March Before and After!

<p>Hey hey! Happy Monday morning! Whoo! :)</p> <p>It’s the first Monday of the month so it’s time for another before and after shindig. As always I like to highlight some of those awesome projects you linked up last month first, then you can get to linking your own. </p> <p>You know how much I love <a href="http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/2013/01/black-interior-doors-in-basement.html">black interior doors</a>, and I’m on a mission to get all of ours painted this year (yes, I said this year – it will take me that long). I <strong>loved</strong> <a href="http://honeywerehome.blogspot.com/2012/11/blackgray-painted-interior-doors.html">Megan’s dark gray door</a>: </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJyifsuE7LvExD9MWpt3go_82aJBxFrXn89srjrUdkz2iFyNwC9raETRlLCGhook2PxMBgS_W070HiS0kQSndf_oDQbfN8akRkzKK4i1CjQh2zNz_nzzBYhAJZiEPu1_eZaZjSrH0GcP8/s1600-h/gray%252520door%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="gray interior door" border="0" height="543" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilCk89llCQiANhdrUNowYWUuyzGKrRD0IvMClQl1gbVP0nYvFHXv2VK0d9HVwrkqrFQ3aAuSPioqFKTUwJFQzt3ofLrEs1ruZIliJ4d7292j_SKLpJg8HLvoOMQeqQ9DtAVaQol4PrX_c/?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="gray interior door" width="360" /></a> </p> <p>The gorgeous stairway and beautiful settee don’t hurt at all either! ;)</p> <p>I LOVED this <a href="http://www.aprettylifeinthesuburbs.com/2013/01/kitchen-kapers-organizing.html">refrigerator organizing tip</a> from Jo-Anna: </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-R6l2CaORt2E/UTS6-PEb-iI/AAAAAAAAbZE/N62BqdK5j3M/s1600-h/FridgeMats3%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><font color="#4c4c4c"></font><img alt="refridgerator organization" border="0" height="333" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-jUCytv88xpg/UTS6-eRjpaI/AAAAAAAAbZM/CJ9yneohrns/FridgeMats3_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="refridgerator organization" width="500" /></a></p> <p>I’ve seen those cute washable mats for the fridge shelves and thought they were cute but couldn’t bring myself to spend on them. Her idea is brilliant (and cheap!) – check it out!</p> <p>This <a href="http://beinghome2012.blogspot.com/2013/01/boy-bathroom-before-after.html">kid’s bathroom redo</a> that Julie did is just TOO cute!:</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-pGT2ljlkWy0/UTS6-ouEwhI/AAAAAAAAbZU/nFg59Vdj08Y/s1600-h/BoysBathroom%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="BoysBathroom" border="0" height="561" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-a8NifuOLd-M/UTS6_K-tnoI/AAAAAAAAbZc/HV_lNZeIYwM/BoysBathroom_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="BoysBathroom" width="360" /></a></p> <p>Ack! Adorable!! I’ve been planning a redo for the Bub’s bathroom for about a year (are you surprised it’s been that long??) and of course my small plans have turned HUGE. I haven’t mentioned them to the hubby quite yet. ;) </p> <p>Amy shares a super easy, fast, no sew roman shade idea <a href="http://eatsleepdecorate.blogspot.com/2013/01/no-sew-faux-roman-shade.html">here</a>: </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitk7dE1bQl7vMSaMOUAcz_WSqE8iaKnl7GWvHsxCPOGV9eBM4n791-rznrYTNs4_lBXIRWz9yRVuv0rW2a5U2gQT_COaLu10vFI1fOv6_A7OEf06uYEGSqAc5YCTX_PBP1wupAXb27xmc/s1600-h/new%252520sew%252520roman%252520shade%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="new sew roman shade" border="0" height="479" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbEpSDksEkPgKknFBPmlbiFMBQTUNj7FEJDHeGhTk7nD5cPJBfnkP3QkGfCqso1cXQirgQUKzLOHFwwr4GrS-KkVrSAyUPBM1j7Rdx7YyYP6GB7VjoI7TU9XCwo8kVMqGyS-gK3ysE3GE/?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="new sew roman shade" width="360" /></a> </p> <p><em>Sew</em> easy! (I can never resist it, I apologize.)</p> <p>You know how I love <a href="http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/search/label/Stairs">wood stairs</a>, so I’m practically giddy for Jennifer and hers:</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-cSlx4-83mYY/UTS7AQkpVpI/AAAAAAAAbZ0/GUh8xkT1QUM/s1600-h/wood%252520stairs%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="wood stairs" border="0" height="479" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-4RgofSYbYkI/UTS7AnSJn7I/AAAAAAAAbZ8/aJvEKPAMBhE/wood%252520stairs_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="wood stairs" width="360" /></a></p> <p>She shares how her husband has transformed their stairs <a href="http://classicstylehome.blogspot.com/2012/12/diy-wood-stairs.html">here</a>. (And a great tip for figuring out angled cuts!) </p> <p>Jane shared how she made <a href="http://www.urbanejane.com/2013/01/cheeky-painted-dinner-napkins.html">DIY napkins</a> with paint – and she added a little whimsy that I loved: </p> <p><a href="http://www.urbanejane.com/2013/01/cheeky-painted-dinner-napkins.html" title="http://www.urbanejane.com/2013/01/cheeky-painted-dinner-napkins.html"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-PJGfK3rwzTg/UTS7BbWTPdI/AAAAAAAAbaE/tuaFQt__Ing/s1600-h/IMG_7417%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="painted napkins" border="0" height="308" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-D4U21I4jVS0/UTS7BmlLMmI/AAAAAAAAbaM/15uRN4aO_Kw/IMG_7417_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="painted napkins" width="460" /></a></a></p> <p>The possibilities are endless!