Shop the Look {Rustic Guest Bathroom}

Happy Thursday to you!  First things first, Don't forget to enter the desk calendar giveaway going on now....click HERE for details!

I have been sharing some photos of our upstairs guest bathroom on Instagram so I thought I would give you the full tour and share some sources to recreate the look in your own home!

This bathroom is connected to a guest bedroom but also serves as the bathroom for the media room and game room.  My plan was to keep things clean, neutral and simple as far as the decor went.

I searched high and low for a linen shower curtain and ended up finding the perfect one at Pottery Barn.  It was more than I had hoped to spend, but I knew it was something that we would own for awhile. I love that we can change up the decor anytime and it will work with any color!  And the ruffle detail...who can say no to that?  Make sure and invest in a steamer if you buy this...trust me!

 

 
This bathroom sat as seen above (no wall décor for a whole year...gasp!) until I was running around Target and came across these paper flower shadow boxes for $29.99!  What a deal!

I love the way the background of the shadow boxes matches the shower curtain. 

I was pretty happy with the room as it stood, but then came across some fun, cast iron deer heads and knew they would be the perfect whimsical touch to add some interest to this room! When I bought the deer heads, they were brown cast iron...(cute but a little drab)

So I gave them a facelift with craft paint I had at home...

So much better...don't you think?

 

 

I am calling this room "done" for now.  I am glad to mark that one off the list and move to the next project! 

If you love the look, check out the "Shop the Look" board below...all sources are listed as well!

Sources: (click on link)
Link: antler wall hook
Link: flower wall decor-Set of 3
Link: linen shower curtain
or a less expensive alternative...
Link: white ruffle shower curtain
Link: metal hanging basket
Link: rustic candle holder

Thanks for stopping by and enjoy your day!

Giveaway {A Blissful Nest Desk Calendar}

The sweet Rebekah, owner of A Blissful Nest, was kind enough to offer up one of her adorable desk calendars to one of my lucky readers!  I have this calendar and I love it.  The size is perfect for a desk, the designs are swoon worthy and it comes with the cutest, gold easel!  Mine is sitting on my desk now waiting for January to come along!

I mean, look at these designs...gorgeous!  She also offer the refill pages so you can reuse the adorable easel year after year!

 

 

I tried to decide what my favorite design was, but it is a toss up of several....

Click HERE if you cannot wait another minute and want to order your desk calendar now!

Wouldn't these make perfect Christmas gifts!?  I sure think so!

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Winner will be announced next Tuesday on this post!





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Break the Bank vs. Cheapskate {Driftwood Orb Chandelier}

Happy Tuesday!  There is still time to enter the $50 Tuesday Morning gift card giveaway... Click here!!!

Moving on....check out my latest find:

Break the Bank:
$775 (on sale from $1195)
Restoration Hardware
Link: Salvaged Driftwood Globe




Cheapskate:
$249.99
World Market
Link: Driftwood Orb Chandelier

Savings: over $500
Although the size in the picture can be deceiving, they are within one inch of the same size!

Shop the Look: {Coffee Bar}

 Happy Monday, friends!  Today I am talking coffee bars...the perfect topic for a Monday morning!

Our coffee bar is one of my favorite little spots in our kitchen.  What I love most about it is that it is welcoming, looks nice and is functional!

 

Every time I post a picture of it on Instagram, I get tons of questions asking where I purchased certain items so here is a list:

Chalkboard bins for K-Cup storage, sugar/creamer set, tea towel, white mugs: Homegoods
Numbered ceramic pieces, fox and deer mugs: Tuesday Morning

Since those stores do not offer online shopping,  I found some great items that will give you the same look!  All sources are linked below!

Click for source links:
3 tier "drying" rack  / Monogram Mug / Distressed Wood Chalkboard Bins / Embossed Mugs / Chalkboard Mugs / Letterpress Mugs /Sugar Container / Creamer Pitcher /  Coffee Canister / Cinnamon Shaker / Tea Towel

Happy Shopping!!

My fall kitchen tour and a GIVEAWAY...post sponsored by Tuesday Morning!



Happy Friday!!

 

I am guest posting over on the Tuesday Morning Blog today and am excited to share my fall kitchen tour with you!  Here is a sneak peek, but make sure and check out their blog for additional pictures!  When you are done over there...head on back over here for a chance to win a $50 gift certificate to their store!

 

Thank you, Tuesday Morning, for sponsoring this giveaway!

 

Now check out some of my great Tuesday Morning finds that helped bring some fall touches to my kitchen!

 

This seagrass pumpkin was the perfect addition to my fall vignette at just $9.99! I also added some faux, boxed plants, only $4.99,  and a small topiary for $6.99, to finish off the space!  I will be using all the faux plants throughout the year!

 

 

I decided to go with a simple and natural theme this year. I love how this area flows with my dining room decor.

 

 

This cute glass mason jar was a Tuesday Morning find from a few years ago but I saw them the other day while shopping!  I added some tiny pumpkin vase filler for a simple touch of fall!

