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Monday, October 13, 2014

Sunroom Renovations


fireplace in sunroom renovation
 
After a very slow renovation, the sunroom is almost finished!  It has been a year since this project was started.  I told my husband that if he finishes this, I will never ask him to do a project like this again!
 
 
 
This is what it looked like before when it was screened in.  To see more of the before, click here.
 
stone fireplace in sunroom
 
The gas fireplace has been installed and the stacked ledge stone is almost complete here.
 
1/4 plywood between windows instead of sheetrock
 
Here is little tip for you, instead of using sheetrock between the windows use 1/4 luan plywood.  By using this you won’t have to tape and float the sheetrock.  After priming, seal with some caulk and paint.  So much easier!
 
stone fireplace install
 
My husband used 2 pieces of old lumber that were about 4 inches thick and glued them together to make the mantel.  The boards were only 6 inches in width and I wanted a little more depth to the mantel.  He also made the corbels.  He attached the mantel from the inside of the fireplace using some very long, very expensive screws.  He installed some of the tongue and groove pine above the mantel vertically.  This makes the ceiling height seem taller even though it is 11 or 12 feet ceilings in here already!
 
staining wood floor in sunroom
 
I have the kids here hard at work staining the new pine floor!  It wasn’t really that hard!  I figured since they were older they could do this now.  Before when we did the rest of the house, they were quite a bit younger and I stained the entire thing myself.  It wasn’t hard, it’s just rough on your knees and back.  After this dries, my husband will be starting on the poly coats. 
 
After the floor is completed, baseboards will go down and some built in cabinets will go on each side of the fireplace.  That’s why the crown molding's not completed around the fireplace.
 
This post was actually written last year. The room is about 95% completed and I will be posting more on it.
 
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Friday, August 15, 2014

French Chair in the Sunroom

 

 

French chair in sunroom

 

My parents recently downsized into a smaller place and I put first dibs on this French style chair.  It was in excellent condition, it really was only used during big family gatherings.  Too bad the chair didn’t match the décor in the sunroom.

 

french chair before

 

I’m going for a little more rustic look in the sunroom using white and navy.

 

 

french chair in sunroom

 

Oops! Just overlook that place where I forgot to adhere some cording!  This fabric is from the local Wal-Mart but I love how it coordinates with the ticking stripped Pottery Barn pillows.

 

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Thursday, July 24, 2014

Displaying Vintage Items

 

Louisiana coastal style

 

The piano is gone!  It took up this entire wall in the living room and might have been played once a year!  The balustrade table that was in the office was cut down to fit this wall and moved here.  This is the table when we first got it.  It has been in an house fire and was headed to the dump, until I got it!

 

 

This is it after I cleaned it up and oiled it down a little.  To see that post, click here.

 

 

Part of me really hated to paint it but the back corner of our living room is a little dark and I was afraid it would be a little too gloomy.  Here it is, all painted!

 

table to display vintage items

 

It brightened the corner and highlights the vintage items!  The DIY oyster mirror was rehung lengthwise.  To see that post, click here.

 

Louisiana coastal style

 

Instead of being hidden away in the office, the antique table top desk is on display!  It’s perfect to display some Louisiana books and the little drawers are perfect for receipts and bills!

 

antique desk

 

The portable typewriter is a recent auction purchase.  Hunter has several and I was using one but has stored it away because it was so big.  This little portable one if the perfect size.

 

vintage typewriter

 

When not on display, it has it’s own case that is stored below.

 

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Monday, July 21, 2014

Foyer Updates


Blue and White in the Foyer
 
Wow!  It’s been over 2 months since I last posted!  Time flies and even though I haven’t posted doesn’t mean that I haven’t made changes to our home!  The foyer got a few minor updates.  I added a few more blue and white pieces to the sideboard.  I added the rope ball for a touch of texture and to bring a little southern coastal style to this area.
 
Rosedown Plantation in the Foyer
 
I was so excited to purchased two of these trivets at the local auction for $2.50!  It features a local historical site called Rosedown Plantation.  To take a tour, click here. 
 
Foyer Updates
 
The boxwood wreath is originally from Target but I purchased it from Dirt Cheap for a couple of dollars.
 
Using baskets as storage in Foyer
 
The sideboard is the perfect size to store my crystal and silver punch bowls.  I purchased the basket from Marshall’s and it is the perfect spot for the white tablecloths.
 
