3 Renovation Crash- Stone, paint and roofing

Good morning my dear friends, it’s been a while since I’ve posted a renovation crash to the blog but I think it’s been worth the wait because this renovation has come so far and it’s looking amazing and I think you’re going to love what has been going on thus far. This house is being designed for room to room harmony. Well let’s just say I’m singing the praises of this amazing renovation.  Let’s check out just how good the stone, paint and roofing are looking.

Big day today. Framing inspection passed. Roofing going on. Sewer line being installed. Phew...

Shingles on, sewer and water lines in. Copper roofing going up...

 Roof done, exterior painting almost done, grading done, Sheetrock done. Still lots to do...But how nice is the copper roof? I'm so loving that roof...

 

Gutters and downspouts installed.

Gutters and downspouts installed.

It's looking like a lots of labor and love is going into this renovation. The stone and paint is looking good. 

Well my friends I hope you enjoyed this renovation crash. Did you like the look of the stone and what about the color Eric chose for the exterior paint oh and I can’t forget about the copper roof what do you think about that? Let me know in your comments below... Next up is landscaping!

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2 DIY Wall File Organizer Makeover

Good morning my dear friends! Can you believe its 2014? I feel like 2013 just flew by, don't you? While this year have been flying by I have been hard at work and whipping up some fun and cool diy project for you. 
Are you one who lives in a stylish office but some of your accessories are getting kind of worn out?
When you live in a stylish home office there are no way you can allow your office supplies to be UN-stylish or made from the basic materials. Why not spruce up some old things and make them stylish and hip again you'll have less clutter, more chances to admire your favorite pieces, and everything within reach. 

Well my friends here is an easy breezy diy project that will help you do just that. Do you have an old file cabinet that is need of some updating? 
 
All you'll need to add to the file cabinet are spray-paint; white glue for making the decoupage mixture and some scrapbook paper of your choice and Walla easy weekend project done.

Tools and Materials:

• wall mounted file cabinet organizer
• Craft knife or scissors
• Scrapbook paper or Wallpaper remnant
• All-purpose white glue, such as Yes paste
• Water to mix with the glue
• Cheap paint brush to wipe the glue on

DIY Wall File Organizer How-To:

1.      Remove all dirt from the file cabinet with wet cloth

2.      Spray paint the file cabinet with spray paint of your choice

3.      Cut your scrapbook paper

4.      Mix the all-purpose glue and water together ½ glue and 25% water less water than glue.

Front and sides of the file cabinet!

File Organizer

You need a towel to wipe down the surface

White glue and water mix

Hands hard at work!

Brushing the white glue and water mix on top of the paper. Don't be afraid after it drys the white glue won't show anymore.

Hey who is that pretty girl? My baby putting in the work she helped me complete this project! Thanks baby.

And you thought it was me doing all the work! Busted!

Good job Mariah

Looking good!

Easy Breezy!

 What a difference a little spray paint and scrapbook paper makes!

Have you ever used scrapbook paper to cover and bring something back to life? Ever think you will try this? Let me know in your comments below. Until the next time

xoxo

Shinay Key

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