Thursday, December 8, 2011

New Home-y Things

You don't get to see too much of my place because 1) it's tiny and 2) it's always messy. But, I bought some stuff at the past 2 Junk Love sales and I thought I would share with how they look in my place!

I was looking for something big with a lid like a trunk to store my hats and mittens. I have a hat and mitten thief living under my roof. Chewed a puff ball right off the top of my favorite hat the other day. Hence the need for a lid.

green bin

green bin2
I'm not sure what this was originally used for (wood maybe?) but I love it for my purposes!

I'll try to get better pictures of this soon but I'm so proud of my little DIY, I had to share! This cute little desk was a not so cute peach color. I painted it green and then added the faux bois finish on the top. It took a while but I love how it turned out. Now I need to find stuff to put above my desk. I'm thinking a fun little collage thingy with vintage prints and frames etc. Anyone want to come help? The bookcase used to be where the desk is but I think it works really great turned to the side to create this little nook.

desk area

desk top
The lighting over here is gross. I hate the lights that are in my hallway (next home improvement thing to do!). It doesn't look quite this... yellow-y and garish in person.

That's it for now! I'll be sure to show you once I have some stuff on the wall!
Posted by Babes in Thriftland at 1:27 PM
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8 comments:

  1. two birdsDecember 9, 2011 at 6:38 AM

    I love the desk. So cute! And you have a lot of hats and mittens! (Not that I can talk).

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  2. Babes in ThriftlandDecember 9, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    Well, yeah I have a "scarf thing"

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  3. GenkiOrianaDecember 9, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    Oooh, I like your winter glove, etc storage. I use a clear rubbermaid so I can see inside, but that is so much more cute. I have to paint and refinish some of my furniture this summer. It's on my list of to dos. :) Any blogs out there with good DIY ideas/tips?

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  4. Babes in ThriftlandDecember 9, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    The tutorial for my faux bois was on Martha Stewart. I'll have to look at my blog roll to give you other ones! I had so much fun painting this too. All I did was sand it lightly and then use a paint with primer already in. Two coats and voila!

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  5. Junk LoveDecember 11, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    This is awesome, Erin! I love it!!

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  6. Junk LoveDecember 11, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    I love the paint job you did on the desk too! Your little office area at your place is super cute!! 

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  7. Junk LoveDecember 11, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    Me too! That aqua metal bin is perfect for that!!

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  8. GenkiOrianaDecember 12, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    Paint with primer... That's my new fantasy. The last time I painted something significant I had to prime seperately. UGH. ;)

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