Mod Mix Monday #141

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So I got off work early today and took full advantage of having a few extra hours.

First, let's discuss that image above. 

I love so much about it. It's organized clutter. I've wanted one of those stacking bookshelves forever.

I really don't have a spot for it in my house but I love the way it looks here.

I also love the painted floors. 

I'm totally considering painting my floors but its way down the list of projects.

Aren't the little birdcages quaint mixed with Christmas lights?

Of course I love the paint finish on the bench.

Which brings me to what I did in my spare time today. 

I had a 25% off coupon for Sherwin Williams and I ran over and bought paint to paint my dining room!

I'm painting it the same color as the living room.

This will be a test...because I used Sherwin Williams Emerald Paint in Shoji White for the living room.

It took two full gallons. I thought it would take one.

I wasn't that impressed with Emerald. I did't think it was worth the extra $20.

I mean it was nice but not any nicer than other paints I've used. 

So today I bought the HGTV paint at Sherwin Williams.

With the coupon, it cost me $32. The other would have cost me $52.

The girl at the store acted like I was making a huge mistake.

But I've read reviews of both paints online and they really seem to be pretty evenly loved and hated.

Their Super Paint seems to have the best reviews but I wanted to try the cheapest.
Yep, I thought I'd give the cheap a try.

I painted a swatch on the wall and looks to me like it's going to be just fine. 

Smelled just about the same and looked the same. 

I'll let you know how it goes. I plan on painting Thursday.

I also started sanding the cabinet in the living room. 

I hoped to get a coat of paint on it but ran out of time after sanding.

This cabinet. I want it to have a really chippy finish. Hope to work on it more tomorrow.

Now on to my favorites from last week....

 Tin cans never looked so good. 

Natalie of Sette Design added some growing flowers and a little aqua tulle.

Suddenly...tin cans are chic....shabby chic!

 Ok, can you believe this? That's a refrigerator! 

Victoria of Trois Petite Filles painted her fridge and added wood embellishments.

This makes me want to paint my own fridge. 

Actually, I've been thinking about painting the handles forever.

This might get me going on that project. 

Back to this fridge...now it looks like a shabby antique armoire. Tres Chic!

 Penny of Penny's Vintage Home wanted to display a bunch of her vintage tablecloths.

She used them as chair covers! I love vintage tablecloths. I have a few myself that I haven't had out in ages.

This really makes me want to get them out and use them.

 Sarah at Church Street Designs showed how to dress like Downton Abbey.

Oh...this is just my thing. I'd love to do this!

Jamie of So Much Better with Age shared how she got high end vanities 

with marble tops for less!

Her bathrooms are dreamy. 

And then there is this...

just lots of pretty

Angela of Cottage Magpie has been busy reorganizing things at her house.

Here she added a display of flea market and thrift store art to the wall above her sewing station.

She even recommends a book to read to help you get motivated and clean the clutter out of your life.

I think I am going to order this book.

Now I'm really inspired!

How about you?

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