Pinterest Inspiration # 8 Industrial Storage

Hello, How's your day going? Mine, fabulous. I'm just finishing up my holiday week and feeling rested. I'm going to make this quick, so I can continue to hang with the kidlets.

Pinterest inspiration for this week. Industrial.

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Do you see the theme? I wish I could get my pretty fingers on one of these items( with out selling my first born) Thanks for stopping by and take care.

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6 Week Pinterest Challenge - week 1

I'm feeling refreshed after a great weekend in the mountains. Sad to say I totally missed my first week of the 6 Week Pinterest Challenge, so here I am starting late. You can check out my ideas here.

I decided to start on my chevron mailbox first. An easy project and since I'm on holidays this week for spring break with my minions, my oldest could help.

 Here's my before. Not too bad for most, but not my style.

I set my oldest to paint the base coat. I used Annie Sloan Chalk Paint, close to Paris Grey. I'm sure I tinted this can a bit darker. 

This was her first coat, I think I may have to touch up a few spots. Quicker to touch up, then do my self. So no complaints to her.

I wish I would have taken a picture with my graph, but you can check out this post by Mommy is Coo Coo. I did the same thing. Drew a graph and connect the lines to make stripes. Super easy. After I painted the white on (by hand with a small brush), I touch up the grey over any remaining pencil marks. Easy peasy.

Here is my before and after.

I'm thinking our house numbers on the front, or a monogram M. Decisions?

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Pinterest Inspiration #7

Hello, how's your Thursday? I feel like I'm running late all week. Next week I'm home with my kidlets for spring break, and I can't wait. I'm hoping to catch up on some work at home, paint up a few more pieces and get organized on my blog. This week I was inspired by lighting, partially because we are replacing the one in my dining room. These were my favorites from Pinterest.

I pinned this, but couldn't find the original source :( Sorry. The picture is pretty straight forward. I'm thinking this would be a great idea for my front sitting room, in front of the window. Energy efficient, and no cords needed.

 

I think this is the lamp that inspired me most this week! Check out Kelly @ the lilypad cottage. She has beautiful pieces.

Nothing like old bucket lighting. I think I may have another project for my hubby. (I couldn't find the original source for this)

How cool is this one? The lady who created this closed her blog....boo. It looks easy enough to make.

Wish I had these. Uploaded by organizeyourstuffnow. I'm sure these were costly, but could totally be recreated on a budget.

Lastly, this brute off of Haute Look. Missed that deal. I love that site!

 

 

Hope you enjoyed my light inspiration. Can't wait to share our finished redo for my dining room light. Its been 2 months in the making. Thanks for stopping by and take care.

 

 

 

Pinterest Inspiration #6

Hello. It's Thursday, it's almost the weekend {in my cracked singing voice}. I love my job, but I live to sleep in on the weekend. I have quite a few projects I want to tackle this weekend and wrap up. I've kinda took over my husbands Man Cave Garage, and facing eviction again. That means time to work these painting hands and get some projects moving. 

My second goal this weekend is to do some marathon Pinning. My GF at work is beating me by 800, and she doesn't even try. Granted she Pins mostly food and crafts, and I have a much narrower window for my taste. So while she is in Hawaii for 2 weeks, I want to surprise her and catch up!! LOL. Keeping in mind that I still want wholesome Pins. My work is laid out. If I Pin while paint dries and every other moment I have, I just might pass her!

Here are my favorite Pins this week! Some reflect upcoming projects.

1. How easy would this be to make from plant holders. A little paint and patina?

2. You must check out this post by saved by love creations. I have a few yardsticks in the garage. I'm thinking the lamp shade first. Which one would you try?

3. I wish I could find one of these for my front sitting room.

4. I would really like to make this mug for work! I'm always trotting around with a coffee in the morning. Way too cute. 

5. My new drink for Spring. I'll let you know how it tastes. Doesn't that look like a treat for you mouth.

Lastly, how I want my spring wardrobe to look! Totally fab for warm weather.

Thanks for stopping by, you can follow me on Pinterest HERE. Take care and keep Pinning.

Pinterest Inspiration #6

Hello. This day 6 years ago my youngest minion was born, and our lives have been a whirlwind since. She is a witty, sarcastic, happy go lucky kid. You will always find her in the cul de sac in colorful clothes, cowboy boots and a purse hanging off her shoulder crammed to the top. I can't count the number of scrapes and bandaids we have gone through with her. She brings humor to everyone.

This was taken in fall.

This is her, on our way to get furniture. Ha Ha. Just kidding. She's going to school like that. Yup. I'm sure her kindergarten teacher wonders what she'll show up in everyday. That's how she wears headbands. 

