Guest Post: Recycled Consign and Design!!!

I talk. 

A LOT.

I know, I know, you are totally surprised...I really seem like the shy quiet type. (c:

But I am always at a loss for words to expound on the brilliance of my friend and guest today, Amanda from {Re}cycled Consign and Design!  She is not only an amazing blogger, but she runs an amazing shop to top it off! Wife, mother, blogger, entrepreneur, *fabulous*...is there anything this girl can't do???

And to top it all off, she has some kickin' digs that she is sharing with us today and this is the first time I've had a peek into her abode...boy, she didn't disappoint! 

Brace yourself for impact...it's gonna be siiiiiiiick...

Cue big smiles and spirit fingers cause this is going to be fun!

So honored to be part of such a inspiring design series. Aubrey has been such a great blogging friend and I adore reading what she has to say daily! Don't you all just giggle over every post?

Mio does.

Making your house your own seems like it would be so easy. And probably with an unlimited budget it might be.

I don't have that, so creativity is a good friend.

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I really just want my house to be a reflection of myself and my family.

I want to be inspired and feel content to be here.

I still have a LONG way to go but here are a few of my favorite moments.

*Husband wants everyone to know that the center flatscreen has been replaced with a Ginormous more appropriate sized HD.*

Violette is the newest member of our home and I just adore her.

Kinda do a happy dance in the shower every morning!

Naked.

Oh and because I adore Aubrey so much I am giving you all a little sneak peek into my new office that is so close to being finished.

Praise the Lord.

I know I should show more, but I am selfish and really want you all to come visit me again.

Smooches to you all.

xoxo.

Is anyone else feeling positively *DEPRIVED* that we don't get to see that whole fab office right this second??? I can't wait...leopard rug and gold...GUH. I just want to sleep under that desk. It would be like sleeping under the Christmas tree on Christmas Eve. Only better (c: 

Thanks to all my fabulous guests this week, you are the bestest!!!

Guest Post: A FabuLESS Home!!!

 

Today we have the pleasure of one of my newest blogging buddy's company, Maury from A FabuLESS Home!

I can't even tell you how much I love the creativity that this lady puts in to her fantastic home! You are getting a *small* dose of it today, but I assure you that there is much more fabulousness to see in her lovely abode!

I am seriously SO SO SO excited to be guest posting here today. I have ADORED Aubrey’s blog for a long time. A while ago, she emailed me and asked to me to be a part of this series and I about had a stroke. Of course, I immediately set my date so that she couldn’t realize her error. So here I am!

A little about me… my husband and I recently bought a new-to-us home in SC. I started my blog to catalog the journey of updating the home and making it “ours.” So far we’ve finished the FAMILY ROOM, the SUNROOM, the KITCHEN (kinda), the POWDER ROOM and I’m working on the dining room now (click HERE to see Before/After pictures!). It’s been a lot of work but I’ve really loved it, except for the tears, splinters, bruises, exhaustion and now, lack of money. No really… I’ve loved it.

Through all that, I realize that I have a tendency to skip from project-to-project, room-to-room… never really stopping to appreciate my house and how far we’ve come. So when Aubrey asked me to write about what I really love, I decided to write about my top 5 favorite crafts that I’ve made for the new house.

#1 – Toilet Paper Wall Art

This project was done to fill a huge wall in my sunroom that was completely blank. The best part is… it’s completely free. I used empty toilet paper and paper towel rolls, cut them down and glued them together.

The best part about this project is seeing people’s faces when I tell them that I’ve made wall art out of toilet paper rolls. It’s pretty hysterical.

#2 – Ceiling Tile Mirrors

I’ve loved this project because it was such a collaboration between my husband and I. He wanted mirrors over the couch, but then I found these really cool ceiling tiles at an antique store in Asheville, NC. So he cut them out, we used mirror that we already had and made unique pieces. Total cost for this was $50 ($40 for the ceiling tiles and $10 to have the mirror cut to size). Then last week, I saw this at an antique fair:

$125 each! and I actually like mine better because they have more paint on them and the metal on mine has a really pretty bronzy patina.

