iUrAfMY_4Z7jRHdxTleKWcZlDW7eOBHDqb7w5xZTPKmN33eCpQA2M07tPryGkQkw/s1600/bird03.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-dty_Eb6v1XGZ8m4u6O1Boug0TP2QS1aC4ahNfoj0koZBDgqVm1falsrvU-BL0r8DGWluGQC-0N2iUrAfMY_4Z7jRHdxTleKWcZlDW7eOBHDqb7w5xZTPKmN33eCpQA2M07tPryGkQkw/s640/bird03.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWZpUBWLGM6WtiBIwp00E4dvbBWuzCtnwV-PSrX417SF4Xcx0Qsaosk1KTF5ztlcEFLa1GYIFrIA1fM-a1ajxbn2BmISmD3WXTpljw3FykUu2xyGiMbF3l-8sdV0MlmteQRw5SHw4BkIE/s1600/bird04.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWZpUBWLGM6WtiBIwp00E4dvbBWuzCtnwV-PSrX417SF4Xcx0Qsaosk1KTF5ztlcEFLa1GYIFrIA1fM-a1ajxbn2BmISmD3WXTpljw3FykUu2xyGiMbF3l-8sdV0MlmteQRw5SHw4BkIE/s640/bird04.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Not sure how I feel about him now.  I like the subtle hint of color and how he looks metallic and heavy but maybe I want something more dramatic.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Ever have an idea of something in your mind but when the project's done, it doesn't quite measure up?</span><br /><br /> <a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/316/0CB760E2AD1EF5DEC1BEB8DD6026223F.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0 !important;" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Sharing with</span></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/2013/10/october-before-and-after.html" target="_blank">Thrifty Decor Chick</a> * <a href="http://myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com/tuesdays-treasures-156" target="_blank">My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia</a> *</span></span>

New Bird Gets A Makeover

Something about Target red clearance signs gets me all excited.  I don't know what it is.  Maybe it's the sudden rush of knowing I'm about to save money on things I wasn't intending to buy in the first place.  Does that make any sense?  Save money when I'm actually spending?  I know but some of you …

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Easy Breezy...

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Easy Breezy...

I love the carefree simplicity of this home!  It's a place where one can kick up their feet and relax... dreamy!all images viaWishing you a wonderful relaxing Sunday!…

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Rustoleum Transformations

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Last year, we made over our kitchen using a Rustoleum Cabinet Transformations kit.  It has by far been our largest project to date and has brought the most traffic to the blog.  </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I shared the project on Hometalk and have gotten so much positive reponse.  What's Hometalk you ask?  It's like Pinterest but it's everything for your home.  Thousands of homeowners and professionals go there to ask questions and post their own projects.  Hometalk asked me to put a clipboard together of all the Rustoleum Transformations projects on their website.  Simply click the picture below to go see some other brilliant transformations.  You may be inspired to transform your own kitchen or bath.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.hometalk.com/b/1163011/rustoleum-transformations" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS44yjovEh3mPhtbR07KRf69Xhqcv6E2s-cuU3dYU26VEMjdFOG2m01N2TxuzkCYcgU9eJ4_bxJothJe7NbGgTmy3zxPprXBZfZT_oRXVkkkk2pOZ7VLpP_pzKr7svQUeJ-FsUKsPCmO8/s640/RUSTOLEUM.jpg" width="352" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /> <img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/316/0CB760E2AD1EF5DEC1BEB8DD6026223F.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border: 0px none ! important;" />

Rustoleum Transformations

Last year, we made over our kitchen using a Rustoleum Cabinet Transformations kit.  It has by far been our largest project to date and has brought the most traffic to the blog.  I shared the project on Hometalk and have gotten so much positive reponse.  What's Hometalk you ask?  It's like Pinterest …

