Duncan Phyfe Coffee Table

What an interesting antique table I found! I believe it is walnut and it's unique with the framed glass removable top! Here is the before...




I felt it needed just a bit of jazzing up. Don't cringe that I painted walnut!


I just did the legs and stretcher bar so calm down!


I think the Annie Sloan Old White Chalk Paint brought it out of the old days and into today! The top is amazing too.

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The Bathroom Gets a Little Facelift ...

Greetings friends!

Some of you may be surprised to know that our son's bathroom (which doubles as one of our guest baths) has had the *same* shower curtain for the last 6 years ... the *same* paint color ... AND, the *same* accessories.  The only thing that has changed in here over the years has been the rolls of toilet paper (ha)!  

That was until recently ... BEFORE:

AFTER!  It was time for the monkeys to return to the wild and give this little space more of a "neutrally-boyish" look for our 7 year old ... 

The method to my madness involved several things.  FIRST ... we had board and batten installed to brighten up this small space, which was then painted Ben Moore's basic white (semi-gloss).  

Then, our formerly Laura Ashley Olive 4 green walls became Ben Moore's White Sand.  I then chose this striped fabric to frame the shower (which my neighbor sewed into two panels):

When I spotted this fella at Home Goods, I knew he'd be a fun addition to the long wall:

And, in place of a towel bar (that my kiddo could never quite seem to hang a towel on ... the floor was easier!), we added these simple hooks:

Now, towels don't end up on the floor anymore!

A wall that was once filled with a big ol' floral ...

now has handsome nautical prints from Home Goods on it:

Up close and in person, you can spy subtle flecks of blues and reds in the sailors' jackets:  

On the "toilette," I placed this simple box topped with shells:

And, rather than buying a new mirror, I simply spray painted our oil rubbed bronze one that was already in here with blue spray paint for a bit of a pop (and to tie in with the shower curtain and towels):

Of course, that wasn't the only thing that was painted ... the light fixture went from oil rubbed bronze to Annie Sloane's "Pure White":

Mr. Monkey has gone back to the jungle ...

And, in his place now sits a textured vase filled with decorative sticks:

I still have one more piece of art to find ... and, I might just might paint the cabinets (imagine that)!  But, for now, I'm enjoying seeing this space with a lighter and brighter facelift!

Thanks for stopping by!

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kwikDeko Wall Decals Review!!

Wall decor has been on my mind since I moved to my new abode. I started with Foyer Wall Makeover and now moving towards living and dining room. This time I wanted to do something very unique, easy and stylish at the same time. What else could be a better idea than getting a beautiful decal for my living room wall from 'kwikDeko' India's one and only company dedicated only to wall decals.

Without thinking twice I just chose and ordered a decal that I liked most from their online store. It was hassle free and  completely secure with various payment options available. That's not all, their services are too good....I got my decal only in 3 days after I placed my order and packaging was sturdy no chance for any damage.

Here is before pic of my living room................

And here is how it looks now...............

isn't it an amazing transformation of a place in a jiffy. These vinyl decals are cheap and affordable just peel and stick it to your wall.

It looks elegant and that too without burning hole in your pocket.

Truly gorgeous isn't it and it's easy to remove also.

But who wants to remove :) It's enhancing beauty of my space and adorning my living room wall!! Want to know more about 'kwikDekohttp://www.kwikdeko.com/', read on.................

About the Company and Key People:

1. kwikDeko is India’s one and only company dedicated only to wall decals. 

2. Has a strong customer base all across India and selling wall decals at the lowest price one can expect. 

3. India’s leading portal in home decor

4.kwikDeko has delighted thousands of customers with best product and customer services.

With an aim to modernize Indian homes and work places, Shashank Shekhar (CEO and CoFounder) came up with this unique concept of affordable and gorgeous looking wall stickers which can be easily applied on the walls of your home and can be re-positioned in case of goofups.

Shashank Shekhar is the creative mind behind kwikDeko’ success and very well supported by his partner Dr. Amit S. Talabot (COO, Co-Founder). 

Shashank is a B.Tech from a reputed college and with an experience of more than seven years in web development and designing he has been fixing up several technical stacks of various brands and e-commerce websites. 

While on the other hand, Dr. Amit is a doctor by profession and a Java script ninja who works and supports Shashank in all the technical issues related to kwikDeko’s website. 

We also have a blog managed by Priti Singh, where in you can get ideas for interior designing, decoration, diy ideas and outdoors.

