Gold is Good

This is just my humble opinion, but metallic accents in home decor are totally cool {or warm, depending on what kind of metal you prefer}!

While my love for raw, natural wood is endless and eternal, I do hold a special place in my heart for shiny things.  All girls love glamorous, shiny things to some degree.  I think it comes built into our DNA.

While I was sitting in my living room the other day, I thought to myself, " this room could really use some bling".

My attention quickly turned to this tree stump table I had purchased a little while back.  It was nestled in between to chairs... barely noticeable.  I had found the canvas for my next project.

 

I wanted to do something that would add "stand alone" character to the table, but would still be neutral enough to compliment a wide variety of colors/styles/patterns.   I decided to employ one of my very most, favorite products...DecoArt metallic craft paint.  I love how bright and shiny this paint dries.  It was $1.99.  Usually, I opt for cooler finishes like silver, but I decided to go outside my comfort zone and went with gold this time.

 

I think she turned out great, but you be the judge.
 

I really dig the juxtaposition of the metal and the wood.  Isn't blingy wood great?  My tree stump brings all the girls to the yard.  Does yours?

 

In this picture, the brush strokes are more noticeable than if you were to look at it in person...probably due to the flash.  But, it really isn't that noticeable in regular light.  Besides, I don't really mind the imperfect-ness of the paint.

Before, this little accent table was lost like a man in a foreign country.  But now, it totally stands out.  The gold adds both an element of warmth and interest against all of the neutral colors and natural materials in the space.

Whomever coined the phrase "diamonds are a girls best friend" obviously didn't have a totally rad, gold, chevron striped accent table/stool.

If you have a piece of furniture {or space at home} that seem a tad boring, why not consider adding some sparkle, interest and richness to them by incorporating metallic finishes.  You'll be surprised at the difference this little change can make.

   

  

  

A Big Time Shopping Score and A Focal Wall

So, momma hit the jackpot big time today.  I wasn't even shopping really, I was just returning some items and decided to take a quick drive by of the home goods at TJ Maxx before heading up to the cashier.  And wouldn't you know it was my lucky day...there they were basking in the glow of artificial light.  It was truly divine.

A tree stump end table and a couple of natural fiber lamps. 

I've been eyeballing an tree stump table similar to this one at West Elm for months.  I just couldn't bring myself to spend the $200.  This little beauty is a darker wood {I prefer lighter} but it was half the price {and after returns it ended up being more like a quarter of the price} and I just couldn't pass up a deal like that.  So I nabbed her.

 

Then when I turned the corner to head towards the clearance section, I saw two of these precious'.  I wasn't in the market for new lamps, but these beauties were on sale for $15...I swear on the gorgeous head of David Beckham I'm telling the truth.  Fifteen dollars, can you believe it?  You can't even by a lamp shade for that.  So, of course I grabbed them two.  I'm feeling like a revamp of the front room might be in order now.  {Studly will be happy to hear that.}

So far, the summer is off to a great start.  Although, I better pace the shopping adventures or Studly will surely lock me away til summer's over.

In other news, I completed one small project on my to-do list- a "wood" focal wall in my daughter Quinn's bedroom.  I'm not gonna say much about for now.  I'll fill you in on it once the room is entirely done.  But here's a little sneaky peeky til then.

{sorry for the grainy pic, it was taken on my iphone}