Stripes, Stripes, Stripes~plus a mudroom makeover under $100

Stripes, Stripes, & More Stripes..

Happy Monday Everyone!

Hope you all had a fun weekend.

My weekend seemed to fly by and I don't feel like I was very productive at home

But,

 it was one of those weekends were "we did fun stuff"

We enjoyed a birthday party for my father in law, we went grouse hunting (0/4), and we went to our church's Harvest party~I rode a horse for the first time, so that was great!

Anyways, I wanted to share a productive project anyone can do:

I did it a while back~actually a long while back..

But, it was so fun I wanted to look at it again!

Do you have one of those spaces that just needs something?

You don't know what..but you think it needs a "pop" of color.

Check out this mudroom Makeover for under $100.

It is from: 

The decor chick:

ttp://decorchick.com/mudroom-makeover-and-striped-wall/

She added a super fun striped wall and a cozy bench to create a super awesome space!

ttp://decorchick.com/mudroom-makeover-and-striped-wall/

ttp://decorchick.com/mudroom-makeover-and-striped-wall/

To see our mudroom, check out this blogpost:

http://altobellipetersonconstruction.blogspot.com/2015/09/putting-mud-in-mudroom-come-along-on.html

Have you ever though about adding stripes?

In our first home, I saw this picture below and was completely inspired:

I loved everything about it...

From: Cozy Cottage Cute

So, I tried to create a hallway with Stripes!

My sister came over and we went to town!

Her and I were able to figure it out on our own and took just a few hours to do!

If you are looking to add a "fun touch" to your home, consider stripes!

Here are the directions:

#1. You take 7.5 inches from the top draw a line and 7.5 inches from the bottom draw lines.
~in my case "dear hubby" has a laser line shot, so that is what I used.

#2. Once you have those lines marked, measure 15 inches between them until you are done.
 Now, this is on my ceiling--which I believe is 7.5ft. not including 1/2 foot for baseboard.
 To decide the width of your stripes, measure the total height of the wall from the ceiling to the base molding and divide by seven. If you want thicker stripes, divide by five. If you want skinny stripes divide by nine or more.

#3. Now time to tape! Tape appropriately so you can do a different color every row!
Once you have taped, start painting! You do one color at a time, because you have to tape and then remove.

I am sure pinterest has way better directions..so follow them...LOL :)

But, you get the idea!

Hope you Enjoyed the Post Today!

Shelby

Putting the Mud in Mudroom. Come along on our mudroom tour!

Happy Wet Wednesday Everyone!

I thought since it was rainy and gloomy, let's do a gloomy & spooooky post.

You know what is spooky about our mudroom right now?

Two things:

#1. It's super clean

and

#2. It's super clean

In all reality it never ever looks this clean.

There is actually usually MUD in our MUDROOM!

but, today is different

it is clean , so come along on a Tour!

Don't kill me...

 but

 I have already put out some Halloween Decorations  because I love Halloween.

and the other great thing about Halloween decorating is..

when your house is gross, dirty, or muddy you can "pretend" that it is just decorated!

Come Along on Our  Mudroom Tour without the MUD!

 Most of you know, I love beadboard and baskets!

That pretty much sums up the mudroom!

A whole lotta beadboard & some fun baskets!

Two of the baskets were from the World Market & one is a milk crate from a rummage sale.

Then, "my dear mom", found this fun Happy Halloween banner at Herbergers!

 

QUICK SIDE NOTE"

I also put up a picture of each child above"their hook" to help them distinguish which hook to use..

unfortunately,

that is a very complicated process and we haven't quite figured it out yet!

...Maybe one day, Maybe one day

OKAY, back to the Tour at hand:

I  added a little cream pillow and black & white pumpkin to the bench for some fun!

...So, grab a hook....it doesn't have to be labeled and stay awhile!

There will be some more fun rooms to see!

BEFORE I GO,

I don't want you thinking that is how our mudroom always looks.

*This is usually the reality...

To be honest,

I really Love when it is filled with shoes and jackets, backpacks, and mud!

Hope you enjoyed my blog :)

If you are looking for a contractor to help you with your outdoor home projects,

Give the friendly folks a call at Altobelli Peterson Construction

a call at:
1-218-744-3350

Thanks so much!

Shelby

Decorating for Fall on a Dime!

HaPpY TuEsDaY everyone!

Hope Everyone is doing well!

 

Are you guys "Falling" in LOVE with Fall yet?

 Do you get excited to "break out" the Fall decor?

 or 

Does the thought of decorating make you want to stick your head in a pumpkin?

Well, Don't feel troubled!

I have some fun, easy, and affordable ways to decorate outside for Fall!

#1. Use what you already have & just add to it.

Do you have a old wicker chair or rocking chair you had out for summer?

Use that piece & just change add to it!

I just "flip" the pillows!

  

2. Change the Pillows or Cushions

You may be thinking, you don't want to invest in expensive pillows or cushions.

Here's my little secret:

I buy pillows that I can turn over and use again...

The cream pillow, on the other side, is a flag that I use on the 4th of July!

 Just a easy way to get a few seasons out of one!

*The other one I did purchase at Target, on sale with the 5% discount! 

 #3. Find a sale on plants...or MUMS!

Our local Farmer's market has them on sale for 2 for $20.00

~That's a bargain!

If a  new plant is out of the budget, pick some sticks, add a few lights, and throw it together in a planter!

 

#4. Take your Indoor baskets....outdoors!

I have an addiction to baskets. 

I just grabbed one from inside and stuck a plant in it!

Use what you already have!

 

#5. Lastly, I just found a $5.00 sign and hung it over the chair for some fun!

Apples, Ciders, Pumpkins anyone?

#6. Do you have Veggies from the Garden?

Go grab those squash or pumpkins or ask a friend that gardens!

Go grab them, throw them in a fun basket, and set it out as a center piece!

 

 I hope you Enjoyed my Decorating on a Dime for Fall Post!

Also, Don't forget to give us a "call this Fall" for all your siding, roofing, gutter, deck, door, or window needs at 1-218-744-3350 today!

Shelby