Welcome to Transformation Thursday! It’s the one day of the week we all get together to celebrate getting stuff done. No matter if you’ve been coming around for months (or years), or this is your very first transformation rodeo – everyone is welcome to link up your projects at the bottom of this post. Last week I told you all that we’ve been working on new chairs. Although I liked the mis-matched chairs we had, most of them were on the brink of falling apart. We looked at a few different ... continue reading...
My online shopping resources
Occasionally I will get an email (or maybe even a phone call) from a friend about where in the world I go to find ____________. Maybe the blank is curtains, or fabric, or candlesticks, or chairs. There’s about a million and one places out there, but there are a hand full that I find myself going through when I’m looking for just the right thing. Ikea – either online or in store. I do have to make sure that A) I don’t need it quickly {because it’s a 6 hour drive each way for me} and B) if ... continue reading...
The DIY fireplace mantel
I’ve always admired my friend Beth’s love of decorating her mantel. She plays with it to satisfy her decorating hunger, and I adore the way she uses it as her own personal canvas. My wonky old fireplace was tricky to decorate – not because it was ugly, but it was slanted. Stuff would just slide right off. But, my friends, no more. Last week I told Mr. SCC that it was time. I was ready to tackle pulling out the old, non-functioning insert, take down the shelf, rip out the tile and basically ... continue reading...
How to make your own photo mats
Happy Monday, y'all! I'm going to take a little breather this week, and share my blog with some talented guest posters. First up is Jessica. Hello Shabby Chic Cottage readers! I'm Jessica from Decor Adventures, a professional by day and project addict by night, decorating my new 111 year old house. Today I want to share with you how to cut your own picture mats. It's so simple and affordable and the best part is you can customize your own wall hangings to fit your style. Framing ... continue reading...
How to make a luggage rack side table
A couple of years ago I bought a luggage rack at a yard sale for $1, and realized it was the perfect size for a side table. For two years I had a piece of scrap wood on top of it, covered by a table cloth. Not any more. Lately I’m craving simplicity. Simple decor – simple lines – unfrilled. I know I’m not the only one in blogland with this yearning – but you probably already knew that. With the purchase of my new sofa, I really wanted to freshen up my side table, too. I found a couple of boards ... continue reading...
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