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Primp Your Stuff Wednesday Linky Party #91

2013-04-30T17:00:00.000-06:00

Happy Wednesday! It's time to link up all your fabulously primped projects, including anything you have made, or made to look better, or anything you have found to {primp} your space.

Here are my favorites from last week's party:

Chalkboard wall by Furniture-Ology.

Memo board/mirror by Green Willow Pond.

Farmhouse kitchen by The Vintage Farmhouse.

Thrifted side table by Furniture-Ology.

Thanks for the inspiration!

Now it's time to be inspired again.

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Ladder love {times three}

2013-04-30T10:46:00.000-06:00

I recently found this big old orchard ladder that barely fit in my van. I should have taken a picture of that. I had it wedged all the way up on the dashboard, touching the front windshield. And it was just a tad bit too long to shut the back door down so I had to tie it down with some ribbon I luckily found while rummaging through my car.

It was even a foot or two longer than this, I just cut it down a little. My favorite part is the base which is so wide, it was hard to find a spot for it in my house.

Ladder #2 has found a spot in my sewing nook.

Ladder #3 was actually my 1st ladder I ever found. I was so excited to find an oldie like this, and even more excited to see a "free" sign taped to the front. It has become the backdrop for my first and only reupholstery job on this grain sack chair.

I think, for now, I will stop at 3 ladders.

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Primp Your Stuff Wednesday Linky Party #90

2013-04-23T17:00:00.000-06:00

Happy Wednesday! It's time to link up all your fabulously primped projects, including anything you have made, or made to look better, or anything you have found to {primp} your space.

Here are my favorites from last week's party:

DIY dutch door by Blue Roof Cabin.

Sweet little table by Bad Rabbit Vintage.

Green ladder by Redoux Interiors.

Wouldn't you love to look out your window and see this?

Well, if you are Anita from Cedar Hill Ranch, you can! Wow, it's so beautiful and peaceful.

Thanks for the inspiration!

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Primp Your Stuff Wednesday Linky Party #89

2013-04-16T18:00:00.000-06:00

Happy Wednesday! It's time to link up all your fabulously primped projects, including anything you have made, or made to look better, or anything you have found to {primp} your space.

Here are my favorites from last week's party:

Gray desk by Restoration Redoux.

Knoted Dresser by Simply Reinvented.

Beadboard wallpaper ceiling by Living a Cottage Life.

Painted mason jars by Silver Pennies.

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a few of my collections and I can finally cross an item off my to-do list

2013-04-15T12:09:00.002-06:00

I have a few things that I'm always keeping my eyes open for to add to my collections, including...

grain sacks in my farmchic buffet.

Glass bottles and a really old chippy mirror make for a simple mantle.

I finally put up some plates I have been collecting {which have been taking up space in the cupboard}. It's almost mid April and I can now check off the first item on my 2013 to-do list. Lots more to go. Let's hope my motivation will return along with warmer weather!

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Primp Your Stuff Wednesday Linky Party #88

2013-04-09T17:00:00.000-06:00

Happy Wednesday! It's time to link up all your fabulously primped projects, including anything you have made, or made to look better, or anything you have found to {primp} your space.

Here are my favorites from 2 weeks ago {sorry for my absence last week, we were enjoying a much needed Spring break!}:

Living a Cottage Life shared her wing-back chair slipcover tutorial.

The Junk Nest primped this pretty trunk with just a little paint.

I'm so jealous of Dimples and Pig Tales' old door find--they make the perfect headboard!

Thanks for the inspiration!

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Primp Your Stuff Wednesday Linky Party #87

2013-03-26T17:00:00.000-06:00

Happy Wednesday! It's time to link up all your fabulously primped projects, including anything you have made, or made to look better, or anything you have found to {primp} your space.

Here are my favorites from last week's party:

Knick of Time added a simple yet sweet touch to a deconstructed lamp shade, using basic twill tape.

