Happy 4th! {and news/updates}

Happy 4th, friends!

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I hope you have a fun memory filled day with family and friends!

There’s a few reminders and things I want to share with you:

1. I shared about

Supporting Habitat for Humanity

a few weeks ago. You’ll want to pop over to see the winner chosen by Brittany Pretty Handy Girl. AMAZING outdoor kitchen by The Logan’s Landing DIY outdoor kitchen                                     and watch to see who Traci from Beneath My Heart chooses on Saturday.

Get the details on how you can enter!

2. The winner of the Granite Gold Cleaning Kit + $50 Bed, Bath & Beyond Gift Cards is….

Chance @ Designed by Chance – “I have slate and it needs help. It was sealed when we got it, but that sealant is getting sticky and messy. I just don’t know how to fix it.”

Congratulations, Chance!

granite gold products Bed Bath & Beyond gift card

3. I LOVE THRIFTING DAY IS THIS SATURDAY!

I love Thrifting Day

Counting down the days! You can participate from anywhere and share/follow along on Twitter using #ilovethrifting. I’m hosting the N. Pittsburgh location and already looking forward to possibly getting together with local non blogger and blogging friends like these super talented blog friends:

  • Jessica from CraftFrau Times – I met Jessica last year and we had a great time thrifting together!
  • Kim from Reposture – Kim is so talented. You’ve likely seen her amazing DIY pallet table recently… DIY Pallet table
  • Nan from Playtableful Decor – so many fun DIY ideas! 
We’d love to meet you too if you’re local! Blogging not required – only a love of thrifting. You can see the North Pittsburgh schedule here.

4. Show off your DIY in this week’s ongoing DIY Project Parade!

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5. I’ve redone our HOME TOUR page! I’d love for you to pop over and make yourself at home. Friends welcome! We’ll update the page as we complete more room renovations…

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6. I’m very late in acknowledging this, but so honored that Desiree from The 36th Avenue gave me this sweet sticker for our summer mantel:

DIY chevron sign

7. And finally, a HAPPY BIRTHDAY to our little girl. I’m hoping that turning two doesn’t mean “terrible twos”!

Happy Birthday, Lalka!


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Hating Martha, Loving Janel

Hello! Janel here from Hating Martha!
It is such an honor and privilege to be here.
Roeshel is the coolest. And her blog is pretty great too.
Oh wait…here is a picture of me. So you can picture me talking.

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Yep, picture that while I share.

Okay, recently I shared about my Living Room’s jazzy new makeover.
I wanted to be sure to share it with Roeshel’s readers.
See, Roeshel has great style. And sometimes, sometimes when I
am in a decorating pickle I sneak on to her blog and look at her
house. Then copy it. Ha!! Don’t tell her.

See if you can see some hints of Roeshel in these pictures (the after ones…doh!)
I Spy Roeshel …

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That coffee table I made from 2 wood pallets and a couple large tiles.
I “white washed” it with white spray paint for a beach look.

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That area rug I made from 10 small rag rugs. It cost a grand total of $20.00. Crazy right!
The slipcovers I splurged on. I chose white for the sofa because my kids love to snuggle with the animals. I wanted to be able to bleach it if necessary.
All the pillow were made without sewing. Safety pins, beads, and fabric.

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The corner gallery wall and nautical dresser were past projects.

 

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Wooden pallet art, DIY octopus table, and painted IKEA chair are all past projects used for this makeover.

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And my favorite…a buffet that was a lost cause, which I repainted.
I added vintage directions as wall art and some of my favorite pieces from my home.

Did you see Roeshel’s inspiration? Well, I hope so. Or I just paid her a terrible insult.
If you don’t like the new redo…Roeshel has no inspiration whatsoever!
I don’t know what you are talking about?

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I used shades of cream, white, and grey whenever I was in doubt.
And, I used blue as the central accent color…in all shades.
Natural elements were used as much as possible for accessories.
I tried to copy Roeshel’s wonderful way of keeping history and style married together.
She does a great job of making a space feel “lived in” even if it was just, just decorated.

Well, if you liked what you saw stop by Hating Martha and say hi!
If you don’t like what you saw…hmmm…yeah, you can still stop by!
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DIY Project Parade Highlights

There were so many amazingly creative DIY projects linked up to the DIY Project Parade this past week. DIY’ers rock!!!  I wanted to share a few of the most popular posts but please feel free to check out all of the thumbnails/links for some inspiration this weekend.

Inspiring Master Bedroom Reveal at Creatively Living {outside the box}. This room is such a motivation to move our master bedroom makeover up on my DIY list. I love the peaceful feel, all of the DIY touches and personality in this room:

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