Redecorating

I've wanted to update my bedroom for a while now, but haven't had the funds or want to, to do so. However, as I was browsing through Ross the other day, I noticed "my" bedset on the shelf for a measly $34.99. Are you kidding me? I would have snatched it up right then, but with $20 in the bank, that just wasn't happening. I was scared they would be gone by the time I returned next week, but lo and behold it was still there! I was also able to get a matching dog bed, and storage ottoman.. while was I there, officially breaking the bank. :)
After seeing the pictures on a string idea, multiple times on Pinterest, I knew I had to do that SOMEWHERE in my room. Walgreens was giving away 25 free 4x6's so I spent about an hour, converting my "favorites" to black and white, with a few color to and some "splash". Normally I'm not a fan of Black + White photos, but considering my color scheme, I thought it would be  appropriate. I LOVE the way it came out. After first I just had them on the wall beside my window, but wasn't feelin' it and wound up hanging them over the windows.

I think for the blank wall, I'll see if I can locate a frame, as pictured here. --->>
It needs something else me thinks.

Further Plans: 

• Valences? Black or Accent color? 
• Painting the area by the window white. 
• Paint the doors? 
• Replace the nightstand with a table 
• Paint random mirrors Accent color

Yay I'm excited! 

Latest Obsession

Via

I don't claim to have a green thumb, in fact, if you ask any of the plants that lived in my house of the last year, my thumb is pretty black. What can I say, plants would be so much eaiser to take care of if they were more demanding of me, that doesn't stop me from wanting more!

Besides, whats a easier way to decorate than with plants? Lots of green plants to hide the ugliness of my porch for instance...For me, plants help the outside of a house seem more inviting. There is something about a place without any plants that just seems...I don't know, cold...but that's just me. Sure my house is surrounded by trees, but ....no es lo mismo...

Knowing me, I've probably started too late in the season to actually have a nice looking "garden" but one can always hope right? I'd really like something with a lot of greenery that will stay year-round, and won't attract a lot of bees to the door I go in and of most. On the other side of my house, I'd probably do more flowering pots to hang off the side of the porch for instances.

We've already got a lot of wasps around that area anyway, what's a few more?

Lowes.com

Did I mention, I stepped on a bee Sunday? That was my first time being stung, and GOOD NEWS! I'm not allergic to their stingers!! However, who ever mentioned using Bread + Milk to get the stinger out..? THANK YOU!!

But I digress.

I'd really like to find some cool things to stick plants in. Chairs for instance or cooking pots ...or furniture...

This is probably one of those "good ideas' but never gets done things. I should add it too my 101 list that I'm currently revising....hehe.

When I mentioned this idea to my friend, she laughed. Hard. We'll just ignore her for now ok?

Wall Art

I've been on the hunt for some wall art/prints/canvas for my kitchen for, well forever it seems, and haven't found anything that would go with my bright colored kitchen decor'. I don't know why I didn't think of it before, but for a school project I decided to use the over abundance of faux flowers I have scattered through out my living quarters, as I kill real flowers. I impressed myself this time around. :)

            

March 19, 2010

"The best part of waking up is cuddling with your pup!"

(Sung to the tune of the "that coffee commercial"...which everyone that is)

This morning start off soo much better than yesterday..I felt as if I'd gotten some sleep, spent about 15 minutes on the floor cuddling with my puppies, talking to God, and trying to convince myself to get ready for school.

I made to class in only about five minutes late, which completely messes up my record for always being on time; to that class.

Hey it's the only thing I can claim to be on time for…

After class Pompei and I walked around the school track in the beautiful 60 degree weather. Got a little shopping in..

Hobby Lobby ROCKS Y'ALL!

Ate some lunch, then went and played in a field until it was time for his shots.

Got those done, came home and set up "camp" (aka laptop, blanket, cell phone, and camera) in the middle of the yard, in the sunniest spot and let the dogs play for a while.

