More Moving In

Here are more of our 'helping with a move' 

projects in Kim's new townhouse in Texas.

I thought it would be a good idea to repurpose

this dresser from a previous bedroom 

and use it as a buffet/sofa table. It's

a great space for napkins and placemats. 

I brought a bamboo table runner and topped 

it with a tiered stand that holds two of 

her Grandmother's rose teacups.

I also brought these two iron and wood etageres.

 Here they are in my hallway decorated for Christmas.

Larry was able to take them apart and we 

crammed them into our van along with other

loot (lamps, table linens, tools, etc).

Now, that left this big 'ol blank space

in my house. What to do?

 While Larry was still taking the etageres

 apart I couldn't resist sketching possibilities

 for a 'new' project. Luckily Larry builds 

better than I sketch. 

Something to plan for January.

Here's the eating area before.

After. I think the etageres work

perfectly with her dining set.

We were able to reuse Kim's valances

from the previous house. 

 It took me while to figure out how to attach

the rod at the corner.

We also found a good spot for the plate rack.

The view into the kitchen before.

after.

 Ready for a cake.

Black granite counters and stainless sink

in the kitchen. I added a valance on a tension

rod between the cabinets.

 The valance is black with stainless buttons. 

Matched perfectly. 

A lucky find for $1 in a thrift shop.

I brought a salvaged cabinet door to use as

a chalkboard. The stainless curved handle

is a good place for a piece of chalk.

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Cheers!

see part 1 of Moving In HERE.

see bedroom before and after HERE.

Links: Coastal Charm,

A Stroll Thru Life, Funky Junk,

The Shabby Creek Cottage,

Savvy Southern Style,

Between Naps on The Porch