tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23236608227204564912024-02-19T03:45:26.194-08:00Castaway To CoutureFrugal finds meet a high end designCastaway To Couturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04740777534425072061noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323660822720456491.post-3823640422021307792011-10-17T05:18:00.000-07:002011-10-17T05:23:46.277-07:00Home-A-Rama- 2011<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Well, I must be getting old, because I skipped the wine fest and ODU homecoming game to attend <a href="http://www.homearama.tv/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #d5a6bd;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Homearama</span></span></a>! To me a day filled with touring homes, scoping out designers, and admiring landscaping tops football and even wine! Homearama 2011 was in the Riverfront section of North Suffolk. There were nine model home to tour. Although each home was very beautiful, numbers 6 and 9 were my favs!</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Let's start with # 9 - </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><b>The King's Cottage</b></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">This adorable "little" house had a lot of features that I adored! First, I love the cottage feel of it. It wasn't nearly as large as the other homes, yet the placement of the rooms and the open floor plan gave it the same grandness on a smaller scale. </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">The front porch was beautiful! Check out the wood ceiling and double fans. I think I would spend more time on that porch than inside the house.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">And then there was house # 6- </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Tranquil Living</b></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">....holy moly! </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">This house was AMAZING. The huge wrap around front porch and the architectural details throughout the home were incredible. Here are just a few highlights:</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">MW and the hubby gave this house two thumbs up!</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Speaking of dreams...check out this pantry. I am so weird, but this may have been my favorite detail in the entire house...well, next to the porch and the soaking tub. The organizational freak in me can just picture having my food organized in labeled baskets behind these French doors.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I highlighted just two of the nine gorgeous homes! If you have time I recommend checking them out for yourself. You will gather tons of inspiration. Homearama will be going on for two weeks - October 15-30th. </span></span></div><div><br />
</div>Castaway To Couturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04740777534425072061noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323660822720456491.post-4117307432759656902011-10-13T07:17:00.000-07:002011-10-13T07:17:44.671-07:00Afternoon Plate Project<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">It is a well know fact I have a little smidge of ADD...okay, maybe a lot. I was getting a little burned out on my bathroom revamp, so I switched projects. I'll get back to the ol' bathroom, but decided to switch it up and decorate for Halloween (my second favorite "holiday"...not sure if Halloween is really a holiday, but you know what I mean) and work on my plate project.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I am going to be honest, I wasn't sure if I liked the idea of hanging plates on the wall. I saw a few inspirational photos on Pinterest and it got me thinking.</span><br />
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</span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Then I saw these BEAUTIFUL, rustic plates at Tuesday Morning (the first two), and that got me thinking a little more.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">The final straw...I consulted friends, and they all agreed that it was cool...not stuffy and old ladyish. So I went back to Tuesdays and picked up a few of those plates. I also dusted off an Ironstone turkey platted that I already had hiding in a drawer (I am going to put this beauty on another wall). </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Finally, a sweet friend (with great taste) found a couple more coordinating cuties for me at TJs and voila! A plate montage!</span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">In the event I have inspired you (YAY!) and you are thinking about adding a few plates to a wall in your house, let me share the very easy process! First, lay the plates out on a flat surface and decide how you want to arrange them on your wall. I kept it pretty simple!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Finally, measure, mark with a pencil and add the nail. Your plates are then ready for hanging!</span></span>Castaway To Couturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04740777534425072061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323660822720456491.post-11795684917767607302011-10-03T13:10:00.000-07:002011-10-03T13:10:58.660-07:00Bathroom Revamp - Part 4<div style="color: #4c4c4c; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Did you think I forgot about my bathroom projects? Not a chance! It's just that...well...project 3 took a bit more time than expected. I even had to bring in the big gun...my dad! LOL! I am SO happy to cross #3 off the list! </span></span></div><div style="color: #4c4c4c; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="color: #4c4c4c; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><i><b><s><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1. Remove the old shower curtain rod and hang much higher. This will give the illusion of higher ceilings. Also, replace the standard size shower curtain with an extra-long, 96" white one. </span></span></s></b></i></div><div style="color: #4c4c4c; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><i><b><s><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">2. Add a window treatment to the empty window. </span></span></s></b></i></div><div style="color: #4c4c4c; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><i><b><s><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">3. Remove the unframed mirror above the sink and replace with a framed mirror, then hang the mirror higher. Replace molding strip where the mirror used to "sit".