THRIFTY THURSDAY...SLEEK SEWING TABLE REDESIGN

This is my vintage sewing table (there is no sewing machine inside anymore).  I purchased it from a man on Craigslist.

It was banged up on the outside

A light sanding

A nice coat of Valspar black paint

In the living room with some holiday bling

Here she is next to the tree in her own holiday vignette

- MJ 

MERCHANDISING YOUR HOME

I thought I would run around the house today and take some photo's of little vignettes that I have set up throughout.   I have fun merchandising my house and I change them out at the moment of inspiration (even if it's 1 a.m.) LOL

Hope you enjoy a look around the house today.....thankfully you wont see me Im in my leopard fleece lounge pants.   That's the fun part of having a creative career that you can work at home and enjoy your family too.

My bedroom nightstand

Next to my dresser

Outside the bedroom door in the hallway (ha do you spy that candy wrapper in the table opening...haha someone was sneaking some Halloween candy)

In my daughter's nursery/ mama's studio area (ummm yea that gesso drawing is me as a child)hehe

Above dining room liquor credenza

Living room coffee table (I think my toddler stole the handle to my magnifying glass) :)

Dining Room buffet area (it has been stripped of Halloween and getting ready for Thanksgiving)

Vintage bar cart is stocked in dining room

Living room shelves

more living room shelves

Living room fall mantle

living room fall mantle

Hope you all had fun, now take a few minutes and set up some interesting little displays in your home!

-MJ

THE HUTCH....PART 2

Well, the hutch is now complete!   I finally finished the top part and theyre back together again. lol  It took alot longer than I expected but things have been busy around here.

This is what it started out looking like, Craigslist find for $25.00

This is what my rustic treasure looks like now (excuse the blurry photo..I was using my daughter's iphone because my camera broke while on vacation.

My roosters are happy they've all found their way back to the kitchen. 

The middle shelf will be my seasonal display area.  I kept it simple because it's already jam packed with my goodies.  The 3 compartments are supposed to have drawers but I decided to use it as open shelving for cook books and tapas plates.

Another little seasonal area, except the rooster will always stay.  I will just add to it depending on the season.

Im linking up to my favorite following parties:

Susan @ Between Naps on the Porch

Marty @ A Stroll Thru Life

Debbie @ Debbiedoos

Stephanie Lynn @ Under the Table Dreaming

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