Happy Hump Day my beautiful friends!

If you have been following me on my Youtube channel you know I am a little ahead at sharing the process of my kitchen makeover.

I am trying to get better at this, I swear! 🤦🏻‍♀️

But since it was a part of a challenge hosted by my dear friend Heidi Sonboul, I basically focused on documenting the whole process on video (especially since I have done similar cabinet painting tutorials on my blog from before).

As you can see, the cabinets are painted and I was able to add some beautiful rustic touches to the hood vent with some leftover faux shiplap from my master bedroom accent wall.

If you see crooked tiles in the backsplash, it was NOT me, it was the previous owners who had it installed. Just sayin!

Anyways…

I LOVE the character it instantly gave it! No more boring hoodvent!

We did keep the same hardware since they were still in good condition as well as to cut down costs.

I documented the entire process in the video below. My hubby made some hilarious appearances throughout as well so it’s totally fun to watch, but he also added some great tips! 

 I did make a particular change from my initial vision board below, though.

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I changed my mind on the jute rug. It ended up getting “lost” among the hardwood floors and I decided to get the following beautiful rug instead.

It’s gorgeous! 😍

The navy blue and soft white goes perfect with my color scheme and the distressed rug is a style used among a lot of farmhouse decor. You can find it online  here. I purchased the 2 x 3 ft one.

It’s such a nice quality and super plush, however, I always use a rug pad underneath to make sure it doesn’t slip everywhere and adds extra comfort.

In addition, I also shared some sneak peaks and decor I have introduced to the space. All of the stuff below I already had, but never really used because I was waiting for the kitchen makeover.

The tea towels and napkins were both purchased at the Target Dollar Spot. The rolled up towels were purchased at Ikea.

I also show you exactly what a difference the rug above made in the space when I switched it out.

And you can find all of that in the video below as well….

I know this was a super quick update – the videos are pretty short and jam packed with footage of everything going on so far so I think you will really like them. Plus it gives you a chance to see us behind the scenes and allows you to get to know me and my hubby a little better.

I have more updates to come so stay tuned!

 

Happy Hump Day!

I wish I could tell you that so far the week has been easy, but unfortunately my hubby has the #manflu and my kiddos are going bizerk (sp? I don’t think I have ever written that word, LOL!). Seriously, is the full moon out cause something is definitely taken over their little bodies. 😳

S.O.S.

Either way the show must go on! It’s time tackle the next room in our house…. the worst one.

The Kitchen… (you can see the video version here)

I am sure you wondered why I have not shared it here before…. well, this is why…

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It’s dark, cluttered, outdated, messy, bleh….

This is what the kitchen looked like when we moved in. The appliances did not match. The area above the fridge had a wine rack that was not even accessible.

The hood vent was actually a nice design and the cabinets are real wood custom cabinets, but the pickled wash on it was not pleasing anyone in the house.

 

I’m not a fan of the countertops but at least they are granite.

The walls are also a very dark color and you can see where we stopped painting the breakfast area. LOL!

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So here is a breakdown of the plans to make it a little more detestable…

• First, I will be painting the walls my favorite gray… SW Repose Gray.
• Next I will be painting the kitchen cabinets white, like I did in my last home.
• I will add some rustic wood accents on the hood and possibly another area in the kitchen.
• I need to declutter all of the magnets and paper and misc. “stuff” all other the place.
• Im bringing in navy and white accents as well as white pottery.
• New glass jars and a rug should complete the look.

 

The backsplash, although not my style will be staying since we don’t have it in the budget to change it up. This will also go for the granite countertops. I would prefer quartz, but we just can’t right now.

I am hoping that once the cabinets are painted everything else that remains will be less obnoxious.

Whatcha think?

I would love to know what you think of the plans below!

 

Well, I am finally happy to say that I am done with my guest bathroom and while I was not able to stick to the entire design board (below) I was still able to give it the look and feel that I wanted.

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The nicest upgrade we did was replace the countertops and I am super happy with how they came out. We went to a local granite shop and selected the quartzite I had in mu vision board above. It looks so good in person!!!

The name of the quartzite is called Fantasy Brown (even though it has a lot of gray and blue undertones) and it’s perfect if you want that coastal feel. Plus, it’s not as high-maintenance as granite… woo hoo!