</span></span></s></b></i></div><div style="color: #4c4c4c; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">4. I love the wainscoting and the glass knobs (instant cottage character), but I need to add a new rug and accessories to make the space look finished. </span></span></b></i></div><div style="color: #4c4c4c; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">5. Organize the drawers and cabinets so that I can easily access toiletries, make-up, medicines, etc.</span></span></b></i></div><div style="color: #4c4c4c; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Before I started this project I took a little trip to Lowes and purchased all the materials I would need: </span></span></div><div style="color: #4c4c4c; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="color: #4c4c4c; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Molding - 2 types - one for the frame and one for the trim ($25 total)</span></span></i></div><div style="color: #4c4c4c; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Flat Mounting Kit ($2.65)</span></span></i></div><div style="color: #4c4c4c; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Liquid Nails ($4.50)</span></span></i></div><div style="color: #4c4c4c; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Spackling (already had)</span></span></i></div><div style="color: #4c4c4c; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Fine grit sandpaper (already had)</span></span></i></div><div style="color: #4c4c4c; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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</tbody></table> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">A <s>week</s> couple of weeks later I was completely done! Since I only have small windows of time, this project took WAY longer than necessary! For most I think everything could have been completed in a weekend. A lot of work, BUT, HUGE savings! The entire project, all in, cost less than $35. Whoohoo! </span></div><div style="color: #4c4c4c; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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</span></div>Castaway To Couturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04740777534425072061noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323660822720456491.post-19486342938028989572011-09-26T16:56:00.000-07:002011-09-26T16:56:18.423-07:00Move Over Missoni<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">A couple of weeks ago the Missoni release at Target was the talk around town. Okay, maybe around the world. Can you believe it made NATIONAL news?! That was pretty exciting, but you know what is even more exciting...a French Country line at Target. Okay, now that is newsworthy stuff! </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Remember my little faux grain sack tea towel from a few weeks ago? I squealed in delight (Really! Rustic stuff makes me go a little cuckoo) when I saw it hanging there with all that beautiful cream and cranberry colored stoneware.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">An adorable footstool covered in grain sack fabric! Double squeal! I want that little stool so bad, but I slowly walked away today...one day I'll come back for you....sniff, sniff. </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">And, French script lampshades. How fun to replace an existing shade with one of these for the fall. Quick and easy update. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">The panels were SCREAMING for two tie-backs to hold back the fabric. I found a perfect set at a little consignment shop right around the corner called Urban Castaways...hmmm, castaways...yes, please! I was in the shop weeks ago and found a perfect set of cream colored tie-backs for $12! I like these because they aren't too dressy. It's hard to find simple tie-backs. Usually they are beaded, shiny, and a touch too formal for me. </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">So, I decided how far up I wanted the tassels to hang (just eye-balled it), then made a little mark with a highlighter. Why a highlighter? Because it is the only writing utensil I could find in the entire house! Anyway, I marked identical heights on both sides.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I have a thing for pastoral art.. a fancy word for farm animals/scenes. I like cows, chickens, sheep, horses...I must be channeling my inner cowgirl. Something about grazing livestock is just peaceful to me. With that being said, you can just imagine my excitement when I found this little treasure hidden beneath a pile of frames at TJs. I would have LOVED to find a few more, but this was it. The frame is a distressed blue/green color, my favorite decorating color. The price...$7.99. Score!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">For becoming a Facebook friend and AVID follower (okay...stalker) I had a 25% coupon at A.Dodsons, so I redeemed it on this adorable little lamp. I have a lamp fetish. I can't stop myself. If I see a cute one, it just jumps right into my shopping cart. This one was less than $20 with the discount. Holla! I think I am going to put it the upstairs bathroom that is in much need of accessorizing right now (more on that later). And, btw, the store is completely decorated for Halloween and looks SPOOK-tactlar! </span></span><br />
