Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Am I blue? And keeping it real ~

Ok, alright... if you're getting sick of seeing this project... just don't tell me.

Our house looks so different from this time last year, I'm amazed.  And in a good way!

I like it.  Lots.

So, I showed you the B&B I did over the weekend and how I jazzed up the area by moving tables and chotshkies around.  Shared my thoughts on painting the inside of the front door Wythe Blue.  A couple lovely people {Anne & Shasta} said "OH YES!!  And make it BOTH doors"... well then, okie dokie!!

Tonight, it looks like this:



Wythe Blue has got to be the most delicious, luscious shade of blue/green I've ever seen.  It's just so... purty!

I picked up 4 of these at Ikea:



Took out the plastic cup and took off the hook, screwed them to my B&B and added the darling lacy pots also sold at Ikea.  Threw in some pretty flowers.  I love it.  






Aren't they precious??  Those lacy little pots are coated metal and only $2.99.


I backed up so you can see a larger shot of the front room.   I coulda vacuumed.  I shoulda vacuumed.



And then, I backed up more so you can see my blogging station.   


And then, to keep it real... I turned around...


Don't laugh.  I have a love/hate relationship with these chairs.  They are SO sturdy & comfy, but they are SO dang ugly!!  I'm patiently {Hah, me... patient!} waiting for slipcovers that will do them justice. Someday, I will tell you the story of these chairs.  Another time. 

If you turn again, you look straight ahead into the living room: 



If you then turn left, you look ahead into the dining room:  


Turn left again {feel dizzy yet} and then you are in the kitchen.  My favorite part of our home. 



And there you have it.  The main floor of our house!  Wow, last time I showed you that all the pictures were taken with my cell phone.  *blushing* I've learned since then!

Alright, so I love the main floor and now I need to move upstairs.  So many ideas, so little time & money!


I got this cute set of nesting tables at a local yard sale on Saturday for $5.  They are next to get the Nutmeg touch.   Love that mirror... makes me look so skinny!!!  :-P




Still trying to talk Drew into the paper bag stairs.  Yeah, working on that. 

XOXO

See ya soon!!



14 comments:

  1. June 12, 2012 at 8:46 PM

    Oh lordy, the wythe blue looks SO good! I'm so glad you did both doors. And aren't you nifty with the pots hanging from the B&B. What a great find...I just love Ikea. Good job!

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  2. June 12, 2012 at 8:46 PM

    Love the Blue Doors- and the cute little buckets from IKEA! Whoohoo girl- your main story is looking way fab! Nice work girl!!

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  3. heather @ new house, new home, new lifeJune 12, 2012 at 8:57 PM

    You know how much I love wythe blue - just look at my bathroom!! Love what you did with the front door - it ties it into the kitchen so nicely. well done, my friend.

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  4. June 12, 2012 at 10:14 PM

    Beautiful! Stopping by from the block party.
    Thanks
    Angie
    godsgrowinggarden.blogspot.com

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  5. June 13, 2012 at 5:45 AM

    The blue doors--great great great idea. They add a very nice punch of color!

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  6. June 13, 2012 at 6:52 AM

    Meg darling - it looks SUPER FANTASTIC!!! Are you totally thrilled? I think it is gorgeous. Fabulous job :)

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  7. June 13, 2012 at 7:54 AM

    The blue is perfect!! The more you use it, the more I want to!! :) Fantastic job!!
    Ashley
    projectbazaar.blogspot.com

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  8. June 13, 2012 at 11:46 AM

    So Beautiful!!! Love the blues and those flower cups are beautiful.

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  9. June 13, 2012 at 12:08 PM

    I love seeing the changes you make. Little touches that make it home and you do have such a lovely home.

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  10. June 13, 2012 at 7:11 PM

    Love the doors! A very classy touch of color!

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  11. June 13, 2012 at 8:01 PM

    I love the cup holder idea! Everything is so pretty! Call the chairs Retro comfy chairs!
    Blessings,
    Susie
    P.S. Great All Star Party

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  12. June 14, 2012 at 6:34 PM

    Love the blue! And the cup holders are cute!

    Holly

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  13. June 15, 2012 at 7:53 AM

    I keep going back to your board and batten trying to talk hubby into doing it in our living room... I loved your rooms so much!!! Keep your fingers crossed for me....HAHAHA


    Carri

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  14. June 19, 2012 at 6:32 PM

    Your blog is lovely. I'm a new follower and I'm very inspired by your home changes. :)

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