Monday, October 25, 2010

Monday at My Home

Happy Monday Luvs!

I have been busy working on my vanity after all your wonderful suggestions last Monday!

I decided that I definitely needed a mirror, I mean no vanity is complete without it! I found a very cute and affordable mirror at my favorite store, the Goodwill, for $12. I also found a cute vintage silver tray and a blue and gold floral box. I have been searching for a stool at a few Goodwill's but could not find any. I about gave up until my sister called and said that when she was at their rental property she found a cute little stool in the garage! I was so excited! All it needed was a couple coats of paint and some new fabric! The other items that I used I already had. I am so proud of the finished look and I am even more proud of how much the whole makeover cost... $30! Yay, that always feels so good when you can do a lot with just a little!
Hope you love it as much as I do!

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The stool after....
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45 comments:

  1. KiriOctober 25, 2010 at 8:19 AM

    Super cute area! And even better that you did it for so little money! Happy Monday :)

    ~Kiri

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  2. KristenOctober 25, 2010 at 8:23 AM

    I love redoing stuff, it's so fun!

    And this looks great, the baby picure is so adorable ♥

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  3. RenéOctober 25, 2010 at 8:27 AM

    Yay for you! You found some great pieces and didn't have to spend a fortune. Your vanity looks great Leah.

    -Rene

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  4. Rachel- Once Upon a FarmOctober 25, 2010 at 8:28 AM

    I love it, Leah! The stool turned out so pretty- love the faric you used! You always amaze me how you can do so much with so little money and time! Beautiful! Love you~ Rach

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  5. Carissa @ the Fabulous Design FileOctober 25, 2010 at 8:39 AM

    Way to go! The stool is so great (you know how much I love chevron!), and love how you accessorized the tray. Fabulous.

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  6. christine, just bellaOctober 25, 2010 at 8:44 AM

    You are the goodwill queen!! I love it!

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  7. AnonymousOctober 25, 2010 at 9:03 AM

    Looks amazing! Have a fabulous Monday dear friend! xoxoxo

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  8. UnknownOctober 25, 2010 at 9:06 AM

    great job love, as always!!!

    *kiss kiss*
    Erika

    PS --> love for you to come by and :
    *Enter Camille Beckman Luxury Give-Away Here*

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  9. Shannon @ What's Up WhimsyOctober 25, 2010 at 9:16 AM

    The stool is such a great addition!! Looks amazing!!

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  10. Beau lifestyleOctober 25, 2010 at 9:30 AM

    I know what you went trough, I have been looking for a stool quiute a white, you gave me curage not to give up. There will be a stool outhere for me to do some DIY work.
    Like what you have done, a big hurrayyy!
    beaulifestyle.blogspot.com

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  11. KristenOctober 25, 2010 at 9:31 AM

    very chic! turned out fantastic!

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  12. Amy MooreOctober 25, 2010 at 9:41 AM

    Congrats! Looks amazing!

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  13. Brandi@ Flights of WhimsyOctober 25, 2010 at 9:57 AM

    So lucky to find that stool! I really love the way it turned out, great job!

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  14. AnonymousOctober 25, 2010 at 10:06 AM

    The stool was a gift to you. What a fun reminder that God is personal and sees even incidentals:)

    Gotta say though, with that picture of Evie, you didn't really need anything else to make it adorable.

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  15. UnknownOctober 25, 2010 at 10:15 AM

    nice space..
    great job..

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  16. Will @ Bright.BazaarOctober 25, 2010 at 10:32 AM

    That stool is rockin', Leah! Love your fabric choice!

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  17. Kellie CollisOctober 25, 2010 at 10:35 AM

    What a gorgeous vanity! Love that the seat matches the pillows behind. Enjoy a glorious day, Kellie xx

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  18. kOctober 25, 2010 at 10:56 AM

    awww it looks perfect!

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  19. A Casa da VáOctober 25, 2010 at 10:59 AM

    it looks so great! just 30 dollars... you are good!

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  20. DanielleOctober 25, 2010 at 11:06 AM

    Great job! Love the stool transformation.

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  21. JesseOctober 25, 2010 at 11:24 AM

    Looks so good!
    xx

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  22. TatianaOctober 25, 2010 at 11:25 AM

    You did a wonderful job! And way to go on only spending $30!

