Before the Paparazzi

I didn't get a chance to make any thrifting trips this week, but I have something else exciting to share with you.  My blog buddy, Kristy, from Hyphen Interiors, along with her blog buddy, Tammy from Type A Decorating are teaming up on a new series called "Before the Paparazzi".  They will both have a series of bloggers at various experience levels share with their readers what it was like to get started.   I am so excited to be the first guest blogger on Hyphen Interiors.  You can check it out here.  

The other guest bloggers at Hyphen Interiors will be:
May 12 – Lindsay at Sadie and Stella 
May 19 – Elsa at Casa Greer 
May 26 – Denise at Pink Postcard 
June 2 – Danielle at Danielle Oakey Interiors     
June 8 - Cassie at Hi Sugarplum


The guest bloggers at Type A Decorating will be:
May 5 – Mandy at Sugar Bee Craft Edition
May 12 - Summer at Sumo's Sweet Stuff
May 19 - Cassie at Primitive and Proper  
May 26 - Denise at The Painted Home
June 2 - SJ at Homemaker on a Dime
June 8 - Sommer at Designer Garden


Be sure to check out all of these talented bloggers.   Stop by on Friday for some good old fashioned Kentucky derby delight.  Being a Kentucky gal, the derby is practically a holiday here.  Looking forward to the Run for the Roses this Saturday.  

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Blog Swapping

We're having a little fun today with blog swapping.  I'll be over at Richmond Thrifter showing off some of my thrifty projects.  Erin, from Richmond Thrifter is here today to share her amazing thrifty finds with all of you.  Take it away Erin!

Hello Oak Ridge Revival Readers!  I am so excited to be here today! 

My name is Erin White and I'm a stay at home mom of two little ones, Charlie (4 1/2) and Emerson (1 1/2).   I love a good deal and hate to pay retail prices for home decor.  I am lucky enough to live in a city full of thrift, consignment, and junk stores (as my son refers to them!)  My garage is full of trash that is just waiting to be turned into treasure.  Emerson and I do most of my scouting for finds when my son is in preschool and I do most of the grunt work when my cuties are napping.
Nothing is ever perfect when it's finished and I'm constantly learning from my own mistakes but I still wouldn't have it any other way.  I wanted to share some of my finds and fix-er-upers with you.   I would love it if you stopped by Richmond Thrifter every once in a while and followed me along on my thrifty journey!  Thanks again Andrea for sharing your readers with me!

I found this mid-century china cabinet at my favorite local thrift shop for $64.  A couple coats of paint and some fun fabric gave it a whole new life!  See the full tutorial here!

Another thrift store find, $95!  My favorite part of this piece is the hardware.

See the full tutorial on how I turned this highBOY into a MAN here!

A SUPER quick redo.  It probably only took me an hour total!  Just painted the drawers white.  See the tutorial here.



Marshalls lamp recovered!  Really easy way to add color and pattern to a room!  Find out how here.

Anthropologie knock off table made from a lamp and picture frame...final cost: $5.50.

Find the tutorial here!

Thanks again Andrea for having me!  Hope to see you guys soon! 

http://richmondthrifter.blogspot.com/

Oh, and don't forget to go here to enter the Stella and Dot giveaway.  You have until 12:00 p.m. EST to enter.  I'll announce the winner tomorrow afternoon.  Good luck!

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Simply "Blue"tiful

I was checking up on my daily blogs yesterday as I was getting my gray hair colored.  I was astonished to see this amazing transformation on Emily A. Clark's blog.  I was so fascinated I had to go straight to the source.  Her name is Kristy Swain, of Hyphen Interiors.  I introduced myself, praised her abilities and asked if I could share this with my readers.  She happily obliged.  Seriously, you might want to sit down for this one. 

This is the lovely wingback Kristy scored from Craigslist. Not a bad looking chair, right?

Check it out now!  Believe it or not, there was no slipcovering or reupholstering involved.

She painted the darn thing, not just the legs, the entire thing!

This was her inspiration. 

This is the design board she created for her master bedroom (the new home for the chair).

To get the full tutorial for this project, visit Hyphen Interiors.

I am thrilled to have met Kristin (well, not in person, but via e-mail and that counts in blog land)

 and I can't wait to see her master bedroom when it is all finished. 

I am so inspired when I come across someone with this kind of vision and talent.  I know you will be too.  Have a fantastic weekend.  

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