Category Archives: Inspiration

Crazy Wonderful DIY

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Crazy Wonderful
There a some wonderful DIY projects by Shelley at Crazy Wonderful.
I LOVE this (hand painted pillow tutorial)…what a beautiful accent for a pretty chair!
And when accessories are outside of your budget, come in the wrong color or are no longer available…DIY!
Shelley’s Inspiration:
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Shelley’s DIY Version: (rosette pillow tutorial)
Shelley’s DIY talents are not limited to pillows!  Her kitchen before was pretty but she was ready to lighten things up.  Here is the before.  The kitchen island is swallowed up by all of the oak.
Now it’s light, the cabinets don’t blend with the floor and the pretty island pops against the white…
See more pictures at Kitchen Makeover!
A couple more awesome DIY projects to check out:
Proof that Paint is Powerful!
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Stop over and say “hi”.
Thanks so much, Shelley, for sharing your super DIY skills!  Keep up the good work ~ I can’t wait to see more!
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The Mustard Ceiling

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The Mustard Ceiling

I‘m sitting here multi-tasking: surfing the web, looking at entries for today’s blog post, searching inspiration (I could look at beautiful homes all day long), taking a break for dinner, trying to figure out how the Nook works that I got for my birthday and watching “Speed” out of the corner of my eye. Anyway, my point is…I came across Elizabeth’s home tour, before and after transformations and DIY projects and knew right away that I wanted to introduce her to you.  I love that feeling – motivation that I get from the blogging community, don’t you? Elizabeth will inspire you.

Her blog is dedicated to her obsession with interior design, do-it-yourself projects and other daily musings.  🙂

Here are a few before and afters of her gorgeous home. 

Kitchen before had charm but an outdated feel with what she calls ‘groovy gold’ countertops and matching dishswasher…
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Kitchen after is so pretty with even more charm. I’m glad she kept the sink – love that! The open shelving is so convenient and a great way to bring more interest to a wall of cabinets.
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Bedroom after…chocolate! I spy with my little eye something beginning with a L-O-V-E (remember that car game?!). A couple of things I want: that bedding, the chairs, that rug and chandelier!
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I want to curl up on the couch with a throw blanket and good book and never leave this living room:
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See more of Elizabeth’s before/after home tour at the The Mustard Ceiling Before/After.



Elizabeth’s husband also contributes to The Mustard Ceiling blog.  I love this post about the “Cloffice“(closet office)and living with an interior designer…
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And great tutorial on wainscoting (their gorgeous dining room):

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Learn how to DIY these chevron magazine files at “Dressin’ it Up“. So cool!
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See more of Elizabeth’s DIY projects as listed below:

Tutorials

It makes me want to get up off the couch and tackle every project all at once, not knowing where to begin!  Thank you so much for sharing your before and afters and DIY, Elizabeth (and Alfred).  Beautiful job on every single detail!   

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Kitchen Reveal at Flea Market Trixie

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When I saw Trixie’s kitchen reveal – beautiful and full of charm, I fell in love.  I still have her kitchen reveal post open on my computer.  It’s hope and inspiration that our own kitchen remodel will have such a happy ending. 
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See all of the details and more kitchen pictures at 
Kitchen Reveal
Here is Trixie’s kitchen before…dark. Outdated. They gutted the entire kitchen with the exception of drywall.  Everything is DIY (minus plumbing and electrical).

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After…unbelievable that it’s the same room/wall! It’s so light. Open shelving and white walls and cabinets really make this wall appear more spacious!
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After…a window nook, more storage and seating!  Best seat in the house! 😉
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If you’re not yet a follower of Flea Market Trixie, you can visit her at 

Her beautiful home is full of flea market style charm, soothing blues, creamy whites and fresh greens.  Her home and photography are completely magazine worthy and an inspiration.

Thanks for sharing your amazing kitchen reveal and beautiful dreamy home, Trixie! 
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