RED, WHITE AND BLUE

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Have a very enjoyable and safe Memorial Day Weekend!

DECK IS DONE!

You don't even want to know how many times we restained our deck(didn't like the first two stains I chose, oops!)  But yes,  it is finally done and I am happy with the result...

We ended up doing a two toned deck...

I think it matches the house nicely...

Now the deck is party-ready for the holiday weekend don't you think?!

CRAIGSLIST MONDAY: BEDS

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1800's oak rope bed - $300

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1900's jenny lind bed - $195

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custom made headboard - $170 (any size/shape)

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vintage iron bed - $75

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vintage upholstered bed - $35

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lucite canopy bedroom set - $750

metal canopy bed - $200

Happy Monday!

The deck is finally done!  I'll post more pictures next...

DECK UPDATE

Just a quick update on our deck.  Remember our pretty beat up deck..

After 1 coat of stain...

I am proud to say that I did this all by myself!{husband was out of town}   

A second coat is recommended for durability.  I like the shade I picked out but not loving it{hate when that happens!}  I might have to use a darker, less orangey stain for the next coat.  What do you think?

I'll share a step-by-step how to once done.

CRAIGSLIST MONDAY: ADIRONDACK CHAIRS

Working on the deck this past weekend made me think of outdoor furniture particularly the Westport timeless adirondack chairs

this old house

I prefer the classic weathered look...

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but you can never go wrong with painted and modern looking ones too...

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Sue of The Zhush wrote a great post on the modern versions of this staple chair.

No matter what size or shape...

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the slanted back and the large broad armrests make this comfortable american chair a summertime favorite.

Now for my craigslist finds...

$50

$100

{these are made of vintage water skis}

$375

made to order -$159 each

cedar bench - $400

got this for...

$45!

By the way,  it was a productive weekend.

Can't wait to show you my newly stained deck!

Happy Monday!

NEXT DIY: STAINING THE DECK

I have been dreading this project.  I don't have any experience staining and the amount of preparation is overwhelming (not to mention the size of it!).   Whine.

It is the perfect weekend to do it so I have no excuse now.

Have you done this before?  Do you have any tips for me?

Here's hoping for a productive weekend!

COLOR COMBO: GRAY AND ORANGE

This is one of my favorite color combinations right now...

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The orange adds warmth to an otherwise "cool" gray room...

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Love this dress paired with sexy gray heels...

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I recently painted the Master Bedroom gray and I am adding touches of orange to make the space come to life...

I'll post more pictures once I'm done.