Sunday, September 26, 2010

Monday at My Home

I don't like to complain but I have to admit I am a lil tired this Monday! I spent the weekend, painting, baking and playing. I have a huge pile o laundry and jury duty looming ahead! I am not dreading the jury duty so much as having to leave baby girl. I haven't really left her except with an occasionally jaunt to the store while she's taking a nap at my Moms. I know that probably sounds weird to people, but I just don't want to leave her! Maybe it will get easier later on. I am really hoping they won't even need me.
So without further ado here are the happenings at my home.

I found this kinda ugly GW coffee table and with a little paint turned it into a treasure.



Once I finished with the coffee table I was in the painting mood so I then decided to paint the desk that was in our bedroom. When I finished I moved it downstairs. For some reason I always thought it would be fun to have a desk in front of our front window. I then moved our chair from the bathroom. All the other chairs I tried seemed too oppressive with the dainty desk. I think it turned out pretty, soft and feminine!



So what cha think luvs?
Thank you to these two lovely ladies for Inpiration! Good Girl Gone Glad and Just Bella

40 comments:

Jessie said...

Leah, love love love the coffee table!

Shannon @ What's Up Whimsy said...

I can't believe that coffee table could turn out so good! You really do have an eye for these things!

Julie @ The Fantasy Decorator said...

Am amazed at how much you get done - you really do put me to shame! They both look great!

Jade @ Flip Flops + Pearls Design said...

That's amazing how a little paint can turn that coffee table from drab to fab! Sorry about jury duty :(

xo Jade

Kiri said...

I wasn't too sure about that coffee table when I saw the before pic, but it looks amazing! Great job :) Have a wonderful week!

~Kiri

alison (semi-fab lane) said...

they both look great! that desk is a real treasure too! nice job.

Urbanstems said...

Leah - love it all! I love where your desk is too..my typewriter would be perfect on it (but your not getting it!! LOL).Sinead x

Rachel- Once Upon a Farm said...

Oh my goodness! I can't believe your desk! You definiely should have done a before picture of it too! Your green chair with the green curtains is perfect! I love the whole room! Oh, and the coffee table, how could that ugly thing look SO cool now? :)

Rachel- Once Upon a Farm said...

P.S. I really want to come and write cards at your desk! So, so pretty!

Sharstin said...

both pieces look fabulous! love all the detail of that desk!

Izzy said...

Both look so great! I would love to have a desk facing a window :D I'm so jealous! Have a great week!

Maddy said...

I don't know how you manage to do it all! Looks great, as all your DIY projects do!

Anonymous said...

You did absolutely amazing! LOVE LOVE LOVE it all. Have a great day my new friend! xoxoxo ~Ashley

Ariane said...

You have SUCH a good eye for finding ugly things that you can beautify with a coat of paint!

I completely understand not wanting to leave your daughter. Hopefully it goes quick!

Cherish Stockdale said...

love them both!

Unknown said...

i love that desk! it all looks great!

Unknown said...

Love your good will find, a true treasure painted all pretty in white!

christine, just bella said...

You have such a good eye for a transformation, girl!! I'm so impressed! I love the detail on the desk.

And thank you for the sweet shout-out, you made my day :)

Have a great week!
Christine

Sarah said...

Both pieces are great. :) I really like that desk in front of the window, though! It must be so inspiring to sit at and look out. :)

Carissa @ the Fabulous Design File said...

Desk is lovely! I totally get you about not wanting to leave the little one. I have never had a babysitter other than Grandmas or Aunties... lucky, I guess!

Fran said...

Both pieces are fantastic!! Wouldn't you know I have jury duty looming over my head too - ugh!! Anyway, I'm glad you had such a productive weekend!!

Brandi@ Flights of Whimsy said...

That little desk is so cute! I think the chair would look fabulous with some hot pink velvet on it. Rest up!

Pudel-design said...

Oh, these pieces look pretty amazing!
Love everything white, nice job!
Lovely greetings...

Danielle said...

That coffee table turned out so great! I think you need to take me thrift shopping with you... you've got such a good eye!

Jess said...

wow i would have never seen past something so ugly! Good Job!!!!

Unknown said...

These are so AWESOME Leah!!! Omg, I'm in love with that desk.. I need you here to help me find these gems.. you are awesome!
I really hope jury duty doesn't pan out.. I know what you mean about leaving your girl.. it's hard! I've never done it except for school, playdates and now sleepovers. I find even that something to get used to. Crossing my fingers for you here...

Lulu said...

Love that coffee table. I would have seen it and passed right by it, I never think to "redo" something. Looks beautiful and brand new!

Kristen said...

I LOVE this! That's what I want to do for a career, is refurbish furniture!

I just love making ugly things into beautiful treasures!

And your blog is so fun :)

Brittney Lynne said...

Your endless amount of creativity continues to amaze me!
You see the potential in things most people cannot! Thanks to you, so many old pieces that have lived their lives and been dumped at GW are now getting a new life.... One that's much brighter, more colorful, and full of love:)

Unknown said...

Leah!! These both turned out so great! I love the chair you paired with your desk too! Way to go girl! =)

In This Wonderful Life said...

love your blog! such a cute house! (I just played catch up:))

Poppies and Sunshine said...

The coffee table and desk look great! That coffee table's transformation is amazing. Great job!!

Kellie Collis said...

Fabulous desk! Does it have a before picture? Kellie xx

I V Y said...

looks much lovelier :D

Julie Leah said...

Leah, your projects look amazing!! Those colorful pillows are absolutely fantastic!! I love all the little fun touches that you have in that room. And that table looks so great painted white- very modern.

The desk is just perfect in front of that window. I could see myself sitting there writing cards to friends and blogging!

Kristen said...

sigh, your home and creativeness never cease to amaze me! that coffee table is gorg!

Caitlin @ Desert Domicile said...

Wow, that coffee table looks great! I think I'll be making a trip to Goodwill this weekend to see what I can find :)

Jackie said...

Where do you find the time and energy for all these home projects you are always doing? Do you sleep?! Rock on with your DIY-in self!

emily said...

Both pieces look amazing. Love them both! Great job!!

k said...

when are you coming to decorate my house? :)