Upstairs Find

The carpet upstairs had reached its prime. We'll just leave it phrased that way.

 

Hubs had talked to a guy that lived here as a kid and he remembered there being hardwood floors. You know what that means. We commenced ripping and tearing out. Sure enough! It needs some work, but I'm contemplating painting it for less work.

 

 

 

I have talked with fellow bloggers about what they used and how it held up, so I'm leaning further toward that being my decision. They had positive things to say, if you use the right paint and follow instructions.

 

There is not much natural light up here because of the roof line only allowing small windows. It would lighten the area up, which would make my heart happy.

 

Naturally, that led to switching things up a little around my desk.

 

 

 

The majority came from yard sales.

 

Office Revamp

I switched a few things around to put my office area back together again. I had everything on hand, just shopped the house.

 

 Thrifted Items:

Chalkboard

Paper Holder

Box

Filing Cabinet

Letter Press Tray

Desk

 

 

 

The "J" is from Down Grace Lane. Link in sidebar.

 

 

This area is at the top of our stairs. It usually serves as a "catch-all," instead of an actual desk. It feels good to get it organized. Again.

 

 

Office Switcheroo

Well, I can't ever just leave things alone, so I switched up the office/school room area. It felt a little closed in working with Arilynn on the little side wall, so we decided to try it this way for a while. Until my next genius idea comes...

The office side...

I was perusing this picture trying to remember where I got it all because a lot of it came from Goodwill and yard sales. The dresser came from my neighbor's trash. We had arrived back home from church and I was looking out the kitchen window when I spotted it. Down we ran and carried it back up...in my heels. I was too afraid to take the time to change because someone might grab it. :) Fresh coat of paint and new hardware and voila!

I also got the mail scales at a yard sale. I painted the "office" sign and it is available in my Etsy shop.

The desk was snagged at an auction for $2. Cleaned it up and gave it a fresh coat of paint, as well. The yellow storage box and tool shed picture are both thrift store purchases.

I made the eye chart using a paper from Cavallini. I just had Wes cut and stain a board and then staple the paper to it. Added twine to hang it. They sell them on Etsy and Ebay, but I found mine in one of those "unique" stores.

Wes spotted these galvanized tins at HomeGoods while we were on vacation. He thought we needed them and I didn't argue. HA!

The little glass jars came from Goodwill, but IKEA sells them.

My newest sign-"Greatly Blessed." Great for fall or anytime!

Before

After

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