My Suite Bliss

Warehouse District

2012-03-05T14:39:00.000-08:00

I recently found a new shopping area called the Warehouse district. It is located in Garden City, ID. It is a group of Home Decor stores ranging with different styles. How I love finding a new favorite store . .

Here are some of the items I picked up:

Coral Pillow

Labelled tin containers

Linen Covered Books

A table top Dress Form - Now Jewelry Holder

I hope this inspires you to go out and find a new favorite store!

Living Room Upgrade

2012-01-31T17:40:00.000-08:00

I am so excited to reveal our upgraded look of a living room! I cant stress enough what a coat of paint can do to a room. We went from this dark and drab of a room:

To bright and open!

Much better right?!? Well let me tell you how we did it. First of all I apologize for all who couldn't wait to see the original paneling that I wanted to do. My husband and I went to Home Depot and were totally sticker shocked! It would have cost about $250 just to panel that back wall. So back to the drawing board . . for a cheaper option.

We sat around looking at our house and got inspiration right from our windows:

So we decided to mimic that same decorative trim to frame out the TV. The best part of how this turned out is that it looks like the trim addition always belonged in our house. This project ended up costing about $50 with all the supplies and a full day of work. After cutting and using the nail gun to attach the molding to the wall, I caulked all the edges waited 2 hours and then painted the trim. Here are some photos during the process:

What a difference huh! Well in addition to working on the molding and paint, I got to work on making some frames. Remember these frame scraps I purchased?!:

Well I made some additional frames for my refreshed Living Room:

The frames are quit easy to make with just a 45 degree cut and wood glue with clamps to hold over night.

I hope you are inspired and I hope that you find a room in your house that you can lighten up! Enjoy!

Small Changes

2012-01-22T11:08:00.000-08:00

Sometimes small changes make the biggest difference . . especially when you are yearning for something new and fresh in a room. I have been feeling like something new in our living room. First of all here is a wall that we stare at quite often:

Especially on Sunday nights when Once upon a time comes on! (If you have not seen the show then you need to!) Back to the change . . All I did was add Hardware to the TV console. It took a very inexpensive piece of furniture from Target to a whole new level.

Great isn't it. What a $12 fix can do! I like how it broke up all the dark brown colors.

Now to the next small change. I do have to admit it is not done yet but tomorrow I am going to paint the living room:

I can't wait to see the difference this paint will make! I have found so much inspiration on Pinterest with light, bright, and airy colors! I think that light is in. In addition to the paint we are going to try and get some Paneling up on one of the walls as well . . This is one of my inspirations:

I want to do horizontal paneling like in the picture but am tossing around the idea of Vertical as well. Cant wait to show you when its done! I hope this inspires you to make some small changes . , in your home!
ENJOY!

A Fresh Look

2012-01-20T06:00:00.000-08:00

Have you been searching through Pottery Barns Clearance Sale? Well I wanted to use some of my gift cards I got for Christmas and thought it would go much further on a discounted item. This is what I bought with my $$$:

I wanted to give my dining room wall a fresh new look so in addition to my new purchase I bought some frames and painted them. I picked the frames up at Walmart for just $5 each.

And here is everything put together:

Instead of shoes I though I could use the ladder to show case some more of my photos and maybe even drape a magazine across. I hope this inspires you to update something in your home.

Enjoy!

Numbered Baskets

2012-01-17T06:00:00.000-08:00

Earlier this summer I shared some ideas on how to organize and label Baskets. See it again Here. Well as I continue to drool over the Pottery Barn magazine I love how they use numbers to label them. With how expensive Antique letters and numbers are I found a cheaper solution.

Here was my inspiration:

And here is how I recreated the look:

All I did was get house numbers from Home Depot for just $3.99 each. They have an assortment of styles and finishes. The possibilities are endless . . now go organize your baskets!

ENJOY!

Hallway Bench

2012-01-14T20:51:00.000-08:00

I told you a few weeks ago that I wanted to make a bench to go under my new shelf ledge . .but I did something else! I came across a total deal at the World Market. I fell in love with the Arcadia bench . . and the best thing was the sale price! For those of you looking for a piece of furniture I would check it out. I was very impressed on the quality of furniture I got for the price.

Here is what my bench looks like:

And here is what it looks like in my house:

I love having a place to drop my things as I walk in the house. I hope that you can find a killer deal on something new for your home!

Enjoy!

Mission: Organization

2012-01-12T06:06:00.000-08:00

I am always looking to be more organized. I have been inspired with a lot of other fellow organizers to do more in 2012! Take a peek at some of these brilliant ideas for staying organized:

For more advice on organizing visit one of my favorite blogs here.