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</span></span></div>Castaway To Couturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04740777534425072061noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323660822720456491.post-41901617196695820992011-09-08T05:42:00.000-07:002011-09-08T05:42:23.396-07:00Bathroom Revamp - Part 2<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Okay, I'm clearly on a mission! For those of you just tuning in, I am working on a budget friendly spruce to my upstairs bathroom. Here is my 'To Do' list:</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><b><s>1. Remove the old shower curtain rod and hang much higher. This will give the illusion of higher ceilings. Also, replace the standard size shower curtain with an extra-long, 96" white one. </s></b></i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><b>2. Add a window treatment to the empty window. </b></i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><b>3. Remove the unframed mirror above the sink and replace with a framed mirror, then hang the mirror higher. Replace molding strip where the mirror used to "sit".</b></i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><b>4. I love the wainscoting and the glass knobs (instant cottage character), but I need to add a new rug and accessories to make the space look finished. </b></i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><b>5. Organize the drawers and cabinets so that I can easily access toiletries, make-up, medicines, etc.</b></i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I crossed #1 off my "primp plan" list! Done!</span></span><br />
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</tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I found shower curtain rings with glass knobs to coordinate with the glass knobs on the drawer pulls. I got these from Tarjay (i.e. Target)...love the </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><i>Simply Shabby Chic </i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">line they have (MW likes it too)! Thank you Rachel Ashwell! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I know, I know...I have my work cut out! However, I have a plan. Stay tuned to watch my little bathroom transform! </span></span>Castaway To Couturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04740777534425072061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323660822720456491.post-41189257047148629432011-09-02T17:35:00.000-07:002011-09-02T17:37:12.751-07:00Frame Gallery - Part 1<div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I am loving vintage frame wall galleries! So much, that I am attempting one of my own. I have been gathering inspiration from Pinterest...</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Since my collection of frames are lacking the mechanisms of new frames, such as glass, cardboard backing, hanging hardware, etc. I am going to mix a few new frames into the collection. This way the old, vintage frames are incorporated with the new for a perfectly collected look. Too much vintage and you get a "shabby, NOT so chic" look, and all new....well, how do I put this? BORING! I purchased three new frames from Target to mix in with my vintage collection. I am also adding in a few items other than frames and photos to the mix. I have my 'M' that I keep moving around in my house, a small music note wreath (<a href="http://www.etsy.com/transaction/54816989"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #d5a6bd;">a recent Etsy purchase</span></a>), and a little needlepoint "poof" that will add visual interest to my wall gallery. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I always find the month of September a little tricky when it comes to seasonal decorating. It certainly doesn't feel like fall in these parts, but you feel like it's time to take down the hydrangea wreath and swap out the brightly colored throw pillows for more neutral options. That's why I really fell for this wreath. I love the color combination of cream, brown, and pale green. A perfect transition from summer to fall.</span></span><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I also love how relaxed and inviting a room looks with a slipcovered couch and/or chairs. Makes you want to kick off your shoes and stay a spell. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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</span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">In case you are wondering, my slipcovered couch is a great steal! It is the Ikea Ektorp, priced at $399! I wasn't sure of the quality upon purchase, but I have been pleasantly surprised! Our little couch is going on 3 years old (with the original slipcovers) and still looks pretty great! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I am thinking of purchasing two of the adorable club chairs to go with the couch. Cute, huh!? You can purchase the matching chairs for a mere $199 apiece!</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Slipcovers are also a great way to mask unattractive fabrics. Check out this little bench. I'm sure you remember it from my Couture Collection. I purchased it from Craigslist because it had such pretty legs! No cat calls, please!</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I had this one made from cotton duck cloth ($4 a yard) and a little white ruffle ($3.50 a yard). The ruffle gave the effect of a knife pleat that I like so much without the extra cost and labor. The end result...an adorable bench that you can actually prop your feet on without any worries. </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I pointed out in pink (of course) the one outlet and wire I could not mask. Boo! Sometimes it is just about impossible to hide all outlets and wires, so my suggestion is a light colored or clear cord. It camouflages itself a bit better. Still an improvement from before! </span></span>Castaway To Couturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04740777534425072061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323660822720456491.post-18197838123173483342011-08-11T17:37:00.000-07:002011-08-11T17:37:04.000-07:00POP Quiz!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Okay, don't panic! This is a quiz that you will actually enjoy taking!