Blue Roof Cabin made a huge change in her kitchen by simply swapping out a builder's basic cabinet for a DIY custom cabinet with open shelves.

I love how Moonbeams and Fireflies used vintage found books to primp her space with some pretty vignettes.

Thanks for the inspiration!

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Spring is {finally} here

2013-03-22T10:42:00.000-06:00

Finally ... it's here.

Although it does not feel like it today, I am enjoying the little bouts of sun and warmth mixed in with the cold.

All these images can also be found here on instagram.

I'm loving my old decorative books found while thrifting.

Bunny topiaries stand guard on the front porch.

You can find lots of eggs around here. Some real, some not.

I'm happy that our chickens are back to laying eggs every day.

I've been wanting to make one of these jewelry racks out of an old rake, inspired by Funky Junk Donna, for a long time. Now I can finally check it off my mental to-do list.

I had a fun time at the Vintage Whites Market, and fell in love with this grain sack chair. All the booths were so amazing. I was lucky to get an early entry and got to get first dibs on all the fun stuff--thanks Jana! I came home with some fun new finds including some of those little blue fruit crates. They had a zillion there and now wish I had bought more. I'm going to be using them for my Easter table setting.

I hope you are enjoying the start of Spring as much as I am.

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Primp Your Stuff Wednesday Linky Party #86

2013-03-19T17:00:00.000-06:00

Happy Wednesday! It's time to link up all your fabulously primped projects, including anything you have made, or made to look better, or anything you have found to {primp} your space.

Here are my favorites from last week's party:

Sunflower Hug's newly painted mustard yellow desk makes me wish it was summer already!

I love the collection of elements in Shabby Love's spring "mantle."

The Vintage Estate made this cute personalized famly sign out of barn wood.

Thanks for the inspiration!

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Primp Your Stuff Wednesday Linky Party #85

2013-03-12T17:00:00.000-06:00

Happy Wednesday! It's time to link up all your fabulously primped projects, including anything you have made, or made to look better, or anything you have found to {primp} your space.

Here are my favorites from last week's party:

Restoration Redoux made over this sweet and charming desk.

Liz Marie Blog showed off her super cool DIY Rustic TV console table.

and

twelveOeight shared an adorable Easter bunny banner.

Thanks for the inspiration!

Now it's time to be inspired again.

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2013-03-08T13:43:00.002-07:00

This is where I'll be tomorrow!

If you live in Utah, this will be the place to be. I'm excited. Wish me luck in finding some fun treasures.

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Primp Your Stuff Wednesday Linky Party #84

2013-03-05T17:00:00.000-07:00

Happy Wednesday! It's time to link up all your fabulously primped projects, including anything you have made, or made to look better, or anything you have found to {primp} your space.

Here are my favorites from last week's party:

Simply Reinvented showed how to primp a ceiling with this uber cool faux barnwood one.

Create Inspire primped this beautiful green buffet.

Kristie @ Market Nine Home showed off her beautiful home and some tips on keeping your home fresh by rotating accessories.

Denise on a Whim shared this cool card catalog table.

Thanks for the inspiration!

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Spring is coming {chocolate bunnies and a vintage sheet bunting}

2013-03-04T18:10:00.000-07:00

Now that it's March, I pulled out my bunny collection and a vintage sheet bunting sewn this time last year.

I've found some chocolate bunnies at the thrift store. This one wears a yellow and white twine ribbon that came on some freshly baked bread recently purchased. Anyone else save every last bit of ribbon you get?

I made this bunting last spring from some vintage sheets also found at the thrift store.

I'll be pulling out more of my spring stuff in the next couple of weeks in the hopes that at least the inside of my house will look springy, even if the outside doesn't.

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Primp Your Stuff Wednesday Linky Party #83

2013-02-27T16:13:00.001-07:00

Happy Wednesday! It's time to link up all your fabulously primped projects, including anything you have made, or made to look better, or anything you have found to {primp} your space.

