This is why I LOVE TJ Maxx

I was meeting a friend for cupcakes and decided to take a quick peek in the TJ Maxx next door beforehand.  (For those that are not familiar with TJ Maxx-poor thing :-p-it's a department store selling name brands-including some couture-at discounted prices).  Just my luck, payday is NEXT week and I saw SO many things I wanted NOW. :-P The catch to TJ's is that you better pounce on the items when you see them because there's no guarantee they will be there when you come back.  In my case, I'm going to keep my fingers crossed that all of these items will be there on Friday! :-)

 I'm normally not a fan of animal print; but this leather and cheetah messenger bag was calling me!

 I love the look of the zig-zag zippers...

 I love this bright tribal-patterned tank

 Michael Kors peep-toe lace-up booties.  They came in this olive green and black; but I think I prefer the green

 I love these combat boots.  I'd pair them with a really feminine outfit

 Vince Camuto ankle boots...SO cute!!

Paolo Masi mink bag.  I LOVE it.  Some people may have an issue with fur, but I don't!! ;-)  lol..

I am a true fan of huge bags.  I don't carry a lot of stuff in them; but I just love how they complete my looks! :-p  This is SO cool!

Cool Kitchen

I had to take a picture of this staged kitchen at IKEA...SO cool! I really like how the upper cabinets aren't identical to the lowers.  

  

Extra close-up of the tile.  I love glass tile, and I especially love how the pieces are all different sizes.

My Saturday

Just got back from the gym and am headed to the most beautiful, peaceful beach to enjoy this beautiful day.  See the pics from my visits last summer!

Any Ideas for Lighting and Rental Cabinets??

I've made all of these changes to my space; but I feel like they're getting lost amidst the hideous lights and cabinets I have.  I figure I can find new lights and then rehang the old when I move out; but I'm at a loss for what to do with these cheap particle board cabinets..

I know, I know...one project at a time.  I guess lighting is next on my list to tackle.

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Project Update!!

Earlier this year, I started making plans to adopt a baby.  Well, not a human baby...but a puppy.  I took all sorts of online quizzes and researched the best breed for compatibility purposes.  I was down to two breeds (Brussels Griffon and Shih Tzu) and then I remembered I actually rent and should run this by my landlord before I bring a new baby home.  And that's when everything came crashing down as my landlord told me she prefers to lease a pet-free space. :-( But me being the rebel I am, I went ahead and purchased one anyway.  Ladies and Gentlemen, I'd like to introduce you to my new baby, my puppy...Tobias Funke!!

 

Haha!  Okay, so maybe that isn't a REAL dog..lol.  I still feel like I showed them. :-p

In my last post, I ran down a list of projects to be completed this summer.  Well, I spent most of the 4th of July weekend completing a lot of them and here are the results! 

I started by painting my bathroom.  I chose Behr satin sheen in 'Ashes' and I think it came out pretty good! 

BEFORE..

AFTER

 changed out the shower curtain

I started Thursday night at 9:30 p.m. (yeah, I don't know what I was thinking), and since my bathroom is the size of a cracker box, I was done at 10:30.  I don't know what I was on, but I still had energy and found myself curious to know what the color would look like in my kitchen. Hmm..

Then I just decided yeah, I want to paint this room too.

And here's the outcome..

THEN..I spray painted patio furniture and home accessories.  I purchased several spray paint cans from Home Depot at $2.98 per can.  The first was a satin color called 'Lagoon' I used to refurbish my patio furniture.  I ran out 75% of the way through and had to break to run to the store to buy another...thank goodness I don't live too far from the store. :-)

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Using a semi-gloss sheen black spray paint (again, from Home Depot), I spray painted this bowl, milk canister and bathroom cabinet.  The bowl was originally purple and purchased on clearance for $4 at Target several years ago.  The milk crate was purchased at a flea market a couple months ago.  The cabinet was originally white and given to me by a friend a couple years ago. 

Still working on the styling and placement of items; but I wanted to show the finished products. 

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