</p> <p>I was smitten with Ange’s <a href="http://www.thebloominghydrangea.com/2013/01/our-family-room.html">family room updates</a> – so pretty and light!: </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-cvcSIU9EELA/UTS7B5TNodI/AAAAAAAAbaU/87R5OJsJZcU/s1600-h/family%252520room%252520makeover%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><font color="#4c4c4c"></font><img alt="family room makeover" border="0" height="332" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-OeHzX-cPtBs/UTS7Cf70otI/AAAAAAAAbac/hRuLf4g9f68/family%252520room%252520makeover_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="family room makeover" width="500" /></a></p> <p>LOVE her drapes too. And the BIG SWEETIE dog. :) </p> <p>I’m kind of obsessed with maps lately – I have a big project I’ve been planning for a while for the basement. Barbara’s little <a href="http://chasethestar.net/2013/01/nightstand-update-with-mod-podge.html#">map-topped nightstand</a> is so cool:</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-LItmpoMH3UM/UTS7C2KDwSI/AAAAAAAAbak/zxuB2QKKoHE/s1600-h/map%252520table%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img alt="map table" border="0" height="343" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-jVHZ26c_lZY/UTS7DBBY1rI/AAAAAAAAbas/X2DHPAeP8B0/map%252520table_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="map table" width="460" /></a></p> <p>What a fun idea! </p> <p>And finally, but certainly not least, Debbie thought outside of the box and <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2013/01/easy-vintage-french-pillowfrom-tea-towel.html">made a pillow</a> from a kitchen item: </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEM_GgEs1VvWj6eOwihUiSGded2VwLpaBb2W667ug1RcbbneLZzzPk2K6X2zg2DTiaDlpgTNIxLXwBzbLzdLcyjV7lc2HoUroiV5pNJQLjeC5epSxbvTlCwnoAoLuAMA2axJEVZkZEHbQ/s1600-h/towel%252520pillow%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="towel pillow" border="0" height="354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0tBQu9i1pl8q6e1BwwiADYhEQyuFCLMMjs1wkTcve9ONJxJgm_x1xRSmvlgNdRl15euXe3JWn4qL1BnCa3IIKyXZ1w_JiuX7lclic-711YrAoqAp_jQqqK0BWc1J055EXSlb1iiqeHaQ/?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="towel pillow" width="500" /></a></p> <p>Any guesses? ;) So pretty!</p> <p>As always, if you’d like to pin these projects, please do so from their respective sites. And if you’d like to be considered for next month’s highlight, please link to TDC in your post. This button makes it easy (just copy and paste the code): </p> <div style="padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-top: 5px" align="center"><a href="http://www.homestoriesatoz.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/beforeAndAfterButton_thumb1.gif"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7326" height="225" src="http://www.homestoriesatoz.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/beforeAndAfterButton_thumb1.gif" title="beforeAndAfterButton_thumb[1]" width="146" /></a></div> <pre style="border-bottom: #cccccc 1px solid; text-align: left; border-left: #cccccc 1px solid; padding-bottom: 10px; margin: auto; padding-left: 10px; width: 90%; padding-right: 10px; display: block; white-space: pre-wrap; background: #f0f0f0; height: 45px; color: #777777; font-size: 90%; overflow: auto; border-top: #cccccc 1px solid; border-right: #cccccc 1px solid; padding-top: 10px"><div align="center"><a href="http://www.thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/" title="TDC Before and After" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.homestoriesatoz.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/beforeAndAfterButton_thumb1.gif" alt="TDC Before and After" style="border:none;" /></a></div></pre><br /><br /><p></p><br /><br /><p>And now it’s time to see what you’ve been up to lately! (Please only link up your own personal projects.) The linky is open for a week, have fun!!</p><br /><!-- start InLinkz script --><script type="text/javascript" src="http://www.inlinkz.com/cs.php?id=248714"></script><!-- end InLinkz script -->

