New look for an old table

DIY Project

We all know we get a big bang for our buck by putting a little elbow grease into making something old and making it new again. I love this antique shop that is in Gearhart, OR. To make this project at home, just find an old pedestal table, preferably one with a slab top and four padded chairs. I love craigslist, goodwill or checking my local paper for yard sales to find these items. Go to your local fabric store (always google for in store coupons or check your paper) and find an inspiring fabric to make the chair seat covers with. If you are not a seamstress, just look for a good deal on chair covers. Once you have been inspired, go get your paint to match!  Use a top coat sealant, one that is safe for food contact. I strongly suggest you find the fabric first, because it is always easy to match paint to your project. It is much more stressful to try and find fabric to match your paint, been there and learn from my mistake. Let me know how it goes!

Astoria

Astoria, OR

Not only is it where they filmed "Kindergarden Cop" and "Goonies", it is an incredibly cute town with a picturesque neighborhood that has been built on stilts, over the water, in a lagoon right in town. Only a few of the homes had been built last year and I hope to see more this year when we make our annual road trip for our family reunion. Not to mention they have an adorable trolly that runs along their front street that is run by volunteers, it doesn't get more quaint than that! The Oregon Coast is definitely one of my favorite places to vacation to, there are so many hidden places to find.

The Beginning...

I have been searching for a way to express my love for Interior Design and my inspirations of all things coastal. I want to be able to inspire others for their home re-designs, remodels and updates. I have grown up with Real Estate Agent parents and am now married to an Agent. So it comes to no surprise that I would fall in love with something that revolved around Homes. Being in my mid-twenties at home with my Daughter I now understand how important it is for your home to be an expression of all things that make you happy. Finishing a full home remodel last year and being the decision maker behind all design/layout/color/texture decisions, I've learned quite a lot about myself and my potential. I can't wait to help others with their design challenges and hopefully turn my passion into a lucrative career. As for now I just hope to keep being inspired and pass that on to others.