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DIY Wardrobe Makeover – Part III: The Reveal

July 30, 2015

This is really only a semi-reveal of my wardrobe makeover because there was a bit of a hitch in the plan…halfway through the storage move and wardrobe makeover we found out that we were going to have to move in the next 45-60 days.  Life came screeching to a halt because, while a move was in the distant future, this was not in any way something we were planning on at this time!  Needless to say plans to really settle into our current place sans storage unit avec gorgeous new wardrobe have been abandoned for the time being and all time, energy and money is now being devoted into our new place.  I will share additional photos of our new place once the deal is completely finalized (I shared one here).  At the moment we are in limbo for the next 30-some days.  We THINK we got the apartment but it could all fall through at any moment and I don’t want to jinx us by getting too excited.  If our management company is somehow reading this, please, please, PLEASE give us this apartment!  We have never been late on rent and never will be.  We don’t have crazy parties and we don’t shoot obnoxious YouTube episodes in our unit.  There aren’t random photographers and videographers running around chasing after us with cameras at all hours of the day.  I will treat the apartment like my firstborn and take better care of it than any other person who could possibly move into it would!  This is where we’re at…I’m literally sending pathetic pleas out into the Universe.

But back to the wardrobe makeover reveal.  I adore this little guy  (okay, big guy) and even though I won’t be immediately adding all the bells and whistles I was originally planning on, opening the doors and seeing that cheerful paper peeking out from behind my pared down wardrobe full of items I absolutely love makes me really happy.  While I wouldn’t have gone forward with this project had we known about the impending move, I really am glad I did.  It feels amazing to be out of our storage unit and to have let go of so many articles of clothing and items that I’ve held on to for so long.  It’s rather freeing.

wardrobe makeover regrets after going to IKEA

I already posted this photo but the sheer terror on my face and massive size of these boxes deserve a second look.

wardrobe makeover - the lining

I went with a very scientific approach to laying out the pieces of wrapping paper for the lining of the wardrobe.

Command Poster Strips

I used removable Command Poster Strips to adhere the wrapping paper to the back of the wardrobe.

Wardrobe lining

I recommend having a plan for what order you are going to stick these down in or else you’ll end up with a confusing jumble of pieces of wrapping paper!

wardrobe makeover - completed lining

The wardrobe up and standing in all its flowered glory.

Wardrobe lining

With shelving and the doors added

Wardrobe lining

Starting to get loaded up

CATEGORIES // Decor TAGGED: DIY, DIY wardrobe makeover, storage, wardrobe, wardrobe lining

A Stormy Weekend in LA

July 20, 2015

IKEA Wardrobe Fun

The contents of an IKEA wardrobe successfully fit (sort of..) into my hatchback.

Wardrobe lining

Puggle Canon

Puggle in her royal headwear (aka a piece of her Dad’s Canon) 

It was seriously stormy in LA. My hair lost the good fight.

The one moment of stillness we had the entire weekend.

Hollywood Bowl

David Gray and Amos Lee closing our our third night of the week at the Hollywood Bowl.

CATEGORIES // Lifestyle TAGGED: Amos Lee, David Gray, Hollywood Bowl, Ikea, pattern, Puggle, wallpaper, wardrobe, wind, wrapping paper

DIY Wardrobe Makeover – Part 2: Inspiration

July 16, 2015

After having to take last weekend off from Operation Move Out of Storage Unit/Create Awesome New Wardrobe (obviously a working title) due to travel schedules we are back at it this weekend!  Can you hear my enthusiasm?  Probably not because it’s barrrrellllly there.  This weekend equals lots of heavy lifting, a trip to Ikea, the renting of a U-Haul to carry the wardrobe home, and the mad dash to return the U-Haul before an hour passes and I have to pay more for it!  It will be one crazy race to the finish line!  On the plus side, it doesn’t seem like I’ll need to work out this weekend with all the running around like a madwoman and carrying hundreds of pounds of stuff that I’ll be doing.  So before the insanity begins, let’s pause and take a deep breath together while we look at some pretty pictures that are inspiring this makeover.

wardrobe makeover - the inspiration

I love this little walk-in tucked under the eaves.

wardrobe makeover - the inspiration

These soothing neutral tones make me feel all safe and happy inside. Now imagine a bit of color and pattern peeking through from the back.

wardrobe makeover - the inspiration

This absolutely gorgeous closet makeover from the HUNTED INTERIOR is so many kinds of amazing!

wardrobe makeover

A similar wardrobe looking bigger and prettier than anticipated.

wardrobe makeover

A bit more feminine than I’ll go but the papered wall and natural touches are spot on. Kelly did a beautiful job with her space.

wardrobe makeover

I’m not certain if the handles on the Brimnes will allow for painting, but I’d love to spray paint them metallic to offset them from the rest of the wardrobe.

Thank you for indulging in my wardrobe hopes and dreams with me!

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CATEGORIES // Decor TAGGED: DIY, inspiration, makeover, wardrobe

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