DIY Kitchen Reveal & Yardsale Find




 FINALLY, I can show photos of my kitchen! (You had a sneak peek in my Thursday Tablescape)  It all started in March.  YES, that is correct 6 months ago.  Ok, so I took a bloggy break in there too.  Seriously, I finally painted the trim this past week while off work. I'm joining in on Susan's Metamorphosis Monday for a reveal 'party'.  Here is the BEFORE photo:


This was last November.  I've lived in this house for over 10 years with this wallpaper chair rail.  I thought it would be too much 'work' to remove it.  Reading all the blogs made me decide to take the plunge and just DO IT!  I started by trying to remove the old OLD paper.
This step was messy and tedious!  I pulled off the old, then sanded and primed.  If you really look closely at the 'new' walls; you can see a small line where the old border print was there for so long.  Hey, but it doesn't have to be perfect to be beautiful.  The walls were painted, then bead board was applied with a trim over the top.  I changed out all the switch covers to white, but if you look close the switch itself is still cream.  Hey, I'm no electrician!  Maybe someday.

Notice that OLD gold ugly light?  Here it is:
 I didn't want to paint it.  Never liked it.  So I shopped around and finally found an inexpensive 'pub' style light at Lowes to match my 'pub' table.  Needless to say I did NOT hang the light alone.  There is something to be said about getting along with the Ex.  While he was here one day helping teen daughter with her truck; I got a hand in hanging my new light!
Here is one of the new kitchen with the light on.



The other side of the kitchen didn't get an 'update', although I really wanted to do something to it.  Would love to paint the cabinets...maybe one day.  I did try to clear as much counter space as I could.  I have a TINY work area, but this room serves as the kitchen and dining area.  I've always enjoyed that it was a large room.  The kids could do homework at the table, while I cooked dinner.
I know I have too much 'stuff' on my counters.  I have very little storage space to 'hide' things and use everything almost daily.  I really want to paint my cabinets!  Maybe one day.

Before taking photos today, I did a mini makeover for the top of my frig.  In February I cleared off the 'junk' on top of the frig and made it pretty.  You can see the Spring look here.  It was time for some Fall decor. Dollar Tree flowers, a mini harvest in a jar plus a different plate.  New look:

Saturday, I braved the rain for a local Community Yard Sale.  Thankfully, this entire subdivision has garages.  So they also survived the showers to sell their 'junk'.  I'm participating in my first Thrifty Treasure with Rhoda over at Southern Hospitality.  I went in EVERY garage!  The first purchase was 2 items that I am sure will surface in a future Tablescape.  The next purchase was the mother load!  I walked up to a lady's home and she said, "Sherri?".  She was a High School teacher of mine MANY moons ago.  Ms. Watts had several thrifty treasures.  A bit of bargaining and I left with 3 of these! 
I LOVE the mix of colors!  Just the punch my (hand me down, new to me) cream sofa and love seat needed.  There were two large pillows and a small one in the same print - $5 for all three.  I quickly moved the small burgundy pillows to the love seat with the small pillow and the two large pillows are on the sofa.  I gave my former teacher $9 with a huge smile; there are a few more thrifty finds that will make their way to my blog soon!

Thanks for stopping by today and be sure to check out all the other great makeovers and thrifty finds at Susan's Met Monday and Rhoda's Thrifty Treasures.  I added both blog buttons to my sidebar, because you don't want to miss out on the awesome ideas!

23 comments:

  1. Love the pillows you scored and your kitchen re-do; can't wait to see a full pic of the couch with the pillows!

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  2. Love the color yellow you used in your kitchen. Looks so bright and clean, a perfect color for a kitchen!

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  3. Your dining area looks fabulous. I love the wainscoting and the new color. You did a fantastic job. YOur thrifty treasures are wonderful too. Love the pretty floral pattern and the colors are lovely. Hugs, Marty

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  4. What a GREAT SPACE! I'm so impressed! Love that color too--it's so cheery! Thank so much for joining the crazy party over at SSG, It was fun to see you pop up and will be great to stop by and see what light you continue to having shining over here!

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  5. Great job on your dining nook redo! My little breakfast nook took over 6months too- life just happens and seems like the projects have to be set aside sometimes!! It was worth the wait though huh!

    blessings
    mary

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  6. Nice kitchen redo. And I see you already have little touches of Fall in there. Thanks for stopping by to visit & have a great week.

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  7. Love your space and the kitchen looks so nice. I'm sure you're really enjoying it.
    be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  8. You did a really good job with your makeover. I know that it took a lot of work and elbow grease, but it's so worth it.

    Thanks for sharing and please stop by and say hi.

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  9. Your blog looks wonderful. it was nice going through your blog. Keep it up the good work. Cheers :)

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  10. Such a nice redo. It is now warm and inviting, so chic.

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  11. Great job on the update - love that new shade - so rich looking !
    Super great deal on the pillows !
    Kammy

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  12. Your dining area is GREAT...you did a really good job on it. I know how hard it is to remove wallpaper and borders. I just hate the job...just finished my bedroom not long ago and now I have 3 more borders to tackle. Seeing how pretty your room looks gives me inspiration to start on mine.
    xo bj

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  13. I am SO glad you are back! Guess what--I have that red fabric all over my house, see my master bathroom post. It is called Queensland, and it is gorgeous! You have good taste : )

    Let me read more of your post now. I haven't been visiting like I should because my life took a turn and I am now taking an online class for Medical Transcription. Should be done soon. I started in March, about the time you took your break!

    I have missed you, Miss Sunshine!

    ~Misti

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  14. Hi Sherri! It's so nice to meet another Georgia blogger. My son lives in Roswell. Thanks so much for the visit. Now, I am trying to figure out if I even have enough ROOM for this table! But never fear .... I will find a way.

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  15. Woweee! You weren't kidding! That is a complete transformation. Great job!!!

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  16. Your kitchen looks great! The color is very similar to the color I have in my kitchen, laundry room, dining room, and foyer. I love it because it is so bright and cheerful!

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  17. You did a fantastic job....I love your redo...
    xoxo
    Julie

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  18. You did a fantastic job....I love your redo...
    xoxo
    Julie

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  19. You did a fantastic job....I love your redo...
    xoxo
    Julie

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  20. You did a fantastic job....I love your redo...
    xoxo
    Julie

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  21. You did a fantastic job....I love your redo...
    xoxo
    Julie

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  22. wonderful remodel, love the kitchen colors and the new light fixture.

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Thanks so much for stopping by to read my blog! I appreciate and read every comment. LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE! ~Sherri~

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