Painted Mid Century Laminate Bedroom Set

I picked up a blonde Harmony House bedroom set for $100. I thought I got a steal, then realized it's a vintage Sears brand, blond laminate pos in poor shape. It might have even caught fire once in its life, but that just fueled my fire to go paint crazy. All the mcm snobs can't yell at me for  slapping paint on it, so time for some creative paint fun!

The Chest of Drawers

(before)

(after)

The Dresser

(before)

(after)

in process...

The Bed

 (before)

(after)

need to make the bed and take a pic...

Painting a Dark 60's Kitchen and Breakfast Nook with a POP

I have an addiction to projects. It seems like I'm never satisfied with anything I do the first time, so I decided to paint the kitchen, again. I have a 1 year old, so I spend A LOT of time in the kitchen, and the green cabinets and mismatch chrome cabinet pulls / brass hinges were really irritating me.  What was I thinking when I slapped semi gloss multi green shades on everything?  The natural sunlight situation in this small space is poor, and the drab confines of the kitchen have to go now!

I almost forgot to take a before pic (please excuse all the clutter). I got excited and started priming before I pulled off all the cabinet doors. After removing all the hardware I started priming all the surfaces with 2 coats of "gripper".

After a couple days of contemplating colors I found myself drawn to this antique turquoise palette I found on Pinterest. Isn't it pretty! 

I went with a behr shade called "silky bamboo" in satin sheen for the open cabinets, and "garden wall" for the closed cabinets. I figure having lighter, neutral cabinets will allow for a pop of color on the walls.

Replaced satin colored cabinet pulls with inexpensive ones closer to the hinge color.

I ended up changing my mind and painting the cabinet back dark brown.

Trying to grow sweet potatoes

One of my sweet potatoes started growing, so I guess I will plant it and see what happens.

I put it in a pot and covered it with dirt

See the little sprouts sticking out of the dirt?

I will update with progress...

1 1/2 weeks later, the vines are growing.

We have has several days of light rain, so I haven't had to give them water.

Spray Painted Antique High Chair

The Thrift Shop High Chair

Scored this relic for a couple bucks a while back and always wanted to paint it.

After painting the kitchen a dark turquoise, I figured some bright red would give this chair a needed boost.

(ha-ha)

I wiped down the chair and took it outside to spray paint. I didn't sand or prime it.

Bought 2 cans of Rust-Oleum in Poppy Red in Satin and painted the underside first.

Flipped Chair right side up and 2 cans of paint later I got this...

I sprayed 2 coats around the chair at all angles to be sure and get all the little detailed nooks.  

It pops!

Baby Shane likes it, and that's all that matters to me!

Lets take a look at that before and after side by side...

Dang!  What a super fun and easy project!

Growing an avocado tree from seed

I always save avocado seeds because I hate throwing away something that has the potential be so freaking great. Usually the seeds sit by my sink until they turn black and shrivel up. Or I start the process and forget to water the seed. Hopefully this blog in progress will help me stay on task.

Step 1

I gathered some baby food jars and suspended the seeds halfway in water with various pointy things and sat them in front of a window in the kitchen. I will change out/add water as needed and update as soon as I see any action. The seed should split and send roots down into the water. 

Now we play the waiting game...

Atomic Bullet Planter makeover

Restored this sweet little atomic pot today. Made it even more atomic with some glitter silver paint. Re-formed the edges with plastic putty from auto zone.

Handmade Moai Man Shelf / Shadowbox

Handmade Moai Man (OG) Shelf / Shadowbox

Repurposed wine box- cut, carved and stained, ready to display Tiki Mugs!

13" x 11" x 5"