Get Crackin'

I know a to-do list post is not exactly sexy for readers but it is so helpful for us bloggers!  It not only helps us get organized and prioritize but putting a to-do list out in the blog universe helps us commit to actually get things done.  And yes even the best of us know how to procrastinate once in a while!

So thank you for indulging me...

On the top of my to-do list is the guest room.  We have lots of family coming to visit this summer (can't wait) so our guest room needs a little love!  Right now it looks like this

A total mis-match of who knows what!  But this beautiful fabric will hopefully point me in the right direction.

In addition to the fabric (which you will just have to wait to see what I do with it), the room needs more furniture - dresser, table, chair.  So I am planning of cruising Craig's List and local garage sales to find some great pieces that I can refinish to work in the room.

After the guest room comes the family room where we need a few more couch pillows - which is what this fabric is for...

We also need side tables, which I have some ideas on but have yet to find the perfect thing.

The dining room seems to keep getting pushed down the list but I have to finish it.  I have to paint, paint, paint.  Ugh, I am so unmotivated to do that!

And finally I am almost ready to tackle the sun room window treatments.  The plan is in my head and pretty soon it will be time to take the first step - take the old ones down and see what the heck is underneath...scared!

But now the to-do list is out there so I better get crackin' cause I know yall will call me on it if I don't.  You guys are intimidating!  Just kidding...but you are motivating!  Thanks!

Get To Spraying

I am SO excited for the week ahead!  My little girl and I are going to Boulder to see our besties!  Our week will be filled with kid fun, family fun and a whole lot of girl fun.

I have a bunch of projects in the works right now.  An adorable "welcome to the world gift" for Easton who joined his wonderful family June 1st.  Can't wait to meet you little man!  My dining room is still 1/4 painted.  I also have plans for sprucing up the guest room before all kinds of family arrive in July.

But this week that is all on hold.  My daughter and I will be hitting the skies and enjoying beautiful Colorado.  Ahhhhhh.  So...today I'm coming at you with some Pinterest favorites.  As you know I love me some spray paint.  I thought I would spread the spray paint inspiration through these great finds and hopefully get your creativity flowing and paint cans spraying!

My first find is for sure on my to-do list.  You may remember that about 10 seconds after our new couch was in the family room I realized I needed some side tables.  I actually showed you these from Ballard that are way out of my price range.



But then I found this great idea on Pinterest and I think it might be the perfect solution...



Anyone know what that is???  It is a metal garbage can, spray painted and turned upside-down.  How awesome is that!  I love simple solutions with amazing outcomes.

Now if you haven't noticed we are right in the thick of garage sale season.  Around here they are everywhere!  I love it.  You can always find an old worn out brass lamp at a steal of a price.  Yeah at first glace they my seem ugly but just look at what a little spray paint can do.


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Add a fun shade and you have an awesome garage sale treasure!

Speaking of lights, did you see my new light fixture? What...you missed it?!?!  Well check it out here.  But that has nothing to do with spray paint.  Well, actually it has a little to do with spray paint because it left me with a metal chandelier that I am seriously thinking about spray painting (once I find a new place to put it).  Which is why I love these...


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All spray painted and all fabulous!

So if you are craving a simple and inexpensive project while I am away grab some spray paint and add a little more color to your life.  (Or you are welcome to come by and paint the rest of my dining room.) And don't forget to share what you create!  You can do that on Facebook, in a comment below or email me at missiondecorate@gmail.com.