(Deep sigh.) The week passed too quickly for us. Why does time fly at the beach but not when you're in line at the DMV?
As you read this post we're driving back home, leaving the beach and friends behind. There's just something transcendental about sitting on the balcony, watching dolphins leap out of the water as they make their way up the coast.
If I can't post any more beach decor I might as well give you a little pre-weekend inspiration with some interesting before and after projects.
For the millions (I'm uber optimistic!) of my readers who work from home, here's
the brilliant makeover of a cluttered spare room that was turned into an awesome home office:
Wish I had a sophisticated space like this to write fleaChic!
One of the most versatile pieces of furniture in a house is a console.
It can act as a sofa table, a foyer or entry table, or even as a serving
buffet. The one below definitely needs a little maintenance, doesn't it?
Before:
After:
We all probably have a piece of furniture that is in less than pristine condition. Take a risk and improve it with an unexpected color. The cranberry shade of this sofa table is amazing, isn't it?
Oh, dear. My first thought at seeing the photo below was, "Is this a pile of dusty old wood or an extremely distressed piece of furniture?!"
Wow. Not bad for a pile of dusty old wood.
Before: After:
The paint treatment brings out the intricate
details on this elegant dining room chair.
Vintage plate racks are more popular than ever
and can still be found at fairly reasonable prices.
Before:
After:
A paint treatment and new hardware completely transformed the bedside stand, below. How many times have we seen these useful little cabinets at thrift stores and flea markets? To the right is an enlarged picture of the details of the paint treatment.
Here's another charming yet simple bedroom
re-do that's easily accomplished in a weekend:
The most challenging aspect of this subtle makeover was hanging
the window treatment hardware. The new look kind of reminds me of
the beach . . . . . . . deep sigh.
It is always a pleasure going through your inspiring collect of re-do photos.
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