Enjoy!

A Bedroom Change

2012-01-09T06:00:00.000-08:00

We have now been in our house for just over 3 years and I have started to re-do the things(projects) I started with doing. Does this really mean that every three years my taste is going to change and I want new? If so I am in trouble! Am I the only one out there with this addiction to decorating?!?

Well I am officially tired of the black in my bedroom and honestly the real contemporary look. I want to add some vintage flair and stick with all the light neutrals. So I decided to paint my bedside table to start:

In addition to the colors I wanted to tone down the dark brown head board so I have started adding those nifty decorative push pins from Michael's to look like upholstery tacks around the edge.

P.s. the tacks work great for a inexpensive update but just the amount I have done so far has taken me a few hours. Caution you must be patient with this project . . and I am not!

Next project: to make my husbands night stand look like a smaller version of this:

All the little changes make a big difference. Maybe its just the small additions that I need to keep me loving my home! Enjoy!

Framed Vinyl

2012-01-07T06:00:00.000-08:00

Here is another simple project I did over the holidays. Now this is the ugliest room in the house. . where all of the un-liked furniture goes . . and where I make my messes. This one day will be the nursery. (don't ask when we are going to have kids please we get that too often from the elders) So I don't want to paint or spend much money fixing it up. But since it is where I do my crafts I like it to look somewhat decent.

I had some vinyl cut from Janey-mac.com and designed it to display my business name. Adhered it to the wall then added some nifty decorative push pins from Michael's to add more interest.

Then I framed it out with crown molding I picked up from Home Depot. Take a look:

I also picked up some jewelry chain to hang from a unique hook (found at the fancy farm girls sale) on the wall.

I like how adding the frame made the vinyl appear much larger. I thought about taking some more empty frames and turning this wall into a gallery. Kind of like this:

Now I need to hit all the second hand stores for some unique frames!

enjoy!

Pottery Barn knock off shelf!

2012-01-03T19:20:00.000-08:00

I have had my eye on this for a long time:

Pottery Barns Vintage Shelf. I wasn't going to pay $399 . . so let me tell you how I paid only $15 for mine!

1. Searched Craigslist for reclaimed wood and scored with some trim wood pieces for just $15.

2. Begged my husband to make it for me for Christmas.

3. Happy to say I am now enjoying my new ledge!

I wish I could have shown you a picture of the wood before my husband cut and put it together. But I was too late before I found out he was making it for me. Isn't the transformation great though?!? After he put it together I just painted it with SW 7050 "useful gray"(which might be my new living room color) then sanded it to get the vintage look.

the idea with this shelf is to make a mud style room in my hallway (because I don't have a mud room). I screwed hooks from Home Depot into another great craigslist find of wood trim(less holes in the wall).

Now all I have to do is build my bench and there will be a place for all my things when I come in from work! I hope you were inspired and I hope you all have or will find a great husband like mine!

2012 . .its going to be good!

2012-01-02T18:20:00.000-08:00

Happy New Years! It feels good to be back into a routine. Though I already miss those sugar cookies it will be good to lose the 5 pounds I gained in the last two weeks! My husband and I were able to take a week off of work and it was SO nice . . he was kind enough to help me with a few projects! Stay tuned for those to come.

I thought my first post of the new year should be all the goals I hope to accomplish in our home this year! This is before I have really considered the budget. . here is to high hopes! So here you go:

If you want to keep track of all the projects I would like to do then follow me on Pinterest!I hope that you had a fantastic holiday season . . Cheers to 2012 and all that we are going to accomplish!

enjoy!

And the presents were wrapped . .

2011-12-18T16:45:00.000-08:00

Just a week until Christmas and I cant wait! Now that I am all ready and waiting for anticipation until that day I will be fitting in all of the Holiday traditions. Baking cookies . . Eating them. . Watching the classics like Miracle on 31st Street . . Going on drives to look at the best Christmas lights . . and spending time with family.

With the busyness that comes with Christmas I have not been doing a lot of projects. . but I do have a list started of some things I would like to do after!

I love to wrap presents and this year I loved using my large scrapbook letters to monogram the presents. So easy! Have you finished your wrapping? Have a very Merry Christmas and I will see you in the New Year!

Happy Holidays

Simple Holiday Window Decor

2011-12-11T06:00:00.000-08:00

Who says Christmas decor has to stay to the tree and hanging garland? I don't! I put together some simple decorations for my dining room window. All I used was: Ornaments, Ribbon, and a Silver beaded strand.