I take you on a trip to the shop and show you how easily they were installed in the video below:

 Also, painting the cabinets was pretty easy and we used Sherwin Williams’s color Gibraltar – I love that deep gray blue. It’s stunning!

I have a previous tutorial on how to paint cabinets that you can check out, however, I have learned so many things since painting many more cabinets and built-ins that I finally figured out the best paints and practices that I prefer for the job and plan on sharing that information very soon.

I found some cute items for my bathroom as well like the bottles you see below. They are just like the ones from Grove Collaborative only much cheaper! 

You can buy your own set of them here. I bought 6 for a few bucks more than the price of one! SCORE!

 

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I brought back some of my Dollar Tree DIY’s as well like the succulent wall art below.

The mirror and the lights aren’t my favorite, but they work for now so we kept them.

I did make a custom shower curtain as well since I couldn’t find the one on my vision board online – it was out of stock. But I ended up liking my version better.

I also ended up using a jute rug that I had somewhere else in my home that wasn’t really working and placed it in my bathroom and I think it was a perfect fit.

I was able to replicate the wooden shelf in my vision board. I made a slight change to it but I love how it turned out! I even share the full tutorial below in case you want to make one yourself.

Here is an up close shot…

It works perfectly above the toilet.

Finally, I added my last Look for Less DIY Artwork to the bathroom.

And I am so glad it’s done!!!!

Now my guests have a nice place to “go in” when they are over. LOL! And while it’s not the biggest overhaul since we didn’t tackle absolutely everything I think we made a huge impact with what we did do.

If you prefer the video walk-through check it out below.

Until next time!

 

 

 

Hey there! Can you believe this school year is almost to an end???? My kids keep counting down the days to the last day…. 9 more days, or wait… is it 8 now? I can’t recall, but I am sure my kids will tell me the minute they get home. LOL

Well, it seems I cannot get enough done around this house cause I am already planning my next room makeover. Since my great room is already done… I figured it was time to tackle the guest bathroom on our main floor since it is the one everyone uses when they come over.

Up till now we have only done our son’s bathroom…

So I thought it would be the perfect time to start so I joined 4 other amazing ladies on my Youtube channel to do the Room of the Month Challenge and give this a makeover during the month of May.

Today we are sharing our BEFORE pictures and believe me you, you will agree the bathroom is not so pretty.

As you can see we already took the mirror down, but those red mohagany stained cabinets and that seashell sink is nothing to brag about. I am sure they were great back then, but today, not so much.

At least the faucet is updated!

The cabinets have seen some wear over time and while I am not thrilled about the floors, I don’t have the budget to change them right now, so I at least am pleased that they are solid white.

Those green walls have got to go!

And we have already removed the tank of the toilet to prepare for painting. It’s s much easier to get behind it if you do this….

Now, one of the few things staying the same will be the cute little Dollar Tree Succulent Wall Planter’s that I DIY’d. I love them and I think they will go great with my the new updates…

So what are my new updates, you ask?

Here they are below!

Changes and items I hope to get for the transformation:

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• Gray Paint for Walls
• SW Gibraltar for the cabinets
• Glass Soap Dispenser
• New Bath Mat
• Rustic Wall Decor
• Quartzite Countertops
• Apothecary Jars for Decor
• Grass Greenery
• Ticking Stripe Farmhouse Inspired Shower Curtain

The faucet, the light fixture and mirror are not too bad so I will go ahead and save money there by not replacing them.

I hope to be able to find everything and if not, then I will most likely DIY some of these items, but I am really excited to start and can’t wait to share the final results!

 

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Hello again dear friends! If you have been following along you know I am in the beginning stages of giving my home that coastal farmhouse look I love so much. And I am so excited because I am about to transform another room in my house. I know, I must be nuts, cause I just finished my son’s farmhouse bathroom transformation.

I am really excited though because this time the transformation is for me! And yes, while I already gave “my” laundry room a facelift, at least in this room, I won’t have to work… I can actually rest and relax at the end of the day in it.

It was driving me nuts actually since we don’t do anything to a room until we paint the walls, cause I mean, think about it!? What’s the point in setting up all the furniture if you’re just going to have to move it again and paint the walls.

And of course while it sounds like decent reasoning, you end up sleeping on your mattress on the floor for longer than you want… ugh… and that is never fun.

