Aged Perfection: Part 2

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UPDATE:
The Piano Tuner came... and then I cried! Bad news... way more costly to get it properly tuned than we had figured in or can afford. {Let me go cry some more}
So we did the only thing we could do. Sell it. It's gone.
This lovely set up is no more.

I sure hope the new owners can take good care of it. It's awesome.
On to the search for a piano again. Good bye lovely.

Aged Perfection Part 2!

(Here's Part 1)

I went for option 3! 
It's all finished. I have to admit it was the easiest choice. I love the natural distressing on it and preserving is pretty simple.

1) I used the foam sand blocks {Love the sand blocks!} to remove the chippy paint-you can see just how raised and chippy some of the paint was in the before pictures!

2) I wiped it clean of any dust and debris as best and quickly as I could.

3) Then I sealed it in with General Finishes flat clear top coat- 3 coats. It didn't even need sanding between coats. Sweet!

It just glided right on with the cheap craft foam paint brushes. I did rinse them out a couple of times during the process as there was some discoloration coming from the brush picking up the wood color and some inevitable left over dirt. 

The wood went so much darker and the surface is much smoother and set to be more durable now! I really love the dark and light contrast it has. 

A big 'Thanks' to General Finishes for the sample kit I received in the mail. I'm a believer in your top coats for sure! I have done waxing top coats, which aren't bad and have their place, but I don't like having to polish it up, I didn't have to with the GF top coat, at least not on this project. 

**I was given a free trial kit from General Finishes. I was not paid by General Finishes for any relating posts. All opinions expressed in this post are my own. 

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TONIGHT! FREE Home Depot DIY class: Fall wooden pumpkin candy holders

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Check out your local Home Depot for fun and free DIY instruction classes.

Tonight, at many locations, you can learn how to make this cute pumpkin candy(or magazine or plant) holder! (You can buy the supplies there to actually make it.)

Here are the details for the Southern Utah  locations. You'll need to register ahead of time too. 

So fun!

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Outdated Lighting? A little DIY project...

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I feel like a lot of my posts about my home start with... "When we bought our home I knew I'd change THIS"

So a little background on our home might help. It's OLD! And ORIGINAL everything! It's really in pretty good condition considering it's age but... being 31 years old and original(just like me- haha) it needs some updates. Between the honey colored cabinets, trim, and flooring... the very gold lighting throughout the house, murky "oat" white paint, and brass door knobs...
I KNEW a lot would CHANGE!

Some things needed to be changed completely while others could simply be refreshed.

We spent a couple hours(by we... I mean my husband and his brother who happens to be an awesome electrician)... changing out lights and fans.

I could scour the internet and find amazing lighting with abundant price tags but of course, that's not in my budget.

Here's where my DIY comes in...

PAINT THOSE GOLD FANS YO!

I used to sit and stare at these fans hanging in my house and wonder if they were real gold- they are that shiny people! Of course I knew better, especially because when we took them down... some of the "gold" was peeling off. Ha!

I should have gotten an awesome shot of them while they were still hanging but nope... didn't do it.

Here is the best I have as a before shot. 

And here's the current after shot... 

They are going to be hung in our sunroom... it's hot up in there.
{Yup, I went gangsta, which is sooo NOT me but I'm in a mood}

I used Rustoleum high gloss white spray paint from Lowes. More cans than I like to admit... It took almost a full 4 cans... or was it 5? I know I made multiple trips to the store though... {Hate that}
When they are actually hung I'll take some more pictures for you! I can already tell I'll love them!

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Clearance Accent Pillows- Target. Hurry

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Anyone looking for cute new accent pillows?

While I was at Target, whittling away my time and taking advantage of some great Cartwheel deals (They have 50% off storage bins today- I bought 4... and they are turquoise. Saved me $16!)
I found this pillow sale going on.  Savings of up to 50% on some of them!

Plus save an additional 5% if you're a Target redcard debit card holder!

If I wasn't buying a new washer from Lowe's right now, I may have given in and bought a couple. 

It's always fun to refresh your home decor a little. Enjoy!

***Don't have Cartwheel yet? No worries. Download it now for Android or Apple.

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Pick Your Plum- 73% off CUTE baskets! Organize away!

I am in love with these cute baskets!

If only we were done with our debt payoff so I could justify buying them, yes even at a sweet 73% discount! 

