Little Yellow Shelf + Chalk Paint

A while back I bought this shelf from a garage sale.  I loved the cut out details, but it definitely needed some TLC.  It looked like whoever owned it before had some candles on the bottom shelf, and the heat bubbled up the middle shelf's paint.   

Below was the inspiration for the color of the shelf!  Ever since I pinned this image on pinterest, I wanted to paint SOMETHING yellow! (Also yellow is my favorite color ;) I also thought it would be a great time to test out homemade chalk paint!  I used this recipe:

Chalk Paint Recipe:

One sample size of paint (7.5 fl oz.)

1/3 cups of Plaster of Paris (the more plaster you use, the more chalky it will be)

Add some water if too thick

Materials:

*An old jar or cup to mix the paint in

*Small paint brush

*Fine sandpaper

*Old sheet/drop cloth 

 

The color is Behr's Sun Shower which was the perfect yellow. Make sure to stir VERY WELL so there are no lumps.  Also, I lightly sanded the shelf before I painted it.  I love the way the shelf turned out! All the cut outs made it difficult for sure, but I like the look the chalk paint gave the shelf.  

Hope you like how it turned out! It was a LOT less expensive than buying chalk paint.  If you have any questions about making the chalk paint or applying it let me know!  

xox,

Katie

Headboard help!

Since you guys have such great advice & input on things,  I thought maybe you guys could help me out!  Recently I bought a headboard at an estate sale.  Its a great solid wood headboard.  I love the pattern, but I am not THAT in love with the wood.  The wood is a brown/black speckled (think 1970s) color.  I have been going back and forth if I should paint it.  My original thought is yes, since I have been on the look out for a wooden headboard to paint.  Below is my inspiration!  I have had these pictures forever, so I am not sure where I got them.      

Below is the headboard I bought.  I am in the process of looking for some table legs to extend the height (Right now its too short!).  Also the color I was thinking of painting it.  It's a soft gray, which totally would brighten it up.  The color is also neutral enough, that if I decide to change my mind about the room's decor, it would still look good.  

Home Depots BEHR Light French Gray

Thoughts?  Opinions?  

xox,

Katie

                                                  

PYP Holiday Gift Guide

With the Holiday season just around the corner,  I thought it would be a fun idea to create a gift guide.  One thing I enjoy doing, is coming up with interesting and thoughtful gifts for friends and family.  So I thought I would share some ideas with you.  Above are items that would make cute (and fairly inexpensive) gifts for her or him! Some of the guy items I would totally get for myself ;)

1. Her-Kate Spade 'Library Card' Iphone 5 case $40 (Nordstrom)

2. His-Gentlemen's Hardware iPad Case $49 (West Elm)

3. His-Star Wars 'Swag' Tee $24 (Urban Outfitters)

4. Her-Dance Closer Dress $68 (Nasty Gal)

5. His-Banned Books Match set $8 (Out Of Print)

6. Her-Sherlock Holmes Book Scarf $42 (Etsy)

7. Her-"Grumpy Cat" book $12.95 (Nordstrom)

8. His-"Shake" by Carli Davidson book $10.79 (Amazon)

9. His-Jumbo Ice Molds $15.95 (Amazon)

10. Her-Elysees Cocktail Shaker $30 (Anthropologie)

xox,
Katie

Sweet Dreams

The past couple of weeks have been pretty crazy!  Josh and I have been looking at places to rent because we have to be out of our current apartment at the end of September.  Luckily, we recently (aka got the lease today) for a CUTE little house close to downtown Decatur. :)  With this in mind, I have been dreaming up how I would want our bedroom to look. Pretty much I have been searching all the homegood stores as well as my favorite blogs pretending I am actually (and can afford) to make my master bedroom design happen!  But if money wasn't an issue, it would look something like my mood board below. P.S.- You can click on the board to view a larger version. 

I wanted something rustic and soft, with touches of new and old.  As much as I don't think I am that feminine, I do find myself attracted to more curvy/pretty lines, so I thought to keep the color palette more neutral. Bold bedding will be the main focus.  A neutral grey headboard will help bring even more attention to the bed.  I love rooms that aren't too overly decorated so I want to mix different textures and patterns (like the floral design with stripes) and mix new furniture with some of my garage sale finds. 

1. Pillow and Comforter set from World Market

2. Rug from Rug USA

3. Headboard from Wayfair

4. Grey sheet set from Dwell Studio

5. Table Lamp from Target 

  

Well one can dream!

xox,

Katie 

Cute Nightstand needs some help!

My parents bought up this nightstand when I mentioned I was looking for one.  I love the shape and that its wide but not too wide.  My camera battery was dead so these pictures were taken on my Iphone, haese the not great quality.  The top of the night stand is all stripped/needs work and I am thinking of getting new knobs.  The only thing is I need help deciding what I should do to this dresser!  

Some ideas are listed below. 

1. The picture above is of a dresser that has been stripped which I love because it brings out the natural & rustic charm. Judging from the top of my nightstand, I think it would come out pretty.

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2. The dresser above was stripped then the drawers were stained a dark walnut color while the rest of the dresser was painted.  This would also be another rustic option.  I could paint the top, sides, & legs of the night stand then stain the drawers. 

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3. The last idea is to sand the nightstand, paint it either an off white/flat white (or really any color!), then use an antique glaze to give it some age.  

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What do you think?  Also do you have any other ideas?  I would love to hear them! 

xox,

Katie

Wise Words

If you walked in my bedroom and/or bathroom, you would notice one thing very quickly..well something Josh had to point out to me.  That I must like typography. Currently I have #4 hanging in my bedroom and #3 I gave as a gift to a friend (I also have some of her work in my bathroom;)  Above are some typography that I am currently crushing on.

