Before & After Projects are the icing on our little Friday cupcake!

Kathryn Jasper of Makin' It In Memphis is a very creative and clever

young lady.  Her darling personality shines through everything she

does, especially when it comes to renovating the classic 1960s

bungalow she shares with her equally darling husband.

Before:

After:

Makin' It In Memphis

Since 2010, the young Jaspers have devoted themselves to updating their

home.  The subtle changes really make a huge impact - they replaced the

wrought iron with columns, replaced the large window and front door,

painted the porch siding and trimmed back the landscaping.  Beautiful! 

And, as if the exterior of their home wasn't impressive

enough, check out their renovated kitchen:

    Before                                                                         After 

Such hard work, such amazing results!

This kitchen re-do was recently featured on HGTV - so elegant and efficient.
Before: 

After:

It's almost rude to make this comment but I would probably have painted
the metal windows white instead of dark.  But that's just my preference.

 While big renovations produce big rewards, smaller projects are satisfying, too: 

Magic City Thistle 

 A little fabric, a little spray paint - viole, a chic new patio chair:

The Happier Homemaker

Thrift shops are teeming with china cabinets just begging for an update:                                                          

Apartment Therapy

One thing I'll say for painting large pieces of furniture -

the intricate scroll work really stands out now:

Twice Lovely

Sometimes a little fabric and a staple gun can transform

a nondescript chair into a contemporary wonder:

If you have time this weekend stop by your local flea market or thrift shop.

You might be surprised at the treasures you uncover.  Happy hunting!