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Daily Find | Restoration Hardware Weathered Oak Double Washstand

RESTORATION HARDWARE WEATHERED OAK DOUBLE WASHSTAND | $3,695
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Kohler Purist Widespread Wall-Mount Sink Faucet

KOHLER PURIST WIDESPREAD WALL-MOUNT SINK FAUCET | $711
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Arden’s Updated Play Kitchen

I’ve been giving Arden’s play kitchen a little mini update this week. She received this play kitchen for Christmas a couple of years ago and I figured it was time to give it a little refresh. After browsing some really amazing play kitchen DIY ideas on Pinterest, I figured we’d start with an easy hardware upgrade and some fun styling for phase one.

We used these new satin nickel pulls from Lowe’s for a super quick and easy update. Next step? I think I’ll paint and add a backsplash. I’m thinking of doing a tuxedo style theme. So black cabinets below (keeping the counter wood) and doing white up-top. I’m a little worried it will look too dark and dreary though…what do you guys think? Maybe I should just stick the tried and true white cabinets? I’d love to do a peel and stick subway tile backsplash too. I think I should probably spray paint the fixtures satin nickel to match the new hardware now too.

She’s been collecting all sorts of play food and kitchen tools lately and her play kitchen just doesn’t have enough storage. She also asked Santa for a “store” this last Christmas. A little random, I know, but fun nonetheless. So we bought this great closet cubby shelf and made it into a shop counter slash kitchen counter depending on what she’s playing. Not groundbreaking I know, but it totally works for what we need and she loves it. Super simple, affordable and easy!

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Decorating for the Holidays with Lowe’s

I gave you all glimpse of our Christmas tree yesterday. I figured I’d show you the rest of our holiday decor in our family room and share some sources!

I already had most of the ornaments on our tree, but added a couple of fun, new additions. You’ll also notice our new faux fur tree skirt – sooo much better looking in person than on the website. These mixed metallics ornaments make a great base and I thought these gilded branch ornaments added great texture. Here’s a good close-up shot of the those as well as the gold, beaded garland I bought.

On the mantel we placed some magnolia garland (similar) and decided to buy these faux fur stockings to match our new tree skirt. And I had to buy these reindeer ornaments I featured in my last #FiveforFifty post. They blended right in with the tree because they’re both white, so I added them to the stockings instead for some added punch. Aren’t they adorable?

I kept the top of the mantel pretty simple because the built-ins have a lot going on. This is the playroom after all 😉

Pretty simple over all, I like to keep the holiday pretty natural and not get things to cluttered. What about you? Did you go with a fun theme this year? Are you still decorating your home or have you already finished?

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Planting Winter Bulbs

Christmas is just around the corner you guys! I still feel like it’s Halloween 😉 And don’t even get me started on Thanksgiving.

Last weekend I put all of the Halloween decor away and this weekend I started a bit of Christmas decor prep. I got all of our wreaths out of storage and hung them up around the house.

I love the look of simple greens and natural accents, so the wreaths we have are pretty simple. They could definitely be used year round, but I like to pack them away during the off season, so they look festive when the holidays roll around.

I also enjoy having flowering bulbs inside during the winter. They’re so fresh and cheerful. But you definitely have to plan ahead in order to get them blooming by Christmas!

I always like planting my winter bulbs in an attractive planter. The containers I choose don’t always have drainage holes, which is ideal for bulbs. So here’s how I get around that minor detail.

I chose to plant Amaryllis and Paperwhites. You’ll need river rocks and I also used spanish moss because I like how it looks.

Choose your container. It should be wide and relatively shallow. I chose this solid, white ceramic planter to use this year.

Step 1: Fill your container halfway with rocks.

Step 2: Position your bulbs so that the roots are on the bottom. Also grouping your bulbs together will look better than having them spread to far apart. Add water to the pot until only the roots of the bulbs are submerged. The bottom of the bulbs will rot if submerged in water for too long, so be careful to not fill the water to high.

Step 3: Cover the bulbs with more rocks so that they are secured in place.

Step 4: Cover the rocks with spanish moss. This is optional and just for looks, you can definitely skip this step and your bulbs will be just fine.

Step 5: Place your pot in a cool space where it won’t get direct sunlight. I water about once a week. After they’ve sprouted I move them to a more sunny spot. Sometimes blooms, especially paperwhites, tend to flop over. I usually take a pretty ribbon and them them all together so they can support themselves. Another option is to use an orchid stake.

