Down to Earth Style: December 2011

Thursday, December 29, 2011

Luke's Awesome Room

This is Luke....

Luke's Room Before

This is Luke's Room Now.

I repainted this room a few months ago and left it really simple. But when I found this fence section at the lumber store ... I knew exactly what to do with it.

I used the backside of it because it was more weathered and I like the cross beams.

This iron headboard was a wedding gift from my grandparents.

It was actually shiny black and brass... :) (1993)

I spray painted it to look like flat black iron.

A Mon. - Fri. wardrobe shelf helps our mornings go smooth.
The words were printed on vinyl from my circut and applied right on the wall.

I bought these letters at Pottery Barn when my kids were babies.

That dresser was my husbands as a boy - it's been refinished a few times.

A bookshelf made from an old wood pallet.

This is a task light from my garage. It makes for an awesome reading light.
A 25 watt bulb puts off plenty of light without being too bright.
I turn a soft lamp on in each bedroom in the evenings to help keep the mood calm.
(Calm?....doesn't always work)

Two tree trunks from our backyard support a small bench that houses some
white crates filled with toys and things.

Part of the old pallet features some of Luke's little treasures.

Luke wanted me to make him a sign that says
"Life is Good"

I'm a loyal customer at the lumber store where I found this fence section.
It wasn't very straight and looked neglected so I asked the guys if I could rescue it.
They also let me throw in an old wood pallet
which made this project...FREE!

I have an eye for reusable items that might add character (basically...JUNK). Sometimes while we are driving in the car we'll see things on the side of the road with a free sign on them .... my husband always speeds up at that point hoping I won't notice....
I ALWAYS notice!

Sweet Dreams...

to view more kid spaces
For Baby Girl
Boy Room Before
Peter's Place

linking with:

Funky Junk Interiors SNS -Pallets and Reclaimed Wood
Not Just A Housewife - Best DIY Project 2011 Contest
The Brambleberry Cottage - Time Travel Thursday #78
Chic on a Shoestring - Flaunt it Friday #85
Fireflies and Jellybeans - Show Off Your Stuff Party #107
French Country Cottage - Feathered Nest Friday
The Shabby Nest - Frugal Friday #29
Funky Junk Interiors - SNS #114
My 1929 Charmer - Sundays Best
Between Naps on the Porch
The Girl Creative - Just Something I Whipped Up
Sumo's Sweet Stuff - Market Yourself Monday
Keeping It Simple - Motivate Me Monday #103
Thrifty Decor Chic - Before and After Party
Craft-O-Maniac - Monday
My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia - Tuesdays Treasures
At Home with K - Terrific Under Ten Tuesday
Coastal Charm - Nifty Thrifty Tuesday #95
Todays Creative Blog
Kammy's Korner - Trash to Treasure Tuesday #13
Blue Cricket Design - Show and Tell
Momma Hens Coop - Whatever Wednesday

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

2011 Best Blog Projects

Although I installed this old door several years ago, it gets the most attention from viewers of my home tour. I saved this cute door from the dump. I peeled it off the frozen ground at the salvage store that I love. I paid $10 for that little gem. I had to rip the sides a little with my table saw so it would fit my basement door size. Many people think that it is a pantry door and that's OK but it really leads to my basement. It has been one thing in my home that gets lots of attention.

I didn't even repaint or distress this door. I added a new handle recently, that's it.
Down to Earth Style Home Tour

My Favorite Burlap Wreath
Favorite Burlap Wreath

Recycled Peanut Butter Jars

Old Recycled Jars

Cute Burlap Wreath
Cute Burlap Wreath Post

Tree Branch Ornaments
Earthy Ornaments

My Bedroom
Master Bedroom Makeover

And finally..

Kitchen Islands

Well, I've been blogging since September 2011 and I have had a blast.

I hope to post new and inspiring projects in 2012.

Happy New Year!

linking with:

It's Overflowing - Overflowing with Creativity #2
From My Front Porch to Yours - Treasure Hunt Thursday #37
The Brambleberry Cottage - Time Travel Thursday #77
2805 - Potpouri Friday #17
The Charm of Home
The DIY Showoff - 2011 Recap

Monday, December 26, 2011

Candlelit Stairs

These Mason Jars have come in so handy this season....

(actually they are recycled peanut butter jars)

Since my staircase is the first thing you see as you enter my home....

this is a way to decorate them and welcome guests.

Not in the way of foot traffic, it adds a little flickering light

to the ebony stained staircase.

The numbers painted on the jars tie in with the other decor in my home.

Welcome Guests!

linking with:

At Home with K - Terrific Under Ten Tuesday

Sunday, December 25, 2011

Handcrafted Wedding Gift

(well, since Christmas is over....on to other gifting and projects)

One of my good client/friend wanted a couple of special wedding gifts for her friends that were getting married.

This is what I made for her.

custom made frames

I cut burlap out to fit the size of photo that would go inside the frame. Then printed the message from the "giver" on double layered cardstock. Then attached that to the the burlap with silver star brads.

I used double stick tape to attach the burlap to the cardboard backing.