Monday, August 12, 2013

August Before and After!

Hello everybody! Welcome to a new week! I totally failed to mention that with all the hub bub from earlier this month, the before and after link up would be today. Hope you can all still join in and of course check out all of the amazing inspiration!

As always, I like to share a few of those inspirational projects before we kick things off – enjoy!

I stopped in my tracks when I saw Kristin’s built in bookcase wall, especially since it came from IKEA:

ikea bookcase built ins

They changed it up to look more custom and it certainly worked. I love the chunky trim on the front and of course those fantastic lights!

Jenny helped a friend redo her kitchen (Jenny, want to come to my house??) and took it from builder basic to bright:

painting kitchen cabinets

I especially love the dark walls against the white cabinets. AND that wood table as an island.

I always say if you want to try out bold colors, start with a piece of furniture. Jennifer redid a dresser with a beautiful peacock blue and I love it!: 

peacock blue dresser

She did a lovely job decorating it as well.

Courtenay shared a do-it-yourself, natural weed killer that I am going to try out:

DIY natural weed killer

Seriously…killing weeds may be one of the best before and afters ever, yes? Who knew this would be so easy?

So I’ve been using a picture hanging tip for a while and haven’t blogged about it yet, but Darnetha did for me:

hanging pictures with wire

It’s for those pictures with a string or wire hanger in the back – which are usually the easiest to hang unless you want them in an exact spot. Check out the simple solution on her blog here.

Oh Legos…how I love/hate thee. I’m always looking for fun solutions to corralling the little buggers, and I loved Cheryl’s idea:

hanging lego storage

My boy is sitting next to me as I type and has declared that he wants this. :)

Finally, but certainly not least, I love the look of “wood tile” and Angie shares how to make a frame for a mirror here:

wood tiled mirror frame

It looks so expensive, but you could do this with scrap wood easy!

If you’d like to be considered for next month’s round up, be sure to include a link to TDC in your post, or you can use this button and code: 

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Now it’s time to link up again! As always, you can do so for the next week – have fun and enjoy!


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38 comments:

  1. Our Pinteresting FamilyAugust 12, 2013 at 10:54 AM

    Thank you so much for hosting. I can't wait to check out the projects that you've shared and what people link up this month.

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  2. Life Between Potato and RiceAugust 12, 2013 at 10:59 AM

    Thank you for hosting !! Have a great week !!

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  3. Cindy SimmonsAugust 12, 2013 at 11:00 AM

    Thanks for hosting!! My oldest 2 boys were wishing for the lego storage as well!!

    Cindy @a mom raising her boys

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  4. Cristina GarayAugust 12, 2013 at 11:00 AM

    I love how she customized the Ikea bookcases. Thanks for hosting this great party!

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  5. At The Picket FenceAugust 12, 2013 at 11:03 AM

    yea! So glad to be able to catch a Before and After party! One of my favorites! What great features..those Ikea bookshelves...oh my! Thanks for hosting Sarah! It was so nice to spend some time with you at Haven. Hope you are all rested up! :)

    Heather

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  6. Sonya BarkerAugust 12, 2013 at 11:10 AM

    Finally I'm linking up! It was so nice meeting you at Haven, you are just exactly as I pictured. ~Sonya

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  7. the cape on the cornerAugust 12, 2013 at 11:15 AM

    thanks for hosting! love the first feature with the builtins.

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  8. Courtenay@Creek Line HouseAugust 12, 2013 at 11:18 AM

    Yay! Thanks for sharing my DIY weed killer. I agree that it's a pretty exciting before and after, even if it isn't pretty. )

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  9. KC CoakeAugust 12, 2013 at 11:26 AM

    Thank you so much for hosting!
    KC

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  10. Cheryl @ mycuprunnethover312August 12, 2013 at 11:28 AM

    SO excited!! Thanks so much for sharing my Lego Pegboard! What an amazing way to start the week! Have a great day!!

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  11. Lisa @ Fern Creek CottageAugust 12, 2013 at 11:30 AM

    Thanks so much for hosting! I've got to check out some of those wonderful features! Have a great week!

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  12. Aimee LaneAugust 12, 2013 at 11:42 AM

    Wow! These features are AMAZING!!! Thanks for hosting! XO, Aimee

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  13. Sarah KennyAugust 12, 2013 at 12:03 PM

    Thanks for hosting the Party. have a great week.
    Sarah

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  14. Candace HerreroAugust 12, 2013 at 12:24 PM

    Thank you for hosting, Sarah! And it was so nice meeting you at Haven! It's my first time to the party... it's quite the fun round-up! :)

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  15. Confessions of a Plate AddictAugust 12, 2013 at 12:39 PM

    Love the features! My grands would love that Lego bench! Thanks for hosting!...hugs...Debbie

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  16. Melissa@TheHappierHomemakerAugust 12, 2013 at 12:55 PM

    Thanks for hosting! I am IN LOVE with those Ikea bookshelves-wow! Have a great week!

