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Thursday, July 30, 2009

Pink & Polka Dot

I don’t organize my features…….there I said it………as in, I never plan ahead……I think someday I’ll get on the ball and have themed weeks……write a few ahead of time and schedule them to be posted when I’m away from the computer….I aspire to be like that……..I’d also like to remember every feature I ever did. There are so many lately that I think that I have already featured……This is the reason I had a button designed for featured bloggers……that way I know I featured them already.

Imagine my surprise when I get an email from Pink & Polka Dot saying that was her table in the Mod Podge feature. I clicked on her blog and thought “oh yes, I know this one…..I’ve featured her” But I didn’t see the darling, cute, wonderful featured button that all featured bloggers SHOULD display. So I asked her……..GAH! I haven’t featured her. Yipee! She’s got way too much fun inspiration to let this set much longer in my FFF. (she was in my FFF forever I noticed)

So here’s her table just in case you missed it. She decoupage paper to it. I have a table just like this….it even has some of the vinyl ripped….this would be a perfect project. The table was in my husbands room when I met him……..poor guy….that’s why he stays out of all decorating decisions.

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I could look at her craft room for hours……..some people look at fish tanks to relax………..I look at craft rooms. And I just have to say……….I love me some burlap.PB150062

While visiting her blog again……..I saw something that knocked my socks off. She re-did her floors. Wood floors are so beautiful…..but can be pricey. Not very budget minded………but she found a way to do it.

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She used these vinyl stick on strips. She has a tutorial on her blog too. WE LOVE TUTORIALS! Amazing results.

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You can see she added it to her laundry room too………her newly re-decorated laundry room. Can you tell I’m a bit obsessed with Laundry rooms lately? I am………I’m also obsessed with Mud Rooms……especially faux mud rooms in the garage…….so if you have one, I need photos.

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The girl has some mad skills. Of course she can sew………bla bla bla……….I’m really starting to get irritated by all you fancy pants sewers…….UGH! Not only can she sew, but she makes slip covers……..and pillows out of old shirts. Recycling at it’s best. This print has seen better days for a shirt, but as a pillow……oh so cute.

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Nice chair……..dated print………although I still like it……She went the brave way and made slipcovers……..WHITE slipcovers.

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She found white canvas fabric at Walmart for $5.99yd. Dang she’s talented. Why can’t you people live next door to me?

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This looks like she just picked it up from IKEA….love it. And who cares if it gets dirty…….it’s a slipcover.

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Her talent in giving furniture new life doesn’t stop there. This lovely chair would be fine for some people, but she’s like me and likes to paint wood………it looks better anyway. Just my opinon……today.

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Point made…….Just try to tell me you don’t like this better. The black paint……the sassy zebra print……..even if that’s too bold for you…..other fabric is available. Beautiful.

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The real reason I love her so much is………can you see them? DSC_0038The shutters! I have shutters above my fireplace too. We are kindred spirits……..this proves that I do have style. Mine are here.

I also like peering into her living room.

Here’s a fun project she shared with us……….of course she added a tutorial…..love her.

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She has a few tutorials on how to do monograms using your printer……..

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Yes………..she also has a tutorial on this darling onesie. Really.

I noticed she also has an etsy shop with some fun goodies.

Do you think she knows how talented she is? Maybe you should go tell her? Do the right thing. :)

14 comments:

Kim G. said...

Oh, she is fabulous!!!

Kristi~The Slipcover Girl said...

You have just pumped my head up so BIG that i will not be able to fit it in the same bed as my husband tonight! he must come here and read how fabulous I am. Really, thx for the props! I adore your blog and love finding all kinds of new crafty blogs! xoxo

Unknown said...

thank you for always posting fun blogs on your site. i took one day just catching up on your past posts and I love love love everything you have featured. I want my house to look like ALL of them :)

Love your blog,
thanks

Mandi Shandi said...

Love this blog. I have been a follower for a while now. I also LOVE craft rooms, and have been doing a lot of work in mine lately. You should stop by and see it.

hzgrace said...

Thanks for sharing another wonderful blog. I love the zebra on the chair- I HAVE to do this!
Have a blessed day!

Heather Nicole said...

i love all these ideas! i have been wanting to redesign my dining room furniture for months! faux mud rooms in garages??? i will have to google that! I am a new blogger just checking out what other artistic mommy bloggers are up to.

www.heathernicoleblog.blogspot.com

Julie said...

oooooh. LOVE them all. so many projects so little time!!!

www.buttonsbowsandmore.blogspot.com

Free Art Printables said...

Such a great blog! She does such great projects!

Julie Link said...

super super super feature! love her style and all your commentary on her style!

poppyanne said...

Hello!
Finally figured out how to place button love on my blog!
Thanks again for the great feature a while back! You do great work!
e. www.applesforpoppyanne.typepad.com

Unknown said...

Pink & Polka Dot was so kind to let me feature that table - she rocks!! LOVE your feature of her. I LOVE TCB!!

The Prudent Homemaker said...

How beatuiful! make me want to get up from this computer chair and go clean my laundry room and sewing room. Hmm . . .

maybe after I finish making cheesecake and dinner.

Simply Delightful said...

I always look forward to new posts on TCB there are so many great ideas I wish I could do all of them. Thanks for all your hard work!

Dana D said...

What great projects! Love the inspiration!