Mel's Life: D-I-WHY

Mel's Life: D-I-WHY

Jun 21, 2015

I spent the majority of my weekend staining and painting the NORNAS side table from Ikea. I have been loving the dipped legged trend and decided to try my hand at it. I purchased (waaay too much) Minwax wood stain in Walnut and Clark+Kensington paint in Yucatan Yellow. Before I began staining I lightly sanded the table with 120 grit sand paper and removed all the dust. I applied two coats of stain over 2 days to get my desired shade of walnut. I should have stained the entire table before painting but that would have made too much sense lol. So because of this I ran around like a crazy person trying to stop the stain from running on to the painted legs (smh). All in all I cant say that im crazy over this table but it certainly serves its purpose for now.

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Mel's Life: Home Update

Mel's Life: Home Update

Jun 16, 2015

It has almost been a month since I moved and I am slowly getting things together. I have really been focusing on the living room because theoretically it is the space that I spend the most time in (once I kick my bed addiction). I envision myself hosting drinking  dinner parties and game nights. Honestly, this is probably just a fantasy but its a good fantasy darn it!

Anywho

 I have a confession...

I wasn't born a African princess (gasp...I know) and because of this I must scour the internet to find affordable furniture. I must say I have found some pretty amazing deals on Craigslist, Amazon, and good old IKEA.

 

 

I want to create a space that is bright, airy, and filled with greenery (yay plants!). I do not have a theme or exact concept. I do know what I want the space to feel relaxing. I want anyone who walks into the apartment to immediately feel like they've entered a stress free zone (unless they are helping put together IKEA furniture. Thanks Naddia!). 

I hope you guys enjoy my space so far. Like God...I luhhh it.

Until next update...

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