Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Primp Your Stuff Wednesday Linky Party #31

Happy Wednesday! It's time to link up all your fabulously primped projects, including anything you have made, or made to look better, or anything you have found to {primp} your space.

Here are my favorites from last week's party:



I'm in love with this kitchen redo over at Miss Gracie's House,






and this gorgeous paneling on Peach Street.




There were so many fabulous furniture redo's including this cute blue cabinet by My Fabuless Life,




this beautiful gray buffet by Elizabeth and Co.,




   this numbered dresser by Vintage Restyled,




this pretty cream buffet by Renewing Your Find Cafe,




and these numbered chairs by Red Hen Home.


Thanks for all your inspiration!

 
Now it's time to be inspired again:


Please become a follower if you are not already, and grab my button to post somewhere on your blog so others can join in on the fun!


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Monday, January 16, 2012

grain sack pillow giveaway!

If you love grain sacks as much as I do, you are going to love this giveaway! 

Michele from maisondemichele has generously offered to give away one of her beautiful vintage grain sack pillows from her shop.
 
She has so many to choose from:

 
blue,

 

red,


with a variety of stripes.

 



These are just a few of the ones she has available in her shop.

Aren't they gorgeous! 
 

The winner will get to choose any grain sack pillow valued at $65.

Here's the info. you need to get a chance to win the pillow of your choice:

Go to Michele's blog Summersoul and become a follower, then come back here and leave me a comment saying you did.

For those who want extra chances at winning {leave a comment for each one you do}:

Visit maisondemichele, then let me know what your favorite item is in the shop.
Post this giveaway on your blog, facebook, or twitter.

This giveaway will be open until Mon. Jan. 23rd, 5 pm MST. 

keep primping and good luck!

P.S. If you have a shop or blog you'd like to promote, or would like to do a giveaway here, email me at maraven{at}sfcn{dot}org.

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Primp Your Stuff Wednesday Linky Party #30

Happy Wednesday! It's time to link up all your fabulously primped projects, including anything you have made, or made to look better, or anything you have found to {primp} your space.

Here are my favorites from last week's party:

Farmhouse Porch added a beautiful chippy shelf in her bathroom to hold all the necessities.



Decorate With A Little Bit showed off her gorgeous master bath redo, which includes an interior stain glass window.



A Place To Call Home shared her perfectly styled living room shelves.


and last but not least,

Summersoul finished these amazing cane back chairs, using paint and vintage grain sacks.



Thanks for all your inspiration every week!




Now it's time to be inspired again:


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Monday, January 9, 2012

a chair mini makeover, new camera, and a favorite find

Now that the craziness of Christmas is over and the kids are back in school, I was able to finish a little project--a chair mini makeover.


I say mini, because it didn't need much done.  Just a coat of white paint, and distressing ( I kept the existing seat cover).


Right now it's sitting in the corner of my dining nook, and paired with a faux grain sack pillow.


I got a new camera for Christmas, so hopefully after I learn to use it properly, my pictures will continue to improve.  Funny thing is, I just barely learned some cool tricks on my really old point and shoot camera.  Maybe I'll take a photography class so it doesn't take years to learn.




I also got these cute nesting doll measuring cups.  I originally saw them at Urban Outfitters, but finally snatched them up one day when i spied them at JC Penny's {coupon in hand}.


I'm off to move some furniture around, and pump myself up for some bigger paint jobs.


keep primping,

Thursday, January 5, 2012

french inspired vintage and handmade goods by maisondemichele

I'd like to welcome my newest sponsor, maisondemichele, owned by Michele Cabot, who's shop is full of beautiful linens, grain sacks, bistro chairs and other french inspired wares that you will definitely love.
 

 
Michele's home is also a treat for the eyes. 




More of those beautiful grainsacks,

 


whites, and simple styling.

 


 




 
I love her beautiful harvest table setting,
 


and simple holiday styling.


Check out her blog Summersoul for more of her space, and shop maisondemichele to get those special vintage and handmade items to primp your own home.

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Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Primp Your Stuff Wednesday Linky Party #29

Happy Wednesday! It's time to link up all your fabulously primped projects, including anything you have made, or made to look better, or anything you have found to {primp} your space.

Last week's party included any recent or favorite projects from 2011, and boy were they all great!


It all started with Paint showed off her gorgeous entryway.


Shabby Love shared her beautiful mirror wall.



French Country Cottage is a pro at ruffles, and at styling a romantic table setting.


Kate's Place primped a plain barrel into a beauty, using burlap and a stencil.


European Paint Finishes revealed this perfectly weathered vanity.


Picked and Painted updated this charming changing table with paint and new knobs.


and last but not least,

Sweetgirl Expressions made this sweet and shabby, scrappy union jack stool.




Thanks so much for all the inspiration!  2011 was a great year, here's hoping 2012 will bring as much or more!
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Thursday, December 29, 2011

thanks for a great year!

Thanks for making 2011 a wonderful year!  I was able to accomplish a lot more than I thought after putting together my end of year post.

Thank you for reading my blog, and leaving such sweet, encouraging comments--they make my day!

Thanks to these top referring blogs:


And a special thanks to my lovely sponsors:


If you would like to advertise here on Primp beginning in January,  I'm offering sponsorship space for $10 a month.  Just email me at maraven {at}sfcn{dot}org.

And because no post is complete without some pictures, here are some that are currently inspiring my 2012 project ideas.

{all images via Pinterest}




I'm excited for the new year and have lots of projects and ideas planned. Now I'm off to work on my to-do list. 

 
keep primping,