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 before....
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The stool after....
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45 comments:

Kiri said...

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

~Kiri

Kristen said...

I love redoing stuff, it's so fun!

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

René said...

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

-Rene

Rachel- Once Upon a Farm said...

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

Carissa @ the Fabulous Design File said...

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

christine, just bella said...

You are the goodwill queen!! I love it!

Anonymous said...

Looks amazing! Have a fabulous Monday dear friend! xoxoxo

Unknown said...

great job love, as always!!!

*kiss kiss*
Erika

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

Shannon @ What's Up Whimsy said...

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

Beau lifestyle said...

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

Kristen said...

very chic! turned out fantastic!

Amy Moore said...

Congrats! Looks amazing!

Brandi@ Flights of Whimsy said...

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

Anonymous said...

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.

Unknown said...

nice space..
great job..

Will @ Bright.Bazaar said...

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

Kellie Collis said...

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

k said...

awww it looks perfect!

A Casa da Vá said...

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

Danielle said...

Great job! Love the stool transformation.

Jesse said...

Looks so good!
xx

Tatiana said...

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

KillerB said...

Very classy-- well done!

Anonymous said...

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!

Kathysue said...

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!!

Anonymous said...

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

Flavia @ Estilo Home said...

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

Sharstin said...

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

Jill@Barnes Yard said...

Oh my gosh, love the stool! Great job!

Annemarie said...

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

emily said...

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

Umbrella Island said...

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

A Flair for Vintage Decor said...

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

Anna @ IHOD said...

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

Megan said...

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!

Urbanstems said...

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

alison (semi-fab lane) said...

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

Sarah said...

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

iamchasingthirty said...

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

Holly said...

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

Arianna Belle said...

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

Erin said...

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

Anonymous said...

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!

Leah said...

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! ; )

Leah said...

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