Guess what I did?
Of course since I was not blogging I must have been doing something amazing.... Like backpacking through Asia and living in a yurt up in Canada while studying caribou. But truth is I have been living my life. Trying to get my crazy outta whack hormones back in check and trying to be a better mom and wifey. But here are some things I have been doing as far as my "new" house is concerned:
I went
crazy and got an orange 1970's couch and love seat. FOR FREE!!! Can you believe
someone would just give those away? Yeah, me neither, ha ha. And I am in love.
Yes, I said love. Don’t look at me like I’m crazy. It's true. I called around
to see how much they would cost to get reupholstered but apparently you have to
donate some of your organs and I am feeling pretty attached to mine lately.
Maybe one day. But I’ve decided to make them work. Right now my basement
sectional is getting pretty gross looking and more and more broken. Since I am
on a budget of cheapo burrito then my choices were dumpster diving or free
awesome couches.
They are the same color... crazy how lighting changes things
I’ve even found a color scheme that I think will work great
with them. Though orange is not my thang, I think I can make a vibrant and cozy
room with them.
I really like the deep rich jewel-toned blues with the charcoal greys.
I am
currently tackling my first house project on my own. (By “on my own” I mean
Brandon is helping- but it was my idea). I really wanted to update the railings
in my house. That honey oak is so dated and I am not a fan. I found this
tutorial and followed it pretty much to the T. So far its looking good and I
cannot wait to get it finished. Once my walls are painted those railings will
be quite a sweet little focal point. If you have questions about how I did it just let me know.
in progress shot
one side finished
I have
also been working on my garage sale skills. I have become a haggling master and
have acquired quite the hoard of free crap. Hopefully I make them into
something nice or I will truly be a junk hoarder. Gosh this beast is strong.
Here are some of my finds:
I might be going through a "mirror phase"
I am actually IN LOVE with orange lately! Trying to find ways to incorporate it into my current scheme of red, ochre, green and.... deep purple! Can I share your blog? I'm finally getting mine up and running again! Would love to link up!!
ReplyDeletesure. and send me the link to yours as well... I love that color scheme. it sounds so vibrant.
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