New/Used Bed Bench

Years ago, Tom, my oldest son, had a bench in his small apartment, which he used as a coffee table. 


He brought it over to my house so I could paint the bench.  After I had lightly sanded the bench and glued four molding pieces to it (to hide the cut out hearts on the legs), I happened to remember that I needed to take photos to share with you.

Here is a look of the top of the bench

Since, the bench is going to be used at the end of his bed, I painted the bench and distressed it with the same colors I used on the headboard (Behr Premium Plus Ultra paint in Powder Snow, Ralph Lauren Tea Stained Glaze, and Minwax Polycrylic Clear Satin)

Here is a look at one of the molding pieces hiding the hearts.

Here is a peek at the lower left corner of the bench

Here is the bench's new look.

Finally, this is how the bench and the headboard looks together.  Drum Roll, Please!

(shadow in the room makes the bench look darker)

I am not finished in this room.  I am currently bleaching Drop Cloths for curtains, and I am cruising new and used sales, Goodwill, Craiglist and other local shops for bedside tables, chairs and accessories that could be worthy of a "THUMBS UP" from Tom.

Hopefully, I will have a complete look for this room, soon.

Enjoy this beautiful spring season!

Wanda

Frugal Weekend Project

Over the weekend, I made a simple bulletin board without spending any money. WOO! HOO! Many of you will be familiar with the bulletin board look I chose to make.

I found an empty picture frame in the attic and stapled the chicken wire to the frame and painted it black.

I had leftover scrapbook paper.

I had clothes pins left-over from a project many moons, ago.

I had Mod Podge in the cabinet.

I cut the scrapbook paper into strips to fit the clothes pins.  I used the Mod Podge to attach the strips to the clothes pins.

Here is a close-up of one of the clothes pins after it had dried on the bulletin board.

Here is the completed project hanging above my oldest son's office desk area.

This was a great EASY Frugal Project, which did not take too much time!!

Enjoy your week!  

Wanda

Arrr! R You a Treasure Hunting Pirate?

There are some things that never change through time.  Pirates are known to look for buried treasures.  Back in time, they were searching for Gold and Jewels in buried chests following a map with a huge X.

Today's pirates are looking for buried treasures such as vintage furniture, accessories, beautiful fabrics, dishes, etc.  Currently, pirates' adventures still start with following the treasure map.

 to locate buried treasures in locations such as Multi-Family Garage Sales, Auctions, Goodwill, Habitat for Humanity, and local consignment shops.

Instead of using spy glasses to locate treasures

A chic pirate might wear these instead

to locate treasures on E-bay, Craigslist, or local newspaper advertisements.

I would like to share some of my discovered "buried treasures" at Goodwill from this week

The tray that the treasures are sitting on is  from The "closed" Bombay Store.  The tray  was purchased last Saturday for $3.99. Woo Hoo! (I had removed the price tag)

The small pumpkin had an original price tag of $10.99, and I purchased this jewel for $1.99.

This lovely metal pot (will look great painted) was $3.99.

The large vase will look great cleaned up with some twine wrapped around the neck cost $3.99.

The floor lamp was a steal for $9.99.  I cannot decide if I will paint it white or black.  (If you have any color suggestions, let me know)  I really like the burlap lamp shade with lace over the burlap made by Linda over at Delight.  Maybe, that could be an option for the floor lamp.

These are only a few of the treasures unburied from my adventures.

 I know most of you pirates have found beautiful treasures that caught your eyes and turned your houses into homes.

The best part of the treasure is not the treasure itself, but the memories of the adventure, especially when the discovery is shared with fellow pirates, who are friends and/or family.

ARRR! Enjoy your Treasure Hunts!

Wanda

Getting the RED OUT!

Like, I said in the last post.  I have been working on several projects for my oldest son's house.

Back in March, I showed you this red book shelf.

 I have had this shelf since the 1990's.  I used it to display trophies in one of my sons' bedroom.  So, it has been sitting in the attic for quite sometime.

First, I primed this shelf

I applied two coats of Kiltz, painted the shelf with Behr Premium Plus Ultra  Paint in Powdered Snow.  When I distressed the shelf, the red showed and the shelf was UGLY!!

 At the end of the day, I used Jasco Premium Paint & Epoxy Remover and  the electric hand sander to get the RED OUT. 

After all of that work, I re-primed the shelf. Painted the shelf with two coats of Behr Premium Ultra in Powdered Snow.  I distressed the shelf and used Ralph Lauren Tea Stain Glaze and placed two coats of Minwax Polycrylic Clear Satin. (I like how Minwax Polycrylic cleans up with soap and water)

Here is a peek at the shelf top corner.

and a quick peek at one of the shelf's support brace

No Way after stipping and sanding was I painting the bottom of the shelf :)

Here is the finished shelf hanging in Tom's Laundry Room.