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Gray Bathroom Cabinets

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">From the start, I wanted all the bathroom cabinets to be dark like the <a href="http://decoratingcents.blogspot.com/search/label/master%20bathroom" target="_blank">master bathroom</a>.  I began my usual search online for more ideas. As I was searching, I came across bathrooms with gray cabinets.  I must say, I love the look. I have seen plenty of gray kitchens but never thought to have the bathroom cabinets gray as well.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggBDnND2LwqQGSEU5Jjn7MW4kp3ExH_31DLnXn-AhaOO7WOmQ76xvJruCSA_GW7IXikGd4hXGzDIrtaBYbc98H9-dtzIgYM1ReJNNTO5IElvkMhHxBOupkzbec9g4z_bmoBnoFAzUkQrQ/s1600/bath1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggBDnND2LwqQGSEU5Jjn7MW4kp3ExH_31DLnXn-AhaOO7WOmQ76xvJruCSA_GW7IXikGd4hXGzDIrtaBYbc98H9-dtzIgYM1ReJNNTO5IElvkMhHxBOupkzbec9g4z_bmoBnoFAzUkQrQ/s640/bath1.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.decorpad.com/photo.htm?photoId=99385" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">source</span></a><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBCHbLo_2ckAm6WDeov6ej_NRxZ8wD3fL2aMnmszTpTp56hFJQJ-d3s2OdmjRMg5yFz3E8x6kWmaLhy2WFPeN9nNCg5ufpREkpv7gYccbC0Dij73Bniuy397u7C4tkYgpk7p_PsjJWqpo/s1600/bath2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBCHbLo_2ckAm6WDeov6ej_NRxZ8wD3fL2aMnmszTpTp56hFJQJ-d3s2OdmjRMg5yFz3E8x6kWmaLhy2WFPeN9nNCg5ufpREkpv7gYccbC0Dij73Bniuy397u7C4tkYgpk7p_PsjJWqpo/s640/bath2.jpg" width="450" /></a><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://rachelreider.com/portfolio-ri-beach-residence.html" target="_blank">source</a></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSI5VLsrXI3rIKRlAdu2QwplFflv5b5CEea4Fm_CTIoxin7YejPKJW28MoTFW9qykN0paePtnxPj3epn42dXiVYjfCfvoniZEwuDevoqd2oE-JyAkPvPdAUvg2mYxQTP74e7Jfrqtrey0/s1600/f97b80e72598043782012a4070e27add.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSI5VLsrXI3rIKRlAdu2QwplFflv5b5CEea4Fm_CTIoxin7YejPKJW28MoTFW9qykN0paePtnxPj3epn42dXiVYjfCfvoniZEwuDevoqd2oE-JyAkPvPdAUvg2mYxQTP74e7Jfrqtrey0/s640/f97b80e72598043782012a4070e27add.jpg" width="426" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/1746028/Main-Bathroom-contemporary-bathroom-toronto" target="_blank">source</a> </span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I'm a little torn now.  I like the gray cabinets but with all things, my tastes change, so not sure if I would still like them in a couple years.  If I go this route, it would totally throw a curve into the plan since the walls are already painted.  Gray walls and cabinets would be overload.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">What do you think about gray cabinets?  Are your cabinets a color you don't see often?  </span></div></div><br /><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/316/0CB760E2AD1EF5DEC1BEB8DD6026223F.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border: 0px none ! important;" />

Gray Bathroom Cabinets

From the start, I wanted all the bathroom cabinets to be dark like the master bathroom.  I began my usual search online for more ideas. As I was searching, I came across bathrooms with gray cabinets.  I must say, I love the look. I have seen plenty of gray kitchens but never thought to have the bath…

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Hall Bathroom: Paint on the Walls

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Well, the painting is done.  I had a free day last week to get it on.  I thought it would only take me a couple hours since it's such a small space, but with all the turns and small nooks, it took me several.  I was tired and almost wanted to give up.  </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">On the first brush stroke, I was hesitant on the color.  I kept going just to see how it dried and give it a chance.  Once it dried, I loved it!  It went on really blue but dried more gray like I had hoped.  The color is Dutch Boy Pale Blue Spring.  I wouldn't normally choose Dutch Boy but I had an offer for free paint and I couldn't pass it up.  It was easy to work with and went on smooth.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3BQ4JCr1h8s0Cx7wNJWsGLptBBt26mLG5VOOlM_fkC0yPvGjopjop4xTpIICfOPAAFcvq0o2aNpxB4cXZtd15zaTCQAJsObl4Gb_Bu_6QxlPSoUkgFWmQpbZXZJfj2uzFmtU5yO5Wnug/s1600/new+bathroom04.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Hall Bathroom: Paint on the Walls

Well, the painting is done.  I had a free day last week to get it on.  I thought it would only take me a couple hours since it's such a small space, but with all the turns and small nooks, it took me several.  I was tired and almost wanted to give up.  On the first brush stroke, I was hesitant on th…

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Country French Magazine!

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I was so honored when I heard Country French Magazine wanted to do a write-up on our previous home my husband and I designed!  When we sold the home, the owners decided to purchase some of the original furniture we owned and they also incorporated elements from <a href="http://alicelanehome.com/">Alice Lane Home Collection</a>.  So you will see a fun mix of details!  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This home was so rewarding to build, my husband and I used my Dad Kevin Brooks to build the home and the three of us had a blast together!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I will never forget watching Bonnie Broten in her element, staging and designing.  She and her crew were some of the most talented, kindest individuals I have ever met and will always be life-long friends!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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I was so honored when I heard Country French Magazine wanted to do a write-up on our previous home my husband and I designed!  When we sold the home, the owners decided to purchase some of the original furniture we owned and they also incorporated elements from Alice Lane Home Collection.  So you wi…

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<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love the feel of soft, unobtrusive colours that gently calm and relax the senses.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These images explore the art of contrast with textures and styles that are personal and timeless:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBu8FH1PvjSUbDHuM31oDaT6tAz0GM9pbDn5pvo7YuZPSVM4zDf9h7LP8nXoKFTQm3GLQphVAQGZKIxcbzywF3kCGeWa7A0247YCMXeZgCfyDdN8ETZ7T0WXvX-n-erazDAxrf1dDVsA0/s1600/tumblr_mt4oqnWL9G1qg9yelo1_500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="420" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBu8FH1PvjSUbDHuM31oDaT6tAz0GM9pbDn5pvo7YuZPSVM4zDf9h7LP8nXoKFTQm3GLQphVAQGZKIxcbzywF3kCGeWa7A0247YCMXeZgCfyDdN8ETZ7T0WXvX-n-erazDAxrf1dDVsA0/s640/tumblr_mt4oqnWL9G1qg9yelo1_500.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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I love the feel of soft, unobtrusive colours that gently calm and relax the senses.These images explore the art of contrast with textures and styles that are personal and timeless:all images viaHave a fabulous weekend!…

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