Patriotic Table

What are you doing this 4th of July?  I will be gathering my little boys and the hubs and taking them to the annual 4th of July parade in my hometown.  I am from a very, VERY small town and as far back as I can remember I have gone to this little town parade on the 4th.  My favorite part of the parade when I was a kid was the Air Force Jets flying overhead, the signal to start the parade.  Now that I'm older it's the presentation of the flag and the accompanying national anthem from the very first float.  I love this holiday and the opportunity it gives us to reflect on the freedoms we as Americans enjoy and be grateful to those who have worked and sacrificed so much to make this possible.  So, here's the project...nothing big just a little table with a patriotic flair.

 This is how it started out...great bones but needed some color.

 Here it is after two coats of chalk paint and a piece of beadboard scrap positioned inside the top. I painted the beadboard red with a subtle white stripe in the grooves.

Of course it got some distressed edges for added character.  Just after I completed this project I read that the local national guard troops were looking for donated items for thier annual "Family Picnic Day"  Umm, yeah, this will be perfect don't you think! So grateful to be an American!  Happy 4th all!

Country Style

Tis' the yard sale season I love and so I have been picking up a few gems as of late and here's what I have been doing with some of them:  First off a headboard with hooks!

 Of course paint and distressing helps add to the charm.

 And here she was when I got her.

 This headboard was headed to the D.I. (local thrift) but before taken was offered to me by the owner and friend Lana...thanks Lana!  Here's what I had in mind shortly after...

 I cut off the very bottom of the legs, and cut weathered boards to screw in from behind.

 Then I added some chalk paint and coat hooks.  Now all it needs are the vintage words saying "You are my Sunshine" painted on and it will be perfect!

 The red sign completed above still needs the hooks added along the bottom.

I have one more I am making for my sister and I'm not exactly sure how we are going to do it yet. What kinds of things have you done with old headboard/footboards?  See you all next week for a new post and new project to share!
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A New Headboard!

I have been working on updating my bedroom for the last couple of days.  I have a very long way to go and I am dreading the closet door makeover but here is some of my progress so far.  It all started with some scrap materials I had laying around...

 Then a few cuts here and there and I had a rough design going...

 Next I added some white paint, and a white glaze (over the tins) and screwed the boards and ceiling tins in place.

 Once I finished touching it up and brought it into my bedroom I realized the color was still a bit too gold. With my walls being a cool beige color the two really clashed so I whipped up a little aqua glaze and put her on.

 Here's what it looked likedrying...much better already!

 And here is the finished product.  I really want some new bedding but for now this new headboard works well but still lends itself to other options in the future.

 Sorry the photos are so dark...I didn't get these taken until my little ones were in bed tonight. 

There is still so much to do in this room but maybe, just maybe, when I am all done it will motivate me to keep it clean :).  Happy Father's day everyone! 

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Vanity turned Window Seat!

Thanks to my good friend Alyssa, I scored this vanity at a yard sale for a whopping $15 last week!  The mirror was broken and the rest of it needed some love as well.

 Using my own chalk paint mixture (adding non-sanded grout and water to paint) I painted it a soft ivory like color and distressed the edges for some shabbiness.  Then the hardware got a coat of flat black spray paint and I threw on my old burlap pillow/cushion.  What once was a vanity is now an adorable seat with storage.  This would be sooooo cute under a window with some books stacked on either side, would it not?  Problem is...I don't have a window for this to go under so I may end up selling it, if I can bring myself to part with it, that is :)

 Here's a closeup of some of the distress marks.

 Then the cushion on top.

And that's it folks!  I still need to rub the wax on over the top but that won't take long.  Oh and don't worry about the piece that once held the mirror...I have BIG plans for that in the near future as well :).
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Chalkboard Cabinet Door

Today while my two littlest ones napped I jumped on this project that has been long overdue.  This old cabinet door was collecting dust (and cobwebs) in a corner of my shed and it was time to get her done.  When both boys fell asleep I knew it was my chance!

 First I carefully broke the glass and removed and discarded it.  Then I took some scrap paneling I had and cut this piece using my jigsaw to slide into the grooves that originally held the glass.

 Once that was done, all I really had to do was paint.  The frame got two coats of white and the paneled board got a couple coats of chalkboard paint (I brushed mine on but spray paint would have been easier and faster).  Of course I added one of my favorite quotes and hung it in the laundry room...appropriate don't you think ;).

And there you have it, a simple chalkboard that has a little decor flair as well.  And as I am posting this my 3 year old is STILL asleep and my 3 month old just woke up so that's it for now!  Have a great week everyone!
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Swing Away!

I saw this idea on pinterest a while back and just had to do this...it was soooo easy too!

 I simply took my hack saw and cut the legs off this second hand chair.  Then I drilled holes through the seat and frame and threaded the rope through.  Once that was done I simply tossed the ropes over a branch and tied them off once it was level.  The seat is black pleather but I thought a pillow made it look a bit more inviting :)

 Needless to say my kids are LOVING it!

 Okay, really LOVING it!

Summertime at our house just got a little better :)  A swinging bench made out of two chairs could be really cute this way as well. Ahhh, I love summer!
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