tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46979233944473662332024-03-04T23:26:05.942-05:00Retro Ranch RenoRenovate | Decorate | RecreateGabbi @ Retro Ranch Renohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14641909611270428996noreply@blogger.comBlogger269125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4697923394447366233.post-226588587352722902019-01-16T16:23:00.000-05:002019-01-16T16:23:10.980-05:00New Year, New State, New Home....New Blog!<div style="text-align: center;">
Thank you so much for following along on our fixer upper journey in New Jersey!! Head on over to <a href="https://gabbiandco.com/" target="_blank">Gabbi and Co.</a> to keep up with our new beginnings, new home and new renovations, in our beloved new state of North Carolina!</div>
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Gabbi @ Retro Ranch Renohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14641909611270428996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4697923394447366233.post-25108908230174237622016-12-24T05:00:00.000-05:002016-12-24T05:00:33.197-05:00Season's Greetings.<div style="text-align: center;">
I want to wish you all a merry Christmas, and a healthy, happy new year!! Xo!</div>
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Gabbi @ Retro Ranch Renohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14641909611270428996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4697923394447366233.post-11631449533908210722016-12-20T15:17:00.000-05:002016-12-20T15:17:17.085-05:00Our Christmas Home Tour | 2016I cannot believe the last seasonal home tour I shared was from the <a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2015/09/fall-home-tour-2015.html" target="_blank">fall of 2015</a>!!! I'm sure you all know by now that I love to swap things out as the seasons evolve. The fresh colors and textures inject new energy and life into the house...it's the best!<br />
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Unfortunately, due to some major health issues, I could barely decorate for Christmas last year...let alone take pictures, edit and post them to the blog. By the time spring and summer rolled around, I managed to spruce up the house and even took some pictures, but my brain could not handle trying to edit them or put a blog post together. Same for the fall, but thankfully, I managed to decorate, take pictures and get myself onto the blog for Christmas! Are my images edited? No. Are they "on time" in terms of posting my holiday home for the blog world? Definitely no. But hey...better late than never, right?! ;)<br />
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So without further ado, here's how our home is looking these days...<br />
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I love using bright pops of color around my home...and the unconventional pink, purple and blue theme drew me in this year. I love how cheerful and fun it feels. Hope you enjoyed the peek at our great room all decked out for the season!Gabbi @ Retro Ranch Renohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14641909611270428996noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4697923394447366233.post-75391749950800214102015-10-07T12:19:00.000-04:002015-10-07T12:19:38.240-04:00Our Master Bedroom - The Billionth Reveal.Ohhhhh, our master bedroom. It's the room in our home that has never felt quite right to me. <a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2013/09/the-dark-side.html">I've painted (and re-painted...and re-painted again</a>), <a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2014/08/accent-wall-sneak-peek.html">stenciled</a>, <a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2013/09/paint-dipped-furniture.html">swapped out furniture</a> (<a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2012/04/moreee-painted-furniture.html">twice</a>), <a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2012/10/cheap-and-easy.html">rearranged the placement multiple times</a> and made poor hubby mount and un-mount our TV too many times. Every time I thought I'd be "done", I just felt unsettled. And that is NOT a feeling you want for the space you are supposed to unwind in every night. Finally, after "refreshing" it for probably almost two years, I'm finally feeling content. And before the feeling fades, I figured I should get some pictures posted to show the "reveal".<br />
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There are a few things that help "make" the room for me...<br />
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1) My <a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2014/08/accent-wall-sneak-peek.html">gloss-on-matte stenciled wall</a> now competes with <a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2013/11/evolution-of-our-hallway.html">our hallway</a> for my favorite stencil project, <i>ever</i>. I love the statement made by the subtle pattern. You can purchase the stencil from <a href="http://sarahmdorseydesigns.blogspot.com/">Sarah's</a> Etsy shop <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/158493092/large-fretwork-reusable-wall-stencil?ref=shop_home_active_5">here</a>.<br />
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2) My fabulous pillows!! If you are searching for a great pillow source, you have to check out Priscilla's Etsy shop, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/MotifPillows#">MotifPillows</a>. She has <u>the</u> best stuff! Her <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/234702751/decorative-designer-pillow-radiant?ref=shop_home_active_23">radiant orchid</a> and <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/224370447/animal-print-pillow-spotted-velvet?ref=shop_home_active_6">animal print</a> covers worked so well with the older aqua pillows I found at Target.<br />
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3) The <a href="http://www.lampsplus.com/products/beragamo-black-shade-plug-in-style-swing-arm-wall-lamp__39430.html">stunning Lamps Plus sconces</a> that now flank our bed. I'm no stranger to <a href="http://www.lampsplus.com/">Lamps Plus</a>. I purchased a few items for our home from their website when <a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2011_09_01_archive.html">we completed the major reno of our first level</a>. In fact, one of the most common email questions I receive is where to find our master bedroom ceiling fan/light combo. (And in case you are now wondering, it's the <a href="http://www.lampsplus.com/products/52-inch-casa-optima-white-flower-ceiling-fan__86646-32431-k9774.html">52" Casa Optima White Flower Ceiling Fan</a>.) <br />
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Lamps Plus has the most amazing selection to look through. I can (and have) spent hours browsing their options. And the minute I laid eyes on our brass beauties, I knew they would be perfect for our room. They have me smitten!<br />
