If you were wondering if you could spray paint anything, the answer is yes! And I have to admit that I indeed do. Case in point my door knobs. Here is what they looked like before...

But with a bit of primer and a coat of rubbed bronze spray paint I now have door knobs that match the new light fixtures we've (aka my husband) have installed. The only down side is you will want to spray paint everything you own this color.

So Little Green Notebook completely inspired this next project (aka I totally copied her brilliance.) I bought this grandfather clock on craigslist for a whopping $50! It chimes and dongs and everything! So I sanded it, painted it gray, paint some of the details white, spray painted the metal knobs white, and wha la!

the magic of white spray paint and a new lamp shade from Target (on clearance!)

my lamp's new home...

Ikea outdoor table runner $2.50

Calico Corners indoor/outdoor fabric on sale for 11.99 plus an additional 20% off

Ikea table runner = two outdoor pillows.

1 yard of fabric = three outdoor pillows + left over fabric.

Five outdoor pillows for approximately $2.50 each!

(because cute outdoor pillows are expensive)

A desk a neighbor of mine was throwing to the curb...

with a little left over paint from an old project and sanding, I now have a cute and charming piece for our guest room!

It has a whole new look! We went bold and welcoming with bright red.

It only took about 100 coats of Richly Red by Valspar.

It's the little things that make me happy, like changing these light fixtures...

to this... (thanks husband)

wall color is Sherwin Williams™ SW6127 Ivoire