Saturday, April 30, 2011

My first project!

We had a plight in our bathroom. We did not have a toilet paper holder, which of course means that that poor roll of toilet paper was subject to being placed on the floor or on the back of the tank. We wanted to buy one that we had seen in the USA somewhere (walmart, mijers, or target, I am not sure where) but when we had the money for it the next time we were there, it was gone. we looked almost everywhere for it but to no avail. So I came up with an inspiration. I was going to look for a little table, and then it could serve multiple uses! It could be used as a plant stand/toilet paper holder/magazine rack! So I started looking on kijiji, but couldn't find what I was looking for. It was after I subscribed to several blogs such as hypheninteriorsdesignspongeonline, or 
Emily A. Clark just name a few, that I decided I would look for an old end table and finish it myself! a couple of weeks later while on our way to London, we came across this beside the road!
Before
It was love at first sight!

After

It needs one more coat of paint and then I would like to try sanding the edges to make it look antique, but we`ll see.
 I was thinking about maybe starting a business by refinishing pieces like this one and then selling them. what do you all think, would you buy something like this?

Monday, April 11, 2011

Small/Awkward Spaces

Here is the promised post!
I am going to use my bathroom as an example. Here is my small space.




Many people may use it as a place to dump laundry.


Or if they are neater people they might store a laundry basket there.


Here are several ideas on how you could use a small space and make it pretty!





In my bathroom we have this palm, and I quite like it!


Tell me what you think. and if you have a small space you would like ideas on please feel free to ask me. I will  do my best. Just send me a picture with your questions.

Blessings! Karen E.



Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Awkward/small spaces

My next piece will be on awkward/small spaces. If you like what I did please feel free to ask me about yours, and I will do my best!

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Monday, April 4, 2011

Finding the treasures!

I always envy those who have the gift for finding those rare treasures for really cheap. But this last weekend it was finally my turn! While driving into the city we came across a mom's sale. Even though we didn't really need anything we decided to stop in and look around. We came out with two pair of boots and my rare find!


Are they not the cutest number blocks you have ever seen? At first I just saw the wooden factor (I love wooden toys), and the fact that it would be educational, but when I put them together I fell in love with the art of it all!
My thoughts right away turned to decorating my daughters bedroom, and I thought, how perfect!



I would like to display them on a shelf like this or like this



Hopefully more on this in another post.

I hope you all had a very good weekend. I know I did!
We had a family gathering for lunch and in the evening we had a couple over that we had never gotten together with before, but it turned out great! I have a new kindred spirit when it comes to decorating thrift store shopping!

May you all have a productive week!
feel free to share with me your amazing treasures you have found that you are proud of!

Blessings!
Karen E.

Friday, April 1, 2011

Welcome to my New Blog!

Hi my name is Karen. I have started this blog in hopes to share with you some of my interests/hobbies.

Well, first I am in love with the  Lord Jesus Christ. He saved my soul 15 years ago now, and I am so grateful!
Next I am in Love with my Husband of 3 years, Jacob. We have a beautiful daughter Amelia and we are enjoying her toddler years!
I am very passionate about the home, and with that follows my interests in cooking and interior decorating! I one day dream of becoming a professional interior decorator. For now I will pretend I am a great blogger, a gourmet cook, and a professional interior decorator! 


If you start following this blog at any time, please leave a comment to let me know. I hate the thought of blogging to no one and letting this all get lost in cyberspace!

Well, thats all for now. 

Blessings!

Karen E.