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4) Our <a href="http://www.rugsusa.com/rugsusa/rugs/rugs-usa-overdyed-grove/violet/200DIRE1F-2808.html">Rugs USA Windsor Overdyed Grove Rug in violet</a>. I already knew I had a soft spot for this rug. Quite some time ago, <a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2014/03/great-room-rugs.html">I purchased the turquoise version to for our living room</a>. It created the perfect pop of color in that space, and when I realized I wanted to make a similar statement in our bedroom, I knew where to look. I headed back to the <a href="http://www.rugsusa.com/rugsusa/control/rugs#">RugsUSA</a> site to find a pinky-purple version of the overdyed rug. <a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2014/09/bedroom-puzzle.html">It's like it was made for our space</a>!<br />
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Now, fingers crossed this will be the last "reveal" for quite some time. ;)Gabbi @ Retro Ranch Renohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14641909611270428996noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4697923394447366233.post-9338336683880736402015-10-05T05:00:00.000-04:002015-10-05T05:00:00.126-04:00Jord Wood Watch.<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">My<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://instagram.com/retroranchreno/">insta-friends</a>, and lovely
readers who caught<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2015/05/diy-jewelry-organizer.html">this
post</a>, know I'm a sucker for accessories. They are the finishing
touches that really make an outfit complete. Lucky me, I'll be making
quite the statement this fall with the addition of<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://www.woodwatches.com/series/fieldcrest/zebrawood-and-maple/#retroranchrenovation">my
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.woodwatches.com/series/fieldcrest/zebrawood-and-maple/#retroranchrenovation">A wooden watch</a>...say whaaaat?!?! I
know. It's not a traditional <a href="https://www.woodwatches.com/series/fieldcrest/zebrawood-and-maple/#retroranchrenovation">watch</a> you would see every day, but that's
what makes it so great. The wood grain of the watch makes me feel like
I'm wearing a piece of art. It's lightweight and comfortable on the
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Gabbi @ Retro Ranch Renohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14641909611270428996noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4697923394447366233.post-79693554315373273182015-09-30T05:00:00.000-04:002015-09-30T05:00:08.361-04:00Our Rancher: Before & After - The Master Bedroom.Here we are...post #9! <a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2015/09/our-rancher-before-after-guest-bedrooms.html">After a rather underwhelming post about our guest bedrooms</a>, this post has been a long time. I've "revealed" our master bedroom a few times, but things never felt quite right to me. I've been working on it's latest transformation (so. very. slowly....blame it on the hypothyroidism ;)...) for <i>well over</i> a year.<br />
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Like I mentioned in <a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2015/05/our-rancher-before-after-guesthall-bath.html" target="_blank">my hall/guest bath post</a>, we added <a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2015/05/our-rancher-before-after-guesthall-bath.html">our original master bath and part of our largest master closet to renovate the hall/guest bath</a><span id="goog_727255894"></span><span id="goog_727255895"></span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/"></a>. Since neither of those spaces were very "masterful", I had no problem giving them up...especially since <a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2015/09/our-rancher-before-after-guest-bedrooms.html" target="_blank">I had plans to turn our third bedroom into our ensuite</a>.</div>
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And if you are behind on <a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2015/04/our-rancher-before-after.html" target="_blank">it all</a>, catch up with post <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.2px;"><a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2015/04/our-rancher-before-after-entrance.html">one</a></span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.2px;">, </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.2px;"><a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2015/04/our-rancher-before-after-living-room.html">two</a></span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.2px;">, </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.2px;"><a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2015/05/our-rancher-before-after-dining-room.html">three</a></span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.2px;">, </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.2px;"><a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2015/05/our-rancher-before-after-kitchen.html">four</a>,</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.2px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.2px;"><a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2015/05/our-rancher-before-after-fireplace.html">five</a>, <a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2015/05/our-rancher-before-after-hallway.html" target="_blank">six</a>, <a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2015/05/our-rancher-before-after-guesthall-bath.html">seven</a> and <a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2015/09/our-rancher-before-after-guest-bedrooms.html">eight</a>.</span></div>
Gabbi @ Retro Ranch Renohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14641909611270428996noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4697923394447366233.post-29151709892114856222015-09-25T14:33:00.000-04:002015-09-25T14:33:27.438-04:00Our Rancher: Before & After - The Guest Bedrooms.Andddddd, I'm finally picking the series back up!!!! Can you believe this is the 8th post in my <a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2015/04/our-rancher-before-after.html" target="_blank">before and after series</a>?! I can't!! If you are just catching up, make sure you check out <a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2015/04/our-rancher-before-after.html" target="_blank">the intro</a> and parts <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.2px;"><a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2015/04/our-rancher-before-after-entrance.html">one</a></span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.2px;">, </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.2px;"><a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2015/04/our-rancher-before-after-living-room.html">two</a></span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.2px;">, </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.2px;"><a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2015/05/our-rancher-before-after-dining-room.html">three</a></span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.2px;">, </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.2px;"><a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2015/05/our-rancher-before-after-kitchen.html">four</a>,</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.2px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.2px;"><a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2015/05/our-rancher-before-after-fireplace.html">five</a>, <a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2015/05/our-rancher-before-after-hallway.html" target="_blank">six</a> and <a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2015/05/our-rancher-before-after-guesthall-bath.html">seven</a>.</span><br />
