New Linky Party - Favorite Things Friday

Foodie Friday is no more.  

Due to lack of participation, I've decided to dump Foodie Friday.  On the weeks that I didn't go out fishing for linkups, it was only getting around 4 links.  Also, since this isn't really a food blog, it just didn't fit.  

Since I still like the idea of hosting a linky party, I'm starting a new one called Favorite Things Friday.  You can link up anything you want.  Projects, recipes, home decor makeovers, whatevah.  I'll be bringing back my Weekly Faves, but will only "fave" things that were linked up in Friday Faves. 

Some of my favorite things this week have to do with the bedroom makeover we've got going on over here at  the ole' Speckled homestead.  Charles has been busy tearing the nasty carpet out and laying the new pine laminate flooring.  We're He's using the same flooring we he put down in Han's bedroom.  It looks so much better in there already!

Anyway, the look I'm going for in there will be a shabby chic-ish look.  I want either a grayish paint color (Charles said no to light blue, which is what I really wanted) or a light brownish color.  As far as furniture and accessories, I definitely want lots of distressed and chippy stuff going on in there, but I really can't plan much until I get the bedding.  I'm in love with several that PB has right now and I can't decide what I want.  Most likely, the ones that are catalog or internet only will be cast aside for the ones that I can get in the store because I really want to be able to see them in person.  



Here are the ones I'm considering right now.

I'm not posting this because of the quilt on the bed.  I do like it, but I need a duvet cover.  I'm sharing this because I love everything about this whole setup.  Especially that shelf over the bed.

With this one, I could leave the drapes I already have, up and wouldn't need to buy or make new ones.

This one is probably my most favorite.  I just love the blue and gold colors in it.

 

I guess I need to decide if a want a powder blue like the one above or a dusty blue like this one.

Another blue.  I guess I'm probably going to end up with some sort of blue bedding.  :-)

OK, it's your turn.  What are some of your favorite things?

Rules:

There's really only one.  Please, please, please link back to the party so that others can join in.  Also, it'd be really nice of you if you could visit a few of the other linkups and leave a nice comment.

Weekly Faves

Here are some of my favorite projects from some of the weekly link parties I participated in this week.

Get Your Craft On Tuesday @ Today's Creative Blog 

This great T-Shirt to Toddler Skirt from Delilah's Mommy.  She's got a good freezer paper stencil tutorial in there too.

This PB inspired book rack from infarrantly creative.  It's made from a hand-me-down hutch.  Great transformation!

 

From The Power of Paint Party @ Domestically Speaking.

This chair makeover from Tales of a Golf Girl.

Here's the before:

 

Here's the after.  Isn't that beautiful??

This amazing wall stencil job over at Sugar Bee.  Um... WOW!

From the DIY Project Parade @ The DIY showoff

This changing table makeover from Savvy Southern Style.  It's so pretty & the history of the table and what it's soon to be used for is so neat!

Before:

After:

This embellished pillow from diy Design Fanatic.  She's included the flower tutorial.  These are on my list for this week!

This cute buttoned monogram pillow from the Adventures of one crazy lady.  I'm planning one of these for my master bedroom makeover.

From Saturday Nite Special @ Funky Junk Interiors

Scallop paint job and tutorial from Maryann at Domestically Speaking.  I was thrilled to find out that she has textured walls just like I do and this still turned out well!  I'm planning to try this out in my laundry room.

Check out this beautiful bedroom makeover from Dirt Cheap Decor!

I linked up way more than I normally do and there are sooo many more projects that I love, but I've got some interview questions to answer and a sick girl here so I've got to scoot.  I hope everyone has had a great weekend!

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Weekly Faves

Here are some of my favorite projects from some of the weekly link parties I participated in this week.

From Met Monday @ Between Naps on the Porch

This very charming potting shed that was posted by Cynthia at ITTLDO.  Go check out the inside!

This wooden American flag by Stephanie Lynn at Under the Table and Dreaming. 

From Made by You Monday @ Skip to My Lou

Skeleton Key Art by Allison at House of Hepworths.  This post motivated me to do the skeleton key project I've been putting off for 6 years!!

 This garden journal and seed packet organizer by Shelley at Shelley Inspired.  Fantastic!

From Hooking up With HOH @ House of Hepworths

This wrapped candlestick from Amber at It's Greener Over Here.  Love the color and fabric combo of this!

This awesomely awesome DIY cardboard letter tutorial from Christy at Christy's Creative Chaos.

From Get Your Craft on @ Life as Lori.

This tutorial for making yummy cupcake pincushions by Donene at Easy Peasy Grandma.  Han and I will definitely be making these this week!