March Before and After!

Hey hey! Happy Monday morning! Whoo! :) It’s the first Monday of the month so it’s time for another before and after shindig. As always I ...

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APARTAMENTO EN LONDRES

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwWQHHn9NYg78fCzl-x7yY2Kw9YcjWeAt1AvgknL7d2KTuEGCBOZu15gCibSMzaV6ve7ElmRRgi_eBo6wWCEqkXDjXTbEUYtnaiK1FI7s3IcejqSQqgH0YvrpdB7Xj6bvqbz61FdmLS7c/s1600/1885197_original.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwWQHHn9NYg78fCzl-x7yY2Kw9YcjWeAt1AvgknL7d2KTuEGCBOZu15gCibSMzaV6ve7ElmRRgi_eBo6wWCEqkXDjXTbEUYtnaiK1FI7s3IcejqSQqgH0YvrpdB7Xj6bvqbz61FdmLS7c/s640/1885197_original.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Si buscáis piso piso en Londres , este que vemos hoy podía ser un candidato perfecto. Este duplex es muy luminoso y lleno de detalles de estilo que le dan el toque personal.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Maravilloso y espectacular el dormitorio tipo suite, sin duda, con la debe ser todo un placer tomar un baño en el, para empezar la semana a tope.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSiPgepQUyNUJuKFkviEbnnHLmZlOsqN8qSE7ndTRYVQrz_Eft-jBlBUOmhoZrDgD6m5o4oyKiF-5r3Y966BubnZnxGcKTucRsnlenBEVXEtTHOV4tZUgRsIJognjDWHBMlANSvq0TU3g/s1600/1885440_original.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSiPgepQUyNUJuKFkviEbnnHLmZlOsqN8qSE7ndTRYVQrz_Eft-jBlBUOmhoZrDgD6m5o4oyKiF-5r3Y966BubnZnxGcKTucRsnlenBEVXEtTHOV4tZUgRsIJognjDWHBMlANSvq0TU3g/s640/1885440_original.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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APARTAMENTO EN LONDRES

Si buscáis piso piso en Londres , este que vemos hoy podía ser un candidato perfecto. Este duplex es muy luminoso y lleno de detalles de est...