</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I was browsing a blog that I follow daily (yeah, yeah, I know...I need to get a life!) - </span></span><a href="http://www.younghouselove.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #d5a6bd;">Young Love House</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #d5a6bd;">.</span> This adorable couple have an AMAZING blog where they pretty much document every home improvement they make to their "fixer upper" house in Richmond. Anywho, their blog featured a design quiz that was just so darn fun to take I had to share it with you! </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Ethan Allan, although not on the thrifty side AT ALL, has a fabulous website! Included on their website is a </span></span><a href="http://www.ethanallen.com/style_quiz"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #d5a6bd;">"What is Your Signature Style" quiz</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">. Click on the link and it will take you to the "test site". Here you will view a series of photos. You will click on the photos that appeal to you the most, then receive your style results - <i>Elegance, Modern, Romance, Explorer, or Vintage. </i></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Hmmm...not sure what all that means, and I'm also not sure about that outfit the model is rockin', BUT, I do see three words that ring true for my decorating style: PEACEFUL, COLLECTED, DISTRESSED. </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">And the photos Ethan Allen provided in addition to describing my style confirmed it! I'm in decorating heaven...sigh. Makes me want to go shopping at Ethan Allen...just kidding! </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I probably having you scratching your head over that trophy, huh? It is probably my favorite item in the pile. I don't even plan on polishing it. I love the patina! I found it in a local junk shop and got really excited because I thought it was a vintage equestrian silver cup....THOUGHT...not exactly, it is...wait for it...a bowling trophy! LOL! Not quite as cool, but I love it nonetheless. I have been using it as a vase.</span></span><br />
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</span></span></div></span></span>Castaway To Couturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04740777534425072061noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323660822720456491.post-68088246839861452122011-07-30T07:07:00.000-07:002011-07-30T07:08:20.562-07:00Vintage Tray Giveaway<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">t's time for another giveaway...and it's a good one! You know you want this darling vintage metal tray. It would look perfect in a bathroom with little soaps and a couple of rolled up washcloths. For a chance to win it, simply send as many friends you can to </span></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Castaway To Couture's</span></span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> Facebook page. Then tell your friends to write on the wall who sent them. The person who sends the most fans gets a big hug from me...oh, and the vintage tray! Good luck, friends. The contest ends Wednesday morning, 9 am (EST). Thanks for supporting </span></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Castaway To Couture</span></span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I purchased two sets of pink and cream buffalo check panels before the toy box/window seat was built in MW's nursery. So, I used one set for the window behind her crib, but just packed the other set away because I wasn't sure what to do with them. I didn't want to cut them apart for other projects because I knew I would eventually want them for another room. So, I just kept them. Well, boy am I glad I did. I have a new blog crush - </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://dearlillieblog.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #d5a6bd;">Dear Lill</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #d5a6bd;">ie</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">. O.M.G. The rooms in Jennifer's home are B-EAUTIFUL! She designed one of the prettiest nurseries I've ever laid eyes on for her little girl. </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Do you see how Jennifer so creatively added panels to the outside of the dormer? Look how it makes a cozy little reading nook. Genius!! Well, I was totally inspired. So, I got out the ol' screwdriver and drill this morning and went to town hanging my extra set of panels. I am over the moon with the results. For a finishing touch I will add tie-backs, so I am on the hunt for a pair.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Okay, now for the good stuff. My el' cheapo window treatments for the kitchen. I told you that I was tired of the boring cream and brown color scheme in the kitchen. It needed a little spice (no pun intended). I would have loved to have a set of custom London shades made for the window, but that was a little too splurgy, so I came up with a super easy and CHEAP alternative. Napkins. Yep, I found these really pretty napkins at Pottery Barn.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Right color scheme (blues, browns, creams, and a touch of rust red); right price ($6 apiece). I bought two napkins and a hardware set from Target - brown cafe rod ($10) and two sets of matching clip-on hooks ($4).</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I hung the cafe rod mid-way up the window then slipped on the hooks, and finally clipped on the napkins. Window treatments that cost around 30 bucks and took less than thirty minutes to hang. That's what I'm talkin' bout!