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You'll see all that goodness when I reveal our master, but for now...it's all about our <i>underwhelming</i> bedroom #1 and #2. (You're excited aren't you?!?!) Both rooms received new windows, doors, paint, a light/fan combo and refinished hardwoods. The first space is halfway presentable because it's the room my parent's call home when they come visit.<br />
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The second space, welp, I'm just keeping it real. At first it was a smidge of an improvement....<br />
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But now, yeaaaaaa, it looked much better in the "before". <br />
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This space is where all my half-worked-on-crafts, maybe-going-to-start-one-day projects, extra decor and random junk live. It's not pretty, but it's real life. I'll get my act together one day, and actually paint this room a color I like, but I'm pretty sure I won't do it until we have a child to put in there. Embarrassing? Yes. True story? Yes, again.<br />
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Don't worry....after this less than stellar post, I'll be sharing our master next! I've re-worked this room more than any other in our home, and I think it's safe to say, I'm finally loving the outcome! Stick around! :)Gabbi @ Retro Ranch Renohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14641909611270428996noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4697923394447366233.post-79342343202965002302015-09-21T05:00:00.000-04:002015-09-21T05:00:00.778-04:00Fall Home Tour - 2015If you've been around my blog for a while, you know I love to decorate for the changing seasons...as in, <u><i>loooove</i></u> to do it. In fact, some of my favorite posts (ever) were when I was a part of the <a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/search/label/Blogger%20Stylin%27%20Home%20Tours">Blogger Stylin' Home Tours</a>. They always gave me an excuse to play with new color schemes and freshen up the view.<br />
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I may not be a part of the <a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/search/label/Blogger%20Stylin%27%20Home%20Tours">BSHT</a> this year, but that doesn't mean I've stopped decorating as each new season came along. In <a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2015_04_01_archive.html">April</a> and <a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2015_05_01_archive.html">May</a>, I started a <a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/search/label/before%20%26%20after%20series">"before and after" series showing the progress we've made in our humble home</a>, and if you checked out those posts, it's clear this spring and summer were all about the light and bright. Aqua, coral, citron...oh my!</div>
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To simplify my seasonal swaps, I keep a consistent base all year round (blues, gray, B&W, mixed metallics) and swap out different shades and hues to breathe new life into our home. This makes the process inexpensive and enjoyable.</div>
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So...are you guys lovers of swapping out decor seasonally? Or does #nobodygottimeforthat...believe me, I'd totally understand.</div>
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And in case you want to check out my other Blogger Stylin' Home Tour posts:</div>
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*<a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2014/12/our-christmas-home-tour-2014.html">Christmas 2014</a>*</div>
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*<a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2014/09/blogger-stylin-home-tours-fall-2014.html">Fall 2014</a>*</div>
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*<a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2014/08/blogger-stylin-home-tours-favorite-room.html">Favorite Room 2014</a>*</div>
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*<a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2013/12/our-home-tourthe-christmas-edition.html">Christmas 2013</a>*</div>
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*<a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2013/10/modern-fresh-fall-home-tour.html">Fall 2013</a>*<br />
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PS-I have not forgotten about wrapping up <a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/search/label/before%20%26%20after%20series">the "before and after" series I started earlier this year</a>. I'll definitely be sharing the remaining spaces...at some point!! Hehe.</div>
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Gabbi @ Retro Ranch Renohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14641909611270428996noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4697923394447366233.post-70135349834728244542015-08-07T16:44:00.000-04:002015-08-07T16:44:13.265-04:00DIY Jewelry Organizer - Tutorial.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I really shouldn't even call this post a "tutorial". A couple people asked how I created <a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2015/05/diy-jewelry-organizer.html" target="_blank">my jewelry organizer</a>, and I'm more than happy to share...but please don't be surprised that I winged whole project!!<br />
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Step 1: Buy a <a href="http://www.homedepot.com/p/Unbranded-Medium-Density-Fiberboard-Common-3-4-in-x-2-ft-x-4-ft-Actual-0-734-in-x-23-75-in-x-47-75-in-1508112/202089064" target="_blank">piece of MDF</a> from Home Depot.<br />
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Step 2: Spray paint it with <a href="http://www.homedepot.com/p/Zinsser-13-oz-B-I-N-Shellac-Based-White-Interior-Spot-Exterior-Primer-and-Sealer-Spray-01008/100398390" target="_blank">my favorite spray primer</a> as I was priming a few other projects.<br />
