Chair Slipcover

See this sad, but oh soo comfy chair.  I didn't realize it looked as bad as it does, anyway I have already upholstered it once and in the process I realized I never want to do that again.  So after four years I had to make a change.  And I really didn't want to get a new chair.  These really are perfect in size and comfort.  So I bought a slipcover from J C Penny and it looks like this.

I am not a fan.  They're way to big so I'm constantly having to readjust them.  Like I need one more thing to do.  It's just really sloppy.  And thought he color is perfect for four kids I have two brown leather sofas and it's just too much brown. 

See sloppy.  I don't likey.

So after I meet a brilliant woman named Miss Mustard Seed and she did a wonderful series on how to make slipcovers I was giddy with excitement.  I got to work right away.  And now my sad, but oh so comfy chair looks like this.  It wasn't easy and it's definitely not perfect, but I'm so proud of it and the fact that I did it myself.  And it's much better than any of the before mentioned options.  Here are a few steps along the way.

 This was me adding the ruffle on the bottom.

 The ties I added in the back for closure and to keep it fitted.  I used two different ribbons because I didn't have enough of one.

 Finished project.

I just love the look of it.  And as I said it's not perfect, but it was my first attempt and I love how it looks. 

I used painters drop cloths purchased from Lowe's.  Now I have to get started on the second one.  I can't wait and I think I have learned a lot and it should be easier with fewer mistakes.  There are lots of others to check out at Miss Mustard Seed so go on over and enjoy. 

Girly Closet Makeover

This is MY closet.  It is a little bit of a mess and in need of some serious spring cleaning, but I love it.  I love having a place of my own to keep MY stuff.  With four kids and husband it's hard to find a space of your own.  The only thing I don't like (other than the mess) is that it's not big enough for a chair.  I swear on some days I would lock myself in there and read if I had a chair....maybe it's a good thing I don't have room for a chair.

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 On this side of my closet I keep my girls dresses.   I'm sort of a dress freak.  I love buying pretty dresses for my three girls and I am too lazy to run upstairs on Sunday mornings to find them a dress to wear, not to mention we're usually running late, so I find my closet is the best place for them.  Plus it makes me smile to see them. 

 Now as I said the closet works well usually, but it's not pretty.  And I like pretty.  So I decided to make a change.

I'd say it needs one wouldn't you.

 So I pulled e.v.e.r.y.t.h.i.n.g out and cleaned up the floor.

 I  was amazed at what was in this room.  I thought I took a pic, but couldn't find it.  Then I decided on a color scheme.  I have been hitting the oops paint isle at Lowe's lately and there has been a lot of grays.  So I combined them and came up with a grey I loved.  Then I thought of hot pink, and got my favorite shoes as my inspiration.  And here is what I have.

 A grey and hot pink color scheme with black and white accents. 

This is what it looked like before I put everything back in.  I'm not sure at this point if I love it yet or not. But then....

 It came together and I love it.

 Everything has it's place and I love how the hot pink pops.

 I added a new shelf for the top where I put my clothes that are out of season and a bag.  I think my favorite thing is the new hooks I added to hang my belts and jewelry.

 All of my things are in coordinating baskets and my 31-accessories that are so pretty have a place to be when not in use.  I plan on spray painting that blue basket to hot pink.

 I added more hooks for my Premier jewelry that a friend of mine sells.

I'm put my daughter's beach hats up for decoration.

 A small place was left to put the few handbags that I love so much I can't part with.  I even got the dresser looking pretty with a few things from around the house.

The only draw back that I can think of is that everyone else loves it too.  I can't keep the kids out of it and my hubby wants me to do his next.

 Cuteness.

I love it and I'm so proud that I did all the work myself!!!.

Here's a break down of what it cost.

Valspar gallon grey paint $6 (oops table, $1 can and $5 can combined)

Valspar  pint pink paint -$13

3-black and white lidded basket $16.50

large black and white basket $5

blue basket $7.50

pink and white polka dot basket $4.50

everything else I already had including board and hooks

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total $52.50

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A Little Bit of Love

I've just done a little bit of Valentines decorating  this year.  I've put a few things out, but I'm sure I'll get more in the mood soon and put more out.

My heart garland that I made a few years ago has held up well.  The brances have mercury heart and star ornaments that I got on clearance at Target after Christmas a few years ago.  I only use them for Valentines decor.

This is my spring/Valentines wreath that I made recently.  I just took an old grapevine wreath that I had used many times before.  It is full of hot glue from past decorations wrapped it with an old burlap bag that I cut into strips and added a metalic bow and some pink butterflies.  This was super cheap.  I already had the wreath and the burlap bags.  The butterflies and and ribbon was all 90% off at Michaels.  So I spent less than $1 on the wreath.  Happy Valentines Decorating!!!

Halloween Spookiness

I love, love, love Halloween and I love to decorate for it.  Every year I bring out all my stuff and for the most part I try to put it in a different place.  This year was no different except I did have a bit more help with Emmy and Elise getting all the stuff out and trying to decorate with it.  It was so fun and here is the end result.  Don't be scared it's only pictures.  Here goes....

Den Spookiness

My little pumpkin lady and "autumns" chalkboard.

My bay window is a little hard to see because of all the wonderful light coming in, but I think it's my favorite this year.  It has my BOO pumpkins and my spookified wreath.  Not to mention all the blood and gore on the windows.

This is Ally's favorite vignette.  She is forever kissing on all three of my "ladies and gentleman".

 This bird cage with the cat inside is part of my bay window vignette.  It is my favorite.  I love how the crows have trapped the mean cat inside. 

 It can't be spooky without an urn full of skulls and moss.

My mantel has only a few touches with a few pumpkins, my kid's countdown to Halloween chain, and the "spooky" sing.

This is just the centerpiece on the table in the den, or as we like to call it the things my kids throw at each other on a daily basis.  Moving on...

Dinning Room Spookiness

 I love the spider web on the mirror. 

 I use Emmy's old PB witches hat as part of the decorations since she can't wear it anymore.

 The centerpiece on our dining room table.  I got the orange candlestick holders and urn from PB two years ago on clearance.  I paid less than $20 for all three pieces.  Perfect for my Halloween decor.  I also got the beautiful toile tablecloth from consignment a few years ago for $20.  It's one of my favorite things.

 A little spooky on the shelf.

And a little spooky under the shelf. 

Staircase Spookiness

 The staircase is where I stick all the stuff I didn't have a place for int the rest of the house.  I love the garland on the stairs and surprisingly my husband does too.  He told me last year that it looks so much better with the decorations on the stairs.  I was surprised because he's not a Halloween freak like me.

 This pumpkin use to be a door hanger until my kids tore it up.  Now it's in my garland.  I couldn't throw it away because it was too cute.  I got it from the dollar tree one year.  I wish they would have them again, but I haven't seen them since.

The finished product.  Not such a good picture, but it really is cute.

And last but not least....

Laundry Room Spookiness

Winnine the Witch on the shelp that holds our aprons.

And our boo bat hanging from the ceiling.

I've also decorated the outside, garage, and bedrooms, but haven't gotten around to taking pictures yet.  Maybe I'll get to it before Halloween is over. 

Happy Fall Ya'll