Sarah Baldwin, of New Ravenna Mosaics, created these one of a kind ikat tile back splashes.
Can't you just see this being a stunning focal point for any kitchen or bathroom?
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Thrifty Tips
Has anyone picked up a copy of Laura Spencer's, I Brake For Yard Sales?
I'm still waiting to get my hands on it but MSN Living featured
a few rooms she put together using vintage/used items all while using a limited budget.
These are honestly my favorite types of makeovers because it takes true talent to turn something old and ugly into new and refreshing.
Here are a few of her rooms:
She offers a lot of great tips on what to use while on a budget.
Here, she found original art for $75. Compare that to a well known artist who charges in the hundreds or even the thousands and you've saved yourself quite a bit.
Another trick up her sleeve is hunting for deals on the Internet.
She found these designer nightstands on Ebay for only $135 a piece.
Everyone knows a great solution to unattractive fabric.
Reupholster! (Just like I had these chairs redone here)
And here the chairs are in a fun plaid print:
It's hard to believe that almost everything in this room was a thrift find!
I need to be more like this woman!!
Last but not least, the coveted campaign furniture...
(Very similar to my dresser, here)
Loving the inspiration!
Everyone needs to own a copy of this book!
Click here to buy it at Amazon.com
Off To The Upholsterer
I've had these chairs sitting in storage for the past year
and a half with the hopes of one day reupholstering them.
Well that day has finally come because I just dropped them off this morning.
I'm getting them redone in this fabric I ordered from Fabric.com
Hopefully I will have some after pictures by the end of next week!
Rug on Order!
Last week I mentioned a certain rug that got away.
Well thank you Overstock for bringing it back! And at a 15% discount no less.
It was originally $335.99 and with the new discount it came to $285.59. I googled around for a promo code and found one for $10 off any purchase over $250 so my grand total came to $276.59 including the wonderful $1 shipping fee.
Not too bad for a 7'6x9'6 rug.
With the new rug I'll be about 90% done with the living room (for now).
And I was FINALLY able to finish painting my campaign dresser so I will share that later this week as well.
Happy Monday!
Rug-less & Blue Paint
Since the start of this week, I have encountered a few mishaps while trying to put my living room back together. I mentioned I was in search for a new rug. I looked everywhere and while I found a few contenders, they either proved to be the wrong size or too expensive.
This is when I resorted to Ikea.
Now before anyone starts calling me an Ikea hater, let me state that I do love Ikea and shop there often.
But I tend to stay away from the bigger items like rugs & furniture because it seems like every other person out there has the same exact thing.
Well the internal battle for originality loss because I brought home this rug:
And here it is in my living room:
I guess you could say I liked it but I wasn't in love with it.
And I am looking for love here people.
Plus, it was a little to small for the space.
Here's a better view to see what I am talking about:
Pay no attention to the random cord and cat
I had made up my mind and back to Ikea went the rug.
That left me searching the Internet for a better alternative.
That's when I found this rug on Overstock.
I loved the distorted chevron pattern and it even came in 3 other colors!
It was priced well and was the correct size.
I was sold but apparently my husband wasn't because I was told I had to wait a week to make sure we didn't find something else for a better price.
The. Biggest. Mistake. Ever.
I went on the site this past Monday and it was sold out!
I couldn't believe it.
My husband has received the stink eye from me ever since.
So as for now, I'm still still rug-less and waiting for Overstock to HOPEFULLY bring my rug back.
Oh, and why let all the fun stop there?
I only painted my new campaign dresser the WRONG shade of blue.
The color looked nothing like the swatch so that project is currently getting fixed as well.
Lets hope the end of the week gets a little better.
Here's to blue paint and rug-stalking!
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