Home Decor

Hutch Before and After

May 7, 2013

Last week, I shared images from a fireplace facelift from a friend/client. And today I have another fun before and after from that same room….a painted hutch!

The hutch was in good condition. But the red no longer matched the decor in their family room.

Several cans of spray paint later, the hutch went from red to white.

A fun evening of shopping brought home several new accessories for the shelves.

And here it is now, after it was painted and re-styled.

Here are a few close ups of the vignettes.

And once again, the final after…

What a transformation!!

jen

By Jen 3 Comments Filed Under: Before/After, client projects, Home Decor, Uncategorized

Painted Fireplace Before and After

April 25, 2013

Several months ago, a friend and client of mine moved into a new house. The fireplace needed a little facelift.

Before moving in, the walls were painted a light gray and the brick around the fireplace was painted white.

Here is the fireplace today!

Quite a jaw dropping difference!

Once again, the magic of paint amazes me!

Over the next week, I’ll be revealing a few other projects from this room as well. So make sure you come back to check it out!

jen

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By Jen 5 Comments Filed Under: Before/After, client projects, fireplace, Home Decor, mantel

A New Bookshelf {and a project}

March 18, 2013

I’m working on updating Emmie’s room. When she turned three, she got a big girl bedroom. But four years later, I’m feeling the need for an update. After noticing marker on her comforter {what kind of mom let’s a child have markers in her bedroom?! Ahem, me!} and lack of storage space, it’s time for some changes.

Lately I’ve been looking for a taller bookshelf and have come up empty handed. Then the other day, I found this white bookshelf.

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I like the clean lines. And I like that it’s white. But I don’t like that it looks like it’s out of a box.

So I have some plans….

Here are a few inspiration photos.

Look at what a little crown molding can do to an otherwise plain piece of furniture!

And see how much character a planked background adds!

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Now to get the bookshelf assembled! And after a few trips to Lowes for supplies, I should be in business!

Stay tuned in the coming weeks for progress updates!

jen

By Jen 2 Comments Filed Under: Before/After, Home Decor, house, shopping, tutorials

A little bit of Valentine’s Day {and Chalkboard Art}

January 18, 2013

I still have some winter decor around my house {some might even say I just left up my Christmas decorations!}…

But I did indeed put away my Christmas decor, leaving out only the items that transition into winter and/or Valentine’s Day. The red ribbon on these lanterns works great as we approach February!

I also updated my little chalkboard….

I can’t believe we’re halfway through January! February is right around the corner!!

jen

By Jen 2 Comments Filed Under: holidays, Home Decor

Recycling Pinecones and Faux Berries

December 27, 2012

So Christmas is over and you’re probably ready to clean up your holiday decor….or maybe you already have!

But before you throw out that Costco wreath….

…make sure you remove the faux berries and pine cones!

They are probably attached with some wire. Simply untwist the wire from the back or grab some scissors and cut them off.

Then next year, when it’s time to decorate for Christmas, you’ll have a few extra pine cones and faux berries to help dress up your house! You’ll be amazed how many you will accumulate over the years!

I hope you all had a great holiday!

jen

By Jen 2 Comments Filed Under: Christmas, front porch, Home Decor, tutorials, Uncategorized

My Front Porch

December 13, 2012

My Christmas house tour continues!

Today, let’s take a look at our front porch…

As I looked at last years pictures of my front porch, I realized that this year doesn’t look all that different! But there are a few slight differences, and that alone warrants new pictures!

I picked up the red toolbox a few years ago. Christmas is one of my favorite times of year to put it to use!

I cut some fresh greens off the bottom of our Christmas tree and some from our yard. Then laid them in the toolbox and arranged a few pine cones and faux berries on top.

Gasp! Is that yet another lantern!?

The greenery was cut off the bottom of my Costco garland {that hangs around my front door}. I wrapped it around the lantern and twisted some wire around the ends to form the circle around the lantern.

I love pulling up to our house. With the Christmas lights on the house, and our front porch decorated, it feels so festive!

Have a great weekend!

{to see more of my Christmas 2012 house tour, click here: entry, mantel, vignettes}

jen

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By Jen 5 Comments Filed Under: Christmas, front porch, Home Decor, house

Christmas Around the House

December 12, 2012

Last week, I showed you my entry and the mantel, all decorated for Christmas. Today I’d like to show you a few vignette’s around my house…

…the family room…

I bought that santa in Amish Country before we left the east coast. I love pulling it out every Christmas.

And oh dear…is that a lantern? {I mentioned last week that I may have a bit of a lantern obsession.} I love the red color…It adds some color sitting in front of my lit branch arrangement.

…kitchen…

What’s that? Another lantern?? It’s filled with small pine cones and faux red berries. I also have my ‘joy to the world’ chalkboard and advent tree displayed in our kitchen.

…bedroom….

We have the red bedding year round, but it’s even more season appropriate this time of year!

The Ikea wreaths are hanging from red Costco ribbon.

…dining room…

I love those little trees {also purchased at Ikea}. Pinecones and faux holly brighten up the base of the trees.

And old books tied with striped ribbon {ribbon is from Michales}.

…powder room…

And I can’t help but leave you with one last lantern picture…

Thank you for taking a quick tour around my house!

jen

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By Jen 4 Comments Filed Under: Christmas, dining, Dining Room, holidays, Home Decor, house, kitchen

Christmas Entry 2012

December 6, 2012

I always enjoy decorating the shelf in our entry. It’s much deeper than our mantel which gives me a lot more options when decorating!

Lately, I’ve left my old weathered window frame up there to hang wreaths from. I change out the bow, depending on the season. Or the wreath if I have a season appropriate one.

Here is the view as you enter my house…

I didn’t realize that Elfy snuck into the picture below. That sneaky little guy!

After decorating for Christmas this year, I realized I have an issue with lanterns…apparently I love them! I counted 8 lanterns as I decorated. EIGHT! Doesn’t that seem a bit like overkill?! Maybe I need a lantern intervention. Even though it seemed like a lot, I did put all of them to use throughout my house and front porch….

The lanterns in my entry are filled with pine cones. The red bow at the top adds some needed color.

The cubbies are simple. Very similar to my mantel….fresh greens from my yard with fake berries. And a candle for a little evening glow.

And on the bench sit a small collection of Christmas pillows. One of my favorites is the belted red santa pillow…

I love how my entry ‘mantel’ turned out! Very fresh and fun. Here’s one last look…

jen

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By Jen 14 Comments Filed Under: Christmas, entry, holidays, Home Decor, house, mantel

Christmas Mantel 2012

December 5, 2012

We’re all decorated for Christmas in the Gilday household. So today I’ll share my mantel with you. Over the next week or so, I’ll share the rest of our house.

It’s a fairly simple mantel this Christmas.

Remember the trees that I got on clearance last Christmas? They made appearance on my mantel this year. I love the height that they add.

And some fresh greens from my yard with pinecones and fake red berries are all laid at the base of the burlap wrapped trees….

Here are our hand knit stockings hanging from Pottery Barn stocking holders….

The stockings are stuffed with newspaper to give them some shape {which really threw my kids for a loop. They were sure that Santa paid us an early visit this year! Sorry to disappoint!} I also added some fresh greens sticking out of the top of the stockings…