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:
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:
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!:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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!
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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ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting!! My oldest 2 boys were wishing for the lego storage as well!!
ReplyDeleteCindy @a mom raising her boys
I love how she customized the Ikea bookcases. Thanks for hosting this great party!
ReplyDeleteyea! 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! :)
ReplyDeleteHeather
Finally I'm linking up! It was so nice meeting you at Haven, you are just exactly as I pictured. ~Sonya
ReplyDeletethanks for hosting! love the first feature with the builtins.
ReplyDeleteYay! Thanks for sharing my DIY weed killer. I agree that it's a pretty exciting before and after, even if it isn't pretty. )
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for hosting!
ReplyDeleteKC
SO excited!! Thanks so much for sharing my Lego Pegboard! What an amazing way to start the week! Have a great day!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for hosting! I've got to check out some of those wonderful features! Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteWow! These features are AMAZING!!! Thanks for hosting! XO, Aimee
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting the Party. have a great week.
ReplyDeleteSarah
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! :)
ReplyDeleteLove the features! My grands would love that Lego bench! Thanks for hosting!...hugs...Debbie
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting! I am IN LOVE with those Ikea bookshelves-wow! Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting, Sarah! I love that mirror! Hope you have a great week.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Nici
Thanks so much for featuring our library wall Sarah :) So many great ideas here! Love Jennifer's dresser too ;) xo Kristin
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for hosting.
ReplyDeleteWow! Great features! Love the bookshelves, and those lights!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for hosting!!
Have a great week!
Thank you so much for the party, Sarah!!
ReplyDeleteRachel @ Maison de Pax
Those features were so fun! Thanks for hosting! :-)
ReplyDelete~Sarah
This is the best "party". Thanks for hosting!
ReplyDeletexo
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!
ReplyDeleteUm 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!
ReplyDeleteUm 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!
ReplyDeleteThat is awesome!! Thanks for letting me know, I just thanked her. ;)
DeleteGotta love the title of my link..."Gabby." Oops, ha!
ReplyDeleteLove the Ikea bookshelves! Thanks for hosting!
ReplyDeleteThanks 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! :-)
ReplyDeleteHey 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.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for hosting Sarah!
ReplyDeleteSherry
Sarah, thank you so much for hosting such a wonderful party each month! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks 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. :)
ReplyDeleteThose built-ins are fabulous! I'd never believe they were from IKEA! Thanks for hosting :)
ReplyDeleteHoly crow. Those built ins. My wheels are turning like crazy. Which makes my husband crazy. Oh, boy.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the partay! Love Kristin's built-ins and that lego table & pegboard are perfect!
ReplyDeleteI love all of these ideas! They're all so inspiring. Thank you so much for hosting the party!
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