Maryann @ Domestically Speaking

For the Love of… Bunk Beds and Loft Beds

February 22, 2012 By Maryann @ Domestically Speaking 6 Comments

My oldest daughter is turning 10 this summer and what does she want… a bedroom makeover. She wants to go with teal blues instead of pinks, she wants a more grown up quilt and she wants a new bed.

She really wants a loft bed or a bunk bed… so here are some cool ones we’ve found.

This bunk bed design is amazing!

This one is my daughter’s favorite.

Beautiful detail.

The colors she’s wanting.

Another fun bunk bed design.

Love the starfish detail.

So are you lovin’ bunk beds and / or loft beds? Do you kiddos have one?

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114th Power of Paint Party… Apple Green

February 21, 2012 By Maryann @ Domestically Speaking 15 Comments

Welcome Paint Lovers…

I’m desperately trying to finish up the final projects to complete the family room. So last week when we were having some lovely warm weather I broke out the spray paint.

I bought this chair at a garage sale for $1 about 4 years ago when we moved out here. It has lived in almost every room of our home at some time.

A couple weekends ago we made some major changes to our Ikea Bookshelves Entertainment Center (that I hope to share next week), so I figured this chair deserved a paint job and pop of color in our family room would be great.

Apple Green is such a happy color!

So what have you been painting?

Power of Paint Party Rules:

#1… This is a PAINT party… so pretty please, link-up only paint related projects. I HATE deleting!

#2… Please put my nifty POPP button (you can find it up in my menu bar’s BUTTONS) in your blog post or a link back to this party somewhere on your blog… that way others from your blog can check out all the paint projects too.

#3… Share the Love… visit the other paint pals.

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Bamboo Sunburst Mirror

February 20, 2012 By Maryann @ Domestically Speaking 17 Comments

Happy Monday! I hope you guys had a wonderful weekend. A few weeks ago I was inspired to create a new mirror to place on the ledge shelf above our beadboard wallpapered wall in the family room.

A few years ago my parents scored some damaged bamboo shades on clearance for $4. They gave them to me knowing I’d figure out something to do with them eventually. Well inspiration finally hit.

The Hubster helped to cut most of the bamboo pieces… I still have a sore forearm muscle from holding the bamboo in place (and I only cut like a 1/4 of them).

This project does take some time… between the cutting and the hot gluing…

but definitely worth it for the outcome.

I scored the mirror at a garage sale for 50 cents a while back… so this mirror cost under $5, although it only cost me 50 cents!

LOVE!

Thanks for stopping by!

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Unfailing Love… Week 3

February 19, 2012 By Maryann @ Domestically Speaking 3 Comments

“the LORD delights in those who fear him, who put their hope in his unfailing love.”

Psalm 147:11

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113th PoPP Spotlight

February 18, 2012 By Maryann @ Domestically Speaking 5 Comments

Happy Weekend Friends ~ We’re officially on vacation mode in our household. My kiddos have this next week off school and we’re heading off for a little get-a-way.

What a great week of paint projects. Thanks to all who linked up! Let’s check out this week’s awesome Power of Paint Party Spotlight…

This pot is adorable and she has a great tutorial on how she transformed a clay pot into this beauty.

Love a cream’ified kitchen!

Great tutorial on how to create your own mercury glass with paint.

Great tutorial on how to build this shelf.

Pretty stencil added to a stool.

And the most clicked paint project this week is…

this beautiful blue vanity paint job.

If you missed the rest of this week’s Power of Paint Party you can check it out here.

If you were featured in the Spotlight you can grab your button here.

I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

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Friend Burlap

February 16, 2012 By Maryann @ Domestically Speaking 10 Comments

I’ve been brainstorming on some new burlap signs… and here’s my latest creation…

Friend Defined Burlap Sign

If you are interested in purchasing one of my new “Friend Defined” burlap signs you can find them in the menu bar’s “Burlap Beauties”.

Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

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113th Power of Paint Party… Red and Pink

February 14, 2012 By Maryann @ Domestically Speaking 15 Comments

Welcome Paint Lovers & Happy Valentine’s Day!

In case you missed my announcement a few weeks ago… I started a new site as a spin-off of this party, Power of Paint. I’d love for you to submit your fav paint projects.

In honor of V-Day I thought I’d share some red and pink painted beauties…

I hope you have a wonderful V-day! When this party goes live I will have been at a basketball practice, watched my daughter’s basketball game and we’ll be off to my son’s basketball game. Perfect family night… time together & sports!

So what have you been painting?

Power of Paint Party Rules:

#1… This is a PAINT party… so pretty please, link-up only paint related projects. I HATE deleting!

#3… Share the Love… visit the other paint pals.

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