It adds just a little sparkle when looking the window! It will be perfect when we can see some snow as well! We are now to just about 2 weeks until Christmas . . Make it a Merry one!

Enjoy!

Simple Tree Skirt

2011-12-10T06:00:00.000-08:00

I have a brilliant DIY tree skirt idea to share with you today! This project cost about $20. all you need is about 6 yards of Tulle and Satin . . . That's it!!

Just scrunch up the tulle then add the satin on top until you've got the look you want! So simple. . but I love the elegant look! You could even pinch and pin the fabric to make a scalloped look. Enjoy!

Outdoor Pots

2011-12-07T09:15:00.000-08:00

Christmas is in full swing now! Here is another tip on your holiday decor! I like to leave my pots out year around. . I find it hard to store them and they are so big to keep moving around. So a simple and FREE . .yes free . .idea to make them fit in with your holiday decor is by adding tree branches.

I went to my local Christmas tree lot and asked for their broken tree branches . . I was given a whole load full for no cost at all. If you can be a little picky it is best to pick up a variety of different type of tree branches. Especially when it comes to filling the pot it nice to have some stiff branches and then some that can droop over the front. Enjoy this tip . . . and bring your holiday decor Out side!

Enjoy!

A Sunday Treat

2011-12-04T06:00:00.001-08:00

I found a jar at Wal-mart for just $7. Here is how I transformed it into a Christmas Cookie jar:

I used the Metallic vinyl from janey-mac for the lettering. Now this is a project that not only looks good but tastes good too! Enjoy the recipe for these Soft Molasses Cookies, they are to die for:

Enjoy!

Vintage Wood Sign

2011-12-01T06:00:00.000-08:00

I often get on craigslist and just scan over various types of furniture to see what deals I can find. I totally scored when I found a man selling a bunch of vintage molding and doors. I picked up this wood trim for $1.

Here is what I came up to do with it :(yes another vinyl project!)

Tip: You can turn just about anything into a piece of artwork . . just add a little time and creativity! Be aware of the good deals out there.

enjoy!

a {NOEL} Project

2011-11-29T06:00:00.000-08:00

For this project I am using another vinyl cut from Janey-Mac that I designed. My inspiration was the Metal Noel sign from Pottery Barn:

Here is what I created:

Here is what you need to do this project:

You can never go wrong with using vintage sheet music for a holiday decor item! I hope you are inspired . . Go to Janey-mac.com if you want to order my Noel vinyl design.

Door Vinyl

2011-11-27T17:33:00.000-08:00

I placed an order with Janey-Mac for some vinyl and got all my goodies on my door step last week! I cant wait to show you what I have done with all of it!

The first thing I did was add a little something to our doors. Take a peek:

I just love all the little details that make a house a home. Of course the hubby had to ask what the number 1 was for . .I just told him it looked pretty! Enjoy. If you like any of my vinyl designs. . you can get them at Janey-mac.com and just tell them that I sent you!

Happy Thanksgiving! Christmas Wreath and Mantle

2011-11-23T21:05:00.000-08:00

Happy Thanksgiving!

Just in case you did not see my post last month here is my thanksgiving table to inspire you this day:

Today was my favorite day of the year . . Putting up the Christmas Decorations! What made it the best this year is having my mom here to help! love moms . . I will spend the next few weeks sharing in detail my Christmas creations. But today I want to show you my Outdoor wreaths and Mantle.

I just love the way my wreaths turned out! By grouping ornaments and ribbon in the center of the wreath it changes the traditional look of them!

I love glittery things, especially for Christmas. I have used the Mercury type glass for my inspiration this season. Adding in Silver, gold and White. I used the German glass glitter for the "JOY" project. In addition to placing that on my mantel I have finials, stacked books with Partridges, and a beaded and fir garland. I hope you get some inspiration from this! Happy Holidays!

Christmas Banner

2011-11-15T18:21:00.000-08:00

Here is another project done with the Old sheet music. All I did was print "Peace" in the font Kunstler Script (dafont.com) on the sheet music. I very lightly burnt the edges, punched holes and ran a ribbon through the sheets. I did tape the back of the sheet music for extra strength before I hole punched them.

Get creative . . the possibilities are endless with this project! I thought about doing it for gifts this year . . Stay tuned for more Christmas decor from me! enjoy!

{Christmas Decor}

2011-11-14T19:48:00.000-08:00

I am thrilled to share that I have now started decorating for Christmas (and have been listening to the music and watching the movies that go along with the season for weeks now) but we don't need to get into that.

