Okay, so I mentioned in my last post that it's been a really long time since I've been able to "pour" myself into making my house a home and how exciting it is to be able to do so!

After 10 years of military life, our family is finally settling into the civilian world and IT. FEELS. GREAT. Not only because our kids will have a home to call their own even after three years of living here but also because I now get to make my house feel more like a home.

I can finally sink in, plant roots and cozy up the place without feeling the overwhelming sensation of the temporary life that belongs to so many military families across the country and world. Don't get me wrong, military life wasn't all bad by any means. There were so many great opportunities and friendships we were afforded through the benefit of being military. However, just like everything else, it had its downfalls and negatives and we just felt like those began to outweigh the benefits more. And so...after much prayer, tears and even laughter...here. we. are. And here we go...

In the next few weeks (and maybe even months), you will listen to me share this new season that God has brought us into and,specifically, how making our house a home involves more than just aesthetics. And while I know that God has given me a gift and a passion for the restoration of old things, He is the One who  makes ALL things new! For that, I am thankful!  

So, grab your favorite blanket or sweater and a warm mug of hot chocolate, coffee or tea and snuggle up for  a freshly brewed cup of inspiration. 

So, with all of  that being said, some of you asked what colors I used on the pieces from my last post. Well, here ya go! 

Dresser turned Media Stand: Sherwin Williams, Annie Sloan Dark Wax

Cedar Chest turned Coffee Table: Annie Sloan Cream, AS Clear Wax

Dresser turned Entry Table: Annie Sloan Cream, Annie Sloan Clear Wax

And here's my latest project...again, for my house. 

BEFORE
 This is by no means in horrible condition with the exception of a few scrapes and scratches on the top

I am attempting to put our living room together and it's coming together quite nicely. I am learning to take my time in decorating my own home and not feel so anxious about getting things done. Anyone else feel that way? Like you just have to put all together in a snap?? 

Well, I don't really have a choice in the matter since finding pillows for my sofa seems to be like finding a needle in a haystack! But....I digress...back to the table.

I really liked it. Had good bones. Only $30 and just the size I needed as an occasional table beside our sofa. So, just like any savvy shopper...I grabbed it and began to dream up all the wonderful and yummy colors and finishes I could give it.

This is what I came up with...

What do you think? I just love it and think it fits in so well with what I want the room to feel like. A little formal. A lotta cozy. And a lot of chippy.

I'll be revealing more of our living room in weeks to come...stay tuned! 

p.s. For those of you wondering, I used SW Jogging Path for the main parts of this table and Dover White for the accents. ;)

LINKIN UP WITH:

Okay, it's that time! Are you guys ready? I am! I can't wait to see all of the creative things you all have come up with and all the great junk you have found! Let's link up and show everyone all of your cool junk!

Please be sure that when you copy and paste your URL into Mr. Linky that it is the link to the post of your junk (your junk party post URL) and not the main page of your blog.

To get the ball rolling...here's a few pics of my junk finds and some before and afters to whet your palate! Enjoy!

BTW, I have posted MY before and afters since I didn't have any new pics of junk uploaded on my laptop (sorry no time and a bit lazy) but you feel free to post whatever you like: your finds, your recreations, whatever. We're ready!

And heeeeerrrrrrreeee we go!

BEFORE

AFTER

BEFORE

This little bench came just as you see it for $2!!! I know, I know...it should have been FREE! At least, that's what I thought...but then again, $2 bucks is like free, isn't it?

AFTER

It was hard to let go...just love the way the red ticking fabric added that country touch with the red paint. I distressed a bit but you can't really see it in the pic. This was my first bench redo...pretty darn good if I do say so myself....and I do! *wink*

DRESSER BEFORE

The infamous oak dresser that I just couldn't decide what color(s) to paint.

DRESSER AFTER

And then it HIT me...voila! I think this is one of my favorite junkin' finds yet and at $10 it's close to the best deal too!

I also loved the way this piece turned out. A Salvation Army find for little to nothing. With a bit of hard work and elbow grease it became a great conversational piece.

And a little more detail for ya....

Alright, let's link up...let's see whatcha got! I am SO excited! Hence, the early start!

***ATTENTION! ATTENTION! ATTENTION!***

p.s. Please, please, please be sure to add a link back to this post (the junk party post and NOT my MAIN blog URL) from your blog post about all of your good stuff! Be sure to add your party post URL and NOT your blog URL in Mr. Linky down below also. Again, in your post, there should be a hyperlink back to Me & My House in your text or a mention of the Junk Party. Thank ya, thank ya!

It's the party of all parties over here next week...yup, a Junk Party! Right here in this very place Me & My House will host its first party with the best theme ever-JUNK!

I want to see all of your finds, what you did with them, hear what you want to do with them, your dreams, your aspirations...wait, maybe not dreams and aspirations unless, of course, you really want to share those with me. Then, of course, I am all ears! *wink*

So, here's how it will go down:

STEP 1: Just grab this button and place it on your blog so that all your friends and family will know to join us for this event!

Just in case you need help, here's how you can make this badge active on your blog.

STEP 2: Once you have the button up on your blog, come back here and leave me a comment and let me know you've got it up. From those who leave comments and attach the badge to their blog, I will randomly select someone for a free surprise from the Me & My House stash! Ummmm,hmmm...some goodies are in store for you wonderful people!

STEP 3: Join me on June 18 to show all of your good stuff. It's that easy! I am SO excited!

p.s. it won't hurt to blog about it too...I'm all about kudos, you know.Follow me? More kudos...you get it!

#1 Me & MYYYYYY House!

So, when thinking of some of my most favorite things, it's only natural that I would begin with MY work, right? Of course! And this piece screams everything Me & My House is all about. It's classy with a bit of funk. Traditional with a bit of Pacific flair. Absolutely, undeniably...FABULOUS!

This is, by far, my most favorite piece I have done yet...the coral dresser. Aaaaahhh! Lehua, I pray you are enjoying!

Absolutely yummy!

#2 All things Flea...

How I love a walk through rows and rows of wonderful junk and as fabulous as Hawaii is...there are NO TRUE FLEA MARKETS! I am dieing over here! Someone help me! Sooo, until I can make it back the mainland I load up on outrageous doses of Craigslist, antique shoppes, and friends who have junk that's just too junky for them. I also LOOOOOVVVEEE looking at everyone's flea market finds and inpspirational flea market decorating. So, here are a few finds from online...

Just look at all this goodness...these are my kind of finds!

From some of my favorite people over at Better Homes & Gardens...these ladies know how to turn someone's trash into treasure! Yuuuuum-my! I am loving the color on the wash stand...gorgeous.

#3 Farmhouse Fever

Give me the country. Give me chippy,chunky and old...I am in Heaven. Here's a find from a fellow Etsy crafty creator...solsitcehome. Check out more of her great finds at www.solsticehome.etsy.com.