I'M OVER HERE

Today,  I'm over at Saved by Suzy.  Suzy's blog is packed with great DIY projects!  Hop on over her blog and check them out.   Also, check out some before and after photos of our dining room here...

Thanks again Suzy for having me over!

KIDS' BATHROOM INSPIRATION

We are renovating the kids' bathroom.  Here are my pins...

Source: houzz.com via Charmaine on Pinterest

Source: gallery.apartmenttherapy.com via Charmaine on Pinterest

Source: decorpad.com via Charmaine on Pinterest

Source: aprilfoster.blogspot.com via Charmaine on Pinterest

Source: chewingonit.tumblr.com via Charmaine on Pinterest

Demolition starts next week!  

Oh,  I'm still not done with the handrail but I was able to paint the newels.  Here's a little peak...

Have a great weekend!  

CRAIGSLIST MONDAY: MID CENTURY MODERN

I haven't done this in a while.  Here are some great mcm finds...

orange couch - $30

Lloyd chrome chairs - $300

vintage wassily chairs - $900

upholstered chairs - $249

lucite stool - $95

faux bamboo chairs - $450

tufted upholstered headboard - $20

canopy bed - $295

Happy Monday!

I am still working on the handrail. I'll share some photos next...

all photos via decor pad

BLACK HANDRAIL

I love the contrast of black handrails with white spindles.  It gives it a more modern look...

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house beautiful

apartment therapy

via remodelaholic

elle decor

via houzz

I may even tackle this project over the weekend.

 Hope your weekend is more relaxing!

TUFTED OTTOMAN

I've been searching for the perfect cocktail ottoman for our family room.

With three little kids, this would be perfect in leather...

lonny

{I love the scalloped detailing}

How long do you think it will take me to find something like this on craigslist? ;)

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!

Hope your day is full of love and laughter!

* photos are from our wedding in Sonoma

WHITE BRICK FIREPLACE

I've been contemplating on painting our brick fireplace in our family room white...

elle decor

decorpad

via from the right bank

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apartment therapy

Do you love the look?  

Shall I go for it?

MIRROR, MIRROR ON THE WALL

I found a mirror for our ENTRYWAY REDESIGN!

Craigslist didn't disappoint...

art deco mirror

faux bamboo mirror {I have one in our main floor bath}

greek key faux bamboo mirror

antique gold mirror

vintage gilded mirror

another vintage gilded mirror

Thomasville mirror

gold bamboo mirror

bamboo mirror frame

Do you have a favorite?

Can you guess which one I got?

Yes!

I couldn't believe my luck!  Just what I was looking for, and for $40!  SOLD!

Have a great weekend!