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Step 3: After it's dry, let it lean up against your master bedroom wall for over a year while you put the project off.<br />
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Step 4: Keep your beloved jewelry in a massive pile on a tray in your bedroom.<br />
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Step 5: Get super fed up contending with a jumbled jewelry mess every day.<br />
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Step 6: Untangle all your necklaces and sort based on similar styles/lengths.<br />
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Step 7: Lay jewelry out on the MDF and play around until you like the placement.<br />
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Step 8: Get out tape measure and pretend like you are going to use it.<br />
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Step 9: Forget said tape measure and decide to just eyeball the placement. Using a ballpoint pen, mark the spot where you need to drill pilot holes for the <a href="http://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-3-4-in-Brass-Plated-Cup-Hook-100-Piece-per-Pack-803342/204273827" target="_blank">cup hooks</a> you will later screw in.<br />
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Step 10: Drill pilot holes.<br />
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Step 11: Find <a href="http://www.homedepot.com/p/BEHR-Premium-Plus-Ultra-1-Gal-Ultra-Pure-White-Satin-Enamel-Interior-Paint-775001/203202361" target="_blank">a leftover gallon of white satin paint</a> in the basement and apply two coats. Allow to dry overnight.<br />
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Step 12: Get out your painters tape and start winging a design. Decide you don't need to use a tape measure here either...just your eyeballs and a couple widths of tape will do.<br />
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Step 13: Get out <a href="http://www.amazon.com/X-ACTO-Knife-Cap-Silver-X3602/dp/B000V1QV7O" target="_blank">the X-Acto knife</a> and remove superfluous pieces of tape in your design.<br />
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Step 14: Whine like a big baby because being bent over doing all that taping hurt your back like no other. Then suck it up and paint the white paint over your design to minimize bleed through.<br />
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Step 15: Use your <a href="http://www.createforless.com/design-master-metallic-spray-paint-11-oz.-231-gold-medal/pid13404.aspx?utm_source=googlebase&utm_medium=cse&cagpspn=pla&CAWELAID=1439798343&catargetid=1552979414&gclid=CLuTyO3Jr7YCFe1_Qgod9jwAZQ" target="_blank">favorite gold spray paint</a> to paint to coat your design, the <a href="http://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-3-4-in-Brass-Plated-Cup-Hook-100-Piece-per-Pack-803342/204273827" target="_blank">cup hooks</a>, <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/Zinc-Cast-Curtain-Drapery-Rod-Ceiling-Bracket-NEW-Fits-1-1-8-Rod-/251248986466?pt=US_Window_Treatment_Hardware&var=&hash=item3a7f9b4962" target="_blank">curtain rod bracket</a> and metal strip you will later attach.<br />
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Step 16: Remove the painters tape while the paint is fairly wet so nothing rips the paint off.<br />
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Step 17: Hate your project because there are paint splatters all over that you didn't notice while spraying, but are VERY obvious now that it's dry. (Note - do not spray paint in the evening light.)<br />
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Step 18: Attach cup hooks and hang some necklaces while praying it looks a little better.<br />
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Step 18a: That didn't work so attach bracelet bar and earring holder hoping they'll distract from the ugly splatters. Nope, still ugly.<br />
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Step 18b: Throw yourself a mini-pity party.<br />
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Step 18c: Use the non-tape-measure method and drill more pilot holes into your board because more necklaces hanging = less ugly board showing. You will definitely like the project then. WRONG.<br />
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Step 19: Wave the white flag and realize you need to start back at step 12...re-tape/re-cut out your design.<br />
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Step 20: Spray paint another coat, or two, of paint over your project...and now fall in love.<br />
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Step 21: Remove the tape while the spray paint is still semi-wet.<br />
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Step 22: Touch up any small areas where the white paint lifted with the tape.<br />
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Step 23: Spray a <a href="http://www.homedepot.com/p/Rust-Oleum-Painter-s-Touch-2X-12-oz-Flat-Matte-Clear-General-Purpose-Spray-Paint-249087/100670439" target="_blank">matte clear coat</a> over the whole board to protect your project that you now love. Also, spray your hooks, curtain rod bracket and metal strip for the earrings.<br />
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Step 24: Reattach cup hooks, bracelet bar and earring holder<br />
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Step 25: Arrange your jewelry in a way that makes your heart happy, and thank the Lord this project can be crossed off your to-do list!!!<br />
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Step 26: Wonder how long it will take you to actually hang it on the wall instead of just leaning it up against the wall.<br />
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PS-the bracelet bar <a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2013/12/lucite-curtain-rods-question.html" target="_blank">is made out of left over materials from my DIY lucite curtain rods</a>, and the earring holder is made from a metal strip I picked up at the hardware store. I simply drilled 3 screws halfway into the board, dabbed some gorilla glue onto each screw and positioned the metal strip on top. Then I secured the strip in place with painters tape while the glue dried.Gabbi @ Retro Ranch Renohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14641909611270428996noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4697923394447366233.post-91391358664308262062015-05-28T16:39:00.001-04:002015-05-28T16:39:58.775-04:00Our Rancher: Before & After - The Guest/Hall Bath.This before and after is a little tough to illustrate. Our former hall/guest bath was tight. The doorway was narrow...the vanity was too big for the space. It was from the 1950's and not comfortable to use.<br />
