Corner Booth Makeover

When we first moved into our home, we bought this corner booth.  I wanted it not only for the seating, but for the extra storage that was built into the seats.  But I don’t like browns, not the color or in wood tones.   And for years, I would look at this booth & cringe.

By now, you know the way I think.  If you like the piece, but the color doesn’t go with your home…. paint it!  So I did.

Corner Booth Makeover

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Independence Day Tablescape

Happy Independence Day Everyone!

Today is the 4th of July!  A day to celebrate, and since I love to decorate for the holidays, today was no exception.

Independence Day Tablescape

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Wood Tray Re-Do

I was looking for a small wooden tray to uses for vignettes.  I was a little shocked at the prices of wood trays at the local craft stores.  $10.00 was the cheapest price I could find.  I didn’t have a coupon, so I waited.  Then I stopped in at the local thrift store on a whim.  I found this for under $2.00.

Tray-before

It wasn’t in the best shape, but it wasn’t the worst shape either.  I know what a little sanding & painting can do.

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