Redo with purpose

So the walls are a beautiful "spring is here green" and the window treatments are white, light and airy.  Sigh it's just sooooo pretty yet not too feminine.  I wouldn't do that to my husband, I like him being a man.

So this is my duck tape cover mirror and a vase from another room.  I also re-used an old suit case and small thingy (not sure what it is, bought it for a dollar 8 years ago)

This is closer (zoom in here) 

Next up is my side of the bed, with the fabulous rug I got from CSN.  The mirror was 3 dollars from thrift store, repainted and also owl repainted and pussy willows from yard. 

Another close-up 

Looks almost professional, if you squint and have a glass of wine. 

The next wall is on my husband's side and it was a little more pricier.  Although I did find the fabric at an outlet for 9 dollars a yard and the frames at Wal-Mart for 3 a piece.  Oh the other objects da' art, thrift store find painted white.  Did I tell you I am sick of painting things white? 

I only have two more things to accomplish, the bed and headboard and a chair.  I also have delusions of hanging a full wall of shelves around the bed.  In my head it seems easy but I think I've deceived myself in that area.

Next time I will have the chair and hopefully the bed and the whole enchilada all done up.

It will be complete!!

Coming around the horn

Sorry, I haven't been posting.  I've been working on my bedroom redo with purpose and it takes extra time when you are doing it yourself and you're not able to just buy what you want.  I love looking at people's blogs but have come to a conclusion, they have more disposable cash than I do.  There's just no way I can keep up and I will no longer try.  Sorry :( but really I'm not.  The truth is sooooo freeing!!   Ok, so I will show you what I have been up to.

Cool huh?  I've painted the walls and a few accents.

Not only did I paint the walls with this green but I made the color up.  It's a combination of two paint chips.

The before of this lovely owl is in my previous post.

I am also coming around the corner of finally finishing this room.  I can't wait I'm so excited.

I really scared myself when painting the room, it was so different and there was just no going back.  I look at it now and it just makes me smile.  My husband even likes it.

So until next time, do what you can and enjoy it.

If I do it again is it still random??

I am just gathering away and when I'm not I'm still doing random things.  Like this thing.  It's a beanie with pompoms so you can pretend to be a Panda Bear.  The cat is not pretending, by his expression, I would say it  is the look of planning someone's demise.  The humiliation he has to endure to be fed.

I also realize you can not see black pompom ears with a dark background. 

Did that help any?  NO?  Well shootarooni!!

Uhhmmmm imagine a white hat with black pompom ears.  I have also realized making pompoms is an lost art.  I will have to show you some time.  Not today but someday...

So I'm still getting ready for the big change, no not that one, well maybe but I am talking about my room going from brown to green.  I have this large gold leafed mirror that needed something.  I didn't want to paint it because it's gold leafed sooooo....I rubbed a couple of brain cells together and this is what I came up with. 

Taaa-funkadelic-DAAAAAAAA!!! 

Isn't that awesome?!?!

It took me all of 2 minutes to do and cost me nothing.  How do you ask?  By what magical power have I accomplished this?  I will tell you my secret....com' ere...sshhh don't tell anyone.......it's duck tape. 

Are you blown away?  I am :)

Oh was at a thrift store with a friend last week and found this. 

Need I say more?

Random projects and ideas that may never happen

I have finished stage one in my on purpose designed bedroom.  This piece is finally painted and put back together.  Wow! white takes along time to accomplish. After primer and 3+ coats of gloss white here it is.  Just a little tada

This is the next one (I forgot to take a before pic again), remembered after I painted the top drawers.

(yeah, those are my boots..... and these boots are made for kickin')

Ok, so last weekend my family got the flu and I got nothing accomplished but stumbling upon an impromptu garage sale, I found this for 3 dollars.  I couldn't resist!!  How could you not want a giant smiling frog? 

Then I got sick, while everyone went back to work and school.  I finally made it back to the living room after days of confinement to bathroom and bedroom.  Yeah, so not fun.  Sitting there looking at my forgotten friend who I was going to give to my great niece.  When my son walked in and said "hey, that looks like Frogbone".  "Who's Frogbone?" I asked thinking it was some new band.  "You know the frog you drew" he replied and I still just stared at him in my fog of oblivion. Then it finally dawned on me "OH, the cartoon band that Kiki is in"  Waaaaaaay back in my posts, I posted the story of our cat Kiki and the children's book I wrote (still not published) based loosely on him.  Well the book wasn't enough for the muse he is.  I also created a band called "The Woodland Tree-O" and his alternative personality Fat Cat.  Frog Bone is his sax-man and Chip Punk his ax-man.   This is a live action shot.

Then the promo pics of the band.

Frog Bone who has his roots firmly planted in jazz....groooovy, grooovaay.

Chip Punk is actually mellow while off stage but knows how to shred when the lights come on.

Fat Cat will always be ready for a jam day or night, stage or tree.

So, that is why I bought the frog.  It was subliminal, I am meant to do a room with them as the theme.

I even found material 5yd bolt for a dollar.   I've got yellow, orange, and pink.  This could be so awesome, now I have to find someone who would let me.

Gathering for the Plan with a little help from Blogland

Have you ever woken up, turned on your laptop and had your day made?

That was me, Friday morning as I was sipping on my coffee with a long day ahead of me. I will try to be brief but will probably fail.  As I have been working with this plan of mine to knowingly redecorate with purpose.  I have repeatedly ran into the great big wall of " lack of fiances".  I was blessed beyond belief with a comforter (read previous post).  I still have a few things on my list of finds.  Fabric to cover my chair and a really cool rug to pop.  I see it in my head, mod, large flowers, bright colors, and when I see something close I cringe at the price tag.  I check Overstock, Home Decorators, random rug places online.   I mean hours of looking at rugs that don't fit, get excited about rugs until I see the price, and other random ways of suffering emotional whiplash.  Ok I tell you the drama so you can see the  blessing.

