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Wednesday, September 12, 2012

DIY Chevron Wall



Chevron is EVERYWHERE and I'm jumping on the bandwagon. It has made its way on a wall in my house!  
I am in the process of switching my spare bedroom and craft room.  The spare bedroom was a little bland with all 4 walls being tan in color.  I livened the space up by painting chevron on the focal wall.
It is an easy process and I was able to complete the marking, taping, painting, and peeling in under 6 hours. 

The first step is determining what kind of zigzag you want. I knew I wanted a more spread out version instead of a very spiky zigzag.  Then its time to get your supplies and start going.




Chevron Wall

Supplies: Painters tape, level, pencil, paint & supplies (roller, brush, bucket, etc)

1. Mark the center of the wall at the baseboard. Mark every 12 inches going horizontally. Then from those spots mark every 6 inches vertically all the way to the ceiling. (like my drawing?!?)


2. Play connect the dots with your tape making the zigzag pattern. 
 
3. Start painting every other row. I did 3 coats of dark brown.






































4. Once dry peel the tap off and make any necessary touch ups.























Check at this Lowe's idea library tutorial for another example of how to create a chevron wall.



  

Monday, September 10, 2012

Damaged Good Makeover

Always stop at the clearance aisle of whatever store you are in. You will never know what you find. There may be a bunch of crap and you should just continue walking by. There may be something fantastic that you MUST have and it is shocking its in the clearance aisle. Sometimes there are damaged goods FOR CHEAP that just need a little makeover.

I bring to you a cheap damaged good product makeover.








 A cute little shabby chic earring holder.


  



Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Hey, It Is...


Summer is officially here. I don't do much decorating for summer in my house since I would rather spend my time outside. But I did make these simple blocks to sit on my mantel.  
Cut some blocks in varying sizes. Then spray paint them. Once dry free-hand paint letters. Finish them off by super gluing some shapes that can be found at Hobby Lobby for under a dollar. And there you have it, a cheap and easy decoration.


  

Sunday, June 17, 2012

Patio Reveal

It is finally time for the Patio Grand Reveal. To truly understand why I am so excited I  must share before and after pictures. It is amazing how easy it has been to forget how ugly, hideous, overgrown, dated, useless (need I go on) the patio was. But now it is perfect!



  



The Details

Fence – David Fence Co. (HOA replaced)
Cement – The Best Dad & his ATM Concrete buddies
Flowers – Lowe's and Kaw Valley Greenhouse

Benches/Planters – Dominic made


2 Captain’s Chairs and Table – Dominic made
Olympic Canyon Brown Stain on Captain’s Chairs, Fence and Benches/Planters – Lowe's

Portfolio Antique Verde Outdoor Wall Light - Lowe's
Table & Chairs - old, acquired when purchased home


Who wants to come over for a patio party?