The best day of the year is when I pull down the boxes filled with magic and start decorating for the Christmas Season. I have had a smile on my face since that day!

I would like to share with you my first project for Christmas. I will have more projects to come but stay tuned as I will put all of the projects together and show you my transformed home!

I love glitter when it comes to Christmas and this wall is full of Sparkle! I just love it. Here is what you need to create this same look:

I started by arranging the music sheets on poster board then taping them in place. I traced the trees and then glued and glittered them. I used these handy Velcro hangers to apply the poster board to my wall:

I then started working on the "Merry Christmas" garland. I hot glued the letters to the doilies, then attached them to a ribbon with metal clips. I knotted the ribbon in between the letters to add texture. I also used the Velcro hangers to hang the garland on the wall. No holes! Then I added in snowflakes to make my new wall sing of Christmas!

enjoy!

a little addition

2011-11-05T21:23:00.000-07:00

I have been busy enjoying my new kitchen and taking a breath of fresh air from all of my projects. But not to worry! I have many projects stewing for this Christmas season!

We did how ever make a little addition to the kitchen:

Audrina Chandelier from Pottery Barn

White Ceiling Medallion from Lowe's

I love it! In addition to all the new things in my kitchen I just have to stress how much I LOVE my single bowl sink! I don't know why you would ever need two bowls (except for my mothers generation who still insists on washing the dishes BEFORE they enter the dish washer!)

So if you are about to remodel I recommend you consider the single bowl sink!

Enjoy! And more to come soon!

Give-a-way and more!

2011-10-27T06:00:00.000-07:00

I want to share with you a great find that I took home from the Fancy Farm Girls sale!

I love this. . and have great plans to re-create this look for Christmas. About Christmas. .Can I share with you how excited I am to decorate for Christmas! It is my most favorite time of year . especially when I send my husband away and I play Christmas music and decorate all day.

I have already bought a few additions to my holiday decor from my favorite store:

I cant wait to share with you my home at Christmas . .but that's another month away. Now on to more important things . . the winner of last weeks giveaway!

Thanks for all of your support!

Enjoy!

Kitchen complete!

2011-10-25T19:17:00.000-07:00

The kitchen is complete! I am so excited to share all our hard work with you!

I absolutely love the way that it turned out and would not have changed a thing! I am pretty sure that for a kitchen remodel that is a pretty good feeling.

Well Here it is:

More shots:

Another project finished with a smile!

I hope that you are inspired!

ENJOY!

TT&J Blog Feature and Give-a-way!!

2011-10-20T06:00:00.000-07:00

I am so excited to tell you that I am being featured on Tater Tots and Jello today! If you haven't already, visit Jens blog here to see all of her talents! Just to give you an idea this is what I am sharing with her readers:

See more on the TT&J blog!

For all of the readers coming from TT&J

WELCOME!!

I hope that you will be inspired with my many projects. If you are here to enter to win the give-a-way:

All you have to do is:

1. Follow Me and tell me what project inspires you most on mySuiteBliss by commenting.

2. Friend me on Facebook and tell me hello.

3. Be inspired

I will announce a winner on October 27!

Thanks for stopping by!

DIY: Painting Cabinets

2011-10-17T19:19:00.000-07:00

Painting Cabinets

a do it yourself project

Here is the how-to on painting your existing wood cabinets.

I am so happy with the way our cabinets turned out, we are on the last bit of renovation so we will have total before and afters pictures soon, but in the mean time take a look at the progress we have made:

Enjoy!

Fall Apples

2011-10-11T06:00:00.000-07:00

APPLE PICKING

Fall is in the air and what a great activity to do is apple picking! Find your local Orchard and see if they have public picking.

When you are through with picking you can make these cute burlap bags to give some apples away:

Anyone would love this lovely hand picked and home made bag of apples on their porch! Enjoy the fall!

Fancy Farmgirls Sale!!

2011-10-09T06:00:00.000-07:00

Hey Ya'll Boise followers. I just found out about Fancy Farmgirls and their incredible talent! I am so excited for their upcoming Barn Sale this weekend. Take a peek at what they do:

Just lovely. . huh! I would love for you all to come, below is the info that you need. If you do not live in Boise, then check out their website to see some creative inspiration!

Hope to see you there!

Vinyl Wall Art

2011-10-07T20:35:00.000-07:00

I am so excited to share with you that you can now sell Janey-Mac Wall art in your own home (and get paid)!! I am so excited about this! Lynette is a successful driven gal that has now taken her business to a new level. So all of you vinyl lovers check it out Here and make sure you read about the business that you can have!

