Home Make Over

Summer - a time to get some things cleaned, organized, painted and off my to-do list.

 

Here are some pictures of my living and dining room make-over. Gone are the tired and dated green and yellow walls replaced with a soft gray.

A new-to-me couch found at the thrift store. I am in love with it! I believe it was meant for me - a gift from God who knew my love for yellow and my very small budget. She was $35! Marked down because she was on the floor for over two months!

The collections have been paired down {really}. I parted with what I didn't love anymore and only kept the things that work in this space.

My white Ikea slipcovers where dyed a gray blue. I went cheap with Rit dye in my washing machine. The dirt is now concealed better and the stains hidden.

I shopped my basement and other rooms in the home to finish the set-up. Mostly it was because my budget was spent and I was out of money but the result is a happy blend of vintage and thrifted treasures that I prefer to new. I am learning to appreciate what I already have.

I'm also learning to be more welcoming and get over my desire for perfection before having friends over. Nobody's house is perfect - nobody's.

Living Room:

Velvet Couch - Salvation Army Thrift Store

White Coffee Table - Church Sale Find

Chairs - Ikea Ektorp

Rocker - Family heirloom

"Hello" pillow - Ross Dress for Less

Pottery, wall hangings, mirrors - found at yard sales, estate sales & thrift stores over the years.

 

Dining Room:

Table - Family Heirloom given to me from my Mom

Chairs - Oakmont Methodist Church - these were their choir chairs

Corner Cabinet - Yard Sale find

Red Primitive Cupboard - Abercrombie's Antique Shop - Mill Village PA

Glasses Cabinet - Craigslist find

Pyrex, Glasses, Seed Packets, Flower Frogs, Hose Nozzels, Misc collectibles - found at yard sales and estate sales over the years.

 

Thanks for stopping to visit.

KayteeJane