From Just Something I Whipped Up @ The Girl Creative:

This settee makeover by Ann Marie at La Maison LaFourtune.  Isn't that amazing??  This was my most favorite from this week.  

This quilled artwork by Sumi at Dazzled By Life.  So pretty!  I've always wanted to try this and I think this just gave me the motivation I needed.

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Weekly Faves

I didn't link up as much this week.  It was a busy week.  I had finals Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and then some family stuff Thursday and Friday.  Here are some of my faves from the link parties I did participate in.

From Met Monday @ Between Naps on the Porch:

These French Clothespins by Linda @ Nina's Nest.  I love the container too!

These apple green candlesticks from One Cheap B*tch.  My favorite color!

From Just Something I Whipped Up @ The Girl Creative:

This little dresser makeover from Cassie @ Primitive & Proper.  This color blue is quickly becoming another favorite color.

From Whatever Goes Wednesday @ Someday Crafts:

This tiered terracotta planter from Amy @ Positively Splendid.  I'm planning to do one of these this week for my sis.

This phone caddy from Amanda @ Looking Glass Jewels.  This is also on my list for this week.  Go check out the tutorial!

From the Power of Paint Party @ Domestically Speaking:

These numbered wheat grass planters from Allison @ House of Hepworths.  I love wheat grass and numbers so this combo is an awesome one!

This fab DIY chunky framed mirror tutorial from Shausha @ show & tell.  We just framed a mirror in Han's bathroom, but we only used the regular old thin molding.  I think I might have to get Charles to take a look at this one.

Now I'm off to watch Betty White on SNL.  Love her!!!


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Weekly Faves

Here are some of my favorite projects from some of the weekly link parties I participated in this week.

From DIY Day @ A Soft Place to Land

From Jen at Tatertots and Jello these cute silhouettes.  She's even got a tutorial for them.

From Cap Creations, this pretty jewelry organizer .  She's got some beautiful jewelry over there too.  Go check it out.

From Kacey @ A Life of Blue, this amazing vanity makeover.

This desk makeover and overall entryway set-up from Myra at My Blessed Life.  This color of green is my favorite color so this immediately caught my eye.  The desk alone is awesome, but everything together looks FANTASTIC!

From Just Something I Whipped Up @ The Girl Creative

From Charity at All Things Beautiful, this fab jewelry box makeover.  Doesn't that look great?  I always pass these things up in the thrift shops.  Not anymore!

From Saturday Nite Special @ Funky Junk Interiors 

From Michelle @ Between Cottage and Cabin, this fab buffet makeover.  Isn't it spunky?  I'll admit that I'm a little jealous that she has a cabin!!

From the Sunday Showcase Party @ Under the Table and Dreaming

These crazy-adorable spring wreaths made by Jen at Redberry Barn, and her friend Leslie.  These are made from fabric, PAPER TOWELS and COFFEE FILTERS!

This itty bitty dress from Alisa at The Sweet Life.  I love her fabric choices.  I'm gonna have to make one of these for Ava!

From the Power of Paint Party @ Domestically Speaking 

This cute dessert stand made out of terracotta flower pots from Kimbo at A Girl and A Glue Gun.  What a great idea!

From the Show Off Your Stuff party at Fireflies and Jellybeans


This "It's all about me" tray from Amylynn at Scrapbooking Over Coffee.  I think this would be a prefect project for a tween or teen, to help them get in touch with their creative side and so I'm going to add this one to the project list to do with Han.

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Weekly Faves

Here are some of my favorite projects from some of the weekly link parties I participated in this week.

From the Sunday Showcase link party at Under the Table and Dreaming:

This gorgeous headboard makeover by Julie at Joy's Hope.  Isn't that color beautiful?

This cabinet makeover at One Life Many Journeys.  Yes, that was a gun cabinet!!

From the Weekend Wrap Up Party at Tatertots and Jello:

These Nesting Plaques that Kathy from Creative Home Expressions made.  And with Scrabble tiles!  Love it!!

This lamp revamp from Shausha at Show and Tell.  So pretty!

From the Sundae Scoop link party at i heart naptime:

Doormat wall art from Jamie at Dusting Off the Mantel.  I don't even have the words to describe how awesome I think this is!

This cute, cute, cute button frame by Courtney at The Good Life

From Frugalicious Friday at Finding Fabulous:

These awesome Scrappy Birdhouses from Kendra at On My Side of the Room.  So cute!

From Strut Your Stuff Thursday at Somewhat Simple:

This amazing coffee table makeover by Kristy at This is my Life.  She did a great job on the top!

These "so cute, I wouldn't want to eat 'em" decorated cupcakes that Bird at Bird Crafts made.

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