Thess Socety Blog

I need a new lamp for my bedroom.  Since I already have 3 table lamps sitting in a closet, I decided to make over one of them instead of buying yet another lamp... Spray paint to the rescue!!!!!!  (Isn't paint our best friend??) Read more »

I saw this cute idea to beef up curb appeal when I was on Pinterest (shared by HOMEWARDfoundDecor ) and had to copy the project!  It literally took 20 seconds to do and looks super cute. Take a look! Here's my house number before: Read more »

I love Ikea. I get there once a year to shop because the store is 5 hours away, so I shop like crazy while I'm there and drag everything back home to put together and enjoy.  And you can't beat the prices on their light fixtures, plus they have really cool industrial light fixtures that I love. This year, I was all set to buy a Ranarp light fixture to hang in my laundry room when I spotted a very similar fixture on sale for $14!!!!!!!!!!!! Score!!!!!!!!!!!!! It was definitely one of those "START THE CAR!" moments. Read more »

I'm so happy with my newly redecorated dining room! The black and white scheme makes the wood furniture the focal point which is what I wanted.  Now this space fits my cottage decor beautifully and is a look I am happy with. I began accumulating furniture for the dining room when I first moved in. The furniture I had already was minimal and not really my taste - without a huge budget, I took my time choosing the right pieces for the right prices by buying second hand furniture. Read more »

I like having easy access to things and a stepladder is a must in my house. This past week I picked up the Ikea Bekvam stepladder because it is the perfect height and it comes with a handy hook for hanging the stepladder. I want this stepladder hung in my kitchen where it is nice and handy, but if it's going to be on display all the time I want it to be cute... Read more »

The room is really coming together! I still have one more chair to paint, but 5 are done and I replaced the Craig's List chandelier with one I bought from Lowes. I ordered it online on a Saturday and it was in my hands by Tuesday - gotta like that!! Do you want to see the room so far?? Read more »

Phase 1 of creating my dream dining room is almost complete!  I began with the hutch and chairs and I am thrilled with the way this makeover is turning out! Remember the "before" hutch: I loved it in the aqua, but it didn't fit with my dream inspiration: Read more »