Update to white cabinets

before 

 progess

after

I FOUND TILE

I found this tile at a store by my house called Home Outlet Plus.

They have such good prices. 69 cents a square foot. fom this ceramic tile.

There are sooo many choices and colors and sizes.

We ended up buying the larger til.

I can't wait to get them in the kitchen.

My new home!!

For all that don't know my boyfriend and I just recently bought a house! I'm so excited to start making it our home. I wanted to put up some pictures of the interior before we start the changes. Bare with me on the afters because there is going to be a lot of changes! Anyways if you have any ideas about designing rooms feel free to comment. Thanks have a great weekend!

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Entry & Living Room

Living Room

kitchen

Room off the kitchen

Master Bedroom

Room off the kitchen

Sorry I’ve been busy

It’s been a long week with my mom going to the hospital and about 3,000 yellow jackets were found in our attic of our house. I promise I will try to give you more updates. Have a good week everyone and wishing my sister a wonderful birthday!

Lamp Makeover

Recently I got a set of 2 lamps at a garage sale for only $5. I went to a different garage in Pingree Grove a month ago and found cute lamp shades to match for $5

5 + 5 = 10 dollars total

Then, I decided today thatI was giving them a makeover with spray paint.

  

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Garage Sale Find

The frame wasn't in bad shape, it had no nicks in it. I really didn't like the bronze color of the frame it made it look dated. But thanks to a little spray paint it turned out great! I looks very modern and new looking.

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My new gift

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This Hoover vacuum is amazing.

Its bagless and light-weight.

It very easy to clean. 

My boyfriend bought me this vacuum

for my birthday from Costco. Thanks =]

The part I love the most is the rewind button.

It rewinds the cord for you! Amazing, I know!!

No more bending over ever! 

Just step on a button and presto 

all nice and neatly wrapped up.

I did a test between 

my mom's 600 dollar vacuum 

and my 150 dollar vacuum.

First my mom vacuumed the family room

then I went in after and

I filled my vacuum up with dirt! 

I can't believe her's missed all the dust and hair.

Gross! Now we can really be healthy and breathe again,

Thanks to my Hoover UH70205!!!

Flower Pot

I'm on a roll today

2 items freshly 

painted and updated.

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Glad I got rid of those hearts.

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Classic white flower pot! Super Cute =]]

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Decor Makeover

My first spray paint experience!!!

Oil Rub Bronze

The color looks so ugly before?

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Doesn't the dark just pop?
Very happy with the results.

=]]]]

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Best Paint

Giving your old furniture a face lift, 

use Benjamin Moore

Satin Impervo 

Alkyd Low Luster Enamel

It's silky and smooth.

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Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday to You
Happy Birthday to You
Happy Birthday Dear Amanda

Happy Birthday to You.

From good friends and true,
From old friends and new,
May good luck go with you,
And happiness too.

I'm no longer a teenager. 

Happy 20th Birthday!

Free iTunes Music

Urban Outfitters Free Music. 

My iPod is filling up with all kinds

of FREE new music. 

From Urban Outfitters, 

get 5 MORE free song downloads 

hipster new bands here. 

(These will download to your desktop

in a zip file. 

Then just import them into your

iTunes to play them.)

http://blog.urbanoutfitters.com/blog/music_mondays_2010-02-08

Enjoy    =]]

8/19 Garage Sale

Going to some garage sales tomorrow

at around 9:00

anyone like to come?

Bartlett

714 Braintree Lane

536 Valleyview Drive

146 Sunflower Lane

Streamwood

825 Flowers Ave. 

Pantry Storage Cabinet

So, I'm looking for extra storage in my kitchen.

Right now there is no pantry. 

The kitchen is too small for an island.

What do you think of this?

It's priced at $130 but i can save 15% off.

Should I buy it?

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Kitchen Sale

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Fiesta® Plateau 45-pc. Flatware Set 

At JCPenny for only $60 were originally $120

Love it, love it, love it!!!

 Print this coupon and get the set for ONLY $50!!!

http://f.chtah.com/i/2/95827765/main_20100802_welcome.html

Day 2

What color do you think 

would look best in the kitchen?

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Paint Colors

Okay, I never knew how hard it is to 

pick out paint colors, there is so many

to choose from. I came across this color palette 

and it's really warm but very neutral.

I don't want my home to become

very boring but not too bright.

what is your opinion on them?

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FREE COUPON 

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Day 1

Hello everyone, my name is Amanda!

I'm super excited to start this blog today.

I will be sharing some of thrifty tips and treasures with you.

Hope you enjoy!! =]