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February month in review

<p>Hey hey all! Yahoo for Friday! Hope you have a great weekend planned! </p> <p>I’m back with another month in review and I gotta say, I kind of dig writing these at the end of the month. It makes me feel <em>uber</em> productive. And here’s the thing, I do accomplish a lot in a month, house-wise – but remember that’s kinda my gig. ;) </p> <p>But the pile of papers two feet high in my office hasn’t been touched all month, so yeah… </p> <p>I kicked off the month with simple change in the family room that made a HUGE difference. You can find out more about that <a href="http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/2013/02/brighten-and-lighten-family-room.html">here</a> and then the avalanche of a few more changes <a href="http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/2013/02/the-fifth-wall.html">here</a>:</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-_ikPV3rdkWc/UTDxmzAhpDI/AAAAAAAAbV8/LLszUObXsG0/s1600-h/IMG_4754_thumb1%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="starburst mirror fireplace" border="0" height="438" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-35EQAaaO9xA/UTDydm9jjPI/AAAAAAAAbWE/t217hvuZLoY/IMG_4754_thumb1_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="starburst mirror fireplace" width="285" /></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ks5f_pg-7s0/UTDyldZzOJI/AAAAAAAAbWQ/rO0xN2-xb04/s1600-h/IMG_4829_thumb%25255B2%25255D%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="barcelona lantern home depot" border="0" height="441" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-aUMTDXoaH04/UTDytnIdOiI/AAAAAAAAbWc/nDHsf8NyV7Q/IMG_4829_thumb%25255B2%25255D_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="barcelona lantern home depot" width="293" /></a></p> <p>I truly cannot believe the difference changing out a mirror made. Amazing. </p> <p>I reworked a spot in our master bedroom too, using what I had <a href="http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/2013/02/changes-in-master.html">from around the house</a>: </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-OsYbqma-XZc/UTDyunr3Q-I/AAAAAAAAbWk/fJ9GvKpGxEE/s1600-h/IMG_4810_thumb%25255B4%25255D%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="gray green walls" border="0" height="538" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-7_YrJjLd1yk/UTDywDTgr-I/AAAAAAAAbWw/r3iS5S46gdY/IMG_4810_thumb%25255B4%25255D_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="gray green walls" width="360" /></a></p> <p>I sit in that spot every morning and LOVE my little “nook.” The Bub <a href="http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/2011/05/closet-turned-book-nook.html">has one</a>, why shouldn’t Momma? :)</p> <p>My dream of an organized basement became a reality when we had the <a href="http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/2013/02/basement-built-in-cubbies.html">(amazingly fantastic) cubbies built</a>: </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ZNF2OkuOQRQ/UTDyxOTEtSI/AAAAAAAAbW4/RWrSFtklJYk/s1600-h/IMG_4874_thumb%25255B2%25255D%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="cubby storage" border="0" height="541" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Ii_kkTTalI0/UTDyx5IN-iI/AAAAAAAAbXA/i97O3QenXdY/IMG_4874_thumb%25255B2%25255D_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="cubby storage" width="360" /></a></p> <p>We’ve had fun getting things organized and sorted out. OK, <em>I’ve</em> had fun organizing and sorting, the kiddo is just glad to have a spot for toys. It’s made such a difference down there, I cannot even. tell. you. </p> <p>I swear we’re never moving…I <strong>love</strong> our basement and I love our house!!</p> <p>Speaking of the basement…a major purge began earlier this month thanks to some visitors we had last fall. I finally got up the energy to tackle the mess left behind by the <a href="http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/2013/02/the-mouse-story.html">mice who invaded our house</a>: </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-XT5FgT3fdBs/UTDyymxP-YI/AAAAAAAAbXI/Ob1DdQFqgyM/s1600-h/mice%252520on%252520stairs_thumb%25255B3%25255D%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="mice on stairs" border="0" height="541" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-VYcyKztqq_g/UTDyzjw3x1I/AAAAAAAAbXQ/7VqYxxXDmgk/mice%252520on%252520stairs_thumb%25255B3%25255D_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="mice on stairs" width="360" /></a></p> <p>Not those cute paper mice by the way. I spared you a picture of the real little dudes. </p> <p>The organizing and purging bug hits me every new year, and then just as I start losing my will, February and the hope for spring hits, and