#3 – Stenciled Powder Room

Everything was changed… walls, sink, vanity, toilet, window treatments. Such a small room became a huge project. It took me about 12 hours to complete the stenciling (over the course of 3 days). Plus, every time I go in there, I find another spot that isn’t perfect. Still, it’s one of my favorite rooms in the house.

#4 – The Dreaded Kitchen Cabinets

Most people who read my blog would be surprised by this choice (in fact, my post on this was called “DON’T EVER PAINT YOUR CABINETS”) Most of the tears that I spoke about before came during this project. We removed the cabinets over the sink and painted them all white. Yes I realize it’s practically sacrilege to paint pretty wood, but see how dark the room was? Now, it looks like this:

We’re definitely not done with the kitchen, but the painted cabinets, pendant lights and taking down the dividing cabinets made a huge difference in the way this room feels. So after months of recuperation, I can say that I’m glad I did it.

#5 – Jewelry Hanger

This is the newest of my projects. In fact, I just completed it on Sunday, but I love it. Such a quick and cheap ($15!) project but it’s fun and I love it. Yes, I know I have WAY TOO MANY earrings.

So I hope I’ve inspired you with some of the projects… but more than anything, I hope you take a few minutes to appreciate your home and your favorite things. I hope to make more of an effort to appreciate each project and room that I’ve completed. 

Thanks so much to Aubrey for having me!

I am definitely feeling inspired, I'm going to look at my toilet paper a whole new way now!!! 

That really came out different than I was thinking it in my head...

But seriously, so many great projects and that amazing kitchen makeover!!! I'm always a complete sucker for a great kitchen (c: And if you haven't checked out A FabuLESS Home, hop on over and let the inspiration continue!!! (c:

Up Tomorrow:

Amanda from {Re}cycled Consign and Design!!!!

Guest Post: Saved by Suzy!!!

 

 Do you know how to spell Suzy???

T-A-L-E-N-T.

 Yep. That is how I spell Suzy from Saved by Suzy (c: Not only does this lady pull off some awesome projects and has curated a beautiful home, but she totally makes me laugh on a daily basis. We hit it off right away and it's been a blast ever since! It was definitely here furniture revamping skills that first impressed me, but I've been impressed by a lot with this talented gal! Enough of this schmoozing, her stuff speaks for itself!!! (c:

Hello!  I am so excited to be here.  All Things Bright and Beautiful is one of my favorite blogs.  It's always so full of great pics and inspiration.  Aubrey was one of my first friends in Blogland.  If only we lived closer to each other, I know we would have tons of fun shopping, hanging out and redecorating our homes. 

Aubrey asked me to give you a sneak peek into my home.  ACK!!  My house is in a constant state of upheaval/disaster as I try to redecorate and makeover everything in sight.  Right now, it seems like I have a million projects going on, but none of them are finished.

Please, tell me you can relate?  Or, does this only happen to me?

Here's are some shots of my dining room:

I found the dresser on Craigslist, gave it a new coat of paint and now it serves as a buffet.  The mirror was a boring brownish black that I glammed up with a little gold spray paint.  Gotta love the spray paint!

I love my turquoise Fu dog and I couldn't resist jumping on the Missoni bandwagon with this fun little candle.

Just ignore that little table in the corner.  It's hanging out there while I'm trying to sell it.  I really wanted to show you these sunburst mirrors.  I got them for a 50% off steal at Hobby Lobby.

I recently painted the French doors a glossy black.  I love them!  I'm thinking about adding faux Roman shades to add some more color and pattern.

Next up, is the living room.

I decided the niche above the TV needed a little pop of color, so I painted a canvas and hung it up there.

These chairs and buffet were my first DIY project...and I haven't stopped since.

I have a throw pillow obsession!  They do wonders at hiding an ugly couch!

My piano just went from dingy old brown to fresh and modern green.  I love gallery walls.  Here's a closer look at mine:

Thanks for stopping by my living and dining room today!  Right now, I'm busy working on kids' bathroom and should have a reveal next week on my blog, Saved by Suzy.  

I also host a link party every Thursday.  I am blown away by the amount of talent there is out there and the projects that people link up.  I would love to have you join the party and show me what you have been working on.

Thanks for having me today Aubrey!

It just leaves you wanting more, doesn't it??? Definitely hop over and check it out!

And up tomorrow:

Maury from A Fabuless Home!!!