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">So the moral of this post is that a splurge on window treatments is great...okay, pretty fabulous, BUT, you can make a similar impact in a room on a dime. With the clip-on rings and a pretty piece of fabric your options are limitless. Give it a try and watch a room come to life! </span></span>Castaway To Couturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04740777534425072061noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323660822720456491.post-36459261027232486422011-07-19T06:11:00.000-07:002011-07-19T06:20:36.057-07:00Porch Spruce Up<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I love topiaries! However, topiaries do not love me. I have spent quite a bit of money giving myself "one more chance" not to kill my beloved topiaries. Each time I am hopeful, the leaves inevitably turn brown and fall off, leaving me with a sad wire skeleton. I still love to look at other people's topiaries and admire them from afar, but I have refused to go down that path yet again.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">My mom and I have been planning this little outing for about a week, and I woke up yesterday morning feeling like it was Christmas day. I was giddy with excitement! </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I packed up MW, took a slight detour to pick up my mom, then headed off to bargain hunting bliss. For those of you unfamiliar with this little slice of heaven, Barrett Street Antiques is right off I-264 headed toward Virginia Beach. You take the second Lynnhaven exit, and a right at the 7-11. You can't </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">miss it! It is a huge warehouse full of the yesteryear. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The first vendor that grabbed my attention had racks of hand carved decoys (along with old phones...weird?). Some were old and used, others brand new, but each decoy was beautifully made. I had a fit for this white swan...still might go back! I can just picture her sitting on the fireplace hearth. </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">All in all it was a great shopping day at Barretts...although it has never been anything less! </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I'm going to be honest. I'd rather have a couple hours browsing through Barrett Street than a day at the spa. No kidding. It is pure enjoyment for me. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I am already thinking about when I can return...hey, Mom, what are you doing next Wednesday? </span>Castaway To Couturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04740777534425072061noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323660822720456491.post-91861971348774686192011-07-09T08:00:00.000-07:002011-07-09T08:01:44.568-07:00Junky Shelf Redo<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The shelf was in pretty good shape. I just had a few cosmetic adjustments I had to make to get this little shelf in "working order". I first had to remove the hooks (FUG-LY), paint the entire shelf BM's linen white, then finally add a little distressing using a fine grit piece of sandpaper.</span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 11px; padding-top: 4px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">I had to break out the level so that the shelf wasn't as crooked as those prints!</span></span><br />
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</span></span></div>Castaway To Couturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04740777534425072061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323660822720456491.post-53475149253971147602011-07-05T18:03:00.000-07:002011-07-05T18:03:47.968-07:00Schools Out-Part Two<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Okay, so I left off telling you about how much I was inspired to make a large chalkboard for my home. Muchas gracias, Heather (<a href="http://www.diydujour.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #d5a6bd;">DIY duJour</span></a>) and Marian (<a href="http://missmustardseed.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #d5a6bd;">Miss Mustard Seed</span></a>)...the pair of you are such an inspiration!</span></span><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">So I found this pretty (and a bit overpriced, but too cool to pass up) vintage, gold leaf mirror at one of my fav thrift shops and immediately visualized it as the perfect chalkboard.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Although you CAN paint right over the glass when making a chalkboard, I chose not to in this case. I wanted a sturdier material, so I picked out a sheet of wood composite (1/4th of an inch in width) at Lowes ($4), and they cut it to size right there for me! Thank you Sherrie at Lowes! I try to stay away from power tools at all costs...yikes! I then painted the board four even coats of chalkboard paint and set it aside to dry.</span></span><br />
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</span></span>Castaway To Couturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04740777534425072061noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323660822720456491.post-64770623495485070892011-07-04T07:43:00.000-07:002011-07-04T07:43:18.863-07:00Schools Out For Summer...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Or is it? I made this little chalkboard on a whim. It was so easy you might just get the itch to make one yourself and have the kiddos working on their ABCs all summer!</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I say that I made this chalkboard on a "whim", but really there is more to the story. My husband works from home, so all his work materials are sent directly to our house. Needless to say the FedEx truck keeps a hot trail down our street. Well, every time I hear the breaks squeaking, I make a mad dash to the front door to keep the delivery man (woman, actually) from ringing the doorbell. All you moms know what I'm talking about...doorbell rings, dog goes bananas, baby wakes up from the nap, baby screams, you scream at the dog, and everything pretty much goes downhill from there. To keep this from happening on a daily basis (I'm a quick learner), I realized I needed a sign. I could use a Post-it or something similar, but wouldn't it make more sense to have something where I could change the message? So, a chalkboard came to mind. I had a few pretty frames that I picked up from various places laying around, so I thought I would use one to craft a pretty sign for the front door. This was such a simple little project and turned out so darn cute, I just had to share!