Stool Makeover {before & after}

I was working on a really large paint project the other day (you had a sneak peek if you follow me on Instagram) and while I was waiting for the paint to dry I decided to give a pair of Craigslist stools a little makeover. 

Here is the before... nasty 80's wood and horrible fabric.

and after....

How I Chalk Paint

Chalk paint 101 This is my uber-cheap-can't afford-ASCP-so-I-make-my own-recipe. It is a combination of several recipes I have found in blogland,  incorporating little tips and tricks from each, by no means is this the PERFECT way to do it.  Here is how I make my own chalk paint: -1 tablespoon Unsanded/Non-sanded Grout -1 Cup Latex paint (flat is preferred , but any* works) My favorite thing to do is pick up "oops" samples for 50 cents at Home Depot because they are the perfect size for painting projects. *The ONLY paint I have found that DOES NOT WORK, is the cheap latex paint from Walmart, it just doesn't ever seem to incorporate! Weird.  -water -Clear/Dark Wax or spray polyurethane or paint in a Satin- Gloss Finish

DIY Mason Jar Herb Garden

We love love love cooking with fresh herbs around here! My favorite thing to do is snip the little leaves right from the plants as I'm throwing a meal together. Another love of mine is mason jars...yes, I even have a Pinterest board just for mason jar ideas...so combining the two things seemed only natural. My hubby was the one who came up with the idea to make mini chalkboards to use as the labels(he's so crafty!)..I know, I'm a lucky girl! 

Office Chair Makeover {before & after}

As you know we have been working on our office...and it is SOOO close to being done. Since I know the suspense has to be killing you, I thought I would share a sneak peek at one of the projects I did for the room. 
Since my taste is a little on the expensive side, but my budget is clearly not I had to again get creative with an office chair solution. Luckily I scored some new{old} dining chairs over the summer so I could retire my old ones. Originally I tried selling the set on our local yard sale Facebook page, but then the more I looked at them I realized I was missing an opportunity to use them in the office!

Here's the before-

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