Diy Rewind...Fun Summer Projects!

Wow...Summertime for our family has been crazy busy this year!  Between kid two's Swim Team, Kid one's Baseball, getting together with friends, and just hanging out by the pool...my Diy to-do list is slow moving! 

 So I thought I'd share some past projects inspired by the warm weather here in Charlotte and our love of...getting outside!  Yup, revamping things around here doesn't just happen inside the house. 

 Some of my favorite projects involve revamping things for our outdoor spaces. 

Here's one of my favorite seats in the house...our porch swing!  When we bought our house 4 years ago, this swing was white and not workin' for me!  I painted her black to better go with the orange and green colors on our screened in porch and deck.

Here are my Pottery Barn Inspired Candle Votives.  I bought these beauties from one of my favorite discount stores and the wire hangers were white.  To warm em' up, I sprayed em' with my favorite Oil Rubbed Bronze Spray paint!

Now if you look closely the bronze paint is starting to chip off. That's okay, in my opinion a little chippy paint adds age and character!

I recently revamped this wicker side table with simple paint and glaze!  Yup, two coats of spray paint and a little brown glaze gave this table new life. 

 I love the contrast next to our brown wicker furniture.  If there's one thing I don't like in design, is when things in a room are too matchy matchy.  Ya gotta mix it up and have some fun when decorating a space!

We bought these Adirondack chairs several years ago from World Market.  They were a dark wood finish, but within a year or two became gray and faded from the sun and elements...ugh!

  I spray painted them a vibrant red, added some great pillows (bought on clearance of course)...and I love them more now than I ever did before! 

And of course every great outdoor space needs some beautiful potted plants! This year is our first year using ferns to flank two of our entryways. 

If you've got shaded entryways...pot some ferns this year!  I've fallen in love with these simple yet beautiful and inviting plants.

Okay, this photo above doesn't illustrate an outdoor space, or a Diy project,  but instead shows our monochromatic family room which (through the french doors) lead out to our screened in porch. 

 Just after Christmas this year I noticed the deep red curtains in this room weren't workin' anymore...you know that feeling you get!  And then it dawned on me that this room would be perfect with a Monochromatic Color Scheme!  So I made the change primarily with the addition of 4 Pottery Barn Contrast Band Drapes in the color Espresso/Ivory - which I scored from Ebay!  

I loved this new look right away, but I was surprised this Summer...because I love it even more!  There's something about Summer and wanting to simplify things.  This monochromatic new look is clean and simple, and the perfect backdrop for our colorful outdoor spaces! 

So there you go guys...a few decorating and Diy projects that make Summertime around here more stylish and fun!  I'm sharing this fun Summertime post with...

 these fabulous days!

 

Frugalicious Friday & a Hannah Banana Giveaway!

Welcome to the 36th edition of Frugalicious Friday...are you ready to get thrifty!  I sure am.   So excited today, cuz we've got a super fun giveaway from the one and only Hannah Banana Boutique.

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If your new to Finding Fabulous...this day's all about sharing your fabulous, thriftiest, most frugalicious home decor finds!

And if you revamped your find in a fab Craft or Diy project, well tell us about that too...we can always use a little extra Diy inspiration! Click here if you've still got questions.  But I'm pretty flexible... if you created it, then link up!
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Have you heard of Hannah Banana Boutique?  This Etsy shop has the cutest handmade headbands, hair bows, accessories, beanies, hats and more!  Just check out some of their adorable accessories...

Popsicle Party Boutique Woven Headband

Shades of Orange Lilly Flower on Orange Crochet headband with bling center

Set of 4 Mini Korker Bow Bands-super stretchy-pink, orange, lime, multi Summer Fun colors

Summer Brights Stretch interchangeable Headbands with small gerbera Daisies

Little Sister/lil sister Beanie hat with Detachable Bow

Girls Flip Flop Bottlecap Necklace

Well Finding Fabulous Readers...your in luck, because for our giveaway today...Hannah Banana Boutique is offering a $25 shop credit towards anything in their shop!  And since many of their items sell for less than $5.00, $25 can go a long way my friends...love that! 

Here's how you can win...