So if you can, buy them and enjoy them for me ;) 
(You'll have to hurry to get them before your neighbor does, lol... but buy some for them too)

I can see endless possibilities with these... craft room organization, bathroom counter top organization, guest room supplies, entryway and mudroom decor...
and who am I kidding, EASTER DECOR!

Fill 'em full of eggs and that is just the easiest cute decor ever!

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50 % Off Halloween Decor- Tai Pan Trading

 HUGE Sale at Tai Pan Trading locations! 50% off all Halloween Decor. 

I'm sure you'll have to hurry in for the best picks! 

Also get a 25 % off coupon good for any regular priced item in the store! 

Wahoo!

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Vintage Outdoor Furniture! So cute! Zulily!

Oh my heavens I want this too!

Part of blogging is getting to know the person behind the blog right? 

Well here is a little insight to my preferred home decor style ;) I LOVE anything blue/turquoise with a touch of a vintage look yet still looking pretty new for the most part. This would look perfect on my front porch of our red brick home...with a door to match the seating! 

Oh goodness... I'm in love! 

Zulily you are soo addicting!

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Zulily Rug Sale up to 65% Off!

Up to 65% off Loloi Rugs at Zulily! Rugs can change the look of an entire room without having to replace carpet or tile! As you know, we just bought a house... it has *awesome* entry tile... by *awesome* I mean, 1980's floral grandma tile... its fuchsia and tan. Yes... yes it is. and then the carpet matches that fuchsia color. Nuf said.

Needless to say, I'm not in love with it. I have thought about painting the tile but really that sounds like a lot of work and I'm not ready for it yet. Replacing the tile will eventually happen but not for years... because once that happens we'll have a HUGE remodel project under way.
Again, I'm just not ready for that. 

Sooo, I'm thinking use a RUG! A big rug! The overall theme I want in the entryway and into the front living room is a light airy Beachy feel... with pops of color...

The nice thing is the rug can be rolled up and put aside too if you wish to change it with the seasons. So convenient right?!

I also wouldn't mind these items from Zulily as accents for my living room as well. I want mostly a light airy beachy feel with turquoise and gray(I love galvanized steel) and pops of accent colors.

Check out Zulily now for best selection.

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Ace $5 off $25 or more Coupon!

So disappointed I missed the "Free Paint" deal last Saturday... but this coupon can help if you are in spring project mode! I'm also guessing that there will be more "Free Paint" Saturdays in the near future too so I'll try and keep you posted on that!

So for now, PRINT your coupon...

(It's on ACE's FB page)

and then come back and watch for more alerts on free paint!

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Tai Pan Trading Spring Coupon Exp. 3/2/13

EXPIRED...

Click the image to print the coupon! :)

I'm sure there are a million adorable things to use this coupon on!

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Be sure to enter these giveaways:

Shower In Style (LED lit Shower head)

$75 Pottery Barn GC Giveaway

Apple Ipad 2 Giveaway

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DownEast Basics Spring Style $500 Giveaway!!

Celebrate DownEast Basics spring style on Pinterest for chance to

 win $500 spring break shopping spree!  

Enter HERE

This is something to be excited for! Just look at this sneak peak of the new 2013 Swim Suit line!!

And of course there is always a good selection of discounted Home Decor too!

I have always loved our DownEast Stores here in Southern Utah! There are two locations you can visit too!

DownEast Clothing

250 Red Cliffs Drive

St. George,UT 84790

435-688-8115

(Zion Outlets)

And 

DownEast Home & Clothing

620 West Telegraph

Washington, UT 84780

435-627-8552

(Across From the Washington Wal-mart, by Kohl's)

Shop online any time at www.DownEastBasics.com too!!

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Be sure to enter these giveaways:

Shower In Style (LED lit Shower head)

$75 Pottery Barn GC Giveaway

Apple Ipad 2 Giveaway

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Tai Pan Trading coupons

Tai Pan Trading is moving to a new location! Discounts from 25% to 75%...No coupon needed!

Here are more details :) 

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Tai Pan Trading Coupons! 25% off Halloween Decor

There are already some other coupons for Tai Pan floating around but here are a couple more to add to the stack just in case you need more.

Print your coupon HERE.

**This one expires October 20th(This Saturday) 

There is one 25% off Halloween Decor coupon that expires October 31st HERE.

