DIY Project 2-3

Next up, the dark chandelier in the kitchen.  We broke out the trusty spray paint again after seeing the before and after project below on design sponge (a website I strongly recommend you peek through).

 

This process was a little daunting seeing as we were too eager to wait on an electrician to remove the chandelier. Needless to say,we set up cardboard boxes and went to town spray painting in the middle of the kitchen (something I don't recommend).

Before:
 

During:

After:

Last but not least, the living room shelves. Unfortunately we didn't take before pictures of most of the things we've done (and we are now kicking ourselves...). However, here is the after:

It's amazing what some painters tape and a fresh coat of paint can do for a space.

Have a fabulous weekend!

xx,

Erin

DIY Project 1

Over the next few weeks, I'm going to share a few DIY projects that my roommate and I have been doing around the house.

First up, my dark and dated floor lamp:

In order to update the lamp, we decided to purchase a more contemporary shade.  After buying the new shade, we bought silk hydrangeas and hot glued them around the base.

Next we spray painted the base of the shade with Krylon's brushed metallic "Champagne."

Just look at the difference!

Do you have any good DIY projects you'd like to share?

Hope you have a happy weekend!

xx,

Erin

Glamour Den

Hello readers!  Today I would like to share the fabulous apartment of "Glamourai" blogger Kelly Framel.  The Texas native just moved New York apartments and this is a peek into her fabulous home.

(images above via apartmenttherapy.com)

Isn't it amazing?? Do you know what is even better? The fact that she finds nearly everything at flea markets and garage sales.  Prime example, remember her dresser and bedside stool? Look how she reworked them:

(images above via theglamourai.com)



Have a wonderful weekend!

xx,

Erin