Monday, March 19, 2012

Refashion: Shirt into Skirt

I have seen so many sewing tutorials for turning a men's dress shirt into a skirt (which I will someday attempt with one of Nate's shirts that he doesn't wear anymore)... however, I had this lovely shirt (see below) from Forever 21, purchased when I was in college, that had a strap come off and it didn't fit just right anymore...


So I figured I could turn it into a skirt! And this was the E-A-S-I-E-S-T refashion ever because there was no sewing involved...


All I had to do was slice the top off! This shirt had a zipper on the side (see above... convenient? you betcha) which works for the skirt too!


Ta-da! Skirt [sorry for the poor picture quality: my closet lights are t-e-r-r-i-b-l-e and don't get me started on my mirror!].


I may go back and add elastic to the waist to give it a more fitted look. It is a b-i-t snug since it was intended to fit my true waist when it was a shirt (high-waist right under my chest) and now that it's by my hips, it's a different story for the fit. But it's super cute and the pattern/flowiness of it is so fun!

Do you ever refashion your clothes? Or just me?


Sunday, March 18, 2012

Show Us Your Kitchen!

Sarah @ Thrifty Decor Chick is asking for photo tours of your kitchen!


The theme of our kitchen is "white and bright": although there isn't MUCH natural light (and I took these pictures at night, hmph), the canned lights in the ceiling give off PLENTY of light! Everything is white, black/gray/charcoal, or stainless. Pops of yellow, blue, green, and wood tones. We hope to add an island one day as well!

We haven't had to do much since we moved in almost two years ago: our seller was a house-flipper, as in she renovated the house completely from the ground up. She did a GREAT job and although we will change a few things down the road, it looks pretty sweet for now! We painted some of the walls a light grey color and added the stainless steel fixtures on the cabinets. We also purchased the stove and refrigerator.

Hereee's our kitchen!

The dining room leads into the kitchen. Yes, I will now share that we painted the base of our table YELLOW. Agh, I'm still getting used to it! I want to change the rug to a neutral, that way the accessories on the table will pop. Not sure yet though!

Little buffet thang we got at Ikea a couple of years ago. Eventually, it will have baskets to hold my china, seasonal dishes, etc since that storage is cray-cray right now (you'll see in a bit). You can see where I printed on burlap and did my own mini-artwork.

Another view.

Puppy central. Pictures of the pups, their treats, meds, other needs. We also have our recipe/cook books over here... They don't get used often! And also the trash... not too exciting, people!

Pantry is to the right, our microwave is at an angle, and our oven mitts/my lunch bag (for school) are hanging on hooks from Hob Lob. I did DIY artwork that's at the top (made out of paint sample cards and a canvas). There is also a printable in a frame from Less Cake More Frosting, I think from a year ago? The toaster stays out, as well as our portable iHome: my hub listens to sports radio while he does the dishes. Aren't I lucky? :) He's so good to me!

View of the longgg cabinet/counter space. The curtains above the sink (which are eventually going to g-o) and the rug are from Ikea. I did an EAT sign at the top of my cabinets like many of you have (just spray painted wooden letters from Hob Lob)! I also have an assortment of glass bottles at the top. I hope to have the cabinets filled with these one day! The Keurig, Kitchenaid mixer, and can opener stay out on the counter. The glass door in the second photo leads out to our backyard.

Another view.

Other side of the kitchen, by the dining room, is where the refrigerator is and where my china/seasonal dishes are stored on top. Napkins and place mats are in the drawers. Also, small appliances like blenders and food processors and miscellaneous pans are stored in the bottom cabinets.

Another view.

Agh! I'm a fraud. Look at this storage... cray cray! Pretty much just stuffed up there... but just trying to keep it real on the blog!

In appropriate style (during most home tours), I can show you what's in our refrigerator (or lack there of! grocery shopping day is scheduled for tomorrow!)

When you turn the corner by the refrigerator, you can see the beginnings of my plate wall! It will be done... someday...
So that's my kitchen: now share yours!