Thrift Shop Art

I'm not one for "normal" wall art.

I love mixing new & old, and I'm a huge fan of putting eclectic wall art up.

I don't like just using picture frames everywhere, or big wall art pieces everywhere.

I want it to be different and original.

{just my personal taste}

One of my Hubby's favorite parts in a thrift shop is the book & music section.

So while out thrifting awhile back I stumbled upon this huge box of old records that were .20 cents a piece!

I was more drawn to the more vintage looking records & a more muted color palette.

After getting them home I couldn't decide where would be a perfect place for them, until recently!

Upon the various moving of furniture I partake in in this house, I moved this cute little side table into our upstairs hall way, it was looking a bit bare with just the candles & candle holder so I thought my records would be a perfect mix!

I love the different colors, & not all the records are the same//have anything in common but they all look like they belong together.

This small hall way went from a boring pass through to a cute little nook in the house.

I love the eclectic mix of everything.

 Eventually I want to add more & have a bigger grouping of them but I thought this was a nice start!

Considering it only cost me $1.00 I'd say I hit the jack pot with this one.

& it's quite pretty at nighttime :)

So are you a fan of my thrift store wall art?!

xoxo.

Jordyn Luise

{check out my facebook page as well! here}

Claw Foot Beauty

I think by now we can all agree that I have a weakness for furniture with cute feet,

I mean it really makes the piece special!

When it comes to the furniture pieces in my home I like to keep things neutral in color & to not have stuff too match-y match-y.

I have been waiting & waiting, & waiting some more for the perfect end table to match the one I currently have in my living room.

And I am so excited that I have finally found it!

Before we just had my dogs kennel beside the couch.

Not too appealing to the eyes right?

Well bye bye kennel & Hello Beautiful Circle Claw Foot Table!

Before:

Before it wasn't in too bad of condition, the top of the table just needed to be sanded all the way down because it had some stains & was chipping away. It was a very quick & easy transformation with this cute little side table.

After:

I think it's safe to say that I can be obsessed with this table.

I mean look at it! I love the details.

These feet kill me every time! Swooning.

Right now I am really into the look of dark walnut & white.

They just compliment one another so well & it feels so coastal to me.

Another close up of the white & dark walnut contrast.

I love round tables! They are such a fun element instead of the regular square round tables.

They don't take up as much space & are unique.

What do you think of this beauty? Are you now wanting a white circle claw foot table to?!

This beauty will be for sale shortly.

We are in the process of getting a new couch so we will have to change our furniture around accordingly.

I will be posting it within a few weeks so keep checking back on my shops page inventory here or here :)

A few new items were added so check it out & let me know if you are interested in anything!

Also don't forget that I custom paint furniture as a living for more info click here.

Have a great Sunday!

xoxoxo

Jordyn Luise

Sunny Days// Tribute to Lcpl Hogan

The Forecast for this weekend is suppose to be in the 100's.

*Cringing as I typed that.*

So I thought I would get into the spirit of the sun by re-vamping a table I had been neglecting.

I decided to step out of my grey color wheel {ha! grey & yellow the complete opposites in weather}

and broaden my horizons with a fun new color by Val spar!

While on one of my numerous Lowes Trips, I pretty much live there.

I some how ended up over at the paint sample wall for Valspar's new Summer colors.

This lovely little color was called Dreamy Caramel, but it definitely more of a yellow then a beige.

I would actually be pretty frightened if my caramel was this color...

Before:

The top had some pretty serious stuff stuck on it & tons of marks & scratches.

I'm not a big fan of the green & cherry combo.

After:

It was so fun working with a new color!

Once I put it on the table I was nervous to say the least.

But this pop of color is just what I wanted.

It is literally the perfect shade of yellow!

It isn't so in your face, it has a pale-esk essence to it.

I love the legs on this beauty!

I always feel so creepy saying that...but then I remind myself I'm talking about a table.

But then I think "wow, you actually sound insane"

Oh well. ;)

I love the classic lines mixed with the cute legs.

I'm not going to lie, when I first saw the table I didn't think it would come out so cute.

I was thinking it was a bit cartoonish/outdated.

But with a fresh new look it has completely changed my mind!

Another close up on the classic lines of this table.

I couldn't change the knob on this piece but I actually don't mind it. I think it fits the piece well, it makes it feel more neutral in a space with it all being one color.

I officially LOVE this color. I'm so glad Valspar had some pre-made paint samples or else I don't know that I would have chosen this lovely color!

This item is now for sale in my shop. 

Please check out my Shop Page at the top of my blog in the navigation bar for price & details.

Pick up is in Jacksonville, NC.

On another note though,

For those of you who aren't my friend on Facebook {link here};

Last Saturday a Very good friend of my Husband's and I was killed in combat overseas.

He was due home next month, to say this was a shock would be an understatement.

Plans had already begun for his homecoming, If any of you would like to send your condolences the Hogan Family has asked that instead of flowers or cards they would appreciate a donation to the

Hunter "HD" Hogan Memorial Rodeo Scholarship.

Hunter was big into Rodeo prior to the marine corps & served as his country as Infantry for the 1/8 battalion.

If you would like to donate the scholarship is set up through a bank account at Corner Stone Bank located in Nebraska, you can donate over the phone or find a nearby location or sister bank. {link here}

Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts to everyone for their continued prayers & support for the Hogan Family.

R.I.P. Lcpl Hogan.