Changing Things Up

<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Back around Christmas time, I had a wild hair to move some things around.  My Ikea expedit has always been in the hallway nook leading to the family room.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpZm1gCJrMki47rupdvpkvTnMLgXIF5w5XArpxUtssjC9fRDtHW08U8mxp3TOL1F8YkciK8__5ix9V1M8yw3FW4pjzaCdkecGuIXCihDy-wZ7YL0hDye_7VJO_PJ8a2mqDiCix9XrgfPI/s1600/gallery+wall08.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpZm1gCJrMki47rupdvpkvTnMLgXIF5w5XArpxUtssjC9fRDtHW08U8mxp3TOL1F8YkciK8__5ix9V1M8yw3FW4pjzaCdkecGuIXCihDy-wZ7YL0hDye_7VJO_PJ8a2mqDiCix9XrgfPI/s1600/gallery+wall08.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I like it here but the area underneath the mirror in the dining room was empty.  So I moved the expedit here.  I posted it on Facebook and several of you seemed to like the change.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmPj8c3GWCVPW3K9d_o3glWw4o9adiakuEQyE-5gVgzmWBYIF7OhUQPTMSrS7P8wS763FxKeOmSH9RSzEDFtNZfV_tjo7St6iCfnmJ60fTYVrkYzVlQqJKi3QFfkHs8ulJIH7W8-a6yMU/s1600/DSCN6800.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmPj8c3GWCVPW3K9d_o3glWw4o9adiakuEQyE-5gVgzmWBYIF7OhUQPTMSrS7P8wS763FxKeOmSH9RSzEDFtNZfV_tjo7St6iCfnmJ60fTYVrkYzVlQqJKi3QFfkHs8ulJIH7W8-a6yMU/s1600/DSCN6800.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I don't completely love it but like the expedit fills in the gap.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigYGKU7D5ikT-rjl8KQH_-dfwKtNZXETsSRr8ldmpTtkJ8YXcJ0Ftaw-mRVej-QEWsILDkCpmJMnKq7fvvoAM6xr8UmfWqzr3FkeuBcOUCLi6sHIxNHYACQ9KmsFV58wkulGZABk98eBk/s1600/DSCN6798.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigYGKU7D5ikT-rjl8KQH_-dfwKtNZXETsSRr8ldmpTtkJ8YXcJ0Ftaw-mRVej-QEWsILDkCpmJMnKq7fvvoAM6xr8UmfWqzr3FkeuBcOUCLi6sHIxNHYACQ9KmsFV58wkulGZABk98eBk/s1600/DSCN6798.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">With this change, the hallway nook now becomes empty.  I would love an open console table to display baskets and other large decor items.</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I love the openness on this one.  The mix of wood and metal give it a rustic feel which I'm open to.</span><a href="http://i.c-b.co/is/image/Crate/WoodlandConsoleAI13/&$web_zoom$&wid=558&hei=558/1308302308/woodland-console-table.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://i.c-b.co/is/image/Crate/WoodlandConsoleAI13/&$web_zoom$&wid=558&hei=558/1308302308/woodland-console-table.jpg" width="640" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.crateandbarrel.com/woodland-console-table/s207640" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">source</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">This one pairs nicely with the striped walls.</span><a href="http://katelynjamesblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/home-decorating-foyers_6964.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://katelynjamesblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/home-decorating-foyers_6964.jpg" width="640" /></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://katelynjamesblog.com/foyer-stripes-and-clocks/" target="_blank">source</a> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">This one is gorgeous but a little above my budget.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i.c-b.co/is/image/Crate/BluestoneCnsl1XFI11/&$web_zoom$&wid=558&hei=558/1308302307/bluestone-console-table.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://i.c-b.co/is/image/Crate/BluestoneCnsl1XFI11/&$web_zoom$&wid=558&hei=558/1308302307/bluestone-console-table.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://i.c-b.co/is/image/Crate/BluestoneCnsl1XFI11/&$web_zoom$&wid=558&hei=558/1308302307/bluestone-console-table.jpg" target="_blank">source</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I could DIY one of my own like this.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWHVf8qQDT00HjD-jSbmXJ8ZWIekw2JnwNlMaCRV1pRoUosl28xlY7eP-7CRQ6mFZBJOSaF9avx8QqJAUVskVpFPmUw_UYJcTT2HZ-hzNFylKwpFz3O7hztnHb82lQErRh3MC6pY0mlSM/s1600/StyledStaircaseLanding_7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWHVf8qQDT00HjD-jSbmXJ8ZWIekw2JnwNlMaCRV1pRoUosl28xlY7eP-7CRQ6mFZBJOSaF9avx8QqJAUVskVpFPmUw_UYJcTT2HZ-hzNFylKwpFz3O7hztnHb82lQErRh3MC6pY0mlSM/s1600/StyledStaircaseLanding_7.jpg" width="474" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.desertdomicile.com/2012/10/diy-18-console-table.html" target="_blank">source</a> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I also like this parson style table with stools or ottomans tucked underneath.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://p-hw2.pixstatic.com/52548e24697ab052e2005c74._w.540_h.722_s.fit_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://p-hw2.pixstatic.com/52548e24697ab052e2005c74._w.540_h.722_s.fit_.jpg" width="478" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/edytas-modern-with-a-drop-of-d-139263" target="_blank">source</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I'm still debating on a few options before I pull the trigger on purchasing anything.  Any suggestions? </span></div><br /><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/316/0CB760E2AD1EF5DEC1BEB8DD6026223F.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border: 0px none ! important;" />