1.  Link up your fabulous finds, crafts or Diy projects...and leave a comment.

2.  Follow Hannah Banana Boutique on Facebook...and leave a comment.

Yup, two comments and two entries...giving you two chances to win this fabulous giveaway!  Okay guys, link up and show us how you find fabulous!  As always, I'll announce the winner in my Frugalicious Friday post next week.  Good Luck!

Mimi's Babies...Winner!

We've got a Mimi's Babies Winner!

The Winner of the $15 Shop Credit to the fabulous on-line boutique...Mimi's Babies is...

Kathy from Creative Home Expression

Congratulations Kathy, you are going to LOVE their ca-ute accessories!  I'll be in touch to gather your contact information to get you connected with Mimi's Babies!

Thanks again to everyone who entered!

Frugalicious Friday Favorites & a Loopty Loo Winner!

I saw fabulous everywhere last week on Frugalicious Friday...if you linked up, THANK YOU!  I saw creative crafts, fun finds and awesome Diy projects. 

 We've got a Loopty Loo Winner to announce today, but first here are a few favorites I couldn't help but notice.

Father's Day Gift Idea @ Someday Crafts

Ruffled Children's Table Skirt @ All Things Beautiful

Starfish Tablescape @ Boogieboard Cottage

A Vintage Dresser Revamp @ Lisa's Blog

Father's Day {Washer Key Chains} @ Girl in Air

Cute Diaper Pouch @ Shelley Inspired

The "Mom, I'm bored Jar" @ Somewhat Simple

My oh my, I am in love with that shabby starfish inspired tablescape, and the "Mom, I'm bored!" jar, if you've got kids...is perfect for the long days of Summer ahead!  Great projects everone.

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Now let's pick a winner shall we?  Using a random number generator, the winner of the $25 Loopty Loo Designs Shop Credit is...

Morgan from Meet Virginia

Congratulations lucky girl, I know you will {heart} whatever you choose from Loopty Loo Designs!  I'll be in touch to get your contact information and get you in touch with Loopty Loo Designs.

Okay my thrifty - design lovin' peeps...Frugalicious Friday is ON again this week, and we've got a giveaway from Hannah Banana Boutique...Wahoo!  So get those projects ready because we want to see how you find fabulous!

See you Friday!

Frugalicious Friday & a Giveaway...Loopty Loo Designs

Ack...welcome to the 35th edition of Frugalicious Friday sorry we're a bit late getting started!  Can you believe we've doing this linky party for 35 weeks now?  Time flies when your having fun...and getting thrifty too!

If your new here, this day's all about sharing your fabulous, thriftiest, most frugalicious home decor finds! And if you revamped your find in a fab Craft or Diy project, well tell us about that too...we can always use a little extra Diy inspiration! If you've still got questions, here are the guidelines to follow.

I'm super excited today...Loopty Loo Designs is in the house!  Loopty Loo is a one stop accessory shop.  Their items inculde crocheted flower clips, headbands, crocheted headbands, crocheted hats, bobby pins, tutus, bookmarks, crochet patterns, photography props and more!

Earflap Hat -- Any Color/Size -- Sweet Pea and Cream shown

Tutu --Bubblegum, Light Pink and Robin's Egg Shown

Satin and Organza Poppy Headband -- Any Color -- Silver shown

Child Visor Crocheted Hat -- Black and Grey Stripe

Teddy Bear Beanie -- (white shown)

Clara Crocheted Headwrap with Flower -- All Colors (Black shown)

Yup, I'm in love!  For our giveaway today...Loopty Loo Designs is offering a $25 shop credit to one lucky Frugalicious Friday participant! 

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Here's how you can win!

1.  Link up your fabulous finds, crafts and Diy projects, and leave a comment!

2.  Visit Loopty Loo Designs on Etsy, and leave a comment here telling which item is your favorite design.

That's it!  2 comments, 2 entries...giving you 2 chances to win!  Okay guys...link up and give us the scoop on how you find fabulous!  Good Luck.

Guest Blogger...Kristine from The Painted Hive!

It's Thursday and you know what that means...it's time for another fabulous Guest Blogger here at Finding Fabulous!  Yup, Kristine from The Painted Hive is here today...wahoo, let's give her a big welcome!  If you haven't visited The Painted Hive yet, then you are missing out!  Kristine is a self described designaholic, addicted DIYer, and incurable decorator...who just happens to live in Melbourne Australia by the way, how cool is that? 

