Pottery Barn DIY Bookcase!

So, here is the AFTER, finally.....of my Pottery Barn DIY bookcase! I have been meaning to get this to you, but you know how life gets in the way sometimes!
Anyways, this is in my daughters room . I loved this mirror so much when I seen it, I had to get it!


Here is a the bookcase! Painted in cloud white, by Ben. Moore. Beadboard on the back and some decorative trim under the top shelf on the face of it. Hubby did a great job, with my instructions, don't ya think?

This baby is solid! I wanted 3 cubies on the bottom for the books and two on the top for baskets to hide all the not- so -pretties! ( we all have them, especially kids)

I had these old baskets, and just spray painted them a satin white.They were a natural straw color......much better, and the texture looks great!

So here it is, all done!!! And now no more books all over the place. It only only cost about 50 smackeroos to make, with extra material leftover for another! Better than the steep cost over a PB.

So, what do you think? Would you attempt to make your own?

Cindy

xo

Linking to- Metamorphosis Monday

- Make It 4 Mondays

- Whisperwood Cottage

- Tuesdays Treasures

- Under The Table and Dreaming

- White Wednesday

- Transformation Thursdays

- Show off your stuff party#58

- Feathered Nest Friday #18

- Favourite Things Friday

- DIY SHOW OFF PARTY

White Living

If I could imagine living in a white home it would be something like this.....



And upon entering I would love a mudroom that had this kind of charm

So, beautiful and simple!

Imagine a bath with high ceilings, so spacious and calm....

Love these doors , transums, and crystal chandeliers....yum!

White floors, candles, and walls that whisper.....

Top it all off with this to die for Kitchen and my favourite checkerboard floors......

This would be how my white living would be!

How about you? Could you live in White? Or are you more of a color Lover? Hope you enjoyed my virtual White dream.......what would yours be like????

Cindy

xo

Remembering Dean

A year ago our family lost someone very special.....This is Dean! He passed away suddenly in Vietnam were he lived and worked teaching children there! He was 32, and loved by all who knew him. Dean loved life and lived for good times with his friends and family....

Today we are remembering him ....

We miss you Dean, and think of you often! We will never forget you. We celebrate your life and the times we spent with you!

Like I said before, Heaven is a cooler place now that you are there!

May anyone who has lost someone special think of them often and smile!

Cindy

xo

I have Plans....

Does anyone recognize this sofa?

I have BIG Plans for 2011....lots of projects I want to tackle! This room is my room of shame! I need to tackle it this year......

I am planning my loft/t.v room! It isn't a big area by any means, but I need a sofa that is comfy, warm and kid friendly!

This is The KIVIK loveseat and chaise lounge from IKEA! I like the size and look with it's straight lines.

Does anyone have any thoughts or ideas on this? Or any other great sofa sources??? I'd love to hear.....

Hope your all having a great first week of 2011! In order to get this room on the go, I have to get cleaning out the junk.....I want this space to be awesome! It's on the 2nd floor of my home outside of the bedrooms....for the kids mostly to hang and play!

Progress on the way, ( I hope!)

Cindy
xo



I am linking to the Nesters 2011 Home Goal Party! As well as, Tuesdays Treasures....come join the fun!

My Top 3 Projects of 2010!

First of all, I have only been blogging since June of this year! So, I may not have as many top projects as most, but of the ones I've done, here are my top 3 favourites!! I hope you like them.

Above is my Chic Shed project my hubby and I created together...still in progress and as it's freezing outside I haven't paint/stained it yet, so in the spring I will finish and post! I have lots of plans for it, so stay in touch!

And Next is my Armoire that I painted,distressed and then glazed.

I was so frightened to tackle this baby, but with lots of encouragement from all my friends out there in blogland, I did it!!! Thank you for your advice for me. I am so happy to have finally done it.

And #3 is My Tree Bench...

I love it so much...The kids play on it, and jump on the swing, it is so charming, and adds alot to my yard. This tree is truely beautiful....

So, there you have it, my top 3 design projects of 2010! I am linking up to Rhoda's linky party of others top projects so be sure to go check them out!!!

I can't wait to share more with you as they happen in 2011. Thank you all for visiting me and leaving nice comments, they don't go unnoticed and mean so much!

Cindy

xo

Family Time!

I'm enjoying Christmas now that my big long stretch at work is over.... I get a few days off for New Years!
I hope you all are having a great holiday with your family and friends! We had a nice time visiting and having family over between my shifts. The girls are happy and got spoiled as usual!We baked, watched some favourite Christmas movies together (National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation....this pic, above is just as the squirrel jumps from the tree...classic!) and will do some fun stuff this week!
So, I will be checking in and out , but it will be slow on my part until the holidays are over.
I look forward to the New Year getting to know all my Blogland friends more!

Cindy
xo

Seeing Stars!

These are my urns outside! They are very simple, no greens...Just silver and grapevine! They aren't my favourite urns I've done, but they look pretty from the road! LOL ...They do look nice at night though.........
I think this may still be a work in progress....... any suggestions?

This is pretty on my ledge in the kitchen, and the vintage jar is adorable with the christmas scene on it....Can you see the deer? So cute!

And here is an outdoor vignette. I got this chair at an auction for 5 dollars, it's seen a few colors, but now is Red for Christmas! The stool I had the hubby make for me and painted it the same shade. The cost was 0 dollars...made from left-over wood!!!

Don't you just love the holidays?!

Cindy

xo