Picked the dog bed I'd washed from my parent's house (They have a ginourmous front loader washing machine that I love, because it doesn't have an agitator that messes up the beds)

Made Dinner, gave the dog their food in interactive toys..

And have been slogging through my Google reader. But people keep updating! 
STOP IN THE NAME OF ME I SAY! 
 

Until I finish anyway.


*sigh*


I must go work on my paper.


TTFN.

Decorating

One of my greatest "fears" as a kid, was not being able to decorate my own home. I know I have some creative juices in here somewhere, but finding them can be difficult at times! Silly I know, but alas its one that is still carried over into my life now that I've had my own places.

So far I've just come close.... but no cigar. Plus when you are living in a house, that is full of other peoples furniture that you can't get rid of...you either work with whatcha got, or ...you work with whatcha got.

And its been comfortable if not.......cutee....in any sense of that word....


There is really only so much you can do with a red couch set, a green couch etc.etc.. I covered most of the furniture with blankets and such. (Don't you love the polk-a-dots blanket?)

So we dealt, and did what we could; but I am looking forward to moving into a (mostly)empty (xcept for the 10 mattresses stacked around) place, and filling it with NICE furniture and lots of CLOSETS! Wheeeee! The extra storage in and of its self

For now I'm focusing on the living room, and kitchen since those too have much to be desired in the decor' arena.

Living Room

Colors: Aah. This is the hardest thing for me to come up with, and stick with. For now I've pretty much decided on Brown, Burgundy and Cream, or Green......we'll see.


Couches
Though I'm not a big futon fan, I do love this one...from Wal-Mart no less! I am a little skeptical of he quality, but it is a great price. 

Coffee Tables

Extra:

I'm so excited! The only problem I can see here....where to get to get some extra money...
Anyone what a desk, chair, and a set of coffee tables? I'll give you a GREAT (for me) price!?! :-))

No wonder people get credit cards.

...and no wonder they get into debt so quickly...

I have found it!

Sears.com



Kohls.com

I like both of them, but am leaning more towards the grey set I believe.......just seems a little more mature. ;-)

Fall 2009 Project

Since I'm "skipping" this semester, and will be working 40+ hours a week, I decided I needed something to do.

This is my house. Or the place I am "renting" from my parents. I have lived her since January, and it has provided adequate shelter from the heat/cold/rain etc..etc.. And I've bought somethings to kind of spruce it up, but never had the $$$ to do anything major.

I don't really have that much more now, but we'll see how far it'll stretch.

This house has 5 seperate rooms: Kitchen, Living Room, Bedroom, Another Bedroom/Study and a bathroom. Probably built in the early 1500 this house is ...what you call lacking a lot of qualities most modern day houses have. Some include (but are not limited too): level floors, closest, up to date electricity, windows that open....

BUT. For right now, I'm living here rent free. So I try not too complain.... too much.

{Click Photo to Enlarge}

The first room I have my sights on is my bedroom, as I feel its the room I know what I want it too look like it.

• The bed spread HAS GOT TO GO. I've had that for about 5-6 years, so its time for something else. I'm thinking pinks, greens, colors similar to what I have but, bolder I think. Despite searching all day, I haven't found one I've really liked.
  

• Nightstand probably will go its own way as well, and get a table.

• The Crates- Replacing the smaller crates with wire ones, as I think they look better and fold smaller!! And matching crate pads instead of a bundle of blankets....

• Poster needs to say good bye: Photos blown up I think...of what? Probably my dogs :)

• CURTAINS!!! :)

• Under the bed baskets. {One of the few affordable things from PB Teen!}
  

Would love to replace the carpet but I don't see that happening anytime soon, as I'll have to deal.
Paint! Something Creaminess I think,also shelves for my stuffed animal collection. I used to keep them on the floor..until I got Texas; and another lamp as wellll....

...I think that about cuts it for starters!!

I Believe I can do this without breaking the bank as well!! Now to find "ThE" Bedspread....