Nope!

Not to mention you don’t want to show anyone a tour of your house! 🙈

But alas! I get my coastal farmhouse master bedroom, however, you need to see the BEFORE pictures.

Oh the horror!

 

I have been living inside these mustard yellow walls that remind me of the inside of our favorite local Mexican restaurant (which by the way has the best food!) and it’s hurting my eyes.

I wasn’t lying when I told you about sleeping on the floor… heck I was too lazy to put a cover on my duvet! Ha! 

The view below is what you see when you walk in.

And what is up with those cornice boards!?

There were just too many when we moved in and they left them all there! Like we were going to use them or something… I am happy to report, those are outta there!

Here is the other side (where I was standing). The double-doors is the entrance into the room and the right doorway is my closet.  The door all the way to the left is the entrance into the master bathroom.

 

This room is not as large as my last one, however, I actually like it that way because instead of having to have a sitting area and office area and entrance area like the last master bedroom we had, this will JUST be a master bedroom retreat.

So now for the plans…

The color on the walls has to go! I want a cool teal with grey undertones. And absolutely NO texture! And I plan on adding shiplap to the back focal wall.

Here is my vision…along with sources:

Coastal Farmhouse Master Bedroom

Pictured above:

Bed  | Bench | Rug | Lamp | Carved Art | Chair | Curtains | Small Recycled Glass Vase | Tall Recycled Glass Vase | Faux Fiddle Leaf Fig Plant

Bed

The bed shown above is actually from Ashley Furniture. That was what our queen bed looked liked until we needed a King size one and found this similar one on Craigslist and gave it a makeover to match the rest of the furniture.

Bench – I have always wanted a bench at the foot of my bed. It will be great for storage and getting ready in the morning so I look forward to adding it to our bedroom.

Rug – I have been eyeing this rug FOREVER! It has this coastal blue pattern to it and it has that distressed look that gives it the farmhouse touch! I need a good size rug since I will be covering the yellow stain the original homeowners left behind on the carpet from the area rug they had in the room.

It won’t come out… we tried… with the best carpet cleaners in town… 

I’m using Wikibuy to track the price of it online to make sure I get the best deal!

FYI… If you have not used Wikibuy on your computer, check it out! It is a new Chrome extension that finds the best prices for you online. And the coolest part is that it shows you past prices of that product, so you can see if the price will likely drop back down in the future!

It’s actually a pretty cool tool and now that I have started using it I will continue to do so for the best deals!

Lamp – I purchased these lamps for our master in the last house and will be using them in this one as well. I love how they look!

Carved Art  – I also love how carved art looks and I hope to get a couple of pieces like this or perhaps a large one for above the bed.

Chair – I’m looking for an armchair as I have a small nook I think it would look nice in and the wicker gives the room more of the coastal feel. I just hope I can afford one since they are pretty pricey!

Curtains  – I plan on creating the feel that we are near the coast by adding simple sheer white curtains.

Small Recycled Glass Vase  – I love this kind of glass and already have a good size collection.

Tall Recycled Glass Vase 

Faux Fiddle Leaf Fig Plant – I have a real fiddle leaf fig but it hasn’t grown much so I may resort to a faux plant like this one.

While not everything might be exactly the same when I actually transform the space (it all depends on the budget)  this is pretty much my end goal for my space.

I hope to keep it light and airy and not too feminine for the hubby. I cannot wait to start putting it together.

I hope you like the plans for my coastal farmhouse master bedroom. I cannot wait to share the progress and keep you posted on updates.

Also, be sure to subscribe to my YouTube Channel so that you can actually watch the transformation videos and tours  just like I did with my son’s bathroom.

 

 

 

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Every year several bloggers and business owners join together for National Paint Week which is hosted by Sherwin Williams. This year I was honored to be a part of it and share a project for inspiration. For more information and inspiration go to the National Paint week official page here.

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Boy’s Farmhouse Bathroom Makeover Project:

This bathroom is for our young boy. The previous homeowners painted the walls dark, kept the original builder grade fixtures and wore the cabinets out over time. This bathroom was made over to create a farmhouse feel with masculine touches but kept light walls since the room has no natural light.