 

 

I picked up this numbered cream pitcher for $5.99 at Tuesday morning last week and added some cinnamon sticks that I had from last year's decor.   A few pumpkins were added to the mix and done...super easy and looks great!

 

I love how simple touches can make a big impact!

  

 

These adorable dip bowls were just $3.99/each from Tuesday Morning and are perfect to use as treat bowls filled with candy corn at a place setting!

 

{Check out the Tuesday Morning Blog for additional pictures of my festive, fall table!}

A simple wooden bucket made a perfect planter for my fern plant.  At just $7.99, it can be used all year styled with seasonal decor!  I added a few pumpkins to complete the look!

 

 

 

I love this DIY banner that was so simple to make!  Tuesday Morning sold the blank banner cut outs and I just used a chalk marker for the wording. At just $1.99, this is a inexpensive way to make a huge impact!  I also love that I can reuse the letters to create additional banners for different occasions!

 

 

My favorite pitcher got a little update using a dried wheat bundle.  The pitcher was a Tuesday Morning find from a few months ago, but they still have it in their stores.  For under $20, it is a great addition to my kitchen nook shelves!

Another great find were these glass candle holders I used in my simple fall centerpiece!  Priced at just $9.99, they are a great buy and can be used all year long!  Just switch up the filler to fit the season.  I added some cinnamon sticks and pinecones that I found a Tuesday Morning for $2.99/bag.  I love that they are scented, it adds to the ambiance of the room!

 

 

 Our breakfast nook is all ready for guests....

 

And one of my favorite finds from Tuesday Morning were these adorable "forest" animal mugs!  For $2.99/each, they add a whimsical touch to our coffee bar!  Just for fun, we changed up the coffee bar and made it a hot chocolate bar...the perfect treat for the kids or when you are entertaining guests!  I used the cream pitcher, numbered dip bowls and fun striped straws to create a fun display! I love buying items that are versatile and have many uses!

 

 

Hope you enjoyed a little sneak peek into our kitchen.  Make sure and check out the Tuesday Morning Blog for additional pictures! 

 

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From Orange to Gray: {Easy Pumpkin Transformation}

I love everything about fall, but I do not love the color orange in my home.  If you've seen my home, you know I am a neutral loving girl.  So...I decided that gray pumpkins were perfectly acceptable and decided to create a cute, gray pumpkin.

I purchased this plastic pumpkin at At Home (the store formerly known as Garden Ridge).  You can find plastic pumpkins at any craft store and most dollar stores.  I liked this one for the realistic shape and stem. I paid a whooping $6, but it was worth it for the "plump" shape! 

BRIGHT ORANGE PUMPKIN....it looks real though, right?  Isn't it cute?

I always have craft paint on hand, these at around $1-$2 at any craft store.  I love "Gris", it is the perfect medium gray color!

Step 1: Paint the pumpkin gray...I painted the stem too, I didn't really mean to, but it happened and I went with it.  Don't make things more difficult than they need to be. If you paint it, then go with it!  I did a few coats....just cover the orange and you are good!

Step 2: Dry brush the white paint onto the pumpkin. 

How do you do this?  Super easy...dip the tips of the brush into the paint.  Lightly swipe the brush onto a piece of paper removing any clumps then swipe the brush back and forth and up and down the pumpkin.  You cannot mess up...just keep going until the white paint is evenly applied to the gray surface.  I also did the stem.  Keep going until you get the look you want.  I had no plans for this....I just started painting it and I love the look I ended up with! 

Tip: I buy cheap brushes, usually from Dollar Tree...no need for fancy brushes for projects like this!  I wash them after using them and they are good to go for next time!  Between coats, you can place the brush in a plastic bag so the bristles don't get sticky while the paint dries.

 

This project took about 15 minutes...allow a few minutes of dry time between coats,  I did 2 coats of gray and one swipe of white.  Keep brushing the white paint until there are no areas that look saturated.  Super easy and fun!

I plan on doing a lot more this weekend using different colors (all neutral, of course) and some other techniques!  This little gray pumpkin ended up in our living room....I kind of love it!

 

What do you think?  Is this a project you plan on doing for fall?

 

 

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Our Home {Touches of Fall}

With it still being really hot in the Dallas area, I haven't gotten into fall mode just yet.  As much as I want to break out the pumpkins and pine cones, I have settled with a few fall touches here and there.  This year I am keeping things simple using natural elements and neutral colors.  Here are a few things I have done so far...

 

Started off with an "almost fall" chalkboard quote....

 

 

I added a galvanized pitcher and some wheat to my Homegoods lantern.  I love the simplicity of it!  I love using candles to create ambiance!

 

 

 The natural elements flow nicely with the decor in the entryway. 

 

 

 

The wicker baskets and different types of wood add some texture and interest to the entryway.  I will add a few fall items to this vignette later on, but for now I am loving the simple look.

 





 

 

A simple addition of some pine cone adorned branches into the dining room tablescape adds a touch of fall into this space and will also be perfect in the winter months. 

 

 

 

Over the next few weeks, I will be doing some more fall decorating, including our fall mantle, so check back soon.  Hopefully the weather will cool down so it feels like fall! 

Have a great week!