My nieces were quick to point out that bringing my six year old daredevil to the beach trapeze act might not have been a good idea. After that all I could think about was what new trick was he planning for my tufted sofa. He currently uses it for his trapeze act. He stands on the arm and does a graceful flip, landing on his back on the cushion. Hopefully that is as far as it goes…
Read MoreOne week since my last post can only mean one thing, I’m on vacation. Spending some time away with family can be very relaxing. Beach, sand, no schedules or calendars. The nature all around me is gorgeous. The interior design, not so much. We are staying at a place where the person in charge of decorating was given a credit card and told “Decorate!” That person then happily made their way to HomeGoods and bought. In the back of their minds they had a little birdy saying, “Keep it beachy.” They went through the list of items needed to decorate and fill the rooms. A mirror here, a table lamp there. A bench for the hallway. They ended up with a hodge podge of styles and items. Beachy, country, cottage, art deco, 1970’s and much much more are all crammed into a two bedroom apartment. Here is what they came…
Read MoreIn saying “thank you” to my sponsors I thought I’d include a glimpse of what they have to offer. Happy Summer! {1} Brightsides Designs {2} Pixelimpress {3} Chic Shelf Paper {4} The Felt Pod {5} Quote the Walls {6} PVE Designs {7} Royal Design Studio {8} Fridge Coaster {9} Designed Beginnings
Read MoreMy love for Pinterest is no secret. It is such a great resource for ideas and inspiration. I’ve used so many of those ideas that I’ve found there throughout my house. So when a Pinterest Challenge was announced by Young House Love, Bower Power, Centsational Girl and Ten June to complete a project or idea from your pinboard, I got to work. A while back I had been searching for ideas on how to spruce up my kitchen, without doing too much. I’ve always loved the look of open shelving but would never me able to commit to doing my entire kitchen. Some things are better left behind closed doors! I still couldn’t stop myself from pinning kitchens with open shelving. Here are a few of my pins… {ruemag} {better homes and gardens} {house beautiful} {better homes and gardens} {better homes and gardens} {better homes and gardens} {better homes and…
Read MoreThe new secretary desk is all painted and in full use. I’ll eventually need a matching chair in a similar style. Painting this desk was so easy and straightforward that I’ll enjoy finding another piece of furniture to paint! Breathing new life into a tired older piece that has been sitting around the house, basement or attic just requires a few steps. Here is what you will need… {supplies} sandpaper wood filler (I used Elmer’s Carpenter’s Wood Filler) putty knife angled brush (I used Wooster Shortcut) foam rollers paint tray primer latex paint new hardware Start by taking the piece apart. I removed all the hardware, the drawer and the flip top desk. I also removed the decorative molding at the top of the desk. This was evidently a later addition to help with the pink girly look. I started out by lightly sanding the entire piece. This will help…
Read MoreSince I’ve already shown you the before pictures of my new desk here are the afters… Just for the sake of comparing here is the before… It is the perfect scale for next to my fireplace in the living room. The color I chose was Glidden’s Arctic Stone. It is a faint gray blue. I painted about 3 thin coats and it matches the paint sample exactly. A step by step tutorial is coming up!
Read MoreYard sales are going on all across America and the other day I hit it big. It has happened before, like when I found an IKEA Expedit for $5. The free mirror on the side of the road does not count. As I was driving around last Saturday, slowly and carefully of course because I was busy looking at all the yard sales, I spotted this desk… It is a secretary desk, I’m told from the 1920’s. I’m not so sure about the age, maybe a kind reader has a better idea. It had a big sticker on it asking $75. The Mediterranean haggler in me came out, and I got it down to $50! It is only the bottom half of a typical secretary, which usually has a hutch on the top of it, but it is perfect. It has a desktop which flips down, a large drawer in…
Read MoreOne of my generous sponsors, Brightsides Designs, has offered a giveaway for one of No. 29 Designs lucky readers. Enter the giveaway and receive $75 on anything in the shop. In one sentence, it is simple art for rad people! Here are some of my favorite items in the shop… I loved the last one so much that I now have one of my own! I’m a sucker for an ampersand. It is the graphic designer in me! This piece is a perfect addition to my boys’ bedroom. Cars and fast things are right up their alley. The vintage style and bright red really fits into the space. Not only is Brightsides Designs offering a giveaway, they are also offering No. 29 Design readers 20% off through Saturday, June 30th! Just use the coupon code NO29Design20. To enter the giveaway all you need to do is leave a comment on which item…
Read MoreOff the back of my kitchen I have a three season porch. This area became the storage room as we went through our basement renovation. The renovation is now complete and the three season porch is once again empty, just waiting for a purpose. I’ve decided to turn it into my summer escape. Since the back patio is extremely small and in need of some work the porch will be our outdoor space for dining and relaxing. Sabrina Soto, a HGTV Designer and the Target Style Expert for Home has created an Inspiration Board for Summer with me in mind. Just kidding but it’s nice to think so. I already have a table and chairs so I just need a couple items to create a relaxing space full of summer accents. These blue and white pillow as well as the basket weave pillow remind me of the beach, which is what summer…
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