project, projects, projects

Time flew by and all of the sudden it is Spring and I haven't finished any projects and I'm moving in a month and a half!  This means that I haven't started any project because I know that I'm going to move soon.  I can't wait to have an entire canvas of a house to play with!

Projects I have on my list of to do's:

1. refurbish my free Papasan Chair (that is just chilling in my hallway until I move).

2. paint my free lamp (navy?) and make my new lamp shade work

3. frame for my painting from Nicaragua

4. complete throw pillows with the fabric  I picked up in India (over a year ago....whoops)

5. paint my extra craigslist dresser (that is being stored in my hall closet until I move... I'm kind of turning into a hoarder prior to the move).

6. Finally finish my first craigslist dresser that I picked up two years ago...

I immediately painted it white with a homemade chalk paint. Not thinking it thoroughly through I didn't put a wax or any type of top coat.  Since I put my make up on over it and usually have a cup of coffee while doing so it quickly became stained and dirty looking.

After reading a couple blogs I decided to try out oil paint. After thinking I had accidentally poisened The Mayor for a couple of hours I was finally able to appreciate the nice glossy finish.  It turned out beautiful, glossy, and lacquered looking!

    

Now it just needs some new knobs...

Craigslist Gold

Everyday I look around the blogging world for decorating inspiration to get my apartment to where I want it to be.  I had this great bookshelf that had served me for 6+ years but it didn't work in my new apartment.  It was too dark against my bright walls and didn't quite fit any where because of these giant windows (read:awesome problem to have).

before

I have been seeing lots of glass and gold pieces here, here, and here. 

Since I'm always on a budget it was time to scour Craigslist. Craigslist can be so defeating at times and it really teaches you some patience. This time was not one of those...

I some how stumbled upon this beauty for $40.00!

after hitting the jack pot 

So much better!

Everything is starting to feel a little more done, good thing I've only been there for 9 months...

M

ps: I know I need to step up my photog skills!