There's always a project unfinished...

There are still some projects I would like to get done around the apartment. One of them is painting the kitchen (yellow) and getting a new table with chairs. I currently have a counter height pub table with 2 stools, it's a dark espresso color. It does not fit at all in the kitchen, as we have light cabinets and counter tops, and it would be nice to have more than 2 chairs at the table. I have been looking for some inspiration online for what table I should get or a cute style to copy.

Here are a few pictures I am trying to get some inspiration from:

DIY Corner Bench 

Armless Sofa with Chairs

Striped Chairs - But in Turquoise

So I like the looks of all these pictures, and just need to come up with my own version of it! I think I might buy the corner bench from Target, shown below, and make some cushions and pillows for it. Then I just need to decide if I want to buy the white rectangular table, shown below, for it or get a round mismatching table? I love the cute striped chair look, and only need 2 chairs, so I may just find 2 mismatching chairs at a thrift or antique store. 

Target Corner Bench and Table

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What do you think?

-M

To Do List...

There are so many different things that inspire me, and a lot of the inspiration is how to decorate my home or make better use of it. I always save ideas and links to creative DIY projects, unique paint palettes, pretty rooms, and even just clever ideas for an everyday item. It is amazing what some people can come up with! If only I had the time to get all of these projects done, one day at a time, right?! I may be going to the thrift store this weekend to collect some vintage items...



Picture Frame Dry Erase Board

*Use scrapbook paper as the background, or maybe a faint picture.

Image via Make and Takes

Monogram Picture Collage

*I would even just use a group of larger pictures.

Image via Somewhat Simple 

Ikea Cabinets made into a Bench

*I have been wanting benches for a breakfast nook for-ev-er!

Image via Aubrey and Lindsay

Wreath made out of Tulle

*Can change the colors for any season or holiday!

Image via Something to Do

A Rose stamp using Lettuce

*Can also use brussel sprouts and other leafy veggies.

Image via Martha Stewart

Wallpapering the inside of a Bookcase

*Another good idea is to just even paint the inside a different color.

Image via Apartment Therapy

Clothes line hanging photos

*Can use any combination of pictures and photographs.

Image via Charla Anne

Serving tray out of a Chalkboard

*Another idea could be a plastic tray with a dry erase marker.

Image via Tiny White Daisies

Hopefully you can try one of these ideas soon!

-M