GeorgiaPeachez

How Did I Do That?

I've had several inquiries as to what products and technique I used to paint the laminate countertop and the hardware for my wet bar remodel.  So exactly how did I do it?

For the laminate countertop first I sanded it very well.

Second I painted it with a latex bonding primer.  I used Benjamin Moore.

Next I painted two coats of semi-gloss paint.  Again I used Benjamin Moore.  (I'm a big fan of BM paints.  A pure case of you get what you pay for.)

Finally, I put three coats of Polycrylic sealer on. 

All the hardware, handles and shelf hardware I spray painted with Rust-oleum metallic bonding paint.

My countertop does not get much wear and tear so I think this treatment will wear ok. 

I just discovered this product and it sounds like a good option if you are doing a bathroom or even a kitchen.

 

You can read more about this product here.  It can be tinted in your choice of 16 colors.

DON'T FORGET TO   VOTE HERE  EVERY DAY FOR  ALPHIE!!    THE GRAND PRIZE WILL GO TO SAVE SO MANY LIVES!

Before & After - It's All In the Paint

I've said it before, you can paint anything.  I've proven that over and over.  I've painted walls, floors, fireplaces, pleated blinds (yes, with spray paint), doorbell cover, etc.  Now I can add laminate counters and mirror tiles to that list.

Here is the horrible before.  A corner of my living room that has a wet bar.  I had previously redone this entire room with the exception of this little corner.

Check out those mirror tiles.  A box of wine is a must when you live with  decor like this.

I've been plotting this redo for some time.  My plans had to include minimal cost and lack of carpentry.  I was not even going to attempt to remove the mirror tiles, definitely not opening that can of worms.

I primed everything, painted the hardware, countertop and cabinet.  I primed the mirror tiles and applied some killer vintage wallpaper.  Yes, there are mirrors under that wallpaper.

TA DA!

I think this before/after is smokin'.  oh yeah.

Anal Friday

I luv me a good organizing project!

The August issue of Better Homes & Gardens magazine has some damn fine ideas this month.

This one really caught my eye.

So here is my under kitchen sink disaster.  Pretty typical I'd say.

Definitely room for improvement here.

One trip to Lowes knows and snap! This only took me about 20 minutes and could have been even faster if I had skipped the wiping all the crud off the bottom of the cabinet part.  ewww but necessary.

Slick as snot I say!!

OK, Enough Already

Once I started on this long overdue project, I couldn't stop myself.  I finished the cushion covers and made pillows using the leftover scraps of fabrics. 

It's a really gushy comfy sofa now. 

Come on over and have a glass of ice tea on the porch!

Before & After Simplicity

Just two cans of spray paint, a lot of WD40 and elbow grease.

Slipcover Love

Every time I make slipcovers I swear never again.  But slipcovers are kinda like childbirth.  Once it's over you forget the pain.  When you birth that beautiful baby (substitute slipcover here) in no time at all you are ready to do it all over again.

I've slipcovered a sectional sofa.  I've slipcovered a beautiful chair.  Five years ago when we moved into this house I scored an awesome set of vintage furniture for the screened porch.  A wonderful mid-century set with a sofa and two chairs.  But the cushions were trash.  Immediately I ordered new foam and quickly covered it with simple white slips, intending this to just be the undercovering. 

I was going to make nice slipcovers.  I did start that project and got as far as one and a half chairs done.  Then I stalled.  and stalled.  and stalled.

It's only been five years, but as of today I am the proud mother of brand new slipcovers for the sofa and both chairs.

It was a long, drawn out labor but so worth it.  I'm ready to go again.

More Treasures from Enid

It's been like christmas here, unpacking the items that we received from my FIL as he downsizes his life and moves to Williamsburg.

Many of these items were collected by my dear MIL.  She had a passion for porcelain birds and I picked out several.  I hadn't planned to bring home so many, but dang it, they are just so pretty.

This is just a fraction of what I took, which was just a fraction of what my MIL had collected.

Here are a few pics of just some of the other items now in my house and lookin' good.

During my FIL's military career they moved 37 times!  Yes, my MIL had a rock collection.  Moved it everytime.

This pretty chandelier is just waiting for installation in my laundry room. 

My MIL loved porcelain flowers and sparkly crystal. 

This lamp is lead crystal, I believe it is Waterford.

This next item is one of my absolute FAVORITE things that I got to bring home to keep.

Isn't it beautiful!       

Rescue Me

Check out this listing on eBay.  The most awesome mid-century pink and turquoise sofa and chairs. 

Local pickup only from Providence, RI.  I don't think I can get there in the 15+ hours that are left in the auction. 

I hope they find a good home.  No one has bid on them so they could possibly be had for a steal of a price at $250.

It's Working for Me