Here are my favorites from last week's party:

Dreaming in Color had me thinking, 'why didn't I think of that' when she shared her Valentine's Mantel using books in the shape of a heart.

Dear Emmeline primped this dresser in a super cool cross stitch design.

Feathering My Nest showed off her newly painted chalkboard wall.

Thanks for the inspiration!

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I'm on Instagram {and some of my new favorite things}

2013-02-22T14:57:00.001-07:00

I've been busy ...playing on instagram. You can find Primp Junktion on instagram here.

Here's some of my new favorite things around the house.

I'm in love with these bowls. In fact, that's I'll I wanted and got for Christmas, lots of bowls. Opening up this cupboard to get a bowl for cereal, or whatever, makes me really happy.

I felt so lucky to find this cupboard at the thrift store a few months ago. It's a great place to store all the games we've collected over the years.

I've also found some cool stuff online. If you want to find some cool stuff too, check out decorsteals.com. If you don't want to be tempted to spend money every day, then don't.

I bought this french drying rack,

these mason jar lids, and

this super cool olive bucket we use to store shoes

and boots by the back door.

Does anyone else have a million shoes everywhere? I try to keep them as organized as possible. I also found this cute vintage looking basket at Hobby Lobby to store even more shoes.

Here's how I store my jewelry ... in pretty cups,

or hanging on hooks so I can look at them.

I hope your February is going well. I can't believe how fast it's gone by. I better get off instagram and start working on that

to-do list.

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Primp Your Stuff Wednesday Linky Party #82

2013-02-12T17:32:00.000-07:00

Happy Wednesday! It's time to link up all your fabulously primped projects, including anything you have made, or made to look better, or anything you have found to {primp} your space.

Here are my favorites from last week's party:

Camelot Art Creations showed off a sweet Valentine chalkboard vignette.

Martha Leone Design primped this pretty buffet.

Amelia Marie shared this fun and beautiful hot drink bar.

Allonsy Kimberly primped a plain sweater with just a little bit of lace.

Thanks for all the inspiration!

Now it's time to be inspired again.

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All you need is love sign and heart basket winner

2013-02-11T11:54:00.001-07:00

For those who are new to my blog, I thought I show a simple love sign I made a couple of years ago. This is kept up year round in my piano room.

Here is the original post and tutorial.

If you missed the rest of my valentine decorations I have up right now, check them out here.

The winner of the heart basket giveaway is ...

{I have 1 left in my shop!}

...Art and Sand

Congratulations!

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Primp Your Stuff Wednesday Linky Party #81

2013-02-05T17:34:00.000-07:00

Happy Wednesday! It's time to link up all your fabulously primped projects, including anything you have made, or made to look better, or anything you have found to {primp} your space.

Here are my favorites from last week's party:

An Extraordinary Day primped an old window for Valentine's Day.

Beachcomber showed off a newly painted table in a sweet corner of her home.

twelveOeight shared her DIY painted chevron rug.

Twigg Studios showed how to make this super cool and super fancy cameo lollipop.

Thanks for all the inspiration!

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a little love {simple valentine's decorations}

2013-02-02T08:48:00.002-07:00

Just a few pics around the house ...

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Primp Your Stuff Linky Party #80

2013-01-29T18:05:00.000-07:00

Happy Wednesday! It's time to link up all your fabulously primped projects, including anything you have made, or made to look better, or anything you have found to {primp} your space.

Here are my favorites from last week's party:

Feathering My Nest made this super cool cubby organizer.

Martha Leone Design primped this cute dresser with a unique stripe design.

Redoux Interiors made over some plain drawers to hold odds and ends around the house.

Thanks for all the inspiration!

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Updating the shop and a little love {giveaway} for you

2013-01-26T13:42:00.004-07:00

I just updated my shop, and added some vintage favorites ...

