Pinterest has kept me busy!

I have hardly been blogging lately and it has been breaking my heart. A few months ago I discovered {Pinterest} and have been hooked! Rather than blogging about the awesome things I find out there, I have been "pinning" them like crazy! In a short period of time, I have created 50+ boards and over 1600 pins!

If you have not heard of Pinterest, it is essentially a place catalog and share visual bookmarks. Rather than keeping a list of URLs to cool things you want to refer back to, taking screenshots or saving images to your desktop, Pinterest allows you to not only save of the images, but it also keeps the link to the original site from which you found it should you need to refer back as needed. The best part is the ability to categorize and organize the pins into different "boards" that are labeled (ie. For the Home or Wedding Ideas). You can connect with your friends who are using Pinterest and that has been the most fun, learning so much about someone from seeing the things they love! If you have not already done so, sign up and start pinning!

If you are interested in seeing the things I love, check out my boards {here}.

The coolest part has been seeing how many things people have actually pinned straight off of my blog! Check that out {here}.

Pin·terest (pĭn'trĭst): n. a social catalog to collect and share things you love

Pin·board (pĭn·bôrd): n. a visual collection of things you love

Pin (pĭn): n. an item you post to a pinboard

Re·Pin (rē·pĭn): v. to post another person's pin to your own pinboard

Before & After Country Kitchen

Kerri, of {Driftwood Interiors}, had plans of designing a new kitchen like the one in the first two images. One day while her husband was at work, she decided it was time for an update until they were able to actually remodel. Since structurally the kitchen was in good condition, but just looked fresh out of the 80's (when it was built), she decided to take matters into her own DIY hands. Armed with spray gun, she was able to transform her kitchen for less than $500. Found via {Apartment Therapy}

In Kerri's words:
"I love what a difference a simple coat of paint has made to the room – it’s now so light and airy, and it looks much bigger. But my favourite element came about by covering the brick island with beadboard, which totally changed the feel of the room. The dark brick screamed 80’s style, and by replacing it I think I’ve managed to inject some charm and style into a space that was sadly lacking both. The room was functional but very tired, and with just a little paint, some new cabinet hardware, and a bit of elbow grease it now has a fresh, contemporary feel."

Before & After (via D*S)

This Before & After was far too beautiful not to share, for those of you who don't follow {Design*Sponge} and haven't already seen it. It probably helped just a little that they used my favorite color green :)

Before & After Chair

This before and after chair project was a recent favorite of mine from {Design*Sponge}. Absolutely beautiful work! I love the contemporary colors and stripes with a traditional floral design with the hint of wood grain coming through. I think I just got inspired to do something like this to my dinner table and chairs...

Dresser into Vanity and Attic Remodel

How creative is this!? I don't know why I haven't seen or thought of this before - after seeing vanities like these being sold for $$$$. Carrie, from {Pattern of Life}, and her husband found this old dresser for $30 at an antique mall and after rolling up their sleeves and getting to work - this is what they ended up with! It is so beautiful and looks as though it cost a fortune! Carrie and her husband have been remodeling their home themselves. Below is their attic that they remodeled - makes me really wish I had an attic to do this with and turn it into my craft/design room :) Both the attic and the vanity look like they are straight out of a Pottery Barn or Restoration Hardware catalog! Ahhh...one day...this is quite and inspiration - thank you! Her work was also featured on {Design*Sponge} last month!

Rain Gutter Planters!

What a great idea! Mounting rain gutters on the sides of your house for a {layered garden}!

My Favorite Before&Afters - Design*Sponge

{Design*Sponge} is seriously one of the things I look forward to each day. I am especially excited about seeing all the new Before & After projects that are featured. Some of these just amaze me - one must have the vision to see the potential in a something that most would throw away. The ones I have posted are my favorites that I have see over the past year. For detailed information about each piece please check out the {Before & After} section. These are just my favorites - there are several more on there! It is not limited to furniture, but also interior and exterior design and architecture as well!