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Our master bath was even worse. It was also original to the house, much smaller, had a sink too small to ever wash your face in, the shower was leaking...and, well, I'm pretty sure you could be sitting on the toilet AND washing your hands at the same time.<br />
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So yay for having <i>two</i> bathrooms (we previously only had one), but booooooooo that neither worked for us. Thankfully, they backed up to each other, and were right next to a master bedroom closet.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Here is <a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/p/floor-plan.html" target="_blank">the floorplan</a> before:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">And here is it is after <b>we combined the two bathrooms and stole a little bit of master bedroom closet #1</b>:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Hopefully those explanations and floor plans can help you visualize the transformation below. And considering our renovations were done on a tight budget, I think this bath turned out great!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Bye-bye 1950's....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I love how spacious this bathroom is now!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Make sure you're all caught up with our before and after posts here<span style="font-family: inherit;">: </span><span style="line-height: 18.2000007629395px;"><a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2015/04/our-rancher-before-after.html">the intro</a></span><span style="line-height: 18.2000007629395px;">, </span><span style="line-height: 18.2000007629395px;"><a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2015/04/our-rancher-before-after-entrance.html">part one</a></span><span style="line-height: 18.2000007629395px;">, </span><span style="line-height: 18.2000007629395px;"><a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2015/04/our-rancher-before-after-living-room.html">two</a></span><span style="line-height: 18.2000007629395px;">, </span><span style="line-height: 18.2000007629395px;"><a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2015/05/our-rancher-before-after-dining-room.html">three</a></span><span style="line-height: 18.2000007629395px;">, </span><span style="line-height: 18.2000007629395px;"><a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2015/05/our-rancher-before-after-kitchen.html">four</a>,</span><span style="line-height: 18.2000007629395px;"> </span><span style="line-height: 18.2000007629395px;"><a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2015/05/our-rancher-before-after-fireplace.html">five</a> and <a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2015/05/our-rancher-before-after-hallway.html" target="_blank">six</a></span><span style="line-height: 18.2000007629395px;">!</span></span><br />
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<a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2011/10/what-goes-up-must-come-down.html" target="_blank">Removing a few walls</a>, <a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2011/12/1990s-called.html" target="_blank">adding some pot lights</a> and <a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2013/11/evolution-of-our-hallway.html" target="_blank">a stencil</a> (<a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2012/07/fos-fear-of-stenciling.html" target="_blank">or two</a>) has definitely improved our modest hall. I still have manyyy picture frames to hang here before I can call this "complete", but it's getting there.<br />
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Not too bad, huh? I can't wait to share our guest bedrooms and bath!<br />
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And catch up on the rest of the "then and now" series with these links...<a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2015/04/our-rancher-before-after.html" target="_blank">the intro</a>, <a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2015/04/our-rancher-before-after-entrance.html" target="_blank">part one</a>, <a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2015/04/our-rancher-before-after-living-room.html" target="_blank">two</a>, <a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2015/05/our-rancher-before-after-dining-room.html" target="_blank">three</a>, <a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2015/05/our-rancher-before-after-kitchen.html" target="_blank">four</a> and <a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2015/05/our-rancher-before-after-fireplace.html" target="_blank">five</a>!Gabbi @ Retro Ranch Renohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14641909611270428996noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4697923394447366233.post-48394269956221962782015-05-11T11:18:00.000-04:002015-05-11T11:25:48.904-04:00Our Rancher: Before & After - The Fireplace.At first glance, you'd think our fireplace was hopeless. <a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2015/04/our-rancher-before-after.html" target="_blank">It was like the rest of our house</a>...depressing, drab and outdated. I was just thankful to have a fireplace and knew, with a little effort, it wouldn't be so bad!<br />
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Truth be told, I'm hoping this isn't a true "after" for you guys. I dream of installing a gas insert, and maybe a bit more trim. It's already become one of my favorite focal points in our great room, but I know in my heart it can get even better!!</div>
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With a little paint and a lot of courage (<a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2013/06/operation-hearth-re-tile-grouted.html" target="_blank">to tackle my first tiling job</a>), our fireplace went from bleh to beautiful!</div>
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Don't forget to check out <a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2015/04/our-rancher-before-after.html" target="_blank">the intro</a>, <a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2015/04/our-rancher-before-after-entrance.html" target="_blank">part one</a>, <a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2015/04/our-rancher-before-after-living-room.html" target="_blank">two</a>, <a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2015/05/our-rancher-before-after-dining-room.html" target="_blank">three</a> and <a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2015/05/our-rancher-before-after-kitchen.html" target="_blank">four</a> of our rancher "before and after" series! Next up is <a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2013/11/evolution-of-our-hallway.html" target="_blank">our hallway</a>...aka <a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2013/11/evolution-of-our-hallway.html" target="_blank">my stenciled labor of love</a>. ;)</div>