Changing Things Up

Back around Christmas time, I had a wild hair to move some things around.  My Ikea expedit has always been in the hallway nook leading to th...

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A Gallery Wall

<div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">So after the painting, nailing, and adjusting of pictures, I'm done with my gallery wall.  Well finished for now.  I'll add more pictures in the future but at the moment I'm satisfied.  Who knows, things could be totally different tomorrow.  I tend to walk by things and change them on impulse.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">In the daytime:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp1IP5bgGl_zjh8AMAK5KBBZgJSNha5OT3-r6nHlgcifT021bI4sldTgzE5POevJkzG9sXIY03qBKiC0t1BH0fFJomVy0YCcGBoNoF7tn5FL0bmagmKFiAJ7nx0_tmWyDS8cA-Fe7kIYrQ/s1600/gallery+wall05.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp1IP5bgGl_zjh8AMAK5KBBZgJSNha5OT3-r6nHlgcifT021bI4sldTgzE5POevJkzG9sXIY03qBKiC0t1BH0fFJomVy0YCcGBoNoF7tn5FL0bmagmKFiAJ7nx0_tmWyDS8cA-Fe7kIYrQ/s640/gallery+wall05.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And at night:</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPi9hVN8zVVF_8sWmOdAsWEgZBmAU2J9k9V7VO7smDo68d57ku5m9bNRjn1KRqp76LuJ_eRXO9LsKumEetvkJDbd8ExSrCb6k4GGion1C4Bte634ePlgcE8GyM2hzhejPccqFuJ9CQQyWz/s1600/gallery+wall07.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPi9hVN8zVVF_8sWmOdAsWEgZBmAU2J9k9V7VO7smDo68d57ku5m9bNRjn1KRqp76LuJ_eRXO9LsKumEetvkJDbd8ExSrCb6k4GGion1C4Bte634ePlgcE8GyM2hzhejPccqFuJ9CQQyWz/s640/gallery+wall07.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">This was a blank wall between the entry foyer and main living area downstairs.  It needed a focal point and I didn't want to add just artwork.  I wanted something special for our family and guests to look at when they enter our home.</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">This is what the space looked like when we moved in.<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggB6pREDbNVCBesxCfDuh2ZNlfsTPGCJRoDubPbgx-qwidMML2YEd1jMQtXZUVyYPJ5dKp-vD6X51uNUfTpzPlbikdM5oGvRl-nCR5nNnkQrut8emuTB9OlAkkuFftyCwF_w5t9wx6iitj/s1600/DSCN0810.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggB6pREDbNVCBesxCfDuh2ZNlfsTPGCJRoDubPbgx-qwidMML2YEd1jMQtXZUVyYPJ5dKp-vD6X51uNUfTpzPlbikdM5oGvRl-nCR5nNnkQrut8emuTB9OlAkkuFftyCwF_w5t9wx6iitj/s640/DSCN0810.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">A little bland and lacked some color.  I finally painted it in Behr Brown Teepee.</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/AVvXsEiau2YQ_FvAAPKgmX-qMdJDaZJpPhwdusn042eg_wcQp3XO7hsO0up4pFDSniNUevez4EoGnWhhXqcHA3VkUeLW4vaNHr6QYt6Rde8ttxa6Ke1NUB_SRJ6QlIgf7qn0_bIsmYWb-66u4HgY/s1600/gallery+wall01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiau2YQ_FvAAPKgmX-qMdJDaZJpPhwdusn042eg_wcQp3XO7hsO0up4pFDSniNUevez4EoGnWhhXqcHA3VkUeLW4vaNHr6QYt6Rde8ttxa6Ke1NUB_SRJ6QlIgf7qn0_bIsmYWb-66u4HgY/s640/gallery+wall01.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">A</span>nd now...</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD7EkIGFz0SaH0Gky0NQDdEmdoh7dlSYqJR6NTG1AvmaxShf1S0sgMw2Nv1vdyvK_KkrYyD4h9Yu-eVDNaV2zyIxlxG46xXmWMZukL2X_LIbp39T25DFWsbbo1kEHrCZxtFfK2KNmWk9I7/s1600/gallery+wall02.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD7EkIGFz0SaH0Gky0NQDdEmdoh7dlSYqJR6NTG1AvmaxShf1S0sgMw2Nv1vdyvK_KkrYyD4h9Yu-eVDNaV2zyIxlxG46xXmWMZukL2X_LIbp39T25DFWsbbo1kEHrCZxtFfK2KNmWk9I7/s640/gallery+wall02.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh_XBPcJX7vtJeQzNVo3TeimohvsLjC4GqOB2YwZgIHdLh8EFGz_nQGBbvR0H6F8USvc6hy6tS0ufO98tB3FxveVDA0oXFScuyenlON1yG3bb_vReA1zI6xwB9q8pzwS_eFpZ0xMe2cT__/s1600/gallery+wall03.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh_XBPcJX7vtJeQzNVo3TeimohvsLjC4GqOB2YwZgIHdLh8EFGz_nQGBbvR0H6F8USvc6hy6tS0ufO98tB3FxveVDA0oXFScuyenlON1yG3bb_vReA1zI6xwB9q8pzwS_eFpZ0xMe2cT__/s640/gallery+wall03.jpg" width="640" /></a></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/AVvXsEjaDwgcGUv_fGmQjbUsVPkacKikIqx91YVQdA3xHRC2T044Hm5grhQPyTWuRdjQE-K46jf-0YCH4515UQDYpxJFlED9bxVNfhLksMtl_Abah6EIspyxL7wmmmN0bBWql5WNqe-g7n1tEnhO/s1600/gallery+wall04.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaDwgcGUv_fGmQjbUsVPkacKikIqx91YVQdA3xHRC2T044Hm5grhQPyTWuRdjQE-K46jf-0YCH4515UQDYpxJFlED9bxVNfhLksMtl_Abah6EIspyxL7wmmmN0bBWql5WNqe-g7n1tEnhO/s640/gallery+wall04.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><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/AVvXsEj2nFmV2uyNqsl3s9vvf2QH6de-byqyx9YJohkbkdlqoJYfNSlI5zbOY326a1Wx5UAL7nBHX0QP2HJUFDZAhmVn4T7z0C-i7rNL1W1ufVV2RvazFe9miMfKKoUd0ieO_eZbIXI1dS-P20nr/s1600/gallery+wall06.