Here they are in their dark corner ready to root! I’ll be sure to post another picture once they’ve bloomed!

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Lowe's Allen and Roth Black Metal Pillar Candle Outdoor Decorative Lantern

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An October Table

It’s almost mid-October and I just realized I haven’t decorated. At all. So I figured it was definitely time to take action. I figured I’d start with putting together a great Fall table. I went to my local Lowe’s and picked up a bunch of pumpkins and some decorative moss, mums, matte black spray paint and some other fall decor items. I had a pretty clear idea of what I wanted my table to look like, and the funny thing is, it turned out nothing like I had planned. I’m very happy with the results though. I hope you guys like them too!

I had a great idea of using lots of white, green and black, but ended up going with a warmer tone instead and I love how that warmness really translates. What’s more fall than warm coppery and rose-gold tones ?

I took a copper beaded runner that I usually use for Christmas or Thanksgiving and paired it with some new rose-gold flatware. I used dark espresso wood accents and paired the candler holders with black candles for a more dramatic look. I used some old birds nests we pulled out of some bushes in our backyard along with the sheet moss I bought from Lowe’s – love how the two add some much texture.

Black ribbon tied around the flatware adds a festive touch and the white pumpkins are a great contrast to the wooden bowls and moss. I used some kraft pumpkins I had in the Halloween decor and some pine cones in a large wooden hurricane for a centerpiece.

Have you decorated for Halloween/Fall yet? What sort of color-scheme or theme did you use?

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A Fast and Easy Footstool Makeover

I picked up this vintage footstool last time I was at the Alameda Antique Fair and boy, did it need some help! Someone had decided to paint the base white, and they did a shoddy job to boot. I don’t think they even bothered to sand or prime, the just hastily slapped on some white paint and called it a day. Unfortunately really, because this little stool has great bones, don’t you think?

When I saw it I had a vision. So I picked it up for $10 and brought it home with me, cobwebs and all.

My vision? Well, take some of this:

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So, first things first: A good sanding to get a smooth base for paint. The last thing this little footstool needed was to see the outline of chipping paint underneath the fresh new paint I had planned. I like to use Valspar Gloss Paint and Primer in One for projects like these. I started with a 150 grit sandpaper block to get most of the paint off and then finished with 220 grit to smooth it out a bit.

But an unexpected thing happened! Once this little guy was sanded thoroughly….I absolutely loved the way the raw wood looked. Aged and distressed without looking contrived and the perfect base for that fluff of fur I wanted on top.

Next up, the unique black and white sheepskin. You can find them here at Black Sheep White Light, but since I didn’t need a whole sheepskin and I didn’t want to waste, I bought this, perfectly sized “chair cover” from Etsy seller Taftyli. It’s actually a bunch of different leftover scraps sewn together. I like that! Way to make a profit on not being wasteful 😉

I kept the original needlepoint upholstery in tact and just recovered it with the sheepskin using a staple gun.

So that’s my easier than expected furniture makeover! What do you think? Aren’t the legs great as they are?

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A Summer Sandbox for Arden

We’ve had this sandbox for Arden for a little while and we’ve finally set it up. I love this sandbox for a few reasons. One: I love that it’s made from wood. The finish on our’s is different than pictured below, it actually matches our patio furniture almost perfectly.

Second, the cover folds up and makes benches on the side for the kids to sit on.

And last but not least, it has a great shade canopy to block direct sun.

Once we set it up we filled it with this play sand and figured we were good to go. Then I realized that the canopy just wasn’t tying in with the rest of the yard. So I decided to create my own canopy and add a personal touch or two 🙂 I’d been eyeing this rope for awhile, knowing I had to use it in a project, but not knowing exactly what yet. I figured now was the time!

Then I bought this great black and white outdoor fabric for less than $9/yard and it matches my bolsters and pillows perfectly. I quickly cut it down to size and added straight double-folded hems on each side. The original canopy was attached using velcro, so I found this easy self-adhesive velcro from Lowe’s and used that.

I used Kristin’s tutorial on making tassels. Instead of wooden beads, I found these: bronze sleeve bearings – they were perfect!

Arden loves her “princes” sandbox now (That’s what she calls it). I love how the canopy ties it in with the rest of the decor and the pink tassels add enough whimsy to make any little girl happy!

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