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
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40 comments:

  1. JessieSeptember 27, 2010 at 7:36 AM

    Leah, love love love the coffee table!

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  2. Shannon @ What's Up WhimsySeptember 27, 2010 at 7:44 AM

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

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  3. Julie @ The Fantasy DecoratorSeptember 27, 2010 at 7:45 AM

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

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  4. Jade @ Flip Flops + Pearls DesignSeptember 27, 2010 at 7:48 AM

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

    xo Jade

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  5. KiriSeptember 27, 2010 at 7:49 AM

    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

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  6. alison (semi-fab lane)September 27, 2010 at 7:51 AM

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

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  7. UrbanstemsSeptember 27, 2010 at 7:55 AM

    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

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  8. Rachel- Once Upon a FarmSeptember 27, 2010 at 8:00 AM

    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? :)

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  9. Rachel- Once Upon a FarmSeptember 27, 2010 at 8:02 AM

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

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  10. SharstinSeptember 27, 2010 at 8:17 AM

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

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  11. IzzySeptember 27, 2010 at 8:25 AM

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

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  12. MaddySeptember 27, 2010 at 8:36 AM

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

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  13. AnonymousSeptember 27, 2010 at 8:41 AM

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

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  14. ArianeSeptember 27, 2010 at 8:48 AM

    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!

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  15. Cherish StockdaleSeptember 27, 2010 at 9:16 AM

    love them both!

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  16. UnknownSeptember 27, 2010 at 9:52 AM

    i love that desk! it all looks great!

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  17. UnknownSeptember 27, 2010 at 9:52 AM

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

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  18. christine, just bellaSeptember 27, 2010 at 10:23 AM

    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

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  19. SarahSeptember 27, 2010 at 10:33 AM

    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. :)

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  20. Carissa @ the Fabulous Design FileSeptember 27, 2010 at 10:41 AM

    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!

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  21. FranSeptember 27, 2010 at 11:09 AM

    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!!

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  22. Brandi@ Flights of WhimsySeptember 27, 2010 at 12:02 PM

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

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  23. Pudel-designSeptember 27, 2010 at 12:03 PM

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

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  24. DanielleSeptember 27, 2010 at 3:48 PM

    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!

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  25. JessSeptember 27, 2010 at 3:54 PM

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

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  26. UnknownSeptember 27, 2010 at 4:34 PM

    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...

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  27. LuluSeptember 27, 2010 at 5:05 PM

    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!

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  28. KristenSeptember 27, 2010 at 7:15 PM

    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 :)

    ♥

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  29. Brittney LynneSeptember 27, 2010 at 7:24 PM

    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:)

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  30. UnknownSeptember 27, 2010 at 7:47 PM

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

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  31. In This Wonderful LifeSeptember 27, 2010 at 8:31 PM

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

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  32. Poppies and SunshineSeptember 28, 2010 at 12:26 AM

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

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  33. Kellie CollisSeptember 28, 2010 at 12:41 AM

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

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  34. I V YSeptember 28, 2010 at 5:04 AM

    looks much lovelier :D

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  35. Julie LeahSeptember 28, 2010 at 8:21 AM

    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!

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  36. KristenSeptember 28, 2010 at 9:19 AM

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

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  37. Caitlin @ Desert DomicileSeptember 28, 2010 at 10:03 AM

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

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  38. JackieSeptember 28, 2010 at 6:13 PM

    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!

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  39. emilySeptember 28, 2010 at 8:53 PM

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

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  40. kSeptember 29, 2010 at 2:23 PM

    when are you coming to decorate my house? :)

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