Coastal Charm

Saturday, January 7, 2012

Mirror Mirror On The Wall and WINNERS

Oh how I LOVE mirrors...how about you? Until the last few years...I never minded looking in one...but since I started putting on so many pounds...I just try not to look in them anymore. I'm so hoping to get a lot of these extra pounds off so I can enjoy all my pretty mirrors again. Today I pulled out some of my Annie Sloan chalk paint and got to work on this one. I used some paris grey paint, then added dark wax and this plain jane mirror came to life...love the power of paint!!! Today is a big day here at COASTAL CHARM...it's time to announce the WINNER of the ANNIE SLOAN CHALK PAINT GIVEAWAY from COTTAGE ATTITUDES and the WINNER of the cute apron/soapdish/soap...so let's see who these lucky gal's are. Winners will be announce at the end of the post:)
Thanks for coming by,
Linda

Here she is!!!

Before I got my hands on her.

Pretty detail and shape.

Before the dark wax.

Lovin' how she is looking here
in the guestroom.

Coastal touches here at my nest.

                                   Look hard and you will see
                                 my size 2 wedding dress...will
                                I ever be that size again? I don't
                                              think so!

Winner of this cute apron and the

other goodies is...

Diann from

The Thrifty Groove

Winner of this $150

Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Basket

is...Jane from

Cottage at the Crossroads!!

Congrats to Diann and Jane..hope you both

enjoy your goodies!

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Thursday, January 5, 2012

DIY Beach Condo Bathroom Makeover

We are starting out the new year with a few new items here in our coastal bathroom...a DIY project that was done with some help from Mr.CC. The two of us work pretty well together (thank goodness) when it comes to doing home DIY projects, so we are not afraid to jump right in there to get her done!!! The vanity really needed to be replaced, let's just say...it was falling apart:( This is a very small bathroom, so we were limited on the size of vanity that we could install and that meant, we had to do a ton of shopping around for just the right one. The one we found was a unfinished vanity...I knew right away that I would get out some of my ASCP and get to work. We found the perfect counter/sink to go with it, then a new faucet was the next thing on the list. After this was all complete, I decided to put up a new shelf, now this meant another ASCP victim was on my to-do list. Okay...it's now time to see what we did!
                                 I would love to hear what
                                            ya think,
                                              Linda

Oh...I'm lovin' it!

                             I use warm colors in the condo at this
                             time, a few years ago this room was
                             lime green! Can you see those new
                             knobs? I forgot to get a close up pic
                             of them...they are some pretty mercury
                             glass knobs that I found at Hobby
                                               Lobby.

Bye bye 1990's vanity!!!!

Some ASCP in coco...love this color!

Simple faucet...for a simple gal!

                               I never really thought that I would
                               like this style of sink, but I LOVE
                                                  IT!!!!

                             A shelf that is about 12 years old got
                             a makeover to complete the new look.
                             You can click HERE is see more about
                                            this makeover.

                          If you would like a chance to WIN $150 of
                          Annie Sloan Chalk paint...click HERE to enter
                          my current GIVEAWAY...hurry...it ends 1/5!!
                          NIFTY THRIFTY TUESDAY is still going
                          strong, you can still join in on the fun HERE!
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Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Nifty Thrifty Tuesday No.95

Welcome to the first NIFTY THRIFTY TUESDAY in 2012...so let's see what we all have to share in this new year. I will be sharing this little Ballard's Backroom shelf that I have had for years that I did a makeover on yesterday. I wanted to change out the shelf that was in this bathroom at my beach condo, so I decided that I would do a makeover with this oldie but goodie. Love how it turned out...even though I was up to 1:30 last night finishing it...oh well it was worth it. Okay now it's time to see what y'all have to share.
                                  Thanks for coming to
                                   my party...hope you
                                     have a good time,
                                             Linda

The new look!!!

This is how it started out.

Love me some beadboard...don't you?

Annie Sloan Chalk Paint..Coco
is one of my favorite colors!

                   If you have not entered the Annie Sloan
                   Chalk Paint Giveaway here at Coastal
                   Charm...click HERE...to enter before
                            it ends on the 5th.

Come back later this week to see the
rest of the makeover here in this room.

****Please everyone, follow these guidelines!****
1 Please make sure that you have put my NTT button or my blog name with a link on your post where it is easy for others to find it...the more people at the party...the more fun we will all have here. If you find that your link has been removed, it's because you have not done this.

2. This party is for sharing thrifty finds from garage sales, thrift stores, consignment shops, craigslist and even those awesome deals that you find at any retail store. Also you can share any thrifty DIY projects...love seeing what y'all can make on a dime!

3. Please go and visit the other participates and leave a comment about their treasures and thrifty ideas…this is what makes the PAR-TAY so much FUN and what a great way to meet new friends. I would love for you to add yourself as a follower if you haven't already and please let me know, I love to know when I have a new friend. I appreciate all your comments, they really make my day.

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Sunday, January 1, 2012

Happy New Years From The Beach

Mr.CC and I are ringing in the NEW YEAR at our beach condo and my goodness, the weather is just perfect...sunny and 70!!! Here on the Alabama coast, you just never know what each day will bring when it comes to the weather. I'm hearing that next week our highs will only be in the low 50's and one day it will not get out of the 40's and we will be in the 20's at night ....see what I mean. Tonight after our bowl game is over...we will then head over to a big celebration at the Wharf...they always have some good bands and beautiful fireworks....if you are a local...check it out! How are you ringing in the NEW YEAR in your area? This past year had a few changes here at Coastal Charm...our daughter got married in July and a new member was added to our family and I started a new business in November-COASTAL CHARM INTERIORS. Now I'm looking forward to seeing what will happen here in 2012! I wish each and everyone of you a HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!
See ya in 2012,
Linda