If the weather wasn't so darn perfect this summer, I might have a little more motivation to stay inside and get some projects done around the house. But it has been sunny and hot and my antique house doesn't have AC.
So in lieu of sharing any completed projects, I'll share what I'd be doing if I wasn't out and about enjoying summer.
1. Fabric Covered Roller Shades
This is an oldie but goodie, plus René's tutorial at
Cottage & Vine makes it look easy. I have a couple guest rooms that would look 100% better with some pretty fabric covered blackout shades. I also have plenty of guests who'd appreciate not waking up at 6 o'clock on a Saturday morning.
2. Make a plain pillow fancy
I already have a plain white pillow cover that I bought at Ikea several years back, and I have some leftover trim from my guest bath shower curtain. I just need to arrange a meeting between the two.
3. Make my own artwork
Oh, I still have so many empty walls to fill! This tutorial from at
At Home has me thinking I could make good use out of the millions of paint sample pots I've saved in our basement.
4. Cover some shades
My dining room is devoid of all color except black and beige. It could use a zing of something bright and flashy. I'd like to recover the lampshades on my buffet to look like the ones in the photo above.
5. Make a furry ottoman
Chris wants another dog. I'd prefer one of these instead.
Step by step instructions available from
The Nesting Place.
What's been lingering on your project list?
18 comments:
But look what you've accomplished outside! And I'm with you though - I've got too many things on the to-do least. I still need to paint the beast, paint the nightstand, decide on paint for our kitchen, etc etc. Hope you're staying cool - it's been brutal the past few days down here.
I'm having a hard time getting anything done too. I'm definitely filing away some of these ideas for "someday."
I'm drooling over that pillow. Adding it to my "I'll do this someday a really long time from now" board on Pinterest.
Glad to know others are having the same problem I am. :) I have a couple lampshades that need recovered too... and a light fixture, a couple frames, and a small secretary that need some paint. Oh well... it will get done eventually!
Enjoy being outside Carrie. What fun projects to be included with - thank you!
That's what winter's for! Enjoy the summer. I think we all get too caught up in having projects to complete and forget to go enjoy the weather and have some fun.
Dog days of summer....love the fur stool (much easier than a dog - no shots required)
I'm with you - who wants to work when we could be enjoying summer.
Love the art and the roller shades! Definitely going to have to look into those!
i've been feeling the same way...why stay inside when i can swim? or grill? these are some good projects to pin for the winter ;)
When you move back in, I want to see you make art! That is one that I know can be so tricky...let's see if you have some great tips for it.
Love all these great projects!! But you are right - they can wait, while the beautiful summer we're having can't!! Enjoy the sunshine.
Too much stuff to list ,haha
I really like the projects you shared.
fabulous post, carrie! Love thinking about some projects and planning for the Fall. M.
My list of things I should be doing is significant as well. Oh darn you summertime!
It's so hot here that I don't want to be outside. Unfortunately I'm not too motivated to do anything inside either.
Oooh, I could add every single one of those to my list, what fun projects! But, I vote to enjoy summer and put them on hold... :)
Great ideas! I need a fuzzy ottoman in my life.
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