$100.00 Well Spent

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Yesterday my Mom and I tackled a painting project.
We decided to invest in a paint sprayer.
Best.Decision.Ever.
It was  only $100.00 from Home Depot and truly changed my life.
We sanded and prepped an armoire, coffee table, and an old desk.

Then we broke out the sprayer and got busy.
It was incredible.
How have I never done this before?
4 minutes later all the pieces were primed, no joke.
It was so easy and they coated amazing.

We ran out of time yesterday but hope to finish them today.
Anyone else addicted to a paint sprayer?
I cant get enough!

Bedroom Details

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I hope you had a chance to read the House of Fifty article.
I loved working on this design, it was a blast.
You can find most of the details here, but I thought I would share a couple more picture of the space.
The bedroom was a blank slate, needing all new furniture and accessories.
Before:
Since it is a guest bedroom I wanted to keep it simple and inviting.
My client and I painted the walls, changed the lighting, made the headboard, painted the nightstands, added trim to the lamps, completed two DIY art projects, and had custom roman shades sewn.
After:
We completed the design for just under $2000.
Before:

I purchased the nightstands and dressers from a local discount furniture store, Downeast Home.
After:
I also made the starfish art from Ikea frames, blue card stock, and starfish from Hobby Lobby.
All the accessories are from HomeGoods.
Before:
Erin from Plush Studios made the roman shades. I love how simple and fresh they are.
After:
We also framed a piece of marbled paper in a simple Ikea frame.
I got this idea from Kristen from k.f.d designs.
We made the headboard from this fabric and the pillows from this and this fabric.
I am thrilled with how the room came together!