WOW Features:

1. Best Price affordable by every class of people

2. Quick and Easy to Use

3. 100% Money Back Guarantee

4. Free Shipping Policy

5. Cash on Delivery Available

6. Home Delivery All Across India

7. Safe Shipping

Product and Services:

kwikDeko deals in wall decals aka wall stickers only. In fact, we recently have started taking orders for custom decals as well. We intend to be quick in service and we have affordable, cheap yet extravagant in looks wall stickers for kids room, living room, bedroom, kitchen etc. starting with Rs 389/-only. kwikDeko  store is online, open 24/7. We do not have a physical store. We have following categories of wall decals with us:,

1. Wall decals for Kids room 

2. Living Room 

3. Bedroom 

4. Trees 

5. Custom Wall Decals (personalized decals for the walls of your home, office, nursery, kid’s room, company logo etc.)

6. Wall Quotes

kwikDeko in the News:

kwikDeko has been featured in:

1. The Hindustan Times Newspaper

2. Sulekha.com

3. GoodHomes Magazine India

4. Nominated for Cosmopolitan blog Awards 2013

If you want to know more, check out their website www.kwikdeko.com, give a call at +91 9686-896-204 or shoot an email at shashank@kwikdeko.com

Hurry up and grab the decal of your choice. I'm sure you'll be spoiled for choice :)))

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Summer Banner

Welcome to Summer!


My Favorite Season

To Celebrate it,




I made a

Summer Banner!






Using furniture webbing, old sheet music and scrapbooking supplies, I designed this!


Fun to make.


Cute to look at!






These parties I love to link up to or check out my Blog Parties tab
Monday
Party Time @ It's So Very Cheri
Metamorphosis Monday @ Between Naps On The Porch
Motivate Me Monday @

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Tables, Tables, Tables

Here are a few tables that  I recently transformed.

1. Wicker Tray Table




 I transformed it by painting the scared up top and just the lower part of the legs with Annie Sloan Old Ochre Chalk Paint.




What a great house warming gift to the young couple that are taking such good care of my rental house!



2. Double Tier Side Table


Under the glass is faux paint to look like a wood design

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How to Easily Fix a Broken Furniture Leg

I come across furniture pieces once in a while, that have a broken leg and can easily be repaired.

This tutorial that I will show you is only for breaks like this...




You will need a wooden dowel, a drill, a drill bit the size of the dowel and wood glue. First, drill a hole in the center of the broken leg and in the center of the part of the furniture where the leg will fit.


This is what

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Your Home Reflects Your Personality

It's said that you don't have to tell about yourself your home will tell who you are. Your home is a true reflection of your personality. Make your home your haven. Follow these tips and personalize your home:

Replace things that are generic with the things that bring you joy and you love them. Like I love this sunburst mirror I made and I really love looking at it.

Image: Mine

Don't spend lot of money on things that just catch your attention instead choose things that you love and suits to your style and reflects your personality. I bought this terracotta Buddha statue from an exhibition in dirt cheap rate and then gave it a new look that reflects my personality and suits to my style.

Image: Mine

One more way to reflect your personality through your home is color. Choose paint and fabrics in color that define your taste. For me warm and earthy tones define my taste.

Image: Mine

Always choose right fabric and pattern for furnishing that your are more drawn toward.
Display souvenir collected from different places traveled around the world. It reflects the fact that you are well traveled and well informed person.

Image: Mine

Mix and match accessories. This will ensure that you are not burning hole in your pocket while doing up your home in your own style. Put things together in a way that they blend well.
Be little creative and try to do things yourself it can be a painting, any craft or art piece or re paint your  furniture to add touch of your personality to your home. I heart decorative trays so gave it a try and created one for me. If you want to make one for you go here.

Image: Mine

Display your heirlooms with pride. Place them in a right place to catch attention of visitors instantly.
Bringing in fresh flowers and green can make space look lively and speaks of your personality too.

Image: Mine

Take out all those things that are lying unused but you love them. Display your stuff in a creative manner. Brass or copper vessels can be displayed creatively on kitchen window sill or above the cabinets. Vintage frames can be displayed on a living room wall in a form of cluster to grab attention.

It takes little creativity and your imagination to fill colors on your blank canvas and to make your home your haven. If you want to share images of your home then drop me a mail at designdecoranddisha@gmail.com,  would love to publish them here on my blog.



Much Love!!

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