What do you think? 

If you have any easier ways to get the RED OUT, please share!

Have a great day!  

Wanda

Is it a Door or a HeadBoard?

I have been working on a couple of projects for my oldest son's house.  How did I get permission to work on any projects for his home?  I did like all good moms do... I said PLEASE and kindly asked, "Is it Okay if I...?  Only after I hear a " yes", do I go forward with any projects.

First, I want to give a Shout Out to my neighbor (right across the street), Allison.  She has  "Refunk my Junk" located at http://www.refunkmyjunk.blogspot.com/.  Please check out her blog.  She has a gifted talent of painting furniture and a great interior design eye.  Allison encouraged me to download the ebooks available by Colby and Mandie Morris.  Most of you will be familiar with their blog Altar'd located at http://www.altard.com/. I purchased both ebooks and used all of their suggestions in products.

The first project began when Mr C and I went to Habitat for Humanity in downtown Oklahoma City. We purchased an old wooden door for $25.00.  Mr C. measured twice and cut once the door to fit as a headboard for our son's bedroom.

Here is a picture of the door after it had been cut and the empty door knob area  filled with wood filler..

We went to Home Depot and found baseboard to use as molding for the top of the headboard.  Mr. C. used the miter box to cut the sides of the molding.  We used wood glue and staples to attach the molding to the door.

After the molding was attached, I used wood filler to fill the molding corners.  I lightly sanded the door and primed it with Kiltz.  After the Kiltz, I applied two coats of Behr Premium Plus Ultra paint in Powdered Snow. 

.  After the paint had dried, I distressed the door using the electric sander

and "Old School" sanding method

I applied Ralph Lauren Tea Stained Glaze to the distressed door and two coats of Minwax Polycrylic Clear Satin.

Here is a close-up photo of the headboard.

Here is the finish project hanging in Tom's room.

Guess who loves the headboard the best?

Jack! (Tom's Dog)  He LOVES the HeadBoard!!!

Thank you for stopping by! I love to read all of your comments!

Have a Great Week!

Wanda

Highlights with Rub 'n Buff

I purchased three of these cute Fleur-de-lis at First Monday in Canton, Texas back in October.  I had them hanging "as is" for a while above the mirror in the dining room.

Then, I sprayed them with an Oil Rubbed Bronze color.

 

I hung them back above the mirror in the Dining Room.  Still, something was not quite right...not the look I wanted. Possibly mono-colored...they needed highlights!

SOOOOOO, what's a girl to do? Well...I pulled out the Rub 'n Buff in Antique Gold!!!

I placed highlights in a fast and orderly manner on all three. (because the Rub 'n Buff dries FAST!)

Now, I am much Happier with the look :)  If only I can learn how to take photos!

Have a wonderful week!

Thank you for visiting my blog!  I love to read all your comments!

Wanda

WHAT IS THIS?

This is a 2-D Barcode.  According to Florida Realtor Magazine March 2011 Article, "Start the Conversation", "2-D Barcodes simply encode data like a web address or a text message."

I own Collier Real Estate, and one of the newest marketing tool for many real estate companies will be to use 2-D Barcodes.  These 2-D Barcodes will be on business cards, property flyers, emails, and even on real estate company yard signs.  Usually in real estate the 2-D Barcode will direct you to the property for sale website, video tour of the property, or to the Realtor's web site, etc.  It allows prospective buyers to easily receive additional information on the property from their smart phone.

You might have noticed 2-D Barcodes on magazines advertisments such as in Marie Claire or Self magazines.

You can go to your smart phone app store and find a QR Code reader app.  Install the reader.  Using your smart phone app, you scan the 2-D barcode and you will be forward to a webpage or a video, etc.

I think the 2-D Barcode can be a helpful tool for bloggers, who have a business associated with their blogs.  When a blogger has merchandise in a store or  booth, usually there is a price tag on the merchandise.  Include the 2-D Barcode on the price tag.  After the buyer of your merchandise goes home, they can scan the 2-D Barcode, and be directed to your blog or website. 

If you scan the 2-D Barcode in this article, it will direct you to the Santa Fe Presbyterian Church web site.  (This is where Hubby and I go to church).

I hope this information helps you.

Yes, I have been busy selling real estate and painting in the garage.  I have several things I will be sharing with you soon. 

Thank you so much for reading my blog and I welcome any comments!

Have a great Spring Time!

Wanda