Mirror mirror on the wall, you're the fairest of them all!

Well, I got the mirror finished, and I am going to go ahead and put it out there that I LOVE IT!

When I started out, I really didn't know where I was going with it {not a good plan}. I did however know what colors I wanted to incorporate. However, after the stool debacle I was a little hesitant to jump off of the neutral train. Forging ahead the mirror first got some more life with the same green paint that was used on my coffee table tray. That's a pop of color for you!

The room has a more rustic look so I watered down the grey used on the stencil walled entry and formed a glaze. This glaze was rubbed all over the mirror.

Some stain is then applied to the detailing in order to give the piece some more depth. And there you have it!

Sometimes it's just a free simple change that makes a room fresh!  I am still thinking that I want to do something more with those plates, but I'm not sure yet.

Musical Wall Art

Ugh, we still haven't figured out the computer thing! Apparently it is pretty common with Dell's around this age, so we have a checklist of things we need to do in order to get it up and operating properly. However, it was the weekend and I took the opportunity to use the hub's computer to upload my pictures for the week:)

Remember way back when I wanted to find some thrift owls to makeover? Well, I didn't find any, but I found some cute plates that I knew I could do something with! Originally I thought they would go in the kitchen, but it was too crowded. So I decided to put them on this wall that I've been struggling with for awhile.

Here is a map of where I wanted to place everything. {I strongly urge you to do this if you don't want tons of holes in your walls}!

This is how it looks with everything hung up. That mirror is contrasting too much, and the room is too brown and black. I think I am going to makeover that mirror to give the room more color. Maybe do something with those plates too!

Eventually I would like to swag the light fixture to be centered on that short wall, and add a buffet. When I figure out how to plant a money tree I'll get all of my wish list completed ;)

Stay tuned for how I transform the mirror, and hopefully it won't be as much of a mess as the stool.

Weekend Inspiration

Woo, this week has flown by!  I can't believe it is Thursday already, and I am still working on the same project I started at the beginning of the week.  A coffee maker and iron had to be taken to Goodwill, and you know I couldn't leave there without stopping in to see if there was anything I couldn't live without.  Lone behold, I found something!!  Each of these photos inspired the transformation of my secret {sounds more exciting that it really is} project.

traditional living room design by los angeles showroom The Old Painted Cottage

eclectic bedroom design by other metros media and blogs Michelle Hinckley

eclectic bedroom design by atlanta interior designer Dillard Design Group, LLC

eclectic bedroom design by other metros media and blogs Michelle Hinckley

traditional living room design by Janell Beals

traditional living room design by los angeles showroom The Old Painted Cottage

contemporary entry design by boston interior designer Rachel Reider Interiors

Do you spy the common denominator in all of the fabulous rooms?  

All photos via Houzz

Christmas Inspiration

I have a little rule in my house, you can't get ready for one holiday before another has past.  So now that Thanksgiving is over here are a few inspiring photos that are getting me in the holiday spirit.

Southern Accents

Southern Accents

 Southern Accents

Cottage Living

So now that I'm inspired I am going to start working on my Christmas decorations!

Owls in Home Decor

Lately I have been enthralled with owls in design.  This has taken me by complete surprise, as I have always found them a little bit creepy & old lady.  However, grandma chic is in, and they can't be too scary if they eat Tootsie Pops right?!  

You may have read my post on the TV show Modern Family.  Since I am so in love with this shows set designs... they may have swayed me over to the dark side with that adorable cookie jar in the Dunphy kitchen.  Can you see it there on the island?

 Lonny Magazine

 Delight by Design

I don't even have an umbrella like these, but this stand makes me want to go out a get a few of them! 

Burke Decor

Jonathan Adler

Tammy on Twos

These last couple of owls started out as the "creepy" kind, but Tammy on Twos took a few coats of glossy white spray paint to them.  Aren't they so chic now?  I will be near Goodwill today, maybe I should stop in for a peak and see if they have some that I could transform.