Saturday, July 12, 2014

Switching Things Up!

I need to switch things up every once in awhile. I get visually agitated when I see the same arrangement everyday! I'm definately OCD! So in preparation for guests coming to celebrate my mom's 90th birthday, I went at it with full force. There are a lot of things I wish I could buy and decisions to make that I can't seem to make a decision on, but in the end, you just have to work with what you have.

But it's amazing what a little paint, some serious re-arranging, and cleaning can make your home feel like new again.

So I repainted the front door because it looked dull from the weather, re-painted the inside door because it too had scratches from the dogs pawing at the door when company comes. Spray painted the fireplace screen so it looked like new. and repainted the fireplace, to remove the smoke stains from the fires we've had throughout the winter. 

Wanting to keep with the theme of summer "beach" look which I don't have a lot of "beachy" things, just a few changes to make it more interesting. So here are some of my changes.


I had some driftwood, so I just wrapped rope around the vase, and placed the vase with some hydrangeas I had for color on top of the driftwood and this is what the outcome looks like!


Not too bad looking eh??

Then I carried the theme to the mantle! I have a friggin long mantle. If I had my wish I would remove the brick and build a new one entirely. However, not in the budget, but this is what I did .

I also wrapped rope around the vase to keep with the theme.


Then I decided to rearrange the dining room. Again working with what I have. 



Sometimes these little changes can make the whole home feel new! 

I think I'm ready for my guests, although I know it's not what matters to them, it's me and the celebration of my mom's 90 birthday, but I'm home proud, and always enjoy how visually satisfied I feel after I make these changes. That in itself can be a great antidepressant!!!
Cheers to a great day!!

In Need of a good laugh!