Music Monday: Jack White

Happy Monday, guys!!

I hope that you all had a great weekend. Mine was full of DIY projects, grocery shopping and cleaning. We're getting ready for family to come into town this week for Thanksgiving and I couldn't be more excited! I have a few projects to try to wrap up before they come, but I have a SUPER busy day at work and lots of laundry to do when I get home so we'll see how much I can actually get done. ha!

So for now I'll leave you with a fun tune, that I really just can't.stop.playing. Enjoy!

I want that room...

room

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I'm redoing my guest bedroom over the next few weeks and there are a few things in this room that I plan on using as part of my inspiration. Especially those floral euro shams...I just purchased the fabric to make my own last night. Can't wait to show you the finished product!

Before & After: Ikea Dressers

I love what a quick coat of paint and new hardware can do for a piece of furniture! We picked up these Tarva dressers from Ikea a few weekends ago (along with our new butterfly print!) and had a few swatches of green paint made into samples. We stained the sides to give it some warmth, and there you have it! It has completely transformed our bedroom and we so love it!


We also bought the tall dresser that matched and did the same ombre pattern with two additional colors added.

In case you're curious the colors that we used were (in order pictured below):
Queen Anne's Lace SW 6420
Celery SW 6421
Shagreen SW 6422
Ryegrass SW 6423
Tansy Green SW 6424
Stain: Varathane - Early American (semi-gloss)

also, the bedroom is painted Humble Gold SW 6380

Color Crush: Smoke

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Make This: Burlap Runner

I had been on the hunt for a new runner for our kitchen table for a while. It was surprisingly hard to find the right size and color. None of the patterns that I saw matched the rest of the house and all of the solids were just too boring! So, obviously, the only thing to do was make my own...and a big mess :)

Here's how I did it....

Supplies: Light color burlap, Fabric dye, Liquid Stitch, Scissors (not shown), Iron (not shown)

Step 1: Soak!

I used my kitchen sink for this, however, it's probably a better idea to use some sort of large container.  If you do use your sink make sure to rinse it out with soap and water immediately afterwards. Simply follow the directions on the back of your dye box - I love how the color possibilities are endless! The longer you soak the deeper the color. I found that this burlap immediately latched on to the color and I didn't need to soak for more than 5 minutes.

Step 2. Cut

I made the mistake of putting my entire 2 yards of fabric in the sink...hello! So, if you're buying more fabric than you need for this specific project I would recommend that you cut your fabric first to ensure an even color.

Step 3. Fray

This step is slightly tedious. Make sure that you take your time to keep your fabric from looking too distressed. If you try this, you'll know what I mean. I measured out 10 inches for my fray.

Step 4. Iron

I definitely recommend this step to keep your ends looking crisp and even.

Step 5. "Stitch"

There are two ways that you can finish off your runner. The first is to use Liquid Stitch, which just so happens to be a little messy (and really, its not a complete DIY with out a little mess). If you choose to go this route make sure to put something 'disposable' under your project - I used a brown paper bag. -OR- you can get fancy and make the stitch with your sewing machine. I chose against this option because I didn't want to be able to see the seam. It is a total preference.

Step 6. Fringe

This was my favorite part. Basically you just tie your knot at the top of your fringe. I liked the chunky look, so I only made 6 strands. You can make as many as you please :)

It's so satisfying to make something yourself. There's really nothing better than someone complimenting something in your home and being able to say "Thanks, I made it" - am I right?!

I'm Back!

I'm happy to say that I've jumped back into the blogging world!! It's been a rough couple of months, filled with health and personal issues, but I am doing so much better and can't wait to show you everything that I've been working on. I have posts set up for the rest of the year and they're FILLED with as many DIYs as I could come up with.

The details of why I've been gone aren't important, but what the time off has taught me is that this is my passion. Creating, designing and sharing all of my projects with you. I know that I will have to earn back most of my followers, but I hope that there are still a few of you out there that are excited to see what I've been working on.

I have a new blog design....If you remember the last one looked something like this:

I'll be adding a few new things to the blog, such as music and more design. I hope that you're as excited as I am!

And yes, I DID chop all my hair off :)

A little breather...

Hi guys!

I know that I haven't been around much lately, but life is just a bit out of control right now. Not literally, I am working on making it ''in control'' but nonetheless its pretty crazy. 

I have felt this pressure to be posting more, and then guilt for not posting more...and then I think about how long its been since I've done a decent post and its clouding my mind a little bit. 

I started this blog as an outlet, as most of us do, and right now I have lots of outlets....things things that are requiring a bit more of my attention lately and a few priorities that I need to straighten out. 

So here I am letting you know that I need a breather. No, I'm not breaking up with you..I just need some space. Its not you..its me. 

Okay, those are all the cliches that I can think of right now.

I will be back soon - feeling refreshed with lots of great ideas and things to share with you. I hope you'll all still be here when I get back!

xox