If you are interested in just purchasing vinyl than head to Janey-mac.com and check out the catalog and order from me! Soon I will be adding vinyl to my For Sale Tab.

I am so excited for future sales of Fabric vinyl art and Stencils!

Now for a little sneak peek of what we have accomplished in the Kitchen this week:

enjoy!

Pantry door

2011-10-07T06:00:00.001-07:00

PAINTED DOORS

it seems is now the trend and I am on the wagon!

I recently just painted my pantry door a splash of my favorite grey/blue. Then I added a little white vinyl to bring some balance. Here it is:

I cant wait to see it all together when our kitchen is done!

ENJOY!

Its a girl!

2011-10-04T06:00:00.000-07:00

There are some baby girls being born in our family and i wanted to create something personal for their nurseries. Here is what I came up with:

First I designed the graphic

Then I had it cut in vinyl and gathered all the supplies I needed to create the sign:

After I put it all together this is what I came up with:

Enjoy!

Kitchen Remodel

2011-10-01T15:38:00.000-07:00

It has officially started:

Our

KITCHEN REMODEL

Here is an idea of what we have in store for the kitchen:

Here is what we have already done:

I am so excited at how we re-invented this no use wine shelf for more attractive open shelving. There is so much more to come!

ENJOY!

For Sale!!

2011-09-23T20:06:00.000-07:00

My Wholesale holiday home decor party was a hit! I have added some of the extra products to my For Sale page! Take a peek at what I have below. . and if you Love me .. buy me!

Also, if you are a local to the Boise area I would love for you to come pick up the items so just send me an e-mail if interested! Thanks

Daily Inspiration

2011-09-22T19:35:00.000-07:00

I love Martha Stewart and often I get lots of my ideas from her. Recently I have found that I can get a little of her design inspiration in my 'inbox' everyday! You can also if you sign up here.

If you do . . you can be inspired with projects like these:

WALLPAPER SHELVES

LINEN STORAGE

ORGANIZATION

WALL STORAGE

AND EASY CRAFTS

enjoy!

Laundry Room Art

2011-09-21T17:55:00.000-07:00

LAUNDRY ROOM ART

I wanted to share with you a quick and easy tip to brighten up your laundry room! You could actually do this for any room . . think of an item that is used and stored that could be displayed as art!

I got a new cover for my ironing board from Compelled to Craft on etsy and hung a $1 hook for a quick and inexpensive transformation! Take a look:

Enjoy! Now go create . . .

A Sneak Peek!

2011-09-18T17:17:00.000-07:00

I am so excited to share with you a big event in my design world! HGTV show house showdown came to Boise, ID today and I was there!!!

This is the party that I came upon:

Now I will share with you a few shots that I snapped to get you excited about the episode that will air soon! p.s. my husband and I were taped so we could just be on TV!! HGTV design star here I come . . well maybe :)

Now inside . . I Loved this house:

Now aren't you excited to see the rest!

I just loved the barnwood backsplash behind the bed, the arranged frames, the wall paper and the stripes! The stripes actually reminded me of my stripes in my bedroom:

Hint: I added white to the extra wall paint to make the different shades on each stripe. It adds more dimension and a subtle graphic pop on the wall.

Then after all the fun I came home to my favorite place . . and when I walked in I was taken over by the scent I love so much and remembered "there is no place like home".

So for another favorite thing:

my scentsy!

"home sweet home" is my favorite scent and you can order it here.

Another sunday afternoon well enjoyed! Hope you were inspired!

Kitchen Baskets

2011-09-16T05:00:00.000-07:00

What do you do with the space above your kitchen cabinets? I have asked the same question! How I wish my cabinets reached the ceiling. I feel there is so much space wasted that could be used for storage. Well I came up with an idea that will heighten my cabinets and provide the eye with decorative storage!

Its amazing at how taller my cabinets look with the baskets! It will look so much better once my cabinets are white . . but thats another project coming soon!

enjoy!

Now for the winner

of this weeks give-a-way!

Stay posted as there are more give-a-ways to come!

Welcome and Give-a-way!

2011-09-09T05:00:00.000-07:00

Welcome if you are visiting from Tatertots and Jello! If you are one of my readers check me out on Tatertots and Jello today as I was lucky enough to be a guest! As you are there check out all of Jens fabulous creative ideas! She is just amazing . .and I might have a blog crush on her!

now for another exciting part

I am giving away this:

To Enter all you have to do is:

1. Friend me on facebook and say hello!
2. Become a follower and leave a note on one of your favorite blog posts.
3. Get inspired by one of my projects!