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2nFmV2uyNqsl3s9vvf2QH6de-byqyx9YJohkbkdlqoJYfNSlI5zbOY326a1Wx5UAL7nBHX0QP2HJUFDZAhmVn4T7z0C-i7rNL1W1ufVV2RvazFe9miMfKKoUd0ieO_eZbIXI1dS-P20nr/s640/gallery+wall06.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">To tie in the colors of the rest of the downstairs, I painted the <a href="http://decoratingcents.blogspot.com/2011/07/my-pretty-little-lamp.html" style="color: #6fa8dc;" target="_blank">lamp</a> and small frames in Valspar's Mediterranean.  The mirror, large frames, and candles and candlesticks I already owned.  I bought the "W" at Hobby Lobby and spray painted it in Krylon's Oil Rubbed Bronze.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">They are all floating above the infamous Ikea Expedit shelf I've seen floating around blogland.  It was the perfect size for the space and I didn't have to shell out hundreds of dollars.  I searched numerous furniture stores before stumbling upon this shelf.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">You might be eying the dining room chandelier in the mirror.  Oh yeah, I'll be tackling that one soon!!</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></span><br /><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Linking to:</span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://thriftydecorchick.com/" target="_blank">Thrifty Decor Chick</a> * <a href="http://www.myrepurposedlife.net/" target="_blank">My Repurposed Life</a> * <a href="http://thediyshowoff.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The DIY Showoff</a></span> * <span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://sassysites.blogspot.com/2011/07/t2t-tuesday-is-here.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+SassySites+%28Sassy+Sites%21%29" target="_blank">Sassy Sites</a></span> * <span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.homestoriesatoz.com/2011/07/tutorials-tips-tuesday-link-party-20.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20thestoriesofa2z/Visw%20%28Home%20Stories%20of%20A%20to%20Z%29" target="_blank">Home Stories A to Z</a></span> * <span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.somewhatsimple.com/2011/07/blog-link-party-with-social-spark.html" target="_blank">Somewhat Simple</a></span> * <span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.thehandmadehome.net/2011/07/true-colors-the-handmade-home-linkay-partay/" target="_blank">The Handmade Home</a></span> * <span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://adiamondinthestuff.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">A Diamond in the Stuff</a></span> * <span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com/2011_08_01_archive.html" target="_blank">My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia</a></span> * <span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://organizeyourstuffnow.com/%20" target="_blank">Organize Your Stuff Now</a></span> * <span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.bystephanielynn.com/2011/08/sunday-showcase-party-w-clean-mama.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+UnderTheTableAndDreaming+%28Under+The+Table+and+Dreaming%29" target="_blank">Under the Table and Dreaming</a></span> * <span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://shabbynest.blogspot.com/2011/10/frugal-friday.html" target="_blank">The Shabby Nest</a></span> * <a href="http://www.remodelaholic.com/2011/10/remodelaholics-anonymous-93-blog-link" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Remodelaholic</span></a> *<span style="font-size: x-small;"> <a href="http://diybydesign.blogspot.com/2012/01/winter-blues-wednesday-its-party-50.html" target="_blank">DIY by Design</a> * <a href="http://cleanandscentsible.blogspot.com/2012/01/creative-spark-no-28.html" target="_blank">Clean and Scentsible</a> * <a href="http://savvysouthernstyle.blogspot.com/2012/01/wow-us-wednesdays-51.html" target="_blank">Savvy Southern Style</a> * <a href="http://www.gingersnapcrafts.com/2012/01/wow-me-wednesday-36.html" target="_blank">Ginger Snap Crafts</a> *</span></div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://abodelove.blogspot.com/2011/09/roomspiration-linky-party-entryway.html" target="_blank" title="Roomspiration"><img alt="Roomspiration" src="http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd408/lizzygal18/orangebackground.jpg" style="border: medium none;" /></a></div>

