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God does have a sense of humor, after years of infertility, we adopted 2 beautiful babies, I later had the "surprise baby", then our 2 nieces came to live with us and Hello!, we have 5 in 7 years!!! In the very spare time I have, I love to decorate, paint, and make all kinds of things. I do repurpose old furniture and custom paint for clients. I work with all types of vintage items. I love to make our house a home. I like to see how others do it and share what I do also. Contact me at alittlecountryhouse@gmail.com if you are interested in any products I have posted or if you are local to Atlanta and want a furniture face lift! Love your old junk again!

Thursday, May 9, 2013

Pink Velvet Part 2





  Hello!!! Hope you are doing well out there! I finally have the last photos of the room re-design for 2 little sisters ready for their big girl room. Hung the curtains today! Curtains really do make the room. Sometimes you may not think much about them when they are not there, but when You do get them in...It's like everything falls into place. We took ready made Ikea panels and embellished them with our own fabric! My sister, Michelle actually was the sewer and did a wonderful job! I love how these look in this room. We also added some more curvy frames and a ruffled, boho bedskirt....I also would like to thank my client Jennifer, for her confidence in my design vision and for being such an awesome client in every way!!! This was such a fun room to do! Enjoy!!





ikea panels embellished with fabric.








 
 
 
 
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Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Pink Velvet!



OK, Room reno for girls, almost done. We are in the home stretch! Waiting on curtain panels, a couple lamps, a mirror and bed skirt. It is all a process and takes time to come together well! Here is what we have so far! Enjoy!










Before pic of room and furniture
Pink and green, not bad, just want more color

 

old window treatment, very pretty, We want more funk!

typical lil girls, like to hang there stuff and need
a place for everything. Def more storage!

Bedding from Target! Don't ya love some Target!


this was our inspiration room (pinterest)
source?

inspiration colors
Annie Sloan

Color for big dresser
Annie Sloan.com

this is an old ikea dresser that didn't work out as a
dresser,(the drawers were always coming apart)... so I re purposed it into a book case
needed storage for 2 girls!

added paint and fabric to the inside
and made shelves

totally useful now! Bad dresser, great book case!

we wanted a bold color, we chose an orange from the
bedding

more recycled goods!

Pink Velvet headboard from Burlap Street. Fabulous Headboards
there! check them out at burlapstreet.com
We had this custom done in client's colors!

remember this was white..now Coco....






Come back later, I will show more pics when windows, bed skirt, and more accessories
get done! Thanks for stopping by!

Friday, April 19, 2013

Love Junk!




Hello Lovelies! I have some fun make-over stuff to share! I am in the middle of a re-design for 2 sisters. I love doing a little girl room. Their room was beautiful before, but we are making it a little more "big girl" for them. I will have before and after pics soon. For now, I have a nightstand that I have recycled for them. My friend found this on the curb and called me,  and of course I will get something off the curb! It was in rough shape, but I like that challenge! Here she is in her new, turquoise glory! Enjoy!



                                                      
fabric from bedding, colors inspired for the room

pretty rough, the top was destroyed, that is ok, we made a new one!


good cleaning, sanding, and fresh paint!

Hey Now!

we used pine for the top , i did a dark walnut stain..
cute carving on this piece!

color is lagoon...made me think of Blue Lagoon with
Brooke Shields....

Kept old hardware, cause it was good!

Recycling is good! this would have been at least 150. in a store..
I recycled one of her old frames, painted it bright yellow and made
some funky art for the girls...Cheapy options people! You can do it!




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Thursday, March 28, 2013

Happy Easter, Remember How He Loves Us!




I just read a great article in Desiring God about Maundy Thursday. Jesus washed the feet of his disciples before going to the cross for all of us. One humble act before the ultimate act of humility and sacrifice. Besides the pretty stuff we get to look at it during Easter and spring, don't forget what Jesus did for us. It is mind blowing and incredible. It's why we are even here.....
                             
                                     
                     
Romans 5:8
But God commandeth his love toward us,
in that, while we were yet sinners
Christ died for us

our front door, you know I love a tulip..

Kitchen view

my best friend gave me these tulips and the blooms have already gone, but I still
love the green...
 
 
 
table from last Easter...



 

my thrift find bench

My dear friend Marcie made these for me out of dropcloth
and scrap fabric. I love them!



My youngest child did this artwork, I love the things
my kids make!

 
 
 
 
 
Happy Easter!