1. How can this print NOT bring you back to childhood?! Found on pinterest but believe it's from (AliMakeThings)

2.  Found on Etsy & still one of my favorite pins! (AmyRiceArt)

3. Calming print that reminds me of living by the beach. (TheLoveShop)

4. Love me some chalk prints & of course e.e. Cummings (Caravan)

5.  Type that would look good in any Bible & words to live by especially at this time. (tumblr)

6. Kitschy, fun print that is oh so true! ;) (Julia Child)

Hope everyone has a fun Friday!  

xox,

Katie

Mirror,Mirror

{Display Mirror that I am hoarding ;)}

Here are some of my picks that I am in love with and have been meaning to share!  In between job hunting and interviewing, I would drive around Atlanta looking for new places to pick.  Most of these I found when my parents were visiting and one thing we enjoy doing of course is to go out thrifting and antiquing. Most of these ideas will go to my parents antique store.  Some are listed in my etsy store which you can check out here.  

Remember that picture I posted with all the vintage fans? Well here is why I got so excited to run into them!  This Spartan fan is so neat!  If only it worked..  

{Lunt Sterling Silver Framed Mirror}

Above is a picture of the Lunt Sterling Silver framed mirror I found along with a couple of other mirrors (one of which I am keeping;)  This Lunt mirror is made out of American Sterling Silver! You can click on any of the captions to go to my Etsy account.    

{Chipmunk Chalk Salt & Pepper Shakers }

{Jewelry dresser-Perfect for someone who has more jewelry than I do!}

Beautiful jewelry dresser I picked up from an Estate sale!  The top opens up so you can store more earrings and necklaces (also has a mirror attached on the inside!) it is lined with a emerald green velvet.  I can't wait for someone else to fall in love with it!  

Looking forward to pick some more items!  

xox,

Katie

p.s.-I am curious to know what you guys have found lately?

April Showers

This past week, Atlanta has been sunny /cool, cold/windy, and gray/wet.  I am looking forward to this weekend being on the sunny/cool side of the spectrum. Above are a few items on my Pinterest that have me hoping for some Spring.  

1. Any of these Science posters would make me happy. (vol25)

2.  Everything about this bathroom-subway tiles, pale blue walls, fresh flowers by the HUGE tub, and of course why not have a picture collage in the bathroom? (Bathroom Picture Collage)

3. Love the legs on this French marble side table.  This makes me want to find a great wrought-iron base and marble remnant for a DIY project. ;) (No Link found) 

4. Light layers of lace, jewels and a yellow cardigan. (Perfect for this ever-changing weather going on!) (Garden Party)

5. Decoupage has been on the rise, so why not decoupage some eggs?  These would be pretty year around. (Decoupage Eggs)

I hope everyone has a great weekend!

xox,

Katie

p.s.-follow me on Pinterest here

Junktiquing

{Senoia, Georgia Downtown}

This weekend we took a ride out to Senoia, Georgia which is just South of the Atlanta Airport. It may look familiar since it has been the site of many movies and T.V shows such as the new Footloose, Fried Green Tomatoes and the Walking Dead. The Hollywood film industry has also helped restore the old buildings.  There were so many people out and about probably because it was St. Patrick's day weekend and it being such a beautiful day couldn't hurt!  The Historic downtown area also has great restaurants, boutiques and well..antique shops.  One thing I also noticed is that they have many french inspired boutiques.  French style is always popular but to see so much of the style in such a small area made me wonder.  So now I will have to keep my eye out for some French inspired pieces!

{Senoia Fan Club-Too cute}

Josh made fun of me because he noticed I was not taking pictures or looking at any individual items, but how they were displayed.  I always find it interesting how other people think to display their pieces.  This store, Cydney's Alley had so many creative ideas.  All the pictures are from that store.  The picture of the fans got me excited since I just purchased an old fan myself! (Pictures soon) If you are ever in the area, I recommend taking some time out to visit!

 xox,
 Katie.

{These Baskets were turned into lights!}

{So many Antique Shops!}

His & Hers

{Card table with a set of chairs.}

{Gold detail Mirror}

{His & Her white iron chairs}

While home for the Holidays, my parents took me to one of their favorite consignment shops.  I would mention the name but then my parents my kill me! It's one of their favorite places to shop for their store and I can see why.  The prices are great and the owners are really nice.  The owners have been in that location for a long time and find items through Estate sales.  There are two sides to the store.  One side was pretty empty, apparently they were about to fill it with some items they got at an Estate sale.  While the other side has items stacked the the roof (as you can see in the pictures).  These are some of the items my parents picked up.  The his & her iron chairs are mine to keep!  Right now I am in the process of looking for a table and cushions.  They also need some cleaning but I am excited to see the outcome! The only problem is that I couldn't fit them on the airplane, so my parents will either be bringing them up or I will have to make a trip down. Anyways, I hope everyone has a happy Friday!

xox,
Katie

New Year, New town

"Because the things you're scared of are usually the most worthwhile."

{Old cheap Tallahassee Apartment}

{View of downtown Atlanta from my new apartment.}

After graduating in December, and right before New Years I moved into my new apartment in Atlanta. Currently look for a career in the Retail industry but in the mean time (and my spare time) I love to venture around town looking for garage sales, thrift stores, flea markets, and antique stores.  I love things that inspire me and fit my personally and this blog is my way of documenting just that.  This blog is for all the Pretty Young Pickers. 

xox,

Katie

{My boy and I out for New Years dinner.}