Concrete Walls in Homes

How are you all? Hope you had a good week.  I had promised a Wednesday post but, obviously, that didn't happen. My apologies. I really have to get better at multi-tasking. It seems when I have a crazy shoot schedule, I can do little else. I will work on that!

Lately, I've been dreaming of renovating. I deeply dislike my fireplace, and I think my husband finally agrees. It reminds me of a certain chain of restaurants, here in Vancouver, and that's not good. I'm thinking about introducing a little concrete to our home, and this might be the spot. I've seen quite a few "feature" walls in homes that I've shot and it can look pretty. I would definitely want to mix it with wood and warm it up a bit, and keep it to a small area.  Hmmm. I'd love to know your thoughts.

janis
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Bedroom Make-over. Well, it's a start.

Slowly but surely, a "make-over" is beginning. I won't say how long ago I got the mirrors and glass top cut, but it was awhile ago. I got tired of stepping around all the glass leaning up against our bedroom wall, so I finally busted out the drill and did something about it.

Before - A very plain little inset with built-in drawers. 

Tools of the trade. I only drilled 4 holes that were of no use. ;)

After - a much perkier little nook. I changed up the drawer pulls, and slipped some wallpaper underneath the glass. I like the glass top, as now the look can be changed up just by changing what's underneath.

Now, we have to work on ripping out the bunk carpet and replacing it with hardwood, new light fixtures and blinds. Slow and steady. I don't want to get ahead of myself.

Have a lovely Wednesday! Back on Friday.

Conquer Clutter

I was asked to answer a few questions, for a contributers page, about small spaces and "conquering clutter". As I plunked down my thoughts, I scanned my office. Ugh. I have definitely not conquered clutter. After answering the questions, I started to go through the cupboards and shelves in my work space. Let's just say, a garage sale will be happening in the next month, and my office will go through a few changes. I will share the results of my purging and mini reno. If any of you lovely bloggers have some decluttering advice, please fill me in!

To celebrate Canada Day (we're 143 years old!), I thought I'd leave you with this image. I do not know why I have this (probably scanning ebay whilst drinking wine, and thought "oh, a mountie"), but I can promise you, it will be part of the garage sale. You may have to get here early if you want this little guy ;)

Happy Canada Day! Hope the sun is shining where you are!