With Valentine's Day just around the corner, and to show my appreciation and love for you, my readers, I am offering 20% off with the code PRIMPLOVESU, now through February 14th.

Also, want to win this cute heart farmhouse basket?

I have one in my shop, and one to giveaway to YOU!

You have two chances to win:
1. Follow me on pinterest, come back and comment that you did.
2. Like me on facebook, come back and comment that you did.

Giveaway ends, February 5th, 5PM (MST) so I can get it to you by Valentine's Day!

keep primping and good luck,

Primp Your Stuff Linky Party #79

2013-01-22T17:55:00.000-07:00

Happy Wednesday! It's time to link up all your fabulously primped projects, including anything you have made, or made to look better, or anything you have found to {primp} your space.

Here are my favorites from last week's party:

Dear Emmeline showed off her pretty kitchen update.

Liz Marie Blog primped a really cool makeup station inside her closet.

City Farmhouse made the cutest pom-pom cafe curtain.

I'm loving Number Fifty-Three's dresser styling.

Handmade by Is' valentine votive jar has got me in the mood to start crafting.

Thanks for all the inspiration!

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My To Do List for 2013 {and some amazing pinspiration}

2013-01-21T16:16:00.001-07:00

My to do list for 2013:

1. Hang up the mismatched plates I've been collecting from the thrift store ...

{August Fields via Pinterest}

2. And the pile of empty frames that have been sitting in the corner of my living room for 6 months ...

{Kasey Buick via Pinterest}

3. Paint the armoire in my bedroom, a creamy color, maybe like this ...

{Bell Jar Vintage via Urban Farm Girl via Pinterest}

4. Focus more attention on my bedroom: paint the walls, move the treadmill, and try and find some cool old doors ...

{Dreamy Whites via Pinterest}

5. Add some wainscoting to the walls in the living room ...

{French Country Cottage via Pinterest}

6. Make plans for the finishing of the basement bathroom ...

{The Shabby Nest via Pinterest}

7. Add a fence around the chicken coop to give the chickens room to run ...

{Heather Bullard via Pinterest}

9. Update the back porch: rearrange furniture, make pillows and find a cute chandy ...

{Patina White via Pinterest}

And if I'm really lucky ...

10. Convince hubby to switch out our current sink for one with more of a farmhouse flair ...

{Lilla Blanka via Pinterest}

Thanks to all these great blogs for the incredible inspiration. I am so excited to start some of these projects.

Although most will have to wait for warmer weather, the fun part is the planning, before the work begins.

Disclaimer: These images in no way guarantee that I will complete any or all such tasks. Also, if I do accomplish any of these, I can't promise mine will look as awesome, but I will sure try!

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Primp Your Stuff Linky Party #78

2013-01-15T16:10:00.000-07:00

Happy Wednesday! It's time to link up all your fabulously primped projects, including anything you have made, or made to look better, or anything you have found to {primp} your space.

Here are my favorites from last week's party:

Pondered Primed Perfected shared her favorite projects of 2012. I loved so many of them including this kitchen update ...

and this organized pantry.

Crunchy Diva transformed a dining room into a charming mudroom.

Ardent Hands Designs shared an industrial pendant light tutorial.

Thanks for all the inspiration!

Now it's time to be inspired again.

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Primp Your Stuff Linky Party #77

2013-01-09T09:33:00.001-07:00

{So sorry, I forgot to update the linky when I originally posted this last night, so here it is:}

Happy Wednesday! It's time to link up all your fabulously primped projects, including anything you have made, or made to look better, or anything you have found to {primp} your space.

Here are my favorites from last week's party:

City Farmhouse made a cute book page banner.

Alderberry Hill created a fun stenciled mug, using a sharpie marker.

Twigg Studios showed off this adorable gingerbread scene jar.

Bad Rabbit shared her painting skills with this fun and colorful kaleidoscope chair.

Thanks for all the inspiration!

Now it's time to be inspired again.

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