CHEAP BEDROOM MAKEOVER

Remember the movie, Purple Rain? Well, I love Prince and the movie so much,
 I painted my room purple. 

I enjoyed it while it lasted, but the room appeared smaller that it actually was. The easiest and cheapest solution to begin a makeover is with paint. I purchased a gallon of primer and a gallon of Colorplace semi-gloss antique white paint from Walmart, both for under $30 and got to work.

Let me tell you, it took a couple of coats. That stubborn purple was just peeking through everywhere.

I got these mirrors from Ikea, a while ago, and painting around them was a task in itself!

And oh yeah, I chose the hottest day to paint. I was sweating like a banshee. What was I thinking?

Well, after a week of priming/painting, here is the finished product. My daughter's friend, Hope, gifted me a robin's egg blue candle and from there the color theme began. I purchased the white owl from T.J. Maxx for $9.99. The beautifully crafted wooden apple was an incredible find from Unique for only $2.49. I purchased the white sheets from Walmart for about $18.00 and the white down comforter was a steal from Target for $24.99. These beautiful pink Gerber daisies purchased from Gray's Florist added the right pop of color.

Purchased the Life is Beautiful pillow from T.J. Maxx for $12.99. Using the colors from that pillow, I went to Hobby Lobby and purchased fabrics to make these chevron and paisley throw pillows for less than $8.00 a half yard.

tutorial coming soon

         I picked up this white linen/metal basket from Unique for $2.49 and used it as a plant holder. 

Cateracterum Palm from Home Depot

  I already had purchased this area rug from Target and it added a bold graphic print to the all white room.

 This heirloom cherry blanket rack retails for $45, but I lucked up and got this one from Unique for $5.99. 

*updated w/fresh yellow flowers*

Added all up, this makeover was under $120.

But looks like a million bucks!

(at least to me it does!)

CRAFT-MATIC

I was in Target the other day and spotted felt buckets with winter themes like snowmen, snowflakes and reindeer similar to these. They were so cute that I was gonna buy one for each of my co-workers. I said to myself, "I think I can make that".

While in Walmart, I picked up some craft felt for $2.88, magnetic strips for $.97 and wiggly eyes for $.97. Popped in A.C. Moore for super tacky glue.

didn't use the glue sticks

I used a shoe box top to make the stencil for the snowmen.  I didn't want to freestyle, so I used crushed red pepper seasoning for the head, bottle of Voss water for the middle and a spool of netting for the bottom.

I carefully cut it out and used one piece of white felt and traced 4 snowmen.

Next, I just played around and made different hats, a bow tie, cut out some buttons, and used the gold felt for the noses and a pipe.

I suggest doing a dry run and decorate the snowmen before gluing.

Lastly, I peeled the backing off of the self sticking magnetic strips and placed on the back of the snowmen.

VOILA!!

TARGET + STARBUCKS = HEAVEN

My Target, in Watchung, NJ just opened a Starbucks inside the store. Yippee!!! My two loves!!

When I got to the counter, I ordered the "Double Chocolaty Chip", the barista said "Frap?" I said, "the one WITHOUT coffee." She said, "that's a Frappuccino". I said, "Oh, that's what it's called". She said, "Yeah". Then I said, "Yeah".  Hey, I didn't know, I don't drink coffee, but I like this drink, because it's like a chunky chocolate chip milkshake.

I was so excited that I drank it and forgot to take a picture of it...

3.1 PHILLIP LIM for TARGET

3.1 Phillip Lim for Target launched Sunday, 9-15-13 and the night before I set my clock for 7:45 a.m. to get there at 9:00 a.m. when it opened. I woke up at 7:00, which was good, because they actually opened up at 8:00. As I'm nearing the store around 8:15 a.m., the parking lot isn't packed, like I thought it would be. I get a cart and I noticed clothes in everyone's hands but no bags. Just my luck, here comes the Target Associate with a cart full of bags. Before the Associate could put them on the racks, people just took them out of the cart, including me!

I grabbed 4 bags, the Tote with Gusset in black, the Tote with Gusset in taupe, the medium satchel in taupe and a mini version of the tote in taupe.

And then I went for the clothes. At 8:20 a.m., there were still a decent selection in all sizes.

Although, the highly coveted light blue pants weren't available at this Target.

I went to look for the scarves and this is what I found.

Luckily, I asked a shopper about how many scarves were available and she said "They went fast, but I have the leopard print and the "Boom" scarf, do you want the "Boom" scarf it?" I was like "Jeah!"

Shout out to Ryan Lochte.

GRAPHIC PRINTS

I was in my favorite store Target  looking at the graphic prints retailing for $12.99 and as much as I like the trend, I said to myself "I can make that!"

Shout out to Adiel at itsbecauseithinktoomuch for the tutorial.  I purchased this sweatshirt from Walmart 2 for $9.00. I used a ruler to find the center and laid out each letter on the grid to ensure uniformity.

Initially, I followed the grid, but went by eyesight for the second and third row.

TA DAAA!

I made this for my daughter because her last name is French; Foushee (pronounced Foo-shay).

It's also the title of French Montana's latest CD...Haaaannnn!