Dont forget that signing up for my emails keeps you connected with my latest ideas! Cant wait to meet all of you! Also if you want to view how I did my House Rules sign click here.

Here is a sneak peak of my current project . . I have much more to come soon!

Thanks for stopping by!

The winner will be selected on Sept 15th!

DIY: Kitchen Towels

2011-09-05T09:21:00.000-07:00

DIY: Kitchen Towels

I have been on the hunt for cute kitchen towels for a while. Unfortunately I was let down with what the stores had. . so I decided to make my own!

I also have been wanting to try the new Martha Stewart craft line at Micheals so that became my jumping off point. Here is what i came up with:

Using the Martha Stewart stencils and fabric paint made this so easy. I just added some bright fabric to keep the towels soft. I used Williams-Sanoma all purpose white towels because they are my fav. My creative juices are already flowing to re-create this at christmas time. A great gift idea!
I hope you were inspired!

Also check me out on:

Knock off Decor!
a project of mine was featured!
I am so flattered. .

Zucchini Bread

2011-09-03T16:14:00.000-07:00

I love the smell of baking on the weekends. tis the season of zucchini! Warning: This might make you hungry!

Add 2 Tsp. lemon or orange zest for a citrus twist.

DIY: {Monogrammed Pillow}

2011-09-01T09:26:00.000-07:00

Ready for another quick and easy DIY project?!? This seriously took me about 10 minutes. Below is a picture of a pillow I have had my eye on that I used for the inspiration:

Here is what you need:

Here is what you do:

Back the fabric with Pellon then:

here is the finished

MONOGRAMMED PILLOW

Again, this project was so simple. The possibilities are endless with the different types of fabrics, fonts and letter that could be used. I hope you were inspired!

Thank you again to all my new readers! Stay posted as I create more give-a-ways for you to win!

again . .

My mission is to supply you with visual eye candy. I am not a writer . .in fact I hate writing . . so as you follow my blog it will be short and sweet with just the pictures and words needed to re-create my inspiring projects. Thanks again for following!

House Rules contest!

2011-08-25T09:06:00.000-07:00

Happy Friday and hello if you are visiting from Beneath my heart where I am guest posting today! If you are not then go and visit me here and check out all her wonderful & creative ideas!

If you want to enter to win my house rules sign:

All you have to do is:

1. add a comment to this post and/or follow me!

2. like me on facebook and tell me hello!

3. get inspired with one of my projects J

don’t forget to sign up for my emails . .its a great way to stay connected and to view my projects!

DIY: Kitchen Island Re-do

2011-08-22T18:04:00.000-07:00

Since we bought our house my husband and I have dreamed about remodeling the kitchen . . it has been 3 years and we finally got started! We decided to first do the island. But before we go into the project that we worked so hard on last week let me show you some inspirations on what I want to turn my kitchen into: (check out my pinterest for more . .)

Lets turn back the clock and see the kitchen that I despised so much . .

Honestly . . Terracotta Orange and Green laminate . . was that Ever in style?!? Well then I found countertop paint and went crazy painting for a quick and inexpensive fix.

Now is when we get into the exciting part . . we are attempting to paint all of our cabinets! Just painting the island was a huge enough project . . but it will be so worth! We are so excited for what is to come in the kitchen so stay tuned. But take a look at how we transformed our island:

All we did was new trim work, paint, hardward, and a new walnut butcher block countertop with a midnight stain. I just love it. . mostly because we added a little bar and about 1/3 more counter space! Here is the finished product. My sister said it looked like a sleigh ride . . tell me what you think!?!

Here are some other views:

I hope you are inspired . . and a sigh of relief from me . . another fabulous project done!

Organized Baskets

2011-08-10T15:00:00.000-07:00

I love baskets. Especially ones that look good while keeping you organized. While I was working on my gallery wall I picked up a few extra letters to tie on the front of some of my baskets. (Hobby lobby $2 each!)

I just love the extra detail this gives! Take a look below for some other creative ideas on adding extras to your baskets!

Enjoy!

DIY: Picture Gallery

2011-08-08T18:03:00.000-07:00

Every time I get the Pottery Barn catalog I am just amazed at the gallery walls they can put together. So I decided to stop craving over them and make one of my own! The best part is that I did it with frames I already had! Here is a picture of the inspiration I wanted to follow:

Just keep on reading to follow how I created my own gallery wall!

