Category: Home Projects

Front Entrance Makeover

1/7/2017

Happy New Year everyone! Im believing 2017 will be one of your best years yet.
With the new year here I've decided to tackle some fun projects that l've had on my mind for sometime.
Our front enterance has no closet so l've desided to make a more fuctional space by adding in
a custom coat rack with beadboard underneath it to dress it up a bit.
To add to that I painted our front doors a rich blackish grey colour called "Wrought Iron"
by Benjamin Moore. Its such a beauitful colour.
Previously our doors where just a simple white. Its a high traffic area and impossible to keep
clean with kids in and out and guests that visit. This colour is great for hiding the dirt.

Beadboard dates back to the 19th century, this classic wainscot design has outlived many other stylish
fads. Beadboard wainscot is traditionally used in foyers, bathrooms, hallways and less formal gathering
spaces or primary residences, cottages, and vaction homes. This easy to install wainscot system
recreates this authentic look and feel in as little as several hours. Perfect idea for a weekend project!

SUPPLIES: Beadboard, Trim, Wood Filler, Nails,
Sand Paper, 6 Hooks, White Paint, Paint Brush,
Painters Tape, Paint Tray, Wood Saw, Level,
and Hammer...

Front Doors... Before and After

Building My Coat Rack with Beadboard

Front Entrance... Before and After....!

My front entrance is now complete and so much more functional, Yeah!
Special Thanks to our good friend Eric for all your help. You're A Gem!

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Cloud White

6/20/2016

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It’s no secret that white walls are where it’s at these days! Sure, grey paint is still a surefire choice but more and more people are jumping on the white bandwagon. And for those of you who know me and follow me know I LOVE a. lot. of. white. In my mind, it’s the IT NEUTRAL and you can’t really go wrong. Cloud White – definitely a warmer white that is very elegant and timeless. Great for any room. -"Get Inspired Today"

New Kitchen Colour: Cloud White

Old Kitchen Colour: Ranchwood

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Ikea Desk Recreated to a "Mini Sofa Table"

4/6/2016

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If you're looking for an inexpensive sofa table that's stylish and cute, this video is for you. Sofa tables can run from $200 and up. IKEA has an affordable desk for only $39.99 including a nice thick piece of glass for the top. Check out my video below to see how I recreated a desk to a sofa table.
"Get Inspired Today"!

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Make A Creative Statement With A New Throw Pillow

3/6/2016

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Just as a new piece of art makes a creative statement on your wall, a new throw pillow makes a creative statement on your sofa, chair or bed. There are so many unique colours and patterns, its hard not to get excited about the design possibilities. On my blog today I want to share my passion for pillows. Not only do throw pillows provide an affordable option for giving your space a makeover, they can change the tone of your interior with one small pop of colour and pattern.

I like to change up my pillows from season to season, my pillow colours for spring and summer this year are fuchsia pink and navy blue. My inspiration this year came from my coffee table. I have a book with the letter O on it, in Fuchsia Pink and flowers that are in the same colour which you can see in the pictures below. I tend to gravitate to soft neutral tones for my home, however Im loving these colours for spring and summer this year. Its nice to change it up from time to time. Not over doing it of course just a few pops of fuchsia was all I needed.

Don't be afraid to mix different patterns together it creates interest. Try mixing three patterns in a range of scales, such as geometric, floral and a solid. In my pictures you will see i didn't use a solid as a third choice only because I had the navy blue and white diamond shaped slip covers from last summer. With saying that the patterns go well as the fuchsia pink pillows to the left are a diamond shape so they flow together effortlessly.

My mom loves to sew, she was gracious to lend a helping hand and sew all my pillows in just a couple hours. She's awesome, THANKS MOM! I love a good sale, I purchased all my fabric for only $12 a meter. Reg.$24 {SWEET DEAL} For under $30 I was able to have 5 throw pillows re-done. Slip covers are a great alternative if you don't sew. I hope this post inspired you today to make a creative statement with some new throw pillows.

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Blog post by: Sarah

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Old to New

10/18/2015

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Post by Sarah Henry
My most recent project that I started a few days ago has finally come to an end.
Half way through this project I said to myself what was I thinking to want to do this?! Ha Ha.
However all the hard work that I put into making these tables look new again has paid off.
Here's how it all started....

My husband and I were thinking it was time to get some new coffee tables for our living room.
We had found a set that we really liked but just put it off as we where busy with other things.
One day I was in our basement and had noticed an old set of tables we had purchased over
10 years ago. Solid wood with glass tops, it was then that I had a light bulb moment!
What If I was to refurbish them and use them upstairs?! So I started to do some research as to
what I should do. I was torn between doing chalk paint with a wax finish or Advance Paint by
Benjamin Moore.   In the end I decided to go with Advance Paint by Benjamin Moore.

My colour selection was Swiss Coffee OC-45, I'm happy with the colour choice however I did find
it came out a bit lighter than the colour swatch in the store. With saying that I would rather have it
on the whiter side than to yellow.   Primed with one coat and two coats of Advance Paint waiting
16 hours in-between coats.  This project has come to an end and I couldn't be more happier with my results. Cost: Stix Primer $27.99 (Quart size) / Advance paint $29.99 (quart size)

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Thanks for stopping by.

To The left- Before Picture of tables,
first coat of Stix Primer,
1st coat of Advance Paint in Swiss Coffee
SIDE NOTE: After applying the primer I
had to fill in all the spaces with wood filler
to have a flawless and finished look.