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  23. KillerBOctober 25, 2010 at 11:48 AM

    Very classy-- well done!

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  24. AnonymousOctober 25, 2010 at 12:06 PM

    Oh wow. You really restored that stool. It looks brand new and very chic. I love the small vanity. Your vanity barely takes any space at all. It gives me hope that I can one day have my very own vanity! Have a great day!

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  25. KathysueOctober 25, 2010 at 12:07 PM

    Love what you did an on a shoestring, You are a very clever lady!!! Great finds at GW's!! I have a really fun idea for pumpkins for your little princess on my blog post today, I think you will love it!! Kathysue
    PS I think just a sprinkle of glitter would do the trick!!

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  26. AnonymousOctober 25, 2010 at 12:12 PM

    Love it...such a talent!! xx Emily from EL Vintage

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  27. Flavia @ Estilo HomeOctober 25, 2010 at 2:24 PM

    Your vanity looks so charming, and I can't believe you did it all on such a tight budget! Great job!

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  28. SharstinOctober 25, 2010 at 4:13 PM

    it looks awesome chick! and i love all your great buys! happy monday!!

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  29. Jill@Barnes YardOctober 25, 2010 at 5:29 PM

    Oh my gosh, love the stool! Great job!

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  30. AnnemarieOctober 25, 2010 at 6:26 PM

    GORGEOUS!!! Love the stool and the mirror- the whole area is perfect! xoxo

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  31. emilyOctober 25, 2010 at 7:31 PM

    It looks perfect, girl! And I just blogged about that fabric (or something very similar yesterday)! Love it all!

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  32. Umbrella IslandOctober 25, 2010 at 11:59 PM

    You did a great job! The stool is super cute! I just found your blog and just fall in love with it. :D

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  33. A Flair for Vintage DecorOctober 26, 2010 at 4:57 AM

    Congratulations...you did a wonderful job! Take care, Caroline

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  34. Anna @ IHODOctober 26, 2010 at 6:01 AM

    Its awesome! I love the fabric:)
    What a quaint space!

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  35. MeganOctober 26, 2010 at 6:17 AM

    Great job! I love to find great pieces at Goodwill, and it always helps to have a family member or two on the lookout for you as well!

    I love the fabric you choose for stool, nice!

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  36. UrbanstemsOctober 26, 2010 at 7:02 AM

    Work it Leah. Great job and love the fact it was on a budget. The stool is amazing - love it all! Sinead

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  37. alison (semi-fab lane)October 26, 2010 at 7:36 AM

    wow, that stool looked like it had seen better days and i was skeptical, but you did it again! nice job, it looks awesome!!

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  38. SarahOctober 26, 2010 at 9:55 AM

    Looks fantastic! :) Love how you dressed up that tabletop for so little!

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  39. iamchasingthirtyOctober 26, 2010 at 1:24 PM

    LOVE it. Obsessed with the Chevron pattern as of late!

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  40. HollyOctober 26, 2010 at 1:25 PM

    cute stool! i redid a footstool just like that :)

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  41. Arianna BelleOctober 26, 2010 at 3:09 PM

    Wow it all looks fantastic together!
    BTW thanks for stopping by my blog the other day. I'm loving your blog and am glad I found you as well! :-)

    xo,

    Arianna

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  42. ErinOctober 26, 2010 at 5:23 PM

    Wowzers! Good finds:) I gave you an award shoutout today on my blog. Check it out:
    http://leeanderin.blogspot.com/2010/10/humbly-bowed.html

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  43. AnonymousOctober 28, 2010 at 7:15 AM

    LOVE LOVE LOVE YOUR VANITY!!!!! Do you mind sharing where you purchased your desk?!?!??! I have been on a mission looking for the perfect desk. There is a spot in my bedroom screaming for one!!! Yours is THE PERFECT size!!!!!!!!!! Pls pls pls share! Thanks Janet!

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  44. LeahOctober 28, 2010 at 7:23 PM

    Janet
    I had my desk growing up at home and have no idea where my Mom got it. So sorry! I just recently painted it white!

    My advice get a thrifted one and paint it! ; )

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  45. LeahOctober 30, 2010 at 5:28 AM

    what a cute space! love the chevron print & doing it on a budget. bravo!

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