Pictures just dont do justice. . this gallery really makes the room feel larger and taller! I hope this has inspired you to do something crazy and fun in your home! Below is my recent purchse from the foundary . . Love it! The rug pulls everything together. . enjoy!

DIY: Painted Rug

2011-07-31T13:59:00.000-07:00

I was inspired with this project from a recent blog I was checking out . . of course I found it right before I was headed to bed . . and then I was up for hours thinkig of how to execute! I awoke this morning and the project was done in 30 min! What a easy transformation! Check it out . .

I thought of some other designs I could do, but I kept coming back to the basic strpes. I wanted it to blend well and and stick out too much! I hope this diy project encourages you to do your own! I believe I got my rugs at Target but I know you can find these at Ikea and in a much larger size!

Watch out for some give-aways that I will be doing on some of my favorite blogs! This is what you could win!

{weekend projects}

2011-07-24T18:15:00.000-07:00

ahhh . . a sigh of relief. I was able to get a few projects done this weekend . horray! First I want to share with you what great buys I got at the second hand store!

I have been on the look out for collecting frames to make a a collage in my living room. I picked up all of these frames for under $15! Just a little paint and they are good as new!

So now for my second project . . to be honest I have been putting this one off for a while because I knew it was going to take all day and all of the patience I have! But it is done and I just love it! Here is my version of the painted wallpaper:

I used the Martha Stewart Metallic paint again in this project. I just love how throughout the day the painted wallpaper looks different with the changing light. It did take me all day to do this and all the patience I had . . . but with a little good music . . . another successful DIY project was finished!

I received my inspiration from this fabric:

I made a stencil from the fabric design. Soon you will be able to find this as a wallpaper option at Janie Mac . .i will keep you posted! But a vinyl would save a whole lot of time . . I am now considering that in my office. I hope this inspires you to finish those projects you are putting off. .because once again IT WAS ALL WORTH IT!

Mark your calendars!

2011-07-20T20:15:00.000-07:00

I am opening my doors! Come place your Christmas and Holiday decor order on Saturday Aug. 13th from 10-12. I have catalogs full of great wholesale decor so dont miss out! please email me if interested so I can give you more details and my address here in eagle, ID!

I promise I have some projects in the making . . I am working on my painted wallpaper and a few other things. But until they are done I want to share some updates that I want to make in my living room . .

Down East Give-a-way!

2011-07-14T19:28:00.000-07:00

One of my favorite blogs that I follow. . Home by Heidi is giving away a gift card to Down East! Dont miss out on the opportunity! Also check out some of her cute and creative ideas for decorating!

I leave you with my wish list from Pottery Barn . . and yes I just got their fall magazine in the mail . . amazing!

I have dreams that one day I can walk into Pottery barn and buy what ever I want! share with me your PB fav's . . we can try to re-create the look for less!

{House Rules}

2011-07-12T19:45:00.000-07:00

I just love how this came together. I wanted to design something that showed a little bit of what I love and what i want to live by. I came out with this House rules sign. I gathered all of my wood scraps and put together this base . . painted it then painted it(again) with a wallpaper design and placed the Vinyl on top. Thanks again to Janey Mac for cutting the vinyl! Watch out for a free give away of a similar project on my blogs that i like to follow!

p.s. you know my husband is around when you see sports on the tv!

DIY: Ruffle Pillow

2011-07-07T20:24:00.000-07:00

~~New~~ Old pillows make me so happy.! I had some plain jane pillows that I gave a face lift with a ruffled fabric. I got the idea from Emily jones. If you want better step by step how-to's visit her blog! I did various sizes of fabric widths and also did two gathering stitches on some to give it a more shabby and mis-uniform look. I hope that this inspires you to re-make some of your pillows!

My husband and I enjoyed some time at Lake Tahoe last week, hope you had a great holiday too!

DIY: Fabric Matte

2011-06-29T16:08:00.000-07:00

My husband made me this adorable picture frame! I had the idea in my head and basically sketched it out on a high density board. But because it intaled a lot of saw work he did most of it. Just to make this frame he used a table saw,scroll saw, Router and electric sander. So this gave me a perfect excuse to show you how to make a fabric frame. It is way too easy . . but just incase I took step by step pictures:

Here is the frame. . I really wanted to go bright and bold but didn't end up liking the color. . so as you can see i toned it down a little bit :-)

And here is the final product! A Perfect piece of art for my office! Thanks a million to my talented husband!

