Decorating Cents

I get emails all the time asking me about our kitchen.  Many of the questions include how long the process took or if the paint is still holding up.  I got an email from Katie back in February who was inspired by our kitchen.  She was going to use some of our kitchen ideas for her own.  I felt great knowing I was giving inspiration to others.  I answered her questions and told her I would love to see the finished product. To my surprise Katie emailed me back and her kitchen looks great! Here's the before. And after!   It looks great right!  I had to do a double take at first because I thought I was looking at my own kitchen. Painting the cabinets and adding a back splash changes to whole mood of the room. Thanks Katie for sharing your kitchen! Thanks to my readers for allowing me to share my ideas and be an inspiration to you! If you have a project to share that was inspired by my blog, let me know.  I've love ...

I was finally able to make a quick run to Target yesterday.  I like to steal away at lunch and take a few minutes to myself.  Retail therapy makes everything better right?  While browsing the aisles, I noticed some new things on the shelves. This gold accent table is super cute and chic.  I wouldn't normally go for gold but I think it's the lines that got me. The college dorm section had some really cute new items.  This accent table caught my eye.  I like the mix of blue with the wood top. This little square ottoman made me happy.  It's got a fun pattern and can't go wrong with the blue.  It also came in yellow which was also nice. This pillow was on an endcap and the pattern instantly pulled me in.  Again, blue and white.  Are you sensing a trend here?  What can I say, I like my blues. I love this classic duvet cover . There was a geometric chair that matches the little ottoman.  Love th...

Some times when I see a home decor item I really like, I try to figure out where I can put it in my home.  It was like this when I saw the sputnik style chandeliers.  They are very retro and funky but still very sleek and modern too.  I think one would look great in my son's nursery.  They do tend to be a little pricey though. 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 source source source source source Are you a fan too?   You're reading Sputnik Chandeliers by Andrea, originally posted on Decorating Cents .  If you've enjoyed this post, be sure to follow Andrea on Facebook , Pinterest , Bloglovin , and Hometalk .

School starts next week so the summer activities are coming to a close.  It was packed full of sun and summer camp trips.  Now it's back to homework and early bedtimes.  Why can't summer last a little bit longer? Here's a review for any newbies around these parts or just a recap for those that may have missed something.   I made some DIY flower pots for the patio. I showed you our new patio featuring a set from Target. Book ledges are popping up in kid spaces. A round up of family friendly bar carts. I shared some affordable floor mirrors . Using washi tape , I organized our electronic cords. I gave a preview of the 2015 Ikea catalog . A round up of industrial pendants . I created a fun office using colorful accessories. The Flip or Flop team is hosting a workshop in our area. If I had to choose a new kitchen, Ikea cabinets are definitely an option. How was your July?  Ready to send the ki...

I love this Ikea kitchen commercial where the son comes home to find his parents have taken space from his old bedroom to make a bigger kitchen.  The commercial is hilarious, especially when the son notices his room is basically non existent.  What you can't help but notice is how beautiful the kitchen is.  The large kitchen boasts gray cabinets with a built in eating nook.  It is absolutely stunning.   Right now Ikea has their kitchens 20% off.  I keep saying to myself if we were to ever get new kitchen cabinets, I would definitely check into Ikea.  Their other products are cost efficient so I wouldn't expect anything less about their kitchen cabinets.  They have lots of mix and match finishes and styles.   cabinet door / glass cabinet door / handle / countertop / faucet I decided to take a look around and see real life kitchens of others that have opted for Ikea cabinets.  From reading about their kitchens, it lo...

One of my favorite shows on HGTV is Flip or Flop .  It centers around a husband and wife team, Tarek and Christina, that flips houses.  They buy vacant, run down homes, usually at auctions sight unseen, and renovate them into beautiful homes.  Each episode takes you from the purchase of the home, through renovations, and finally to the finished, remodeled product.  They have built a successful business by flipping houses. My husband and I have talked about flipping homes for a few years now.  Tarek and Christina have created a Flip Advantage team and they are traveling across the US to teach workshops about house flipping and making money in real estate.  I have signed us up for a workshop this weekend.  I am so excited to learn more about this side of real estate!  House flipping is a way we can both work together and start our own business doing what we like to do.  With my new found love of design, I get giddy over seeing transformed sp...

I was recently contacted by Chairish , to style one of their chairs in a design board.  The idea is to take the room from white to bright using a fun chair. Chairish is an online shopping site where design lovers can buy and sell pre-loved home decor.  It's online consignment.  This site was founded by a husband and wife team who was re-locating and didn't know how to get rid of their perfectly good furniture that would not fit into their new space.  What a neat concept huh! I designed a fun office space using a bright green Eames style plastic chair .  I used a basic white desk but added other bright colors for this office.  To keep the space more adult and less juvenile, I paired the colors with a classic black and white rug. chair / desk / lamp / clock / trash bin / decorative boxes / yellow box / letter tray / sputnik chandelier / rug Besides fun accent chairs , Chairish also has great lighting... Beaded Ball Floor Lamp...