I think it is entirely possible that I am the slowest decorator on the planet. I have some serious issues people. Who takes 12 months to decorate a simple living room end table? Me, that’s who. First I shop thrift stores for months finding a table that is the right shape and size. The easy part is painting it. That I can almost do with my eyes closed.
Accessorizing, not so much. I scour Pinterest for decorating ideas. I put things on the table, I take them off. I arrange them, I rearrange them. I decide I need different things. I make different things. I put them on the table. . . and the saga continues. I think about hiring an interior decorator to help me make decisions. But then decide I don’t want to fork out the cash. After all, I’m a DIY’er, so I should be able to you know, do-it-myself. So I buckle down and get the job done. It’s not always perfect, but it’s good enough. At least for awhile. 😉
After a slow and deliberating process, my living room table is finally decorated. (We won’t talk about the other two tables in the room, mkay?) Here she is:
The table itself was a DIY project. I bought it a couple of years ago at a yard sale for $5. It had a few scratches and was really dusty. Nothing that a little spackling and spray paint couldn’t fix!
She looks so much better now that she’s all dressed up. And in case any of you are wondering, here is the break down of each of the projects.
1-This faux plant was my biggest splurge in the room. I bought it at Tai Pan Trading. Even with a coupon it was $40. I almost didn’t buy it, but my husband was with me and talked me into it. So glad I did. It would have taken me hours to make, and probably wouldn’t have saved me that much money. Thanks honey!
2-I found a thrift store frame in my stash and spray painted it white. Filled it with the printable quote that I designed.
3-The nest was actually an Easter decoration that I didn’t end up using. The bird is one of those ever popular Dollar Store birds that I spray painted white.
4-My frame needed a little height, so I covered some books with fabric and placed it on top.
5-My easy peasy spray painted decor balls.
6-The pedestal bowl I pulled from another room.
Whew, I actually did it. It is such a great feeling crossing this project off my list!
What unfinished projects are nagging at you? Please tell me you have some.
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This is beautiful, I love how you mixed some colors to make it look bright. The colors are perfect and I like the way you arranged it.
Thanks so much Hannah! I do love how the bright colors make it a cheerful spot. š
I am exactly the same way! I have such a hard time deciding on decor, for some reason. And I have thought about hiring a decorator, too! But then I think, “I dont want stuff in here that some other person thought of, I want stuff that means something to ME.” So, anyway, I understand the painful process š And I LOVE your covered books! I have a lamp that needs some height and have wondered what to do about it. You have answered my question! Thanks!
It sure can be a painful process, but luckily it usually turns out great eventually! And I’m so glad you found my covered book idea helpful. Always love to hear that! š
It looks great! I love the blues in combination with the natural look of the plant and nest. I have a little table like that I got at D.I. *ahem* a couple of years ago that I bought the paint tonight to finish.
Haha. I’ve got a couple chairs that have been sitting in my garage for a couple of years. Totally understand! I’m hoping this is the summer that I actually get them finished.
Oh have you inspired me. I have a table almost exactly like yours and it has been sitting here for years just waiting for some attention. Did you use a satin finish black spray paint?? I do not know why I am so afraid of spray paint. Love the way you decorated the table – so inviting! Thanks for inspiring me to get moving!!!
Yep, I used a satin finish spray paint. It’s my favorite for furniture. A little shiny, but not too much. š
It looks really nice Kara, I love it all! Your table looks amazing with it’s new coat of paint and that little bird on the twig nest is so adorable–great job. š