2011-06-26T18:11:00.000-07:00

{Happy Summer} I am so excited to show you what I have in store for the future. It Is finally summer around here so my projects will become a little simpler as I try to enjoy the weather with my husband! But stay tuned as I still find my time to create!

I put together this graphic of {our home rules} and have exciting plans to turn it into some wall art in my house. I am also going to make this into wall art that you can have as well!Watch the blogs that I like to follow for a chance to win one for free!ps the date is my husbands and I anniversary which will be able to be changed to yours.

Get ready for these up coming posts:

· Custom Fabric Matte Frames

· Painted Wallpaper (with a special suite bliss touch!)

· File cabinet transformation

· Ruffled Pillow

I leave you with these recent added touches I have made in our home . .

Enjoy!

Laundry Room Re-do

2011-06-20T18:27:00.000-07:00

Remember this . . my inspiration board for my laundry room?!?

It all started with the rug that I bought from Pottery Barn. Well Here it comes. . . my Before and Afters:

More Photos . . .

DIY: Book Covers

2011-06-13T19:40:00.000-07:00

I wanted to display some books on a table but had a hard time finding the right colors that looked good. So why not cover them?!? I found some hard cover books at a second hand store for just $1 each. Follow along if your interested in this quick and easy project!

I have even displayed my diy:bookmark to add an extra touch. Enjoy your books!

Some Other Ideas:

* Enjoy!

{Pantry Organization}

2011-06-09T21:08:00.000-07:00

I think I am just about done with my spring cleaning. This week I chose to tackle my cluttered Pantry. Take a look at the before and After's:

What a good feeling it is to have that done! I got the organizing jars at ikea and placed a lot of my dry goods in them. A Tip: for the things that need to be cooked I placed a piece of paper under the jar lid of the cooking directions. I got my baskets at Target. I Painted the Back wall in coastal Jetty by Valspar found at Lowes. Placed a 1.5 inch mdf trim on the front of my existing shelves to add room for the custom vinyl. Had my vinyl printed by Janey Mac. I painted Masonite board with black board paint and used upholstery tacks to add detail.. I hung it on the back of my pantry door with extra hold wall tape. This new pantry kind of makes me excited to spend more time in the Kitchen. We will see how long that lasts :-)

And Love. . .

Book Mark This!

2011-06-07T20:44:00.000-07:00

I just love these bookmarks! They are great to use as display in a stack of books. I went and got inexpensive earrings and buttons as the ends of mine. The possibilities are endless in what you can create with this....Enjoy!

Pillow day!

2011-06-04T21:37:00.000-07:00

Pillow Day!

I just freshened up my couch with some new pillows. What a easy way to re-fall in love with a room! I personally made some pillows with mixing in some store bought pillows . . A perfect way to create your own personal and unique couch!

You can find the flower tutorial that I made for my pillow here.
The fabric I chose for my other homemade pillow is called Riad and I found it at Kravet.com.
Combine your creative pillows along with store bought to create a one of a kind look!
Take a peek at my next pillow project here . .

Tip: Blanket Organizing

2011-06-01T19:22:00.000-07:00

Organize your Blankets

I am still in spring cleaning mode . . And have an organizing tip for you! I came across this room from Sarah Richardson and thought it was so clever! She hung a towel bar in the bedroom. It could be used to hold blankets (like as seen), other fresh linens, clothing and more! I thought this idea would be great in a walk in closet as well to hang extra blankets on. Here in Idaho our weather changes drastically so linens change often. Enjoy the tip and send me your pictures if you create a Blanket Rack like this!

DIY: Summer Lanterns

2011-05-29T19:30:00.000-07:00

Ahh . . I love summer lanterns. I was searching for a new way to spice up my lanterns that Welcome guests to my home. Here are some Ideas that I found from Pottery Barn.

And here is what I put together.

My mother shared a quote with me this week and thought I would end with that. Enjoy your lanterns!

My Work Space

2011-05-24T20:46:00.000-07:00

I wanted to share with you how I have tried to design an office space that is creative, organized, and personalized! In this post you can learn some tips to create a work space that you love!

Add a unexpected splash of color.
Use storage boxes for clean organization (got mine at Ikea).
Back your bookcases with Fabric, Paint, or Wallpaper.
Hang pictures of your favorite things.
Add something to keep the space moving (I am going to add the painted wallpaper. It will keep me energized and ready to work)!

Check out more on this DIY Painted wallpaper Here!

I hope you enjoyed My Office. Email if you have any questions or email me pics so that I can help turn your office into a inspiring re-treat!