 

Supplies:

• FrogTape Multi-Surface Painter’s Tape
• American Line Pro Mini Roller Tray
• Contractor Series Microfiber Mini Rollers
• 2.5″ Angled Paint Brush
• Sanding Paper – 180 and 220 Grit
• Standard Paint Rollers
• Purdy Standard Paint Tray
• Purdy Standard Paint Tray Liner 

Paint:

• SW 9178 In the Navy – Emerald Satin
• Repose Gray SW 7015 Super Paint – Satin
• Multi-purpose latex primer
• Emerald Urethane Trim Enamel – Extra White in Semi-Gloss
• Special Walnut Minwax Wood Stain
• Minwax Polycrylic Protective Finish – Satin

 

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You can also watch the video on this transformation here:

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Here is what the space looked like before…

It was pretty dark (ahem, 2 shades of brown…. in a bathroom…. need I say more?)

The light fixture was builder grade, along with the cabinet and pulls… and that poor cabinet had seen better days.

It definitely needed a facelift… STAT! 

Our budget did not include a new countertop, faucet or floors, but we figured since they were in decent shape, we would hold off and tackle everything else for now.

Here are the steps we took and what you can do to achieve a similar look:

Farmhouse Bathroom Makeover

Step 1:

Remove all items from the bathroom and clean everything thoroughly. This includes walls, cabinets, floors etc.

Step 2:  

Remove all doors and cabinet pulls from cabinets and remove light fixture if you wish to replace it as well.

 

Step 3:

Sand doors and cabinet to smooth any imperfections. We sanded the wainscoting on the walls to remove some of the excess paint and paint drips and we patched areas with spackling in order to create smooth walls.

Also, if there are areas around the bathtub or sink that need to be caulked, go ahead and do that now.

Step 4: 

Prime the walls, cabinets and wainscoting if applicable ( sooooooo much primer!). One coat is sufficient though.

 

 

Step 5: 

Paint the cabinet and doors with SW In the Navy in Satin. For this dark color we applied 4 coats (and in some places 5) for a smooth and even consistency. Let the paint dry completely in between coats.

It will look terrible at first because it is such a dark color, but don’t fret, the more coats the better it gets! Hang in there!

After coats:

 

 

Step 6:

While painting the cabinets, paint the wainscoting Extra White. We used semi-gloss to match the rest of the trim in the house and for easy cleaning, especially in a bathroom. Apply two coats making sure to let dry completely in between coats.

 

Tip: For the area behind the toilet, you can remove the toilet tank in order to make it more accessible and easier to paint.

Step 7:

Since the bathroom has no natural light and is small in size, we decided to keep the top portion of the wall neutral and light so we chose SW Repose Gray (again in Satin since this is a bathroom). Apply two coats.

 

Step 8:

Once the cabinet is completely dry, use Polycrylic in order to seal the paint and create a protective barrier for your cabinet. We applied 3 coats per the product recommendation.

See how the paint looks so different below? 

I prefer to use an angled brush when applying Polycrylic because I have found that rollers create bubbles on the surface. Work in long even strokes. You can also sand in between coats.

Step 9:

Once all is dry you can remove the painter’s tape, add new hardware on your cabinets and install your light fixture.

For an added touch, we decided to use wood to frame the mirror. We stained them with Special Walnut Stain. Be sure to seal with your preferred wax or Polycrylic since this is a high splash zone.

Step 10:

Cut them to fit your mirror and use liquid nails to install.

 

We added small L brackets on each corner that we spray-painted to add a more rustic look to the mirror.

Step 11:

Finally, clear out all supplies, clean the bathroom of any debris and add your accessories to your bathroom!

Now, so far this bathroom is pretty bare. We will be adding some custom shelves over the toilet and a new shower curtain with navy and white stripes…. (my son says the bathroom needs more blue).

I also plan on adding towel hooks and more accessories.

Don’t forget to pin this project if you liked it!

But for now I am totally happy with how this bathroom looks! I will be sharing the next updates as well so stay tuned for that!

Any suggestions for what I should add? Let me know in the comments below!

 

 

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Hello! It has been a while since I posted a painting tutorial for you on the blog and I am really excited to share my latest transformation with you! This is a project I have been wanting to do for the longest time. I have been slowly incorporating farmhouse style into my home and I love the look of cement tile, however, it can get really pricey so I thought I should try stenciling a wall in order to get it to look like cement tile.