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I chose this thrift store frame I picked up for a buck! I liked the curvy lines but not the color, so I changed that up by painting the frame two coats of Benjamin Moore Linen White, then lightly distressed the edges.</span></span><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times; font-size: small;"></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSkVgrhC3bHJgDUMOOkM7vBMQHZXDp-98yqGca2LqirHA38wxmX44J9wNmLo7QVO-8qOQ_v3nuPoE2Ib-p2NId8K_e8jUE_aBjO-V17vagWjPIB4MjnENGBzXLjzmN5ZKw5l3VLaRBvxyN/s1600/DSC_0962.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"></span></span></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I took the glass piece out and sanded it using a 220 grit sanding block. I did this to roughen the surface and give the chalkboard paint something to "grab" hold of.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><div style="font-family: Times; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I painted about four layers of chalkboard paint right onto the glass, letting each layer dry before applying the next. I used a sponge brush to keep the streaking minimal. </span></span></div><div style="font-family: Times; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><div style="font-family: Times; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I think it is perfect the way it is, i.e. no paint necessary! YAY...I'm ready for a painting break! I am going to work on turning this mirror into a chalkboard this week. Stay tuned to see how this project pans out! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Happy 4th of July! </span>Castaway To Couturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04740777534425072061noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323660822720456491.post-31915203785512357302011-06-30T13:53:00.000-07:002011-07-01T04:54:55.566-07:00I Carried A Watermelon?<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I can't help but think of that scene from <i>Dirty Dancing</i>, when Jennifer Gray walks into the dance hall awkwardly carrying a watermelon, and everyone looks at her like she is a freak. That is how I felt yesterday when I walked across the parking lot of TJ Maxx balancing this crazy cage on my buggy.</span></span><br />
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</span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">You can only imagine the looks I received as I wheeled this strange </span></span><s><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">little</span></span></s><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> ginormous, green cage to my car. I had MW in the buggy, my arms looped through three bags, purse and diaper bag on the other arm, and a buggy with the </span></span><s><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">cage</span></span></s><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> really cool birdcage balancing across the top. I could read the looks on people's faces..."What the heck is that thing?", or "Is that a cage for her kid?", or better yet "Out of all the great stuff in TJ Maxx she comes out with that thing?" </span></span><br />
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</div></div>Castaway To Couturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04740777534425072061noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323660822720456491.post-16911229055071162682011-06-27T11:01:00.000-07:002011-06-27T12:06:36.433-07:00Mirror, Mirror, On The Wall<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I finished the </span></span><a href="http://castaway2couture.blogspot.com/2011/06/frugal-friday-trumeau-mirror.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">trumeau mirror</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">! Remember the one I was so excited to find buried in the depths of a junk store? Well, I wasn't so thrilled about the faux oak finish. What's up with those black speckles anyway? Is that supposed to make the wood look more authentic? Strange!</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">The effect was awesome, and actually looked as if I did it on purpose. Ummmm, I meant to do that...yeah, okay, that's my story and I'm sticking to it! It gave the mirror the ILLUSION (I write that in all caps because I am keeping it real) of being an antique with original paint.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">A little background on this - I have been looking for a shelf with hooks for MW's nursery. I want something to display her gorgeous collection of vintage bonnets (thanks to Vickie Libbey at <a href="http://www.libbeyslittlelegacies.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #d5a6bd;">Libbey's Little Legacies</span></a>- whoo, whoo!). Would you believe that every shelf/hook combination that I like is over $50?!! Crazy! I can't figure out why they are so expensive! Anyway, I saw this one at a local thrift shop and got really excited! I know it doesn't look like much now, but just think- add a coat of cream colored paint, a little distressing, and a swap of the c</span></span><s><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">heap</span></span></s><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> ugly (cheap-good, ugly-always bad) hooks for little glass knobs. Voila! A shelf prettier AND cheaper than those I have been seeing in the shops around town. This one cost me $2, but I will probably have to spend around $15 on knobs...still under twenty bucks...not bad!</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Finally, the vintage tin tray with hand painted flowers. It is actually quite pretty just the way it is! Shocking, I know! I love trays, and this one is a nice shade of green and was only $5. Trays are a great way to make a group or collection look pulled together. </span></span><br />
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