In the spirit of her 6th Birthday, I'm choosing pieces full of life. 

I love Union Jack furniture, especially ones that are vibrant.

Very leprechauny. Just made up my own word.

 My youngest and I  {love} coral!

OMG. So regal.

Perfect for a little girls room.

Hope you enjoyed my colorful Pins. Thanks for stopping by and take care. 

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Pinterest Inspiration #5

Hello Thursday. This is one of my favorite days, as I get to share my inspiration Pins from Pinterest. If you read my blog, you would know that I'm praying for Spring. It has been cold and snowing here for ever! True story. I just want the sun to shine and the days to get longer.

In the spirit of Spring, I've been Pinning Easter color projects. Long gone are the dark rich colors of winter. The color palette for spring is bright and warm.

I heart this! I would consider this waterfall dresser by Lisa @ createinspireme, to be one of my fav Pins thus far this year.

I also came across these brightly painted storage boxes. They look to be done in chalk paint and finished with dark wax. Its like cupcake sprinkle colors on decor.

What about this vintage farmhouse table from  rachel ashwell shabby chic couture. Melts this winter heart.

Lastly you have to see this frame. It took 2 years of building from cardboard, by nymag.

Such phenomenal pieces of work. I love soaking in the colors and textures. I hope I have inspired you. 

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Thanks for stopping by and take care!

Pinterest Inspiration Thursday #4

Good Morning. Hope your week is going swell and fast. My week flew by. We're heading out on another ski trip this weekend, and Friday afternoon can't come fast enough.

I kicked off my first Linky Party this week. I'll be honest, I was a little nervous no one would show up. I tried a technique that has worked in introducing me to new blogs...sending an invite (via comment) to share a post. It always works on me, and I find amazing blogs from the invites. I guess karma works, cause I have posts on my Linky Party (insert jumping up and down)!

On Pinterest this week, I'm trending Home Decor. We've been living in this house for just over a year, and my walls are still pretty bare. I'll be honest, my husband does most of the decorating :) Seriously. My construction man has an eye for decor. When I went to Toronto this fall, I came back to my mirror wall installed. I had sent him a picture of one off of Pinterest, months before. 

Then he rounded up all my odd gold mirrors, and filled the living room wall. I receive sooo many compliments on it, and I just grin when I tell them who did it. 

 Here's what mine looks like.

I love a good old gold ornate mirror. Say that 3 times fast.

On to my Pins for the week. This is a collection of Decor that I plan on making or obtaining.

This comes from Cindy at cottage instincts. I think I would spell our family name down the center. What word would you use?

I love this next one.

You have to check out her tutorial on dish stacking. What an art form. This is posted by Yvonne at stone gable blog. 

I've already started to collect my silver platters for this one.

I also grabbed a few of these vases today. I'm gonna get the kids to do this one. 2 for 1, keep them busy and tackle a DIY for me. Win/win for me :)

Thank you for the inspiration Jamie @ anderson and grant.

Well those were my fav Pins for the week. You should see some of these showing up in the near future.

Until next time, take care.

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Pinterest Inspiration Thursday #3

Hello. Hope all my Canadian friends had a fantastic Family Day long weekend! We're back from our ski trip. While we were in Fernie, it dumped over 12 inches of snow. For us skiers, that is {EPIC}! Unfortunately with grocery shopping and laundry when we came back, I have not been able to start any projects. I was able to Pin during our 24 hours of driving! Yay! (at least I stayed awake, I usually fall asleep just out of the drive)

First Pin, which is going to be a near future project.

I love chevron stripes!! Now to find the perfect muse.

Another future project...I'm thinking a towel holder at the lake. Maybe in a nice ocean turquoise? our local Re-Store has old bi-folds cheap. 

Also for the lake, an outdoor chandelier with solar lights. How cool? I want to take an old umbrella holder ,and put a plant holder hook at the end. Voila! and I could have a gorgeous chandelier over our picnic table. Or maybe by the campfire? Check out leahglass, for more.

These are my favs for the week. Hopefully you have found some inspiration.

You can follow me here on Pinterest!

Thank you and take care.

Pinterest Inspiration Thursday #2

Hello. Valentines is tomorrow! I'm kinda pinked out right now, and decided to post my romantic pins from Pinterest. I have been loving this clock. When I find the perfect one...watch out bedazzler!

Unfortunately there is no back link for his gem.

Next. This gorgeous light switch plate.

Again, no back link. But I think I would do this myself. {future project}

Lastly, a relaxing bath.

I really want to make a cedar bench for my en suite soaker tub. {one more to-do}

Hope you enjoyed my Romantic Pins.

Thank you and take care.