A few little projects here and there

So lately, I've been working on a few projects. I wanted to share, not brag, but inspire, because I get all my inspiration from other people's blogs and their projects and ideas.


I have been having the hardest time trying to figure out what to do with this wall in my dining room. This is what I came up with last minute, I wanted it decorated before we were having some people over. It isn't my favorite, but it works for now. I had to work with a zero budget-things I already had.

The mirror was already there, I repainted the frame black. I painted the pic off to the side-really don't like the frame, but I'll change it down the road. I had a scrap of wood that I painted and used some old nobs off of an old dresser and hung a wreath I had.In our little hallway I've been wanting a coat rack for the longest time because if we don't have a place for our coats they just get thrown all over the place and it drives me crazy. Someday we will have a closet for these sort of things.

Look familiar? I used the same stamp and nobs as the one above. I made this before the other one actually. I like this one better than the other one too.

Easy-peasy.

I am just a beginner with sewing, but it is my new hobby!
These are our plain, old pillows. I decided I needed to add some color to our living room. It is mostly browns and cream colors.

To start the process of sprucing up the room I started with these pillow covers. I love the fabric and especially the button. It's not much, but you'd be surprised what small things like pillows can do for a room. And these were SO easy. I made one in about an hour.
Next...
I am SOOO excited about my next project for our living room. And can't wait to share it. It is definitely going to stand out. It has to do with an old chair we got off the tree lawn (gross, I know). However, I have a feeling it is going to be a much bigger project than I had expected...but it will be worth it!!! Hopefully I can get it done in the next few weeks.

When we are out of school it will be nice to decorate on somewhat of a budget. I am starting to discover that my style of decor is more of an artistic, eclectic style with splashes of bright colors. But if you were to come to my house today, you wouldn't see much of that because my decor is based on what people gave us for our wedding, mixed with odds and ends of things we've bought or collected. As for now I can only dream about decorating our future home (sounds corny, I know). I am really looking forward to this summer to hit all the garage sales and get all the thrifty finds I can. We both really enjoy making something new out of something old!