Armoire Redo

O.K. So do you remember this  piece I showed you awhile back?

A SCORE at the D.I. (local thrift store) for only 35 buckaroos.

Although it was love at first sight, this thing needed some work.
 It was missing a total of 5 drawers.
 Four on the inside and one that you can see at the bottom.

 So we started tearing out the old drawer holders....

Next up paint.
We ended up having to paint it 2 times.
The first time the white took on a cream look, so we had to start all over again to get it brilliant white.

We also  took off all the hardware and gave them new life with...

Then I found a tension rod to go on the inside to hang clothing.

Next I added some fabric behind the grate of the door.

I love that you can see the grate now too!
I filled the armoire to the brim with all of my baby things...(she is already so spoiled)

Now it is ready to display and use.

Now to fill that frame on the wall with a new picture of my girls
 and find an old chandelier to hang for lighting.
I am sooo in LOVE!
Do you love it too?

xoxo,

BON

DIY pergo floor cleaner

 I have blonde pergo floor all acrossed my front living space, front room, kitchen, and dining room.

It opens everything up and makes it nice and spacey looking, BUT it shows dirt like no ones business.

Anyone who knows me personally, knows that I have some major OCD when it comes to my floors.

I mop almost every single day....eeeekkkk...I know....it is a pain. But I HATE to see footprints, etc on my floor.

I am spending close to $40.00 a month on swiffer disposable wet mops. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE them. But let's face it there has to be a more thrifty way. So I scoured Pinterest, sure I would find something, and  didn't. So then I Googled floor cleaner and found a recipe I decided to give it a try!

DYI Pergo laminate floor cleaner

to a measuring cup or jar, add the following:

• 1 part Water
• 1 part White Vinegar
• 1 part 2% Isopropyl Alcohol
• Few drops of liquid dish detergent
• opt. 5 drops essential oil for smell

Mix all ingredients together and pour into a fine mist spray bottle.

Like so.....

How to Use Homemade (DIY) ‘Pergo' Laminate Flooring Cleaner

1. Sweep or vacuum your floors first
2. Spray the cleaner in a fine mist, low over the surface area to be cleaned
3. Allow to set for a few minutes, then use a microfiber mop or towel to wipe it up. 

Since I had the swiffer wet mop I decided that I would still use it with a towel. But then I got to thinking that a regular wash cloth isn't as absorbent as some of the towels out there. I remembered seeing some knock off Sham-Wows @ the dollar store.  So I ran to pick up a few. You get 2 per pack @ $1.00 (they are called Shammie Whammies) The best part is they are reusable, so no more wasting!

I just attatched them like so....

I simply spritz the DYI cleaner across the floor and mopped....

One Shammie Whammie does the whole floor. I was using 3 wet mops per day before.

You'll notice right away that this mixture cleans effectively and with ease, dries quickly, and it is so simple to use. The best part is there is NO BUCKET REQUIRED and it is SO INEXPENSIVE!

(* side note, if you by the $ store Shammie Whammies....wash them and hang them to dry. Don't dry int he dryer or use fabric softner.)

Look at how well this cleans!!

Ewwwwww.......I KNOW!

Light Fixtures

So I have had this chintzy gold light fixtures FOREVER now. I have had every intention of taking them down and spraying them, but let's face it, I forget half of the time. 

Finally my husband took them down for me.

Here are the befores....

 The shade of gold is not my fav unless it is real gold worth some $$.

I don't hate the white ceiling fan, but it shows dust all the time.

And this one needs to go too!

So I got out my favorite spray for metal.....

Hammered Brown by Rust-oleum

....and sprayed away!

Now I am asking myself WHY on earth it took me so long. It looks SO SO much better!

Here are the afters....

 I can't wait to do my white ceiling fans downstairs now.

Check out my sister Ali's before and afters as well....HERE

XOXO,

Bon