Foyer Updates
 
The other size of our small foyer had me stumped for awhile.  It’s been changing for quite a few months but I think, for now at least, I am satisfied with it.
 
Foyer Updates
 
The pelican painting, which is our Louisiana state bird, was purchased from the local resale site.  The umbrella stand adds a pop of color that I love!  It’s perfect to hold our small but growing collection of canes.  I’ve been collecting for quite a few years but they were stored in the coat closet.  Now they are on display!
 
Umbrella stand for Cane Collection
 
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Monday, May 12, 2014

New Old China Cabinet

 

china cabinet

 

Back to the dining room!  This is my “new” old china cabinet that I purchased from the local auction.  Before I had a smaller curio style cabinet here but I want a taller piece with a little more storage that would match the table.

 

fleur de lis accent on china cabinet

 

I love the fleur de lis detail on the doors!

 

china cabinet in dining room

 

Having this taller dark piece seems to anchor the room.  I displayed some silver pieces on top which even gives it more height.  Yes, I have cleaned my silver since this pic was taken!  My mom made me aware that I all had to do now was clean the silver!  Thanks, Mom!

 

china cabinet in dining room

 

china cabinet

 

I had to bring a little coastal touch to this room with a big bowl filled with shells for the centerpiece!  Love it!

 

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Monday, April 14, 2014

Arched Mirror for the Dining Room

 

arched mirror over sideboard

 

Before I had a gold frame mirror here, which has been in the dining room for several years.  I just didn’t like the brighter gold in here.  After trying several paint colors on the mirror and after seeing this mirror from Kirkland’s, I gave up on it.

 

arched mirror in dining room

 

I saw the mirror in a recent post of a bedroom where two of these mirrors were used.  I just loved them!  Unfortunately, I didn’t pin it so I could share it with you!

 

arched mirror over sideboard

 

It’s very heavy and well made.  It measures 48” in height and makes quite a statement!

 

arched mirror over sideboard

 

It’s from Kirkland’s and is called the Sadie mirror.  It’s one of their higher price mirrors but there are always coupons and discounts.  I knew that even if I changed my mind about using it in here, there were plenty of other places around our home where I could envision it!

 

dining room

 

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Sunday, April 6, 2014

Small Foyer Changes

 

small sideboard in foyer

 

The foyer in our home is very small and it can be challenging to decorate.  Before there was a small 3 drawer chest. 

 

 

Once the walls were painted a very light gray, I didn’t like the chest, so I painted it.  Since I still didn’t like it, I started watching for a piece at the auction that I could use in this area.

 

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I found the perfect size piece, a small sideboard!

 

foyer vignette

 

It now holds the punch bowls!

 

what to do in a small foyer

 

The silver tray was also purchased at an auction and the blue/white pieces are all garage sale finds!  The taller legs on the sideboard give the small area a more open feel.

 

small sideboard in foyer

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Thursday, April 3, 2014

New Chandy for the Dining Room

 

chandelier for the dining room

 

Isn’t she pretty?!?  She’s got bling but the white silk shade tones it down a little.

 

traditional yet with a touch of modern chandelier

 

To me, she’s vintage yet modern.

 

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I know it looks off centered of the table but it’s not.  The angle of the picture makes it look that way.

 

chandelier from overstock

 

I purchased it from Overstock.com  For this size table, I needed a 20” light fixture but this one is 18”.  The shade makes the fixture appear bigger.

 

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If you missed the other posts for the updated dining room, here are the links…

 

Choosing the Right Table

Seating for the Dining Room

Antique Sideboard

 

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Monday, March 31, 2014

Antique Side Board

 

sideboard painted with chalk paint, glazed and waxed

 

I purchased this sideboard last year with the plan to use it as a vanity in the master bath but those plans never came to pass.  After I sold my dining room set, my first thought was that this piece would be perfect for in here.

 

accenting with dark wax

 

The elevated legs give it a more open feel and it’s a little shorter in length.  I painted it with DIY chalk paint, white washed it, clear waxed and dark waxed it.

 

dining room redo!

 

I lightly painted with hardware with a spray hammered silver.  I choose this color because it tied into chrome on the chandelier.

 

sideboard painted with diy chalk paint, white glazed and waxed

 

The dining room is coming together!  If you missed a previous post, click on the links below:

 

Choosing the Right Dining Room Table

 

Seating in the Dining Room

 

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