Related Post: How to Paint Kitchen Cabinets

Alright! So here are the details for the stenciled wall.

Project: How To Stencil A Wall and Add Floating Shelves

Time: 1 Week

Difficulty: Advanced

Supplies:

• Emerald Interior Paint
• Minwax Water-Based Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner
• Minwax Wood Finish Walnut
• Purdy Ultra Finish Roller
• Premium XL Polyester Tight Spots Brush
• American Line Pro Mini Roller Tray
• HANDy Paint Pail Liners
• Contractor Series Black Foam Mini Rollers
• Purdy Standard Paint Tray & Liner
• Stencil (I used the Marbella stencil)
• Painter’s Tape
• Drill
• Screws
• Gloves
• Cotton Rag
• Paper Plate
• Wood Glue
• Level
• Nails
• Nail Gun (or hammer)
• Pressure clamps (we like this kit)

 

• Paint Colors:
• For the Wall – Snowbound SW 7004
• For the Pattern – Requisite Gray SW 7023

 

STEP 1:

Always make sure to prep the walls! Start by taking off fixtures, plate covers, remove furniture, and clean/wash the walls down.

STEP 2:

Paint your wall the color of your choice. I wanted to make mine look like cement tile so, I used a soft white.

STEP 3:

Once you paint the wall and let it dry, you need to find the exact center (this can be done by diagonally measuring the wall and seeing where the 2 lines intersect or you can do it by finding the vertical and horizontal centers and matching them up – whichever you prefer.)

Place the center of the stencil on the center of the wall and tape it with Painter’s tape. Use a level to make sure it is straight.

Use a foam roller to apply the paint. Once a thin and small amount of paint is on the roller, use a paper plate to remove any excess paint.

Then, apply to the stencil.

My two favorite shops are here and here. 

Using the guides on your stencil, continue to paint the pattern on the wall.

Tip: You will need to clean your tile several times during the process as your paint will accumulate and cause the stencil openings to become smaller. The BEST cleaner for stencils is this product called Lift Off. Make sure you have some on hand when doing this. 

Save the borders for last. Make sure your edges are protected with painter’s tape.

Take your time. When doing the borders, tape the stencil to the wall on one side. Let the part of the stencil that goes over the edge stand freely and then press down on the stencil with your fingers while you paint to get as close to the border as possible.

Continue this throughout the entire border. Finally, touch up any areas with a small artist brush.

Related: How to Stencil Linoleum Floors

STEP 4:

Here is a list of wood for the shelves. We built two.

• Three 8’ x 12” boards
• One 2” x 4” ripped in half (you can use two 2” x 2” if you don’t have a table saw)

You will need to cut them down to these measurements:

The image below shows all the cuts for one shelf.

 

A – 2” x 4” ripped in half, 9 ¼” length (3 pieces)

B – 2” x 4” ripped in half, 46” in length (1piece)

C – One 8’ x 12” cut in half (2 pieces for top and bottom)

D – One 8’ x 12” cut in half and 3 1/8” height (1piece for the front plate)

E – 11 3/16” x 1 ½” wide (2 pieces for the side plates) You will have 9 pieces total.

STEP 5:

Create your wall support. Join the 3 A pieces and the 1 B piece to make an “E”. Use wood glue and nails. You can use pressure clamps to keep them together while the wood glue dries.

 

 

STEP 6:

Build the shelf: Use pieces C, D, and E to make a box. Attach them like the picture below.

Again, use wood glue and nails for a good seal.

Sand the exterior of the shelf.

 

Then apply your stain with a cotton rag. We chose Walnut.

 

Let your stain dry and seal with your preferred sealer.

Apply with a brush and let set.

STEP 7:

Once everything is dry, attach your support to the wall. Find your desired height and make sure to line up the center of the shelf to the center of the “center” tile on the wall.

 

Use a level to make sure the wall is even. Screw your support to your wall studs.

 

Tip: Make sure to pre-drill holes for your screws so that the wood doesn’t split.

Slide the box over your support and drill screws from the top into the supports  so that they stay put.

Again, be sure to pre-drill the holes.

 

 

Here is what the finished product looks like:

Finally decorate your shelves and enjoy your new accent wall!

 

Now I want to go and stencil more walls! How about you? Tell me what you think about the final result!

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