Gabbi @ Retro Ranch Renohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14641909611270428996noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4697923394447366233.post-31158356784964988542015-05-07T14:57:00.003-04:002015-05-11T11:24:56.801-04:00Our Rancher: Before & After - The Kitchen.Sorry for <a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2015/05/diy-jewelry-organizer.html" target="_blank">the mini-break I took to reveal my DIY jewelry organizer</a>...but it's back to the before and afters! (Insert round of applause here.)<br />
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This series has been a blast to put together! I hope you guys are enjoying it too. If you've missed <a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2015/04/our-rancher-before-after.html" target="_blank">the intro</a>, <a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2015/04/our-rancher-before-after-entrance.html" target="_blank">part one</a>, <a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2015/04/our-rancher-before-after-living-room.html" target="_blank">part two</a> or <a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2015/05/our-rancher-before-after-dining-room.html" target="_blank">part three</a>, make sure you catch up!<br />
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Now it's time to show how our dark, closed-off kitchen became a bright light in our home. <a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2015/04/our-rancher-before-after.html" target="_blank">I may have mentioned before</a> that I'm so <a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2014/05/kitchen-dreaming-with-little-help-from.html" target="_blank">ready to overhaul our 1954 cabinets</a>...but until we a) hit the lottery, or b) save up the funds, I, at least, have a pretty kitchen to look at. ;)<br />
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<a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2012/01/shes-ready-for-her-close-up.html" target="_blank">Our kitchen</a> hasn't changed a whole lot since <a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2012/01/shes-ready-for-her-close-up.html" target="_blank">I revealed the renovation</a>, right after we moved in,so here's a little refresher...<br />
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We couldn't afford a new kitchen, so I made it look as new as possible. We painted the cabinets, added new hardware, ripped out the linoleum and continued hardwoods throughout. We removed the restaurant booth (yes, I said <i>restaurant booth</i>) and used the cabinet from the back side of it to create an island. We also added lighting, new appliances, a new backsplash and countertops. It made a world of difference, and I couldn't believe how great our 1954 kitchen looked.<br />
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What do you think...should we have just kept the old look?! ;)Gabbi @ Retro Ranch Renohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14641909611270428996noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4697923394447366233.post-52577219519751088212015-05-05T16:48:00.000-04:002015-05-11T11:23:35.182-04:00DIY Jewelry Organizer.Today I'm taking a little break from our <a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2015/05/our-rancher-before-after-dining-room.html" target="_blank">before and after series</a> to show off a project I wrapped up not too long ago. Don't worry, it'll be back soon...showing off <a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2012/01/shes-ready-for-her-close-up.html" target="_blank">our 1954 cabinets, in all their painted glory!</a><br />
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If you follow <a href="https://instagram.com/retroranchreno/" target="_blank">my Instagram account</a>, it's no surprise to you that I love jewelry. I'm a huge fan of the statement necklace and I have wayyyy more than is necessary for just one person.<br />
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Here's a snap shot of my current collection, and embarrassingly enough, this is after I purged 2/3 of what I used to have.<br />
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Since we moved into our house a few years ago, I've slowly been making my way through different areas of our home and clearing it out! I've focused my attention on my closet and jewelry more times than I want to admit, and each time, I still found a ton to sell/donate/toss.<br />
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Now I'm not announcing that I'm on my way to becoming a minimalist...it's just not in the cards for this girl (although I so wish I could do it!!), but I do find something incredibly therapeutic about cleaning up and clearing out unnecessary material possessions. For me, it frees up space in both our house and my mind. And hopefully what I've left myself with is a collection of things I <i>actually use</i>, <i>actually want</i> and <i>actually love</i>.<br />
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Then it's time to organize said things.<br />
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When it comes to my clothing, jewelry and shoes, if I don't see it, I won't wear it. I need visual access to my wardrobe to keep it fresh in my mind. This is <strike>probably</strike> definitely because I have too much clothing, and therefore can't remember all of my options. What happens then? I wear 20% of my wardrobe 80% of the time. (<i>FYI, I'm well aware this is a first world problem and I sound like a huge brat right now. I'm hanging my head in shame as I type...</i>)<br />
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So when it came time to create a jewelry organizer, I knew I needed to see it all. And since this organizer was going to be hung on a wall in our bedroom, I needed the display to somewhat double as art.<br />
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Throughout the process of this DIY, I had mixed emotions about how it was turning out. Thankfully, I stayed the course, kept patient and it all worked out! I really love the statement it makes against our dark walls and the immediate access to all of my pretty, sparkly things. ;)<br />
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<br />Gabbi @ Retro Ranch Renohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14641909611270428996noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4697923394447366233.post-90324955319411366532015-04-30T15:42:00.000-04:002015-04-30T15:42:22.745-04:00Our Rancher: Before & After - The Living Room.<a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2015/04/our-rancher-before-after-entrance.html" target="_blank">The curb appeal and entrance were certainly not the only areas of our home that needed a total overhaul.</a> In part two of my little <a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2015/04/our-rancher-before-after.html" target="_blank">"before and after" series</a>, it's all about the living room portion of our great room. The wall...the outdated doors...the old windows...the shag carpet...it all had to go!<br />
