wardrobe makeover

I finished my son’s bookshelf/chest of drawers/tv stand thingy that used to belong to my little brother, but doesn’t anymore since he is a college man and has college man furniture quite a while ago, but I never did a proper post.

I love this thing because it’s so sturdy and holds loads of stuff. But this thing is at least 10 years old, and was in need of a little facelift. 

So, I cleaned it up, painted it with Foggy Coast 131-3 by Mythic Paint, 

and used black chalkboard paint by RustOleum on the cabinet and drawer faces. 

I also added a couple of hooks but took one down because it needed to be moved over a bit.

And now it looks like this:

I haven’t decided what to do with the big open square in the back. My brother had a huge TV that occupied the entire space, but I don’t think I want a TV in this room.

I thought about making a memo board, a bit like this one, or even just adding a piece of plywood, and building shelves for more storage…but for now, it shall remain open. If you have any thoughts or suggestions I’d love to hear. What would you do with the space?

Talk to you in the next one!

Meet My Tree

Hello. This is my monochromatic,

super sparkly,

glitter (or sprinkles as the little one says) filled tree and

it makes me smile…and makes a nice little den for giant Pomeranians.

I do think my tree could benefit from a skirt, but I wonder… with the metal legs and the way that they’re arranged, if it would lay properly…but then once I add presents, it won’t be visible. I probably won’t get a tree skirt.

So, how did I do with my first tree? I have candy canes, but they’re in the pantry on the top shelf so that my little one doesn’t have a sugar OD.

Maybe I’ll have one of those before I finish the other decorating…

Talk to you in the next one!

Dear Santa,

As you know, I’ve been excellent, and even on my worst days, I have been nothing short of pleasant. This year, I only want a few things for Christmas.

First I’d like this Samsung washer and dryer set in white, with a couple of pedestals for them to sit on.

I also want a new refrigerator. True, there is nothing wrong with my current one, except for the fact that it’s a stupid side by side I do want a new one. This Samsung one pictured above.

And since all of my current appliances are Whirlpool, they would have to be replaced with Samsung ones, so for your convenience,

I have chosen a matching microwave, range, and dishwasher.

And that is all. I will leave you cookies near the tree. Thank you.

Warmly,