What better way to kick off the Labor Day weekend than by admiring

the labor of others?  And by that I mean Before & After projects!

If you've never stopped by the Little Yellow Barn then you've missed a treat.
Full of interesting articles, the site also features beautiful B&A photos:

                         

                             Before                                             After

Be sure to stop by and visit Jourdan at Little Yellow Barn.

We've all seen 70s end tables like the one below.

Ever thought about turning one into a pet bed?

Electric Frog

So cute, airy and repurposeful.

                      

Another thrift store gem - a simple paint
treatment makes all the difference, doesn't it?

A can of white spray paint and two mirrors helped turn this

vintage bamboo serving tray into a sophisticated liquor bar:

Indie Lee

Take a second look at little side tables the next time you're

out thrifting.  You might be surprised at the possibilities:

A Brush of Whimsy

In addition to the paint, the molding and hardware

make this rather plain dresser exceptional:

My Home Look Book

Honestly, this buffet was almost beyond saving:

Camp Clem

Beautiful rescue!

Only one word is needed to describe this 'before':  Yikes!

Florence Haseman

But there are so many words to describe the 'after' -

lovely, charming, and incredible to name a few!

The transformation of this vintage credenza is simply AH-mazing:

Better After

 Speaking of vintage . . . . .

Itch For Kitsch

Art by Angeli

So sophisticated.

Before closing today's post I have to introduce you to Samm and Chris Spangler of Little House in the Big D.  They're a darling young couple who are renovating a 1940s house in Dallas.  Check out just a few of their imaginative renovations:

Little House in the Big D

If these last few photos aren't inspiring, I give up!

Seriously, have a fun and safe Labor Day weekend.