Home Office Inspiration

My home office is very boring. It is definitely not a place I enjoy and for some reason it is the only room in the house that I haven't painted. It has become the forgotten room. Here are some pictures that are inspiring to me. Maybe I'll be inspired so much that I will make some changes to this forgotten room.

This first picture is from My Home Ideas . I LOVE the green and the built-ins!

I like how this one has a warm, cottage feel to it. Look at that fabulous memo board.

Country Homes and Interiors 

 

Check out the color of this chair! This office is very simple and elegant. I would have never of thought to put the blue chair with the black and white wallpaper. It certainly makes the office more appealing. 

Southern Accents

Ok, maybe I am starting to feel a little inspired.

Mason Jars: Not Just for Canning!

I just love Mason jars (especially aqua color).  They can be used for so many things.  Here are some pictures of how I use them in my home.

I found this idea at Weeping Cheeries

I also like this idea from PoshPosh

Just in Time For Summer a Mason Jar Lantern from re-nest

If you use Mason jars in your home please leave a comment and tell me how you use them. I just love how versatile and CHEAP these jars are!!!

Keep Calm and Eat Cupcakes!

I just love all of the "Keep Calm" sayings that I have been seeing lately. I really wanted to do something unique in my kitchen and did not want to spend a lot of money.  I went to one of my favorite Goodwill stores (of course on a day they were having their 50% off sale) and picked up a frame.  The frame cost $1.50 and I had bought chalkboard paint to use on another project.  I painted the frame white with paint that I had already had and had my husband cut a piece of plywood for me to fit the frame. I painted the plywood with the chalkboard paint and used finishing nails to secure the plywood to the frame. Lastly,  I wrote one of my favorite sayings on the chalkboard, "Keep Calm and Eat Cupcakes".  It makes me smile every time I walk into my kitchen.  You could also use it for your weekly menu, grocery list or a to-do list. 

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I am linking to Under The Table and Dreaming  for the Sunday Showcase Party.

Today's Creative Blog: Get your Craft On

Organizing Your Necklaces

I always got so tired of having to de-tangle my necklaces.  I found this wooden spool rack at Wal-Mart.  Now, I can just go to my closet and pick out a necklace without having to fight with de-tangling them.  I also use it for my bracelets. It's amazing how little things like this can make your life so much easier. How do you keep your jewelry organized? 

A Birdie Makeover

I just had to post this picture of this little bird that I got at Goodwill. He was only a $1.25. I spray painted the bird with Krylon, Ivory Satin paint. I bought the paint at Wal-Mart for about $2.97. I bought the spanish moss at the Dollar Tree. The little ivory pedestal was bought at a local thrift shop for $3.00. Total cost of the project only $7.22. I just think he is absolutely adorable! Here are some before and after pictures.

BEFORE

 

 AFTER

Linking to Thrifty Decor Chick: Before and After Party!

Reinvented: Trash To Treasure 

Entering into the Land of Blogging!

Hello, my name is Melissa! I feel like I am entering into the great unknown of Blogland! Actually, I kind of feel like Dorothy Gayle after she lands in OZ. Anyhoo, I decided to start a blog to hopefully inspire others AND to be inspired by others. Decorating has always been a way for me to de-stress and to keep calm! I LOVE good deals and I love telling everybody about the good deals that I get. I am a firm believer that you can paint anything and I mean anything. It's amazing how cheap paint is and how it can make something look like a million bucks. I also like anything homemade, there is just something so unique and special about handmade gifts. And of course I love clothes, jewelry and anything that smells good! I am very excited about entering into the wonderful world of blogging and I hope that I will have at least one reader along the way.