Fireplace Makeover

The fireplace makeover is done! It took a while to find just the right things, but I did it! I cleared off the mantle and used nature-inspired wall decals on the mirror- decor without the clutter. I moved all of our plants to the floor so now it looks like a little forest! The faux birch hurricanes I found at Kohls on super clearance (I love great deals!) and look so cute with little potted herbs in the top (The floating herb garden has been brought inside). I placed a few of my bigger rocks in there too to fill up the space. I painted the brick using Behr brick and stucco paint and a good ol' paintbrush for all the cracks. It took about three coats of paint to really cover up the brick, but I think it was worth it!

Done!!!

Oh, I can finally put this sponge paint catastrophe out of my mind!! The color came out great (Behr Adobe Straw) and I found some great pieces for the walls to start with, we plan on adding some Charles Burchfield prints and more artwork. I love that museum feel in big hallways! Plus, the walls are plaster and full of bumps and holes from previous tenants, so its a nice way to cover most of them up, although I don't mind the texture that plaster has. It's hard to get around those imperfections in really old houses, so we're just embracing it. On the landing I repainted a table and some wall shelves and replaced the drawer pulls- that was a very simple update, just use a few coats of white paint and a couple pretty pulls (you can splurge a little more when you only need two!). 

It's been a while huh...

Hi Everyone! It's been a long while since I've posted, but I've got some new ideas for posts that I'll have up soon! Justin and I are loving the fall weather, and have been busy snuggling, baking, and trying some seasonal brews. We just took a ride to Corning, NY, a small little town a couple of hours away from Buffalo and visited the Corning Museum of Glass and a nice long walk down Market Street. I have to say the drive was one of the best parts because all the leaves are just starting to change, it's just beautiful. More to come on what we've been up to!