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If you missed the intro and part one of the series, you can catch up <a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2015/04/our-rancher-before-after.html" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2015/04/our-rancher-before-after-entrance.html" target="_blank">here</a>. Next up is our dining room "then and now"!</div>
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Our home was a little...ummmm...<u>frightening</u> when we bought it. "Hot mess" is a phrase that also came to mind.</div>
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Ahhhh, our diamond in the rough! Our home was <u>so</u> far from welcoming. We took it from dark, overgrown, stained, cramped and closed off to happy, light and bright!</div>
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Gabbi @ Retro Ranch Renohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14641909611270428996noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4697923394447366233.post-86594019636898684372015-04-28T13:29:00.001-04:002015-04-28T13:29:35.688-04:00Our Rancher: Before & After.Quite often I find myself daydreaming about changing/fixing/renovating aspects of our beloved home. If hubby had it his way, we'd re-side the place, add some stone detail and take care of our cracking front steps. I don't mind the charm of our 1950's wood siding and focus my thoughts on things <i>inside</i> our house. I'd love to install a gas insert in <a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2013/06/operation-hearth-re-tile-grouted.html" target="_blank">our fireplace</a> and finish our icky <a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2012/03/far-from-over.html" target="_blank">basement</a>...but mostly, I dream of renovating our kitchen. Don't get me wrong, <a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2012/01/shes-ready-for-her-close-up.html" target="_blank">our kitchen has come so far from it's dark beginning</a>! We fixed it up as best we could, with the budget we had. I love it's charm, but hate it's function. Unfortunately, the original 1954 cabinets are showing their age and I find myself <a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2014/05/kitchen-dreaming-with-little-help-from.html" target="_blank">planning a kitchen reno</a> that might not happen for quite some time.<br />
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<i>If we removed all the walls, we'd have a perfect open layout. </i></div>
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<i>If we threw a fresh coat of paint on, well, everything...it'd look like a million bucks.</i></div>
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For a house that was priced way too high considering it's condition, I was throwing around a whole lot of <i>if's</i>. <b>BUT, the price dropped</b>...and the day it went down, I made sure we were there to see it.</div>
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My next few posts will be a "then and now" series showing our home when we bought it and how it looks now. I started this series on <a href="https://instagram.com/retroranchreno/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> (#RRRbeforeandafter) and loved it so much, that I couldn't help but want to post it to the blog too! I hope you guys enjoy it as much as I do! :)</div>
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Now, what renovations are you guys daydreaming about?!</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I liked it, but I </span>wasn't<span style="font-family: inherit;"> satisfied. I wanted something a little bold...something
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">UGH. I, legit,
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.uncommongoods.com/" target="_blank">UncommonGoods</a> is a super cool company, out of NYC, that supports artists and designers. Half of what they sell is made by hand and most of it is created right here in the USA!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Their site is super easy to navigate, and allows you to shop by category. I headed straight to their art page (<a href="http://www.uncommongoods.com/art" target="_blank">here</a>) and fell in love the minute I came across <a href="http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/balloons-over-brooklyn-bridge" target="_blank">this piece</a>, Balloons Over Brooklyn Bridge.</span></div>
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creativity to spruce up our space. My
latest “creations” include two amazing brights...coral and citron. Mixing these invigorating colors with my
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Two of the pieces I made were painted over old designs. You might recognize them from <a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2015/02/i-heart-art.html" target="_blank">my last post</a>...<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I mixed my colors mostly using a combo of $0.99 acrylic
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">After that was finished, I turned my attention to revamping a piece from last spring. I truly loved it as is, but needed to freshen up the color scheme. So I swapped out the hot pink for bold citron...just painting the new color over the old.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Then it was time for two new pieces. Well over a year ago, I found two sizeable
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I didn’t have a plan for them at the time of purchase, so I hoarded them in my </span><strike style="font-family: inherit;">junk</strike><span style="font-family: inherit;"> craft room. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">One day I had a </span>light-bulb<span style="font-family: inherit;"> moment and realized they’d be perfect to hang on <a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2012/01/i-heart-our-barn-door.html" target="_blank">our expansive wall that houses our barn door</a>. I didn’t have
