~Tomato Creek Prims~
A simple life...Stush and I, the kids and the grands♥

Wednesday, October 15, 2008

~Whatcha Working on Wednesday~

Actually I've been working on this room since spring. lol Just doing a little bit here and there, and I'm still not finished. Today I'm painting something to go on one wall so maybe I'll show that next Wednesday. You can see the room before it was painted, Stush painted... I didn't:)
So today I finished my curtains...they are made out of black ticking (heavy fabric) then I added black trim that I bought at JoAnn Fabric, the rusty stars I had already! I had to close the blinds because the sun was shining and the pics weren't turning out to good.

Did I sew them? No, I used a staple gun and tacky glue:) Stush has been out of work since March and buying curtains is just out of the question right now so.....when life hands you lemons you make lemonade! They will do until I can get others but right now I'm really liking them, I wanted this type of curtain since they came out which would have cost me oh, about $80.00, my way I figure I spent $6.00 on both windows...not bad not bad at all:)

I'll show you some pics of how I decorated it...this side is by the double window, the hanging candle light I got in West Virginia, that's the mirror I redid a while back.





The headboard I painted black...the barn red checked pillowcases I found at Goodwill for a $1.00 a piece. The sampler pillowcase I bought at Gabes (discount store) I can't remember how much I paid for it but it's by Ralph Lauren. The sweet simplicity pillow I bought from the lady I always by from at the Crafters Showcase!



This is above my bed!






These are pictures of my grandaughters and me taken at Chuckie Cheese...I still have to get one of Samantha and me, I framed them with frames that I picked up for a dollar.





The nightstand I painted black also it was once white, painted the lamp black too! I tell you I'm dangerous with a can of black spray paint:) My old suitcases and my pennyrug on the rocker.







The other side of the room...the barn red wooden plate to the left on the bench I got from Goodwill for a $1.00 it was from Ikea and I painted it and added the star in the middle



Thought I'd show you my cupboard doors which I love they look brand new don't they? They have been there since 1983! Just goes to show paint can make anything look brandnew;0
Well, I have to go check on my paint job outside, they are calling for rain so I keep checking the sky... Stush will have to help me carry it back into the garage:)




Have a great day!
Head on over to Leslie's to see more Whatcha Working on Wednesday!








38 comments:

  1. Hi Rondell.Love your window curtains and everything in the room ,you do great work with that can of black spray paint ,i bet your local hardware store just love to see you,lol.Take care~ Kate~

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  2. Hi Rondell,

    Your room looks terrific! I think that you and Stush should take a trip north and help me do mine:) My favorite tool is black spray paint as well.

    Have a great day,

    Trudy

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  3. Rondell, This room looks GREAT! I love your curtains and after seeing your headboard painted black makes me want to paint mine black also. I love the shelf above your bed. I need something like that. You have the knack for making a room look wonderful!!!!

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  4. OMG Rondell, you are such a lil cutie:) I LOVE your curtains, GREAT job! Everything looks awesome as always:)

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  5. I would love to know the two paint colors you used in this room. If you look at my blog, you can see I am in the middle of a major house renovation. I need paint help! I have to paint an entire HOUSE and I think the colors in the room that you just did would look awesome in my kitchen.

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  6. Oh my goodness--what a nice job ya did! I love your curtains too, the entire room is so perfectly done, Rondell!Very, Very nice job!!
    ....So-when can I come visit? :) hehe

    LOVE IT!

    *hugs*
    -Kath

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  7. Your room looks awesome! I love everything..as usual:) Hope the rest of your day is great! <3Lauren

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  8. I love the whole room. You are just full of the best ideas for little money. It all looks just perfect. Black spray paint is now my new favorite, too. ~ Pam

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  9. I love your room rondell its so prim!!! Great job!! have a great day!~Wendy

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  10. Rondell,
    You did a wonderful job!! I love your decorating style.And your curtains are so nice.WOW!! Tell Stush he did a great job also.Love your pic of you and your g-daughters.There's nothing like em huh? Well,off to see some more blogs. Have a blessed day.
    Juanita

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  11. Rondell....where do I start? Love the curtains and aren't you just so clever! Love the headboard....oh ggg I just love it all:)! ~Beth~

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  12. everything looks great!! i really am loving the "no sew" curatins.lol
    those are what i need!!!
    you really did some great makeovers!!
    i wish you lived closer, i could use some ideas. :)

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  13. Love the room. I have an old head board that is just like that. I have never painted over the stain. But just might try it. It is for a queen bed and now we have a king. Not sure how it would look. I will have to give it a try. Love the curtins!
    Rebecca

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  14. Rondell,
    Curtains look wonderful. I'm always looking for new ideas for curtains. Very cute style! Everything looks wonderful and I'm enjoying reading your blog. Careful of that black spray paint lol....

