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A not so simple, Makeover- a small side table

Jackie Hill May 8, 2016 0 Comments
Hi There! I am back with another thrifted makeover. I got this little table awhile ago for just a couple of dollars. I knew it could be special with a bit of work. It looked like a terrible craft project. But it had simple lines and just needed some love and attention.   The top looked like it had a painted pattern at one point, but then was painted green. And then black. Or maybe the black...

Color makes all the Difference

Jackie Hill May 8, 2016 0 Comments
Hi There!   I have been busy painting. I love to paint, I love the prep and the clean up. I love the smell. And I love how it can make all the difference in how a room feels. I also believe that color can affect how you feel. I have not been loving the beige-yellow color our cute little rental was painted. I know they were going for a neutral, but I was feeling anything but neutral about it. It...

A Lime Flavored Front Porch?

Jackie Hill April 23, 2016 0 Comments
Hi There!   It is time to show you the Spring Front Porch. My favorite color is Blue. All blues, navy, cobalt, turquoise, sky, you name them, I love them. What one color looks great with all of the blue colors? Lime Green   Now, I am on a bit of a spending fast, so everything here is something I already had. One afternoon, I just went to the garage and started pulling out all the items that...

The $1 Dining Room Table

Jackie Hill April 18, 2016 0 Comments
Hi There!   I got a quick story for you... One day last fall, I was driving home from the North side of town. I had gone to try and buy some boots from a girl off Craigslist. They didn't fit. I drove by a house that was having it's contents emptied into a dumpster, and put by the curbside. Here is what I saw: Dirty? Yup. Worn and seen better days? Yup. Water rings? Yup. Some white paint or...

So Many Gray Days Front Porch

Jackie Hill April 16, 2016 0 Comments
Hi There! I have not been as active on the blog as I have wanted to be. But that does not mean I haven't been decorating or taking photos. Here is a quick post on how the Front porch was decorated for most of the winter and into the early spring. Lots of my favorites: -Blue -Gray -Galvanized metal -thrifted items -and crafts too I always have some type of decor on the porch, even in the Winter....

A Fun Makeover- an Old suitcase- Part 1

Jackie Hill April 15, 2016 0 Comments
Hi There! Here is a fun little makeover. I love vintage suitcases, but sometimes they are not in that great of shape. I got this guy at a garage sale, dirty and unloved. But all of that blue trim and handle called to me.   The inside is a beautiful blue satin lining. But oh my, was it smelly! And it was pulling away from the sides too. But those are easy fixes! Fabreeze and hot gun to the...

A Spring Table Setting

Jackie Hill April 15, 2016 0 Comments
Hi There!   Here is a quick posting of our Easter Table. Nothing fancy, just pretty plates, and flowers. We got a new table by the side of the road late last summer. That's right, free! I haven't posted about it yet, but it turned out great! It ended up only costing $1 for the stain. Now that is a deal!   We had my boyfriend's parents over for dinner. It was a nice afternoon. I got these...

Reznor and Sweetie

Jackie Hill January 12, 2016 0 Comments
Hi There!   I don't share too much personal information about my life, which is an odd thing to say when you put photos of your home on the internet. Irony- got to love it! This past year I lost my two dogs. I had each of them since they were puppies, and they were fun, and they were a pain in the ass. There were times I wished I didn't have them, and times when I couldn't live without them. I...

A few Paper Trees for Winter

Jackie Hill January 12, 2016 0 Comments
Hi There!   I have been trying not to spend money on any holiday decorations, but I still want to decorate. You know? Whats a girl to do? Go to Pinterest of course! Where I saw these cute origami trees and decided to get out the paper and scissors. Here is what I made... a lot of... I used some old scrap book paper I had on hand. I used full sheets of paper to make the large trees and small...

Merry Christmas- a White Tree and Vintage ornaments

Jackie Hill December 25, 2015 0 Comments
Hi There, Merry Christmas!   It has been awhile since I posted, again. Thanks to everyone who has stopped by while I have been gone. I really do appreciate it. So, let's just jump right in! A White Tree and Vintage Shiny Brite ornaments White lights, white tree, and colorful vintage ornaments.   Even with the lights off, very pretty.   I got this tree years ago on a Black Friday sale...