A Gallery Wall

So after the painting, nailing, and adjusting of pictures, I'm done with my gallery wall.  Well finished for now.  I'll add more pic...

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Hanging and Patching...

<div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I've been busy positioning, hammering, and patching this <a href="http://decoratingcents.blogspot.com/2011/07/adding-some-color.html" style="color: #6fa8dc;" target="_blank">wall</a> all week.  Can't wait to show you what I've been working on.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXF6AP1ui3Pvh9W3hdLWvmQfuaJHXIf9gOsWEV-QudWdVA9WPkXHZLCzc0Z3DKGeuZ-qPi4T8EXB4AlpOdYPzankeqRdt0sQFih60E8cBXleNHShObt1AzxHbxjP4nsRiVTz8hgwLQtGVk/s640/DSCN0831.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXF6AP1ui3Pvh9W3hdLWvmQfuaJHXIf9gOsWEV-QudWdVA9WPkXHZLCzc0Z3DKGeuZ-qPi4T8EXB4AlpOdYPzankeqRdt0sQFih60E8cBXleNHShObt1AzxHbxjP4nsRiVTz8hgwLQtGVk/s640/DSCN0831.JPG" width="640" /></a></div></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">This project does include my <a href="http://decoratingcents.blogspot.com/2011/07/my-pretty-little-lamp.html" style="color: #6fa8dc;" target="_blank">little lamp</a>!</span></span>

Hanging and Patching...

