diy staircase finials...

Do you all remember my clients I introduced you to in mid-July, we've been hard at work

trying to accomplish everything by our deadline this coming weekend. 

I should have given you a sneak peek before now, they've been weekend warriors

cranking out awesome diys as fast as I can pin them!  

Our inspiration was this staircase with those incredible glass ball finials.

We had the hardest time trying to find something that would work,

 right size, didn't have to be shipped from the UK, not crazy expensive, something

that worked with the existing newel post, etc.  

I happened to be checking one of my Pinterest boards,

 and look what I had pinned...a year ago!

Light bulb!

 Exactly what we'd been searching for, who knew they'd be finials for drapery hardware. :)

Restoration Hardware

Estate Crystal Ball Finials Brass

Set of 2 - Large  

It gets better...she found two of the five we needed at our Restoration Hardware Outlet

for a steal! :)  

                                BEFORE                                                              AFTER

They decided to leave this diy to a professional, and had them installed by a contractor.

 After testing the stability of epoxy on a sample board, he cut off the existing finials and drilled

 a hole to accommodate the screw on the end of the finial and used epoxy to secure it.

(The screw on the end of the finial was a metric size that wasn't readily available, this was

the best alternative they came up with.)

If you want a peek at some other elements we've included check out my
  Pinterest Board - Client K.

Can't wait to share the reveal with you, or maybe some teaser diys first. :)

gold painted chairs...

I'm still 110% on board with the gold trend! 

I LOVE IT!

Surprisingly, I haven't tried painting furniture yet, but this collection of chairs has me

 inspired to search the thrift stores and Craigslist for the perfect candidate.

Pinterest via Confetti Style Interiors

decorpad.com

 Traditional Home

 marcushayfluffnstuff.blogspot.com

 aestheticoiseau.com

Our Fifth House

 Tattertots & Jello

Dimples and Tangles

 anthologyhouse.net

indulgy.com

 decorpad.com

Little chairs are so easy to find, always available on Craigslist and at thrift stores at great

 prices, they're versatile, and don't take up too much room! 

Are you a fan of painting them gold?

goodwill lamp makeover...mary mcdonald knock off

It's been on my to-do list to add some modern touches to our kitchen.

 I love the look of a lamp on the counter, and the ambiance it gives in the evening

 after every thing is all cleaned up, ahhh. I've been smitten with the bold graphic pattern on

 Mary McDonald's Santorini lamp forever.

 I used a $10 lamp I scored at Goodwill to create a less than perfect similar version. :)

This Mary McDonald Santorini lamp was my inspiration.

BEFORE

I found these lamps at Goodwill back in May, the square base was perfect for this diy.

I spray painted a base coat using Rustoleum Ultra Cover in White,

then marked the center of the lamp as my starting point to begin taping.

I taped off my far from perfect pattern...

(I noticed it needs a bit of tweaking after removing the tape)

using the 3M tape I won in my diy goodie package, from the all-time nicest,

  Linda @ Calling it Home. Thank you, sweet friend!  :)

Then sprayed it with Rustoleum Ultra Cover in Black Gloss.

I printed out a favorite quote on my computer, after seeing this inspiration :) and put it in

 a frame I'd spruced up with gold corners, over a year ago. Aka, Courtney's genius idea! 

I like that my teenager can't help but see it everyday! 

I have a few more elements to add, but this easy, inexpensive diy gives this

 little corner a fresh update.

deal alert...target white desk

I stumbled across this great deal at Target while looking for a white desk today.
It's 20" depth is a bit narrower than a typical desk, and would work great if your space is
limited. The possibilities for using it are endless, and it's functional -
a sofa table, a nightstand, a console in your entry, or a desk!
The clean lines easily mix with any decor, and I love the X detail on the open sides,
 giving it a less boxy and more stylish look.
  Target Hamilton X Slat Office Desk - White

On Sale - $97.49 -  Free Shipping
 44" W x 20" D x 30.5' H
here

Some inspiring ways you could use one...

Mary McGee

Apartment Therapy

Good Girl Gone Glad

decorpad.com

houzz.com

 randomcohesiveness.blogspot.com

decorpad.com

A steal at $100, I think I just convinced myself I need one!

new client...sneak peek

Hey everyone, hope your weekend was fabulous! Our weekend plans of heading to
 the mountains with a group of friends got postponed, so we went with our typical Friday
night out for Mexican food. I tricked my boys and suggested a spot close to Homegoods.
***TIP*** 
** Friday night is the BEST time to go, they unload a truck for the weekend.**
More on my purchases later this week.
 
I have a fun new project that has me singing Beach Boys Surfer Girl!
Our inspiration is this huge wave on canvas from my favorite....Ikea!



Ikea Premiar Picture 
79 x 55    $129

Sneak peek at the wall color - Valspar Turquoise Tint and
dresser - Rustoleum's Protective Enamel in Royal Blue, it still needs another coat.
Sorry for the horrible photo, we were chatting and it got dark, but you get the idea.

 
I've been smitten with this Royal Blue Enamel since I first saw it two years ago
on this gorgeous piece, and paired with turquoise is a combo I could easily live with.

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We're including this versatile Hemnes Day Bed from Ikea that converts from
 sofa to single bed to double bed.

We're moving fast, I can't wait to introduce you to the sassy surfer girl and
her new room!