Sometimes I find that the process of "the journey" is sometimes harder when you don't know where the beginning is. It usually starts with some brilliant thought like, "I'm gonna to ..." then a pause, which leads to the next question, "How the hell am I gonna do that?" That's where I'm at.
Yesterday I told you guys about how I was changing the way that I view my home. That I am going to start to have my home rise up to greet me. Let me just say that is harder than it sounds. I've lived in this house for 20 years. I have changed the design of the house. Meaning I've painted, removed cabinets, carpet, etc. but the way we lived in the house has remained the same.
Today I took a step in changing my thought process and created something just for ME.
Not many times do I get the chance to make a space that's mine. I had been dreaming of my own spot to blog. A spot that I could create in. A place that speaks to my soul.
So what was my brilliant idea? I converted the dining area into my blogging area. We only use our dining room table 2-3 times a year so anything that I do can be un-done for those few times.
I love this table. It's a huge pine table that was unfinished when
I bought it at a garage sale a few years ago for $40.
Here's how it looked after I refinished it.
It has been pinned numerous times and I take some serious pride every time it is.
However, when it's not in use (or having pictures taken of it for my blog)
It's loaded down with piles upon piles of "things to be put away".
The Hubby calls it the dumping ground
(it's kinda like our version of "stairs")
(so shameful - this was before a garage sale)
I pushed it against the wall I moved the bench under it for some extra "out of the way" storage
(don't mind the white wires)
Then started pretty-ing it up a little.
I added a tool caddy my Grandfather had made. Filled with a couple plants from Ikea, a Dundee Orange Marmalade jar that holds my pens and scissors, a beautiful angel statue and my Grandfather's folded yard stick.
Next to that is a tool box I found at a garage sale for $2 that
I painted and added our house numbers to. It's filled with so many of my favorite odds and ends.
Including antique door knobs, vintage wooden rulers, and vintage lamp parts.
The antique tub foot hides my external hard drive.
The flowers were a wonderful surprise yesterday from The Hubby in a turquoise Ball jar
A few photos of The Hubby and I and my 'Lil Pride 'n Joy Leo
Behind the pictures there's a simple stool that holds a few more of my favorite things
As well as my Grandmother's wooden thread spools on top of some decorating books
I decided to leave my favorite piece of furniture. This red dresser truly has given me sparks of inspiration and having it next to my blogging space reminds me that although some view something as junk, there is beauty. You can see how this piece started here.
This is my favorite vignette in my house. I love the simplicity.
It has turned into the perfect center of our home.
Not only does it give me a space to blog but a great place for Kricket to do her homework.
(sorry for the fuzzy picture - taken with my iPhone)
They say that the kitchen is the heart of the home
I think I found my home's soul
: )
I'm partying at:
Funky Junk
Yesterday I told you guys about how I was changing the way that I view my home. That I am going to start to have my home rise up to greet me. Let me just say that is harder than it sounds. I've lived in this house for 20 years. I have changed the design of the house. Meaning I've painted, removed cabinets, carpet, etc. but the way we lived in the house has remained the same.
Today I took a step in changing my thought process and created something just for ME.
Not many times do I get the chance to make a space that's mine. I had been dreaming of my own spot to blog. A spot that I could create in. A place that speaks to my soul.
So what was my brilliant idea? I converted the dining area into my blogging area. We only use our dining room table 2-3 times a year so anything that I do can be un-done for those few times.
I love this table. It's a huge pine table that was unfinished when
I bought it at a garage sale a few years ago for $40.
Here's how it looked after I refinished it.
It has been pinned numerous times and I take some serious pride every time it is.
However, when it's not in use (or having pictures taken of it for my blog)
It's loaded down with piles upon piles of "things to be put away".
The Hubby calls it the dumping ground
(it's kinda like our version of "stairs")
I pushed it against the wall I moved the bench under it for some extra "out of the way" storage
Then started pretty-ing it up a little.
I added a tool caddy my Grandfather had made. Filled with a couple plants from Ikea, a Dundee Orange Marmalade jar that holds my pens and scissors, a beautiful angel statue and my Grandfather's folded yard stick.
Next to that is a tool box I found at a garage sale for $2 that
I painted and added our house numbers to. It's filled with so many of my favorite odds and ends.
Including antique door knobs, vintage wooden rulers, and vintage lamp parts.
The antique tub foot hides my external hard drive.
The flowers were a wonderful surprise yesterday from The Hubby in a turquoise Ball jar
A few photos of The Hubby and I and my 'Lil Pride 'n Joy Leo
Behind the pictures there's a simple stool that holds a few more of my favorite things
As well as my Grandmother's wooden thread spools on top of some decorating books
I decided to leave my favorite piece of furniture. This red dresser truly has given me sparks of inspiration and having it next to my blogging space reminds me that although some view something as junk, there is beauty. You can see how this piece started here.
This is my favorite vignette in my house. I love the simplicity.
It has turned into the perfect center of our home.
Not only does it give me a space to blog but a great place for Kricket to do her homework.
They say that the kitchen is the heart of the home
I think I found my home's soul
: )
I'm partying at:
Funky Junk
11 comments:
Hurray! This looks beautiful and who knew your home's soul was right there all along, supporting it's family well for 20 years.....;) Your sparking my creativity now girl..hmmmmmmmm
It is great that you are trying this new use for your room. It looks like you will get more enjoyment out of it, especially surrounded by all your favourite pieces. Wishing you all the best in this new year.
It is amazing how different the space looks and feels with the table up against the wall. I hope it brings you all the inspiration you dream of.
Liz
What a wonderful solution! LOVE this look and it is so much more functional too!
xx
Anne
Beautiful post.. Love your home. Have a great weekend..
Love the new area! A much better use of space, and of course I love all your "junk."
what a wonderful after!! just shoes it makes sense to 'try' stuff - who would have known it would be so much more useful when you have less seating round it - well done girlie
what a wonderful after!! just shoes it makes sense to 'try' stuff - who would have known it would be so much more useful when you have less seating round it - well done girlie
It's all beautiful!! Thanks for stopping by! Following you now...
Love your kitchen shelves!! And the table of course :D
♥Linsey
Great idea momma..lurv the vignettes and LUV that big orange kitty! (I got a thing for those ya' know..)
Hugs,
Mel
I imagine you lying in your bed thinking of new ways to change your home.
lisa
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