My Round Top Treasures

A couple weeks ago, we took our semi-annual trip to Round Top Texas.
It is one of the largest antique fairs.

We spend the day looking for treasures and eating yummy food.

My Mother-in-law and I usually have a list of items we are in search for.

This trip I found three items on my list.

I scored this ladder for $20 bucks.
Right now, its sitting in our living room.
But it will soon hold blankets or towels in our bathroom.

This 1960s tricycle was only $15 and Brayden is obsessed!

We plan to paint and fix it up for him.

Last but not least, I found this tin truck for $20 dollars.
I will probably just clean it up and use it to store some of Brayden's toys.

We had a very successful trip this time around.

The count down until our next trip for April's show begins!



DIY: A Chalk Paint Project

During the Parade of Homes this year, I ordered this vanity.

But it didn't have the look I was going for the powder bathroom.

So I bought some Waverly Inspirations- chalk paint

Base coat- Peacock #60705E (Chalk)

Top coat- Antique #60727E (Wax)

I also recommend buying a chalk paint brush and wax brush.

(There are many brands of chalk paint- choose whichever one you like best.)

I was definitely very nervous to tackle this project-- after all, my plan was to install it in one of our high dollar, custom homes. So the pressure was on, needless to say.

I did my research on my go to site-- Pinterest of course.

I found this post, which really helped me.

Step one- clean your furniture piece with a damp cloth & let dry.

Step two- apply a little amount of paint to brush and start applying to furniture.

(I actually kind of freaked out once the first coat was finished- I didn't like the color at all!

But I kept on going anyway..)

Step three- very lightly sand

Step four- apply little amount of wax to brush and start applying to furniture.

(After the wax coat was complete- I was in LOVE! Totally what I had pictured!)

Step five- Spray or brush on a sealer

Lastly- I changed the cabinet hardware.

Picked these up on sale at Hobby Lobby.

The updated look cost less than $30 bucks!

Viola! Such a fun pop of color!

Have fun with your next projects!

Insiders Tip: Ways to Save on Your Kitchen Remodel

Alternative Countertop Material

 

There is more than just granite out there.
Think about wood or butcher block instead.

 

Open Shelving

 

 

You could save a few thousand dollars by using shelves, instead of having cabinets remade.

 

Keep Existing Cabinets

 

Save money by painting your cabinets verses refinishing them.
You can find my tips and how- to's on Pinterest.com to help with your project.

 

Wall Cut Out

 

 

Opt to cut out a portion of the wall, rather than removing the whole thing.

 

Do Your Project In Stages

 

 

Go step by step- do what you can afforded, rather than doing the entire project at once.

Here they have just painted the cabinets and installed hardware. Next they will do the countertops and the flooring.
But what a difference a few coats of paint can do!

 

Use a Furniture Piece for the Island

 

 

Repurpose a piece of furniture for the island- instead of spending money on a new cabinet.

*36" Height for the piece furniture

 

 

 

 

Images Via:

Pinterest.com

Painted Cabinets



Thrifty Thursday: Suitcase Side Table

 

 

Earlier this month, my mother-in-law, sister-in-law and I took a trip to Round Top.
If you have heard of this place/event before- you know how amazing it truly is.
I was in pure heaven.

I came back with lots of goodies.

Vinyl Records - 5 for $10

Vintage ruler - $12
Brass candlesticks - $13
Mercury Lamp & Bowls - $25

Vintage Suitcase - $20

I had big plans for the suitcase!

Here is what I turned it into!

 

 

I purchased a DIY 24" barstool from Walmart -  $12 bucks
A can of spray paint - $6
(I wanted the color to closely match the hardware on the suitcase)

 

 

(Diaper boxes come in very handy for all my spray painting projects)

 

Once the barstool was dry, I put it together (minus the round top portion) and used a couple of pieces of Velcro to adhere the suitcase to the top of each leg.

*You could screw the suitcase to the legs also. But just incase I want to use the suitcase for something else- I opted out.

 

Viola!

Here is our new bed side table.

 

And all for under $40 Dollars!

 

Happy Hunting!

 

 

Trending Now: Tin Can Upcycle

 

Say Good Bye to the mason jar, and Hello to the tin can.

 

 

Start saving your cans now!

 

Here are a couple of great DIY's I have come across.

 

 

Tin Can Planter

 

 

Christmas tea light holders

 

 

Tin Can Storage

 

Items needed:

Can, paint, lace, ribbon

 

 

Tin Can Mood Lighting

 

 

Kitchen or office can storage

 

Items Needed:

Can, vintage labels printer- found on computer, add wire and hang on rack.

 

 

Aged Cans & Metal

Just add fire!

 

Happy Crafting!

 

 

 

 

Images Via:
Pinterest.com

 

 



Thrifty Thursday: Canvas Art

 

 

Before

 

 

This was my first attempt to make over a canvas I had laying around.

(I spray painted over the existing artwork and painted on our Wedding date.)

We lived with it for a while like this- But it just wasn't what I had envision for the space.

 

So I got materials and made it over once again.

 

Materials Needed:

 

 

Fabric

Staple Gun & Staples

Scissors

Wooden Numbers or letters

Spray Paint

Hot Glue and Glue Gun

Ribbon

 

After

 

 

This is much bolder and just how I pictured it in the beginning.

 

 

Total Cost:

Around $15 Dollars

For spray paint and the numbers

 

*I had the fabric and ribbon from previous projects.

 

Thrifty Thursday: Light Fixture

 

 

We recently updated our dining room light fixture.

 

Before

 

 

After

 

 

 

What we needed

Globes

Old fashion Edison light bulbs

Ceiling Medallion- pre painted bronze

(All purchased from Lowes)

 

Total= $80

 

My husband unhooked all the wiring from the ceiling- then put the ceiling medallion up.

Then he rehooked the wires.

Then we changed out all the globes and bulbs.

 

This has has really updated our space so much. I love the vintage feel it has created.