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">For wayyyy too long they sat on our fireplace mantle because, well, I <u>hate</u> hanging things.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Anyone else swap out and recycle their art?</span>Gabbi @ Retro Ranch Renohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14641909611270428996noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4697923394447366233.post-70170345877458758552015-02-26T16:35:00.002-05:002015-02-26T16:35:24.234-05:00I Heart Art.I really do. I may not be the best at it, but I have a blast creating swap-able, inexpensive pieces to hang around our home. I've dabbled in <i><u>super</u></i> amateur art before. <a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2013/02/lyric-artcheap-but-not-easy.html" target="_blank">Here</a>, <a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2013/03/canvas-artagain-for-last-time-promise.html" target="_blank">here</a>, <a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2013/02/ombre-art.html" target="_blank">here</a>, <a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2013/01/cheap-and-easy-again.html" target="_blank">here</a>, <a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2014/04/radiant-orchid-art.html" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2012/10/cheap-and-easy.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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Then <a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2014/03/adding-some-spring-giveaway.html" target="_blank">last spring</a> I created a few more pieces on some scrap wood I had stashed in our hall closet.</div>
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After we took all of our Christmas decor down I was craving a bit of spring. It's been very chilly, and once the holiday season ends, I am NOT a fan of the colder, darker months. To combat the current season, I added pops of coral and citron to our great room. An inexpensive way to get these colors into our living space was to update some of the art I previously painted above. I can't wait to share it all soon!!<br />
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I solved that problem the same way I solve 90% of my other problems....with some leftover paint!!<br />
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For <a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2014/09/bedroom-puzzle.html" target="_blank">our master bedroom refresh</a>, I knew I didn't want to completely rid our room of my signature teal color, <a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2013/02/rugs-revealed.html" target="_blank">so rather than have an accent wall covered in Behr's Balmy Seas</a>, I wanted to incorporate it using accessories and accents. That gorgeous shade of teal would be the perfect hue to make our old mirror come to life again.<br />
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I took it outside, spray primed and painted it with a <a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2014/04/radiant-orchid-art.html" target="_blank">leftover paint sample</a>. <br />
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I think it looks great against our dark walls, and all dressed up for the holidays... ;)<br />
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Can't wait to share more details soon!!!Gabbi @ Retro Ranch Renohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14641909611270428996noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4697923394447366233.post-42525825877753441592015-02-06T15:36:00.000-05:002015-02-06T15:36:03.174-05:00Quick DIY Cork Coasters.Here and there I've been working on <a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2014/09/bedroom-puzzle.html" target="_blank">our master bedroom refresh</a>. I promised myself and <a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2014/09/bedroom-puzzle.html" target="_blank">even declared to the blog-world that I would finish the space by the end of the year</a>, but it just didn't happen. I'm getting close. As you can see <a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2014/12/more-of-our-christmas-home.html" target="_blank">here</a>, it's all about the details now. Once I check a few more things off my to-do list, I'll finally be D-O-N-E!!! <br />
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What's left, you ask? Finding the right pillows (I've been on the pillow hunt for more time than I want to admit...I've fallen in love, but my budget never got the same warm and fuzzy feelings), DIY'ing some jewelry storage, pretty-ing up our exposed lamp cords (with paint or a DIY cord-cover project) and a DIY art canvas.</div>
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Since I've talked enough about what ISN'T done, let me prop myself back up on what I've actually finished: <a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2013/09/the-dark-side.html" target="_blank">upped the cozy factor in our room with dark walls</a>, <a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2013/12/lucite-curtain-rods-question.html" target="_blank">installed our DIY lucite curtain rods</a>, painted our DIY curtains, hung our TV gallery wall (<a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2014/07/tv-gallery-wall-99-complete.html" target="_blank">sneak peek here</a>), stenciled our gloss-on-matte accent wall (<a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2014/08/accent-wall-sneak-peek.html" target="_blank">sneak peek here</a>), hung our wall lamps, swapped out our focal point mirror, painted our old leaner mirror and DIY'ed some simple coasters for our nightstands.</div>
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You see, hubby and I drink a ton of water...and every night we each have a bottle or glass of water next to us in bed. Normally I wouldn't be such a freak about putting a drink on a side table, but <a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2013/09/paint-dipped-furniture.html" target="_blank">these "nightstands" are one of my favorite Craigslist makeovers</a> I've ever completed. </div>
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So the easiest/cheapest/most-stylish solution I could come up with was painting a 4-pack of cork coasters from <a href="http://www.michaels.com/" target="_blank">Michael's</a>.</div>
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First, I gathered my supplies: 1) the coasters, 2) some <a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2014/04/radiant-orchid-art.html" target="_blank">left over paint samples</a> and acrylic paints, 3) old paint brushes, 4) painters tape, 5) liquid gold leaf, 6) Krylon clear finish spray and 7) an old piece of cardboard to paint on.<br />
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Once everything was painted, I used a Krylon clear spray to lightly coat each coaster 2 times to protect my award-winning paint job.</div>
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After the coasters dried, they were ready to go! I love the colors and how pretty they look compared to the folded over paper towels we were using. ;)<br />
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High-five for super-simple, cheap projects!!!! Happy Friday, friends! :)</div>
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Do you guys decorate your bedrooms too?! What is your favorite area of the house to decorate? Don't forget to check out our great room all decked out <a href="http://retroranchrenovation.blogspot.com/2014/12/our-christmas-home-tour-2014.html" target="_blank">here</a>! :)<br />
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