Alright, cue lights and hallelujah music http://junkinjunky.blogspot.com/ picked me!!!

  Yes, little ole me as there winner of a CSN gift certificate!!!!!  (add bells and whistles here)

I have heard of CSN through out blogland but have never been.  Here is the link in case you have never been http://www.csnstores.com/.

So I of  course went to the rugs and found this rug originally 50 dollars marked down to 28.  I applied my 25 certificate and only paid 3.99 for it.  Free shipping and even a free rug pad to go underneath.  I was squealing with delight much to the disgusted looks of our family cat.

Thank you soooooooo much wonderful, generous, sweet woman @ Junkin Junky!!!

ps, I love your blog <3

Isn't is pretty? <3 sigh <3

I was so inspired to do more.  So I dug out this ceiling fan I have had for over 3 years.  I was going to put it in my daughter's room but then she decided she didn't want it.  I bought it at Lowe's for like 7 dollars!!!

I figured it was white and better than my existing crappy light.  So with the help of my son.

TAAAA_DAAAAA!!!! 

The fan works too.  It's so nice to be able to teach the youth today a little electrical ability. 

I love it when a plan comes together.

It's been awhile....

Hi to all who read this, or maybe howdy to just one.  It's ok and I'm happy to have anyone listen to me long enough to blink.
I had such a great time in Seattle with my husband, to make up for it I got sick when I got home.  So I laid here with my  trusty laptop and foraged for ideas and amazing deals.  Last post I think I showed my horrible sleep cave and the inspiration I hope to transfer it into.  So I have diligently paintd squares of different colors to see which one I like the best.  This is new for me, as I only ever bought "oops" paint for 5 dollars a gallon.  This time I am really trying for something on purpose.  I'm scared, hold my hand as I try to follow a plan.

   Not only did I not find the color I have in mind but I had them experiment and find a new color between two paint chips.  I love it!!!!!  I can't wait to put it on the wall.  I did put  little square on the wall, but don't think it will compare to the whole room when completed.   At least in my head...things are always different in my head.  Ok, so here is my paint blobs.  The apple green on the left was what  I was thinking about but then decided on making my own.

The one below shows the chocolate brown wall that is existing for a limited time only. 

So the walls will be springy soon and the furniture is going white.  Yeah I know, not that original, but it sure will pop off that green. All of the dressers and nightstands will have to be painted, which I am not looking forward to.  I wish I had one of those cool paint rooms with a paint gun and heat.  I got the primer done with one piece.  It is starting to look much better.  

Now on to the deal of the century!!!!  I am soo excited about this one that I can't type right!!

I went to Macys.com to look around a bit.  I of course went to clearance first.  All of the bedding found there, did not go with my idea.  Lots of blue and brown and I wanted away from that.  I guess I'm ahead of the curve right now.  At least that is what I'm telling myself.   So I stumble upon this light grayish taupe with white and multi shades of green.  It is gorgeous and it comes as a 12 piece.  Pillows galore!  Ok, now to the amazing part, originally 350 dollars, sale price 99.  If that wasn't great enough, there was a sale going on which took it down to 75 and free shipping!!!!  I am in tears of joy, at this moment.  I click to check sizes and see the only size they have is,....... exactly the one I need!  I think I screamed at this point.  Then to add the cherry on top, Macy's had sent me a thank you for some Christmas thing I did.  So knock another 20 dollars off!!!!!!!  Wow, that has got to be the best deal I have found so far.  And I am a great hunter of bargains.  So without further rambling,

TAAAAA- flipping-DAAAAAAAA!

Yeah, I know the inspirations has a white coverlet but I live in the real world where white doesn't live long.

Did I mention all the pretty stuff  on it is embroidered?

 

Slackerville

Yes, I have been living in Slackerville. I still have not installed the sink (hangs head in shame). Plus I ran away with my husband last weekend to Seattle. Pretended to be a local, and even got away with it a few times. I do have some pretty pics of Seattle and just the little things I love about it. I will share, here ya go.

 This is my favorite view (my pookie)

we found STE and was thankful, didn't realize how we missed it so.

(if you're looking it's part of SAM) 

Local artists totally blow me away and wish I had the money to purchase them.

I will have to settle for trying my own hand at it. 

Shoeshine Willie is legend!!  If you ever get to Seattle look for him (Pike Place Market) 

One of the hidden alleys you tend to stumble upon.  This one has a gum mosaic going on. 

Why yes, I am a Alice in Chains fan and was quite sad the day Layne died. 

This fresh raspberry and mint martini was blog worthy on it's own.

It's the little hidden things that make it so much fun.  Especially when you stumble onto something great! 

It was such a great time, I really didn't want to come home to my clutter. sigh dang clutter

So with spring approaching (wouldn't know it by the weather) it is time to get a fresh outlook.

This is my inspiration for a new fresher (hopefully cleaner, non cluttered) bedroom.

drum roll please

TA DAAAA!!!!

thanks to Pier One

Alas, I can not afford Pier One, so there will be DIY happening and a whole of faking going on.

This is how it looks now.  Caution do not stare at  it too long as you may go blind.

did I mention I just got back from a trip?

oh I got featured the other day by an amazing blog I love reading. I sent her an email and whadda ya know she liked my stuff.  I feel so honored :)

So here it is http://betterafter.blogspot.com/2011/02/bambi-better.html

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thank you so much.