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While you are here, be sure to enter these Giveaways:

Mickey Mouse Halloween Giveaway

Portare Bag Giveaway

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Very Jane Daily Deals!

One of my favorite Daily Boutique websites is Very Jane. They have some super unique gift items at greatly discounted prices. Here are a few of my current favorites!

Ruffle Pillow Covers $10.99 Each (Reg. $24.99)

36" Round Balloons(HOT HOT Photography prop!!) $4.99(Normally $8)

Handmade Ruffle Scarf $11.99(Reg. $25)

Shop Very Jane today!

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Mickey Mouse Halloween Giveaway

Portare Bag Giveaway

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Tai Pan Coupons- Use them this weekend!

FYI: There are still TONS of those cool battery operated candles on clearance left.
Only $2 for a set of two with cute bases too!

**In the Halloween section you can find orange glitter battery operated candle sticks for $6 for just ONE candle stick, no base! Take some modge podge and a bunch of glitter... and you have the same thing for $1.50 MAX! :) Or spray paint them... that's what I'm going to do.

Head over and print out your coupons before you go to the Ladies Night out!

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Krumpet's Decor Sale! 50% Off Halloween Decor! Southern Utah

Yay! Love me some Halloween Decor! Head over to Krumpet's near you! 

There is one on Riverside Dr. and Sunset in St. George.

558 East Riverside Dr.

St. George, UT 84790

2251 West Santa Clara Dr. Ste. H

Santa Clara, UT 84765

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Cute Cheap Halloween Craft Idea. Candle Sticks! Southern Utah.

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Since you will be heading to Tai Pan for the Ladies night out, be sure to visit the back right corner where they have clearance items. You should find battery operated Candle sticks at 50% off. There are two red tall candles sticks similar to the ones below with a silver base(not as tall as the ones shown in the picture) for only $2! 

That's $1 for EACH candle and base! 

(There were TONS left last time I went, I don't think people realize what it is)

I bought two sets, although I am going to buy more... since my boy decided to take apart one of them... it no longer works. Thanks son. Love you.

CRAFT IDEA:

I plan to spray paint one set black and then do spider webs or skulls on them. These candle sticks are great because they are much safer than a lit one! They totally flicker like a real candle too!

If you have a cool mantle, these would help bring an extra Erie Halloween feel to your decor!

**ALSO, These are great for *setting the mood* lol! And for Christmas and Valentines day since they are red- no spray painting necessary!

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Tia Pan- Ladies Night Out!

If you haven't visited the new store location above St. George Boulevard (by the old Dollar Movie Theater- so sad it's gone)....then you'll want to stop by on Friday or Saturday for sure! 

**Actually you may want to stop by today and grab the flyer with all the details because included is a coupon for a FREE GIFT with purchase on Friday or Saturday!

LADIES NIGHT OUT INFO:

Saturday October 6th

 6-8 PM 

*refreshments, drawings, and free giveaways too! 

So while your hubbies/boyfriends are at the General Priesthood Session of Conference, you can go out with the girls! And all you single ladies, for sure go!

(Go for me because I'll be out of town!) 

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$2 Vinyl Saying- SO CUTE!

"I will LOVE YOU every single day for the rest of FOREVER" 

Vinyl 4 Decor has sweet $2 deals on one vinyl saying each week! I love this one!

You can either head to one of their 3 Utah stores or order online(this will have shipping costs).

*You can check their FB page each Monday for the new $2 deal too! 

All I have seen are super cute!

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New Home Decor Shop Opened in Southern Utah

YAY! I found a website for the new store! Check it out!
We Like Decor

Ok, so I don't have a picture of it and I couldn't find a website for it BUT there is a CUTE CUTE new Home Decor shop in town! It opened last week!

Love Your Stuff Home Decor & More! 

700 S 1100 E

St. George, UT 84790

(Right by the Harmon's park)

Go show them some love- and tell them My Lil' Budget Book sent you! Maybe we can get a giveaway up to show them just how much we LOVE they are a local business!

Supporting Local totally helps our community by bringing new jobs and paying taxes locally! I would love to see this shop succeed! So lets help! :) It's much cuter than the dumpy old car lot that used to be there!

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Famous Dave's Professional Self Tanner

Summer Patio Giveaway

250 Business Card Giveaway from Uprinting

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