I've been busy positioning, hammering, and patching this wall all week.  Can't wait to show you what I've been working on. This...

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Adding some color

<div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">So this weekend I was busy painting.  Seems like the story of my life.  The previous owners changed nothing about this home, not even a speck of paint.  So we are left to transform everything ourselves.</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">We have a hallway/alcove that opens up to the main living area downstairs.  I have an idea for a project but I knew painting would be my first step.</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Here's the before.  Boring builder beige.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYbjdY1n0-5-tbDwkO0P8mASn4wW__CuAFSIJmg6GvAvO6IICGAH6LpLJi1tIVF7083o6DhBIUNwUzYNoikadSgpVdAUbIBlOdzLAJ9lzwzNOp81pTT5F2OiFWO_2c-p0L6qK1O7fksioP/s1600/DSCN0810.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYbjdY1n0-5-tbDwkO0P8mASn4wW__CuAFSIJmg6GvAvO6IICGAH6LpLJi1tIVF7083o6DhBIUNwUzYNoikadSgpVdAUbIBlOdzLAJ9lzwzNOp81pTT5F2OiFWO_2c-p0L6qK1O7fksioP/s640/DSCN0810.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">So after a little color...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXF6AP1ui3Pvh9W3hdLWvmQfuaJHXIf9gOsWEV-QudWdVA9WPkXHZLCzc0Z3DKGeuZ-qPi4T8EXB4AlpOdYPzankeqRdt0sQFih60E8cBXleNHShObt1AzxHbxjP4nsRiVTz8hgwLQtGVk/s1600/DSCN0831.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXF6AP1ui3Pvh9W3hdLWvmQfuaJHXIf9gOsWEV-QudWdVA9WPkXHZLCzc0Z3DKGeuZ-qPi4T8EXB4AlpOdYPzankeqRdt0sQFih60E8cBXleNHShObt1AzxHbxjP4nsRiVTz8hgwLQtGVk/s640/DSCN0831.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">A huge difference in my book.  It's a darker, richer beige.  The perfect backdrop for my next project.</div>

Adding some color

So this weekend I was busy painting.  Seems like the story of my life.  The previous owners changed nothing about this home, not even a spec...