then I get it all over again. </p> <p>I have SO many spots to tackle, but I shared how a simple, quick purge can make such a difference <a href="http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/2013/02/start-small.html">here</a>: </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Wc06w_WxDGo/UTDy0k8RTnI/AAAAAAAAbXY/kyIoyMf1OAA/s1600-h/IMG_4882_thumb%25255B1%25255D%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="organizing magazines" border="0" height="476" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-xgZvlZLnUQA/UTDy1Uc9hKI/AAAAAAAAbXg/GnNkK6zWHPE/IMG_4882_thumb%25255B1%25255D_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="organizing magazines" width="360" /></a></p> <p>You guys always share great tips and tricks in the comments, take a look at that post for some great ones!</p> <p>I was thrilled to work with Home Depot this month to promote their Do-It-Herself workshops! They are held every month, but I helped out with the <a href="http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/2013/02/do-it-herself-workshop-and-giveaway.html">Pinterest-inspired</a> one for February: </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-fi5ebTrHQRE/UTDy2EZNPNI/AAAAAAAAbXo/L2ktEMrwKH0/s1600-h/large_upload_thumb%25255B1%25255D%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="tiling around a mirror" border="0" height="479" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-PG-sdc8hRCU/UTDy3l1Ol1I/AAAAAAAAbX0/F0EXBC4sNEs/large_upload_thumb%25255B1%25255D_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="tiling around a mirror" width="360" /></a></p> <p>I think I’m going to tackle this project in our basement bathroom! I’ll let you know how it turns out.</p> <p>I am still pinching myself because Target called and asked if I wanted to blog about their stuff and I was like <em>HECK YEAH</em>. So I shared a <a href="http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/2013/02/threshold-in-foyer.html">few changes</a> I made to the foyer with their Threshold items: </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-iYYhIgOib48/UTDy4c58xqI/AAAAAAAAbX8/ElfKckv03zY/s1600-h/IMG_4924_thumb%25255B1%25255D%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="decorating for spring" border="0" height="541" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-dA6nb3MVao0/UTDy5NyReII/AAAAAAAAbYE/v5_5pLu4UdI/IMG_4924_thumb%25255B1%25255D_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="decorating for spring" width="360" /></a></p> <p>The flowers smell AMAZING by the way. GoodNESS, I am ready for spring. </p> <p>I’ve become a bit of an obsessed plant-lady over the past few months and I told you about a few of my favorites <a href="http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/2013/02/my-kind-of-plant.html">here</a>: </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-OSyZ4V-LDFI/UTDy6Fx4xKI/AAAAAAAAbYM/aNpu3APpFyA/s1600-h/IMG_4979_thumb3%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="air plants" border="0" height="541" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-itmrKNFRppI/UTDzEXdvfII/AAAAAAAAbYU/6xnMgvhr-vs/IMG_4979_thumb3_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="air plants" width="360" /></a></p> <p>Those cutie little air plants are SO easy to care for and they are growing so fast! I may need bigger bowls soon. ;) </p> <p>Many of you asked about the kitchen window treatments and I added a link to that project in the comments of the air plant post for you!</p> <p>Finally, I finished up the month sharing a few <a href="http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/2013/02/my-favorite-new-gadget.html">caulking tools and tips</a>: </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-FLqEVbyWtnM/UTDzFPSgWCI/AAAAAAAAbYc/4KiOQlx4iog/s1600-h/IMG_3415_thumb%25255B1%25255D%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="how to caulk" border="0" height="541" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Yz60jpk9tAc/UTDzF5I6DpI/AAAAAAAAbYk/WozV3bOYTi8/IMG_3415_thumb%25255B1%25255D_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="how to caulk" width="360" /></a></p> <p>That little blue wedge makes the job SO much easier! </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>There you go, a few of the February projects wrapped up in a nice little post! Remember if you’d like to keep up with projects as they happen around here you can follow me on <a href="http://instagram.com/thriftydecorchick">Instagram</a>, and I always love talking with you all on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ThriftyDecorChick">Facebook</a> too. :)</p> <p>Hope you have a lovely, safe, warm weekend! Don’t forget the March Before and After linky will go up Monday morning! </p>

February month in review

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