Cool Beans

Lately, I’ve really been getting geared up to do some improvements to the house.  Big improvements that cost a lot of money aren’t exactly in the budget right now… but with a little elbow grease, a few cans of paint, and some inexpensive accessories, the house feels like a brand new place.

I recently found an antique dining room set on Kijiji for $100.  I had originally planned to paint it a light colour to spruce up the kithen/dining area, but the wood on it is in such great shape I can’t bring myself to do it.  Now, the only thing left is to incorporate some dining room storage, a plant or two, and some wall hangings!  I’ve got frames to do a photo montage on one wall, and I keep checking back at the second hand stores for interesting things to put on the other.

As for the upstairs,the bedroom and bathroom each got a coat of new colour on the walls, plus some accessories that really liven up the space.

These are all things I’ve needed to do for a while, but it’s finally come time when I feel as though I know what I’m doing.  I’m learning to be more creative with design (something I commonly struggle with) and I’m also discovering new sources of potential, such as the Value Village by my office.  There’s a lot to be said for a great piece of vintage furniture that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg.  Antique stores are also fun, but generally MUCH less affordable!

Anyway, that’s a long way of saying that I’m feeling the drive to create and innovate lately and this is a great way to do it.  I’ll post photos soon!  The rooms aren’t quite complete yet but when they are, you better believe I’ll be showing them off.  :-)