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My Pretty Little Lamp

<div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">So I've been on a thrifting kick and have come across some really good deals.  I've wanted a new lamp so I knew going to a thrift store would give me some budget friendly options.</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">On this day I went to a store I happened to find on an internet search.  I pulled up to the building kind of skeptical because it was smaller, but I went inside anyway.  I had a very good first impression.  I searched through some furniture pieces before heading to lighting.</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">When I found THE lamp it was too good to be true.</span> <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMB17PiSvaBYPJdtkfrhZLpNp24vOY1G4_nJoOU7LMzN_xsQzlj3Yr5Uhhmpab0RoKBWghLXZJ9k3kDQyEYHKXUFH2ZT_YQWmkvnl6fswMUvo1UPeXFwOI7LpoAomDQZ5PNFOOT5DPSAaR/s1600/DSCN0767.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMB17PiSvaBYPJdtkfrhZLpNp24vOY1G4_nJoOU7LMzN_xsQzlj3Yr5Uhhmpab0RoKBWghLXZJ9k3kDQyEYHKXUFH2ZT_YQWmkvnl6fswMUvo1UPeXFwOI7LpoAomDQZ5PNFOOT5DPSAaR/s400/DSCN0767.JPG" width="216" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Lovely isn't it!!  NOT.  It was a whopping $2.99!!!!  I had ask an associate to make sure I read the tag right.  It even came with a shade that looked like it was new.  I knew it was coming home with me.</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I knew the spot I wanted to put it so I had to find the right color to paint it.  After some searching I came across the color online: Valspar Mediterranean.  It would match perfectly.  I hopped over to Lowe's to get it and couldn't wait to start painting. </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/AVvXsEj6pSA1ElB0MDQWkv34BLDCTSyOdiUBhdKsV9a_baysI48v6dNoVFpZlt5X4TcdsLjGobzMQtCJRNkkkBb0xzmq6igNtc3hs5j6Ox3QwGfEbww5bSj2eShYbf-xFXEqvv3He5GqGSKEHzZt/s1600/DSCN0868.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6pSA1ElB0MDQWkv34BLDCTSyOdiUBhdKsV9a_baysI48v6dNoVFpZlt5X4TcdsLjGobzMQtCJRNkkkBb0xzmq6igNtc3hs5j6Ox3QwGfEbww5bSj2eShYbf-xFXEqvv3He5GqGSKEHzZt/s400/DSCN0868.JPG" width="206" /></a></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;">After some cleaning and several coats of spray paint, here it is!!!</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/AVvXsEgXwHvH5Wk-dHarqK-sPHJmgu5OF0KWIQrIMyFT6RfWt-HzaLhtJaBoEri1NDjeDlI4fiJGEtd76ypz2jOk4PGWm3zjjqgnkw4GoPkYpSueDfIuJhI6iJDH6ZA2V5dfYiBED-XXoi4-22xv/s1600/lamp02.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXwHvH5Wk-dHarqK-sPHJmgu5OF0KWIQrIMyFT6RfWt-HzaLhtJaBoEri1NDjeDlI4fiJGEtd76ypz2jOk4PGWm3zjjqgnkw4GoPkYpSueDfIuJhI6iJDH6ZA2V5dfYiBED-XXoi4-22xv/s640/lamp02.jpg" width="464" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Isn't it beautiful.!!!!  Not sure if I want to keep the shade white or cover it with some fabric but for right now, I'm loving it.</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Wanna know where it's going in my home??  Guess you have to stay tuned to find out.</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Linking to:</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://thriftydecorchick.com/" target="_blank">Thrifty Decor Chick</a></span> * <span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.theshabbychiccottage.net/" target="_blank">The Shabby Chic Cottage</a></span> * <span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://sassysites.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sassy Sites</a></span> * <span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.homestoriesatoz.com/2011/07/tutorials-tips-tuesday-link-party-20.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20thestoriesofa2z/Visw%20%28Home%20Stories%20of%20A%20to%20Z%29" target="_blank">Home Stories A to Z</a></span> * <span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://savvysouthernstyle.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Savvy Southern Style</a></span> * <span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.day-and-age-design.com/" target="_blank">Day & Age Design</a></span> * <span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://youngancrafty.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Young and Crafty</a></span> * <span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Coastal Charm</a></span> * <span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://adiamondinthestuff.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">A Diamond in the Stuff</a></span> * <span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://creatingahouseofgrace.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">House of Grace</a></span> * <span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://thediyshowoff.blogspot.com/2011/08/time-for-diy-project-parade.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2FpuSM+%28The+DIY+Show+Off%29" target="_blank">The DIY Showoff</a></span> * <span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://thecsiproject.com/2011/08/25/linkup-here-for-the-lamp-makeover-challenge/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TheCSIProject+%28The+CSI+Project%29" target="_blank">The CSI Project</a> * <a href="http://www.domestically-speaking.com/2011/09/91st-power-of-paint-party-krylon.html" target="_blank">Domestically Speaking</a></span> * <span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.sweetlittlegals.com/2011/11/turquoise-lovin-11.html" target="_blank">Sweet Little Gals</a></span> *<span style="font-size: x-small;"> <a href="http://restoreinteriors.blogspot.com/2012/01/restored-it-wednesday_31.html" target="_blank">Restore Interiors</a> * <a href="http://www.itallstartedwithpaint.com/2012/07/mission-possible-crazy-for-color-link.html" target="_blank">It All Started With Paint</a> *</span></div>

My Pretty Little Lamp

So I've been on a thrifting kick and have come across some really good deals.  I've wanted a new lamp so I knew going to a thrift st...

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