Office Reveal (My Side Anyways)

Warning: Picture overload

(Guess I didn't get very many before pictures of this room).The office is not fully complete, but everyone wants to see pictures. (You're gonna have to wait on the dining room. I'm having issues).
I still have to fill in trim and touch up paint. I also forgot to paint the ceiling before Wes put down the carpet. I can't stand the idea of tackling it now, so I'm ignoring it! That should get it done.

You're also only getting to see my half of the office. The closet still has issues and so does Wesley's organizing. He hasn't been getting much studying done in his "study." So, it's up to me, I guess. Am I the only one who has to organize things about 50 times before I finally get it right?

I like the idea of hanging plates, but instead of going horizontal like I've seen most do, I went vertical. (Never mind the fact it's the only way I could go). All of the plates came from GW except the middle from TJMaxx. I also added a rub-on to the top plate to give it a little pizazz. (Agh! That one is crooked!...Have I mentioned this house slants? :D)
I really like this idea, but it's right as you walk in the door. Poor Willow keeps getting knocked down.I've showed you this in a previous post, but you get to see it again. The bird is from the Dollar Tree, books were in Wesley's stash, metal tray from GW, and the flower survived all winter on our hydrangea bush.I wanted a shelf above my desk to help hold some of my scrapbook supplies. I also have a little collection of cameras. Thus, both of my hobbies are shown.All jars came from GW except one.
My daddy's old camera. It's pretty special to me!!!Saw this idea in Pottery Barn, so I rigged up my own version. Where there's a will there's a way and it's not digging down deep into my wallet.Again, the before:I love the double windows in this room. (It's our favorite hang-out in here b/c it's so bright!)

Voila!!!

Dining Room Sneak Peek

We're getting close to being done on the dining room. Well, I say close, but Wes has to tear out the floor by the window due to termites back in the days. Let's just say, we trod very carefully if we need to be over there. :) A couple pieces of trim and a couple of doors to paint and we'll have it. I finally got some curtains made. They are so far from perfect, but it kinda goes along with the whole crooked theme! It was leftover scraps, so nothing fancy. (Who am I kidding? They wouldn't be fancy if I had yards and yards of material b/c I lack in the sewing department!) Yes, they need ironed...yes, I'm ignoring that fact and hoping the wrinkles hang out.

No Brainer Title {Pillows}

How do ya'll come up with clever titles? I'm lucky to actually name what the item is!
I've been wanting some new pillows for the living room, but was not going to pay craziness for them. I knew sorta, kinda, a little bit about what I wanted. Now, how to do it...
She saved the day once again! I'll let her come up with the brains and I'll just copy! Brittany gave a clear tutorial. :)
There are some issues with the sewing, but I'll not point them out. Who am I kidding? There will always be issues with my sewing! LOL!

Graphics: The Graphics Fairy

Buffet

This is what I've been working on today! (The previous owner was a little slap happy with the crackle paint). I'm trying to decide if I like what I've done with it! It'll probably stay, because goodness knows I don't wanna paint it again! :)

Arilynn Update

This little gal is always on the GO!!!!!!!!!! She is a whirlwind!

A Little Change

I've been wanting to do something different with this corner. I had my scrapbook magazines there, but it was the first glance when you walk into the room. It just wasn't floating my boat.

When all else fails, use flowers! LOL! (I use to give beginning piano lessons. A couple of sisters and their friend took lessons at the same time, so while I was working with one, the others waited on the couch. I heard the one lean over and tell her friend that I must really like flowers! HA! I took a glance around the room and realized it was beginning to look like a funeral home. I've tamed down a bit. LOL!)Now, it looks all purdy!
(I may add something in front of the box, but not sure yet what it will be. Maybe a flower?!? Just kidding!)


I've got plans for these guys, too.

I Think I'll Die...

with a paint brush in my hand! People's!!!!! I know you think I should have everything painted by now, but it just hasn't happened. I will not bore you with every detail that I have been getting into, but whateva...I've been painting and caulking! :) I've been working on our kitchen and dining room today. I have some ideas in my head, but it's highly likely that it won't come out as planned. LOL! However, we're getting there. I'm loving bits and pieces of the following:From 3.bp.blogspot.com
From Secret Garden Cottage
From Simple.Casual Living

From Classic Interior Designs Today

My Little Family

I just love us to pieces! :)

B & A Picture Frames

I was inspired by Brittany when she transformed some pictures to make shell art! I kept looking and looking for square frames, but everything was priced out the wazoo! I finally found some smaller ones at The Christmas Tree Shop (luuuuuv that store).

Quite frankly, I didn't think they were very cute, but they were square and you know how obsessed I've been with spray paint lately! LOL!After inhaling some potent fumes and digging into my scrapbook stash...Please excuse the crookedness of the middle one...it's been fixed! ;) I'm linking this up to Thrifty Decor Chick's Party.

Someone got into my pink inkpad...

House

No, everything is not done. Yes, there are unfilled picture frames. Yes, the corners still need their trim. No, the couch pillows don't match. Yes, there is a cord hanging in midwall. Yes, I am happy to be almost done with this room!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Since blogger takes so long to load pictures, I'm loading them to facebook if you wanna see the rest.