A Week of Planning

I have an empty corner in my bedroom right beside my dresser that needs…something. I haven’t quite figured out what, exactly, but I’ve been trying desperately to figure it out.

Initially I thought I wanted an armoire there, but my dresser is massive.

To add something else massive will just make the room look and feel smaller and overstuffed. I thought perhaps a pretty upholstered armchair, and a side table would occupy the space nicely, or even a bookshelf on the adjacent wall beside the giant window…but who knows.

I love Serena and Lily. I mean I’ve never actually purchased anything from there, but still. They have very beautiful pictures, and amazing looking fabrics. I’m not usually crazy about the furniture they sell, but, I saw the Hayworth Shelf, and nearly jumped for joy.

But then I saw the price, and at almost $1300, not including tax or shipping, the joy was replaced with a raised brow, and the side eye…

Then I found a similar one at Home Decorators, for about $400, again before tax or shipping, and I was seriously considering it,

But my dresser is so big. And my bed is also very big. To add another tall piece like that would only compete and look ridiculous. I even tried out a bookshelf in the space just to be sure. MAJOR FAIL. Case in point: the recent traveling bookcase.

I think a simple chair and small side table would be more fitting. Now it’s just a matter of finding one I love that won’t break the bank.

Talk to you in the next one!

The Effects of Spray Paint Make Me Smile

And no, it isn't because of the scent.

A while back, I bought a cheap mirror from Ross. I also got 2 picture frames, both were $7, originally priced at $14 or so.

One was pink, and the other was black. I hated the color of the pink one but bought it anyway because I liked the shapes on it better than the black. When shopping for home goods, one thing I’ve learned is that color can always be altered, hence today’s project.

The weather here has been a little too cool to paint outdoors, even when it isn’t raining, but I caught a good day and took advantage.

I used my spray paint adaptor which keeps my hands free of the paint, but I forgot to add it to the shot.

This was the quickest paint project I’ve ever done. From the initial shaking of the paint can, through the end, it took under 10 minutes to finish both sides.

These are wooden frames, but I’ve found that using the plastic paint only makes them glossier…which is what I wanted. (Plus it was the only black I had on hand.)

I like it better in black. What do you think?

Happy November!

This morning, I took Zoey outside, as I do every morning, and there was ice all over the grass!

Being from Los Angeles, this kind of thing is still pretty new to me, and it gets me really excited! It’s so beautiful.

Can you see the morning dew is frozen?

How about now? They look like little creature legs.

I love fall. Almost as much as I love winter…so pretty!

Happy first day of November!