Coral & Gold Dresser-Turned- TV Console Part 1 Bonjour, Mes Amis!! I wanted to show y'all how the pretty girl turned out today. I've been showing sneak peeks here and there on social media of the dresser I painted this beautiful coral color. This color made me happy while painting. It was different! Not the usual white, cream, black, gray. Not that there's a thing wrong with … [Read more...]
Gray and Green Teen Boy’s Room with Restoration Hardware Vibe
Gray & Green Teen Boy's Room with Restoration Hardware Vibe I've been working on updating our home, and have finally finished my oldest son's room! We have been in our home for 11 years, so gradually I've been trying to update colors and furnishings throughout. I love the grayed colors that have shown up in the design world in the past few years, but honestly didn't see how it would … [Read more...]
How to Make an Easy Envelope-Style Pillow
How to Make an Easy Envelope-Style Pillow Good morning, friends! Hope your week is going well. It is a rainy morning here in Georgia, so I thought I would share the tutorial I said I would from the last post. A few years ago, I got a good, basic Singer sewing machine with the good intentions of taking sewing lessons. I saw so many great tutorials and bought slipcover e-books, hoping I was … [Read more...]
Boy to Teen Room Makeover
Boy to Teen Room Makeover My youngest son turned 13 in August! It is official: we have all teen boys in our household now! (Plus, a perimenopausal 45 year old, but that's a story for another day! :) ) His birthday and the first day of school fall on August 9! Poor kid!! I swore to him I did NOT plan this when he was conceived, so to make it up to him, ( and to make sure he believed … [Read more...]
IKEA Aina Curtains and a Fresh New Look
"Out with the old, in with the new!" Our Master Bedroom has come a LONG way over the years, but I find myself continuously tweaking it. This was a photo from years ago. I was really into the rich woods, and earthy colors. Can you tell? And a more recent photo ( but with my old camera, and no photo editing:( I've learned some things … [Read more...]
Interiors by Melanie Robinson- Master Bedroom Makeover
Nail Family Master Bedroom Makeover Hope y'all are having a great week, so far....I know, it's only Tuesday, but this is my kids' last week of school, so that makes it a happier-than-usual Tuesday! AH, Summer days.....sleeping a little later, relaxed days at the pool, vacation, grilling, fresh fruit & veggies, the sweet Summer smell of Coppertone....Life is just better in the Summer; … [Read more...]
How to Make a Throw Pillow With Fringe ( aka Novice Sewing!! )
How to Make A Throw Pillow With Fringe (aka Novice Sewing!!) Sewing 101 Today, I want to share an easy project that adds alot of design bang for your buck to your home and furnishings. Throw pillows are one of the easiest things to sew, whether you are experienced at sewing, are a novice, or have never even used a sewing machine. My Mom sewed alot when I was young, and was very good at … [Read more...]