I love so many of Kristine's design projects, and am super excited she's here today to share a few of her favorites!  Okay Kristine...we're all ears, take it away!

Hi Finding
Fabulous Readers!

I'm so excited and honoured to be
guesting for Jane today. For those of you who don't know me (let's face it,
that's probably most of you as I'm still kinda new to all this!) my name's
Kristine and I'm from The Painted
Hive.
I started my blog to diarise my love of
all things home and share my passion for beautiful and liveable interior design
and decoration on a budget.
To give you an idea of my style, here's
my little (finally finished - for now anyway :-) entryway.

At the moment I'm a bit
obsessed amoured with terracotta, twine and white ceramics. You
can read and see more about my entryway here
if you'd like to.
I also recently finished a re-vamp of
my living room too (yessss, one more room down!).
Before (pic from previous
owners)

After

I adore the natural light this room
absorbs through the french bay windows. Our little house is very 'cottage' like
so in keeping with the relaxed coziness of it I like to use neutral, soft
colours and furnishings with loads of texture. You can read and see more of my
living room here.
When I'm not decorating (and then
redecorating, and then redecorating again!) you'll probably find me with
paintbrush in hand. I simply can't resist a good furniture makeover. Here are
just a few of mine:
Before

After

This was
originally a teacher's desk which I converted into a farmhouse style dining
table using an interesting method on the top and for the drawers. Read about the
whole revamp here
if you're keen.

Before

After

I purchased
four of these pressed-back chairs to use at my dining table though they were
waaay to big so I decided to transform them into reading chairs with little
footstools. I gave each one a different theme (my post on that's still to come!)
though you can read and see more about this white ticking and toile one here.

Before

After

I love these retro old-school stools. I
was lucky enough to score them for FREE after saving them from certain impending
death! Check out how I transformed them here
if you'd like.

Last but not least, here's my most
recent little project:

After

A cheap and chic light revamp. You
won't believe the before of this. Go here
to check it out.

I so hope this little post has offered
some inspiration!

If you've not stopped by my blog, The Painted Hive, before then
feel free to pop over as I'd love to see you!

Thanks so much for having me Jane and
Finding Fab readers!

Kristine
xx

You are so very welcome Kristine....and THANK YOU for sharing some of your fabulous furniture makeovers and design ideas!  Wow...I gotta tell ya, I AM IN LOVE with your cheap, chic light revamp!  I simply have to copy that in my dining room.  And the things you can do with paint and an old piece of furniture...amazing!

Thanks for the inspiration Kristine...and thanks again for stopping by!

Lovestitched Winner!

 We've got a Lovestitched Winner!

Wow, for our Lovestitched giveaway last week...we had 90 entries! Wahoo, keep the comments comin'!

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And so without further delay, the lucky winner of the Ashleigh Bib Statement Necklace is...

Kari @ Kari and Nathan Otto

Congratulations Kari, I know you're going to LOVE this handcrafted, one of a kind necklace!  Thanks again to everyone who entered. 

Frugalicious Friday Favorites & a Flirty Apron Winner!

Holy Moly, over 175 participants linked up to Frugalicious Friday last week!   Yeah, I'd say the Flirty Aprons Giveaway was a hit!  If you linked up....thank you for the linky love!  I saw thrifty finds, fabulous revamps, and creativity everywhere!

We've got a winner to announce today, but first here are a few favorites that caught my eye...

Dishcloth Apron @ My French Country Home

Patriotic Star Pillow @ Dittle Dattle

Twine Wrapped Lamp Transformation @ Happy Hodgepodge Home

Re purposed Mantle Headboard @ Just the Right Angle

Re purposed Shutter Coat Rack @ Lisa's Blog

Fun Numbered Picture Frame @ All Things Beautiful

Telephone Table Turned Bench @ The Painted Hive

Okay...let's pick a Flirty Apron Winner shall we?  Using my favorite random number generator from Random.org, the winner is...

Laura from Along for the Ride

Congratulations Laura, you are going to {heart} your new flirty little apron!  I'll be in touch to gather your contact information so we can get you connected with Flirty Aprons!

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Well, Frugalicious Friday is ON again this week and we've got another FABULOUS GIVEAWAY!  Yup, Loopty Loo Designs will be here, so swing on by...and give us the scoop on how you find fabulous!

See you then!