Old frame, new trick

The previous owners of the condo left behind some pretty generic artwork. The pictures did not go with the general look wewere going for, but they were framed in these really nice, solid wood frames. After popping the artwork out, you can see the frame below.

After some paint, it made a huge difference. Then, we found these beachy hooks. I think its a neat way to add interest to a wall while maintaining the functionality of a rental property.

Great Headboard Idea

We just returned from a whirlwind trip to Corpus Christi where we gave a beach condo a much needed overhaul. It had tons of potential and with a few coats of paint and some creativity, the place is looking like new. I promise to post the entire before and after very soon, but until then, I will post tidbits of what we did.

These gates were a total steal at $5.00 for the pair on Craigslist! I know, at first glance they look like, well, old fencing. Exactly!

So, my awesome Hubby hosed them down and cleaned them with bleach (getting rid of the funk of being outside forever). Then we painted the fence with a whitewash solution using equal parts white latex paint and paint thinner.

I think they are just awesome for that "beachy" feeling! They would be great for a kids room too.

Easter Baskets!

Easter is on its way! This adorable basket is a must for eggs hunts and would be just adorable in pictures! I am taking orders until the March 20th. Please email me at topsytizzy@gmail.com for pricing and color choices.

Embellished clothing

I love ribbons, bows and embellishments of all kinds. I recently had some fun with some of Baby Girl's clothing, turning plain denim into oh-so-cute! The jean jacket gets compliments wherever we go. For more information, visit my Etsy shop!

Furniture Up-do

My mother-in-law came upon this fantastic find... The piece was so beautiful but had been in a house fire and had soot and heat damage. So, after a good sanding and an even better cleaning ( thanks hubby ), this armoire was ready for its up-do.

We started with a couple of coats of Kilz primer. Their low odor, fast drying version with the green label is my preference. Then on to the paint. Though you could make this so amazing with any color, my new favorite is called Cream in My Coffee by Valspar. It just sounds great. Anyway, after the paint was on, we were able to sand the right spots to give it that lovingly used look.

The wood was so beautiful, so we were able to leave some of it showing (the top and the drawers) which only added to the rustic feel. A little beeswax coat over the entire piece gave it the polished look. I love hardware and luckily, the hardware on the armoire was so fabulous to begin with. So, a once beautiful wood peice becomes a painted up-do!