Be Inspired Features and Link Party #43

Happy Tuesday! Welcome back for features and party day!
 

 

Let's just call this the Hurricane Sandy edition!

Here in Maryland, Sandy passed right over our heads last night. From the gale-force winds that battered the coast to the blizzard conditions in the western part of the state, it was an epic weather event. But thankfully, I think we fared much better than expected. Our thoughts are with everyone impacted by this massive storm.

Stay safe and well!

 

Now on to this week's features!

 

Shari from Turnstyle Vogue shared this beautiful and very unique secretary.

 

 

Love this vintage record cabinet shared by Megan from Our Pinteresting Family. She and her handy hubby turned it into a sweet toy cabinet for their daughter.

 

 

And how cute is this little red school desk from Allison at The Golden Sycamore!

 

 

 

This burlap wreath from Cathy at Vintage, Paint and More is so pretty and I love the texture!

 

 

These mini apple crisps from Sarah at Alderberry Hill are so darn cute and have comfort food written all over them!

 

 

 

Thanks so much to everyone who linked up and linked back! If you've been featured, feel free to grab a cute little button from the sidebar.

 

 

Now on to this week's party...

* Link up your furniture makeovers, DIY projects, home decor, crafts, recipes, thrifty finds, etc... We want to see whatever is inspiring you at the moment!

* Grab a party button and add it to your post or link back in some way. You must have a visible link back to be considered for a feature!

* And be sure to follow along with us!

We'll be back next week with features and a brand new party.
Now let's share some inspiration!

 

 

Classic Grey China Cabinet

Megan says that I always find the best china cabinets. I'm not sure how that happens. I never have anything specific in mind when I'm out hunting.

 

 

This one came from a yard sale. I actually stopped by first thing Friday morning. I passed this one by because the price was too high. But I stopped back on Saturday. This piece was still there and the seller was ready to negotiate - sometimes you just get lucky!

 

 

It had lots of dings, but was otherwise in great shape.

 

 

And it was the perfect size - lots of storage, but not oversized.

 

 

The color is an oops paint in classic grey - so versatile. I mixed it up with the homemade chalk paint recipe.

 

 

 

The hardware was just too pretty to change.

 

 

 

 

Love that curvy door!

 

 

I removed the grid in the glass door. It was funky fake wood and gave the piece a dated look. The shelves are missing in the photo as we were about to load her up and you don't want shelves flapping around in transit.

 

 

 

After two coats of paint and distressing, I finished up with a coat of SCJohnson wax. There are lots of fancy wax options that work great, but this one works well, is reasonably priced and easy to find at your local hardware or big box store.

 

 

 

So there you have it - a classic grey china cabinet. And another piece of furniture finished and out of my garage!

 

Winter is coming you know! 

 

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Chic On A Shoestring

Jennifer Rizzo

Six Sisters Stuff

Making The World Cuter
 

 

Be Inspired Features and Link Party #42

Happy Tuesday! Welcome back for features and party day!

  

Last week was our biggest party yet! Thanks so much for sharing. Here are just a few of the awesome projects that caught my eye...

 

This is one really beautiful buffet from Leisure Living!

 

 

And it has a fun pop of color on the inside too!

 

 

Miranda from Pressing On shared this beautiful dresser transformation. You really need to check out the before photo to appreciate the change!

 

 

Love this beautiful Roman shade from Debbie at Me And My DIY. And she found a way to get the look she wanted for less!

 

Becky at From Generation To Generation shared this sweet little chair makeover!

 And I just can't get over Becky's amazing chair collection!

 

A Lo and Behold Life took some inexpensive Target stools that didn't quite work and found a thrifty way to make them something special!

 

 

This darling little pumpkin hat from Priscillas couldn't get much cuter!

 

 

Unless of course you had a sweet little model to show it off!

 

 

And Elizabeth from Pine Cones and Acorns shared her grandmother's  recipe for Slab Apple Pie with Streusel Topping. You bake it in a jelly roll pan instead of a pie plate.
I can't wait to give this one a try!

 

 

Thanks so much to everyone who linked up and linked back! If you've been featured, feel free to grab a cute little button from the sidebar!

 

 

 

Now on to this week's party...

 * Link up your furniture makeovers, DIY projects, home decor, crafts, recipes, thrifty finds, etc... We want to see whatever is inspiring you at the moment!

* Grab a party button and add it to your post or link back in some way. You must have a visible link back to be considered for a feature!

* And be sure to follow along with us!

We'll be back next week with features and a brand new party.
Now let's share some inspiration!

 

A Blue Painting Frenzy

It's that time of year again. The push is on to complete all the unfinished projects hiding out in my garage. My husband and I have a deal, the cars go back in the garage by Thanksgiving. But the mornings are already frosty, so the sooner the better. I also try to use up as many half-empty cans of paint as possible. A few days ago, I went on a little blue painting frenzy!

 

 

My first candidate was a sweet little table I picked up at a yard sale - totally love those spindle legs!

The color of the day was Mariner Blue from Martha Stewart, but purchased in the Behr paint and primer in one and mixed with the homemade chalk paint recipe. I've been using this recipe for almost a year now and it hasn't failed me yet!

If you're unsure about adding a bright pop of color to a room, start with a small piece like this.
 

 

Love the curvy top!

 

Next up was this sewing cabinet that I've had all summer long.

 

This one has a fun mid-century vibe.

 

I kept the original knobs, but brightened them up a bit with a little Run'nBuff.
 

I like the antique gold against the blue.
 

 

These cabinets look great as side tables next to a bed. The long legs make them a little taller and perfect with today's higher mattresses!

 

And finally, I went blue with this cute little desk.

It's petite size makes it perfect for a smaller space.
 

All the pieces started with a very light sanding with a sanding sponge just to smooth out the edges and remove the shine.
 

Then two coats of paint,
 

a light distressing,
 

and a coat of SCJohnson wax.
 

Three projects done and I finished up my can of paint!
 

My garage is almost empty.

I went out on a limb and promised Kevin that we'd get his car back in the garage by Sunday evening so he'll be frost-free on Monday morning!

I'll let you know how that works out!

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