* we adore Sandra Boynton books at bedtime! Fantastic prices on these: The Going-To-Bed Book
--- But Not the Hippopotamus
--- Moo Baa La La La
--- Blue Hat, Green Hat
--- Doggies
I’ve had the itch to paint this dresser that I got back in Virginia . And because it has some lovely detailing and nooks and grooves that would be harder to get with a brush, I opted for spray paint. I chose the rustoleum painter’s touch in dark gray. (I bought at Home Depot, but I’ve seen this brand popping up at other stores too)
This is how I spray paint a dresser:
This one did not have a high gloss finish on it, so it was a great candidate for spray paint without a lot of sanding. If your piece has a really high gloss finish, you’ll want to sand or use a liquid sandpaper/de-glosser.
I got this recipe from Elisabeth Beutler, a long-time reader that emailed me a bunch of recipes when I asked for them back here. You know what a big thing it is to find something everyone in the family loves, so as a fellow mom that sometimes really dreads coming up with dinner, I wanted to share with you all. And of course I forgot to take any pictures, so here is one halfway through dishing up when I remembered and it’s really not pretty, but gives you an idea:
A lovely bedroom makeover from Beth at Home Stories A to Z:
* you may know of my love for dormer windows, so it is no surprise that this article was one of my favorite finds this week.
I’ve been seeing a lot of tile accents in bathrooms lately. I think it’s a clever and inexpensive way to add a little detail and oomph.
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