Laundry Room Reveal

You might be wondering what possessed me to update my laundry room - after all, it is just a laundry room, right?  Here is your answer. 

Does this blank wall bug anyone else as much as it bugged me?!!  I always thought about updating our shelving, which would help eat up that empty space, but unfortunately, it wasn't in the budget.  Time to get creative!

What do you think?


It all started with some simple scrapbook paper.  I cut the 12x12 pages into strips and simply taped it to the wall.  I used blue painters tape, hoping that it will be least likely to remove any paint from the wall when I'm ready to move on and try something else.  And because I wanted to make it look seamless, I added colorful clothespins to each of the page breaks.  Hudson LOVES doing laundry, so I casually snapped a few (or fourty) photos of him in action.  LOVE!!

Here is the rest of the tour.  Remember this sign?  I'm still loving it so it got to stay. :)

And I found this piece at the Goodwill for $8.  It's perfect for keeping all those little things (like stain sticks, dryer sheets, etc) organized.

Opposite the washer and dryer were two paintings my husband and I did at one of those "paint and sip" classes, but they just weren't cutting it. 

Instead, I added two shelves and three hooks.  The hooks act as my new drying rack.  Never again will I need to unfold that humongous thing!  Talk about a space saver solution! 

And of course, who doesn't love some cushion under your feet when doing load after load.  Thank you Target!

There you have it.  Laundry just got a little bit more fun. :)

-Ashley

Halloween Home Tour

I typically decorate in a more general manner at this time of year where my decorations will carry me through Fall, Halloween and Thanksgiving.  This year, however, the moment it was officially Fall, I dove head first into Halloween. :)  I started with items I already had and quickly discovered I needed more!  So I did what any girl would do, I went shopping!!  I scored a couple things from Goodwill and of course, Home Goods and Hobby Lobby.

Let's start with the kitchen.  Look familiar?  You can see how I made the wreath here and the sign here.

Here is my table's centerpiece. 

I found the black pedestal at Goodwill and it was in such perfect condition that after a quick clean, I was able to plop it right down onto my table and add apples.  It might just be me, but having just the apples provides a spooky element - like any one of them could be poisoned!  Like I said, might just be me. :)

Moving on to the living room...

 

 

I also found the BOO votive holders at Goodwill - so cute, right!? 

And here is my buffet and my bookshelf.

 

I scored this wreath at Home Goods for $2.00 on clearance.  It was a natural color, but I knew with a quick coat of black spray paint, it would make the perfect spooky addition to my bookshelf.

I also practiced my decoupage skills on these wood numbers - 31 for the date of Halloween.  Love that paper!!

Not done yet!  Here is our powder room.

And finally the ledge at the top of the stairs.  It's the line where decorations end in our home. :)

And there you have it!  I hope you enjoyed the tour!!
-Ashley

Happy Valentine's Day!

Ready for a little home tour?  I'm excited to share what Valentine's Day looks like at our house!

Guests are first greeted by the hand-made door wreath.

Did you notice it's slightly different than what I had in a previous post?!  Good eye!!  I'm much happier with this version.

Once inside the entryway, you step right into our family room.  If you look left, you see the fireplace and mantle and if you look right, you see the bookcase - both gussied up for the holiday.

 

Continuing on, you make your way into the kitchen - just a small touch here above the desk.

And finally, as you head upstairs we have this enormous ledge, which at first I never knew what to do with, but now is one of my most favorites places in the house to decorate.

There you have it!

I hope you all have a very special day filled with lots of love and laughter!
-Ashley