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  15. Miss Thrifty, LOL! Everything looks awesome! Decorating on a budget i knew we had alot in common in our decorating styles!

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  16. rondell, your home is beautiful. I love all your primitive black. I enjoyed the pictures. Dawn

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  17. Rondell, I absolutely love what you did with the room. Everything looks great. I just LOVE your black furniture...I'd love to paint my bedroom furniture black, but I don't think dh would be up for it...lol! Your valances are so clever.

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  18. It's wonderful Rondell! Love everything you have done!! Black is wonderful, isn't it??!!

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  19. What a fabulous room, Rondell! You really know how to pull things together. Such a cleverly decorated and welcome space. Thanks for sharing it with us...

    And now you've got me loving the black spray paint as well ;)

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  20. Wow! Great job on the curtains, and the cupboards doors. I love the colors you used in there!
    Cute g. daughters too!
    Terry

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  21. Hi Rondell,
    Everything looks great!
    I really love the photo of you with your granddaughters-They are so amazing-I love all your smiles-Very beautiful family you have!

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  22. You did a great job! That just inspires me to do some more work in my bedroom !!

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  23. Everything looks great......love the black bed! Blessings,
    Jill

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  24. Thank for such a wonderful tour...the room looks so warm and inviting. And I love your curtains...such a neat idea!

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  25. Yes...I'm very thankful for paint...and spray paint is all the better! :) I love how your curtain turned out! I love the shelf arrangement above the bed too! Actually, I love everything! I especially love it when things are done on a limited budget too!

    Tammy

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  26. What a lovely tour Rondell! I have been using black paint lately too and it is transforming my home. I love it!

    I just completely a floor lamp and two candle sticks ... previously brass and now black & prim.

    I love the bowl you painted with a star in the middle. I just have to give that a try.

    Smiles,
    Lea

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  27. OMGosh! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your curtains! They looks great in the room. In fact, the entire room looks great!
    And just look at you, with your cute little self! What adorable pics!
    You ROCK!

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  28. Wow, Rondell! I love everything!! Great idea with those curtains! I think you did great work on them! And just everything else is so prim and perfect. I agree, paint does wonders to not so good looking wood!!

    Crossing my fingers for your husband with his job. hugs.

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  29. Rondell,
    It looks great :) I like all of the little touches and it didn't cost you a fortune, the best part :)

    Have a great day!

    Leslie

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  30. Rondell I am so jealous!!!! It looks so prim and fabulous. I love the alphabet pillowcase. It looks awesome there on your bed. The colors you choose are awesome!!!! Great job!!!!

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  31. Everything turned out wonderful! You really have an eye for decorating.
    The pictures of you and your grand daughters are precious! :)
    ~~Jo-Anne

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  32. Looks absolutely wonderful! Frugal and beautiful gotta love that!

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  33. Rondell,
    I love how your curtains turned out...now I want to make some. I've been wanting to replace the curtains in our master bedroom as they have been in there for 15 years. Thanks for sharing!! Your whole bedroom looks wonderful.
    Cindy

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  34. Your room looks great....great job on the curtains! I just made me a set of "make do" curtains also. Beth

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  35. Your bedroom is so cozy looking!

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  36. Rondell - I wanted to comment on your wonderful room makeover but was struck down with my bad headache and had to go offline for few days. But I think this room is wonderful and I love the way youve given me some ideas on doing a room f rom start to finish! Its come out great!! love those doors and that star curtain above the window - wow what a great idea!

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  37. Oh My gosh Rondell- you are so talented! I love those curtains! You did such a great job!

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  38. Your room is beautiful!!!! I LOVE your bed and the pics of you and your granddaughters are so sweet! :)

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Love to read each and everyone of your comments...thanks for taking the time to stop by for a visit... your always welcome♥
Rondell