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  17. Nici @ Posed PerfectionAugust 12, 2013 at 1:10 PM

    Thanks for hosting, Sarah! I love that mirror! Hope you have a great week.
    Blessings,
    Nici

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  18. Kristin@bliss-athome.comAugust 12, 2013 at 1:22 PM

    Thanks so much for featuring our library wall Sarah :) So many great ideas here! Love Jennifer's dresser too ;) xo Kristin

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  19. Rosemary@villabarnesAugust 12, 2013 at 1:26 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting.

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  20. Nothing But Blue Skies...August 12, 2013 at 3:20 PM

    Wow! Great features! Love the bookshelves, and those lights!
    Thanks so much for hosting!!

    Have a great week!

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  21. Rachel PaxtonAugust 12, 2013 at 3:24 PM

    Thank you so much for the party, Sarah!!

    Rachel @ Maison de Pax

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  22. An Inviting HomeAugust 12, 2013 at 4:18 PM

    Those features were so fun! Thanks for hosting! :-)

    ~Sarah

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  23. Jenny @ Simcoe StreetAugust 12, 2013 at 5:36 PM

    This is the best "party". Thanks for hosting!
    xo

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  24. Jennifer @ Dimples and TanglesAugust 12, 2013 at 6:12 PM

    Oh my, what an honor to be included with such great features! Thank you Sarah for featuring my blue dresser. That lego pegboard has my son's name all over it, and I want to just snuggle up next to Kristin's new bookcase wall!

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  25. KellyAugust 12, 2013 at 7:07 PM

    Um I'd just like to inform you that TORI SPELLING has pinned your reading nook. Just let that sit in for a second. I follow her on Pinterest and boom there it was. Maybe that's small potatos already but I thought that was so cool. You have inspired Donna from 90210 to perhaps make a reading nook for her kids - now go and have an amazing day!

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  26. KellyAugust 12, 2013 at 7:08 PM

    Um I'd just like to inform you that TORI SPELLING has pinned your reading nook. Just let that sit in for a second. I follow her on Pinterest and boom there it was. Maybe that's small potatos already but I thought that was so cool. You have inspired Donna from 90210 to perhaps make a reading nook for her kids - now go and have an amazing day!

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    1. Sarah @ Thrifty Decor ChickAugust 12, 2013 at 8:43 PM

      That is awesome!! Thanks for letting me know, I just thanked her. ;)

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  27. Gabby @ CookieCutterUnique.comAugust 12, 2013 at 7:45 PM

    Gotta love the title of my link..."Gabby." Oops, ha!

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  28. Heather SettingforFourAugust 12, 2013 at 8:38 PM

    Love the Ikea bookshelves! Thanks for hosting!

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  29. JennyAugust 12, 2013 at 9:16 PM

    Thanks so much for the featuring my friend's kitchen facelift, Sarah! I would LOVE to help you with your kitchen cabinets - I'm working on another set of oak cabinets as we speak! It's so worth the effort! :-)

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  30. BrandiAugust 12, 2013 at 10:52 PM

    Hey Sarah! It's been such a busy week, I haven't had a chance to visit with you since Haven. I'm so glad I had a chance to meet you. You are so pleasant and even more beautiful in person! Looking forward to next year. Thanks so much for hosting.

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  31. Sherry ThecharmofhomeAugust 13, 2013 at 12:25 AM

    Thank you so much for hosting Sarah!
    Sherry

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  32. Julie @ Being HomeAugust 13, 2013 at 2:47 AM

    Sarah, thank you so much for hosting such a wonderful party each month! :)

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  33. SheilaG @ Plum DoodlesAugust 13, 2013 at 8:00 AM

    Thanks so much for hosting, Sarah- I always look forward to your parties. I was thrilled to meet you in person at Haven, one of my highlights. :)

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  34. Erin @ His and HersAugust 13, 2013 at 10:01 AM

    Those built-ins are fabulous! I'd never believe they were from IKEA! Thanks for hosting :)

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  35. Courtney {a thoughtful place}August 13, 2013 at 4:39 PM

    Holy crow. Those built ins. My wheels are turning like crazy. Which makes my husband crazy. Oh, boy.

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  36. Carmel - Our Fifth HouseAugust 15, 2013 at 8:40 AM

    Thanks for the partay! Love Kristin's built-ins and that lego table & pegboard are perfect!

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  37. michelleAugust 15, 2013 at 8:00 PM

    I love all of these ideas! They're all so inspiring. Thank you so much for hosting the party!

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I LOVE your comments, thank you! (I read every single one.)

If you have a specific question I will do my best to answer you back here! Be sure to check out the FAQs tab at the top of the site and my Projects page for paint colors and DIY projects as well.

THANKS so much for reading!

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