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?