I will be the first to profess that I’m not a designer when it comes to decorating a space, but I guess I put together pieces well enough that I receive compliments on my home when visitors come over.  I am the type of person that gets bored when looking at the same thing for too long and I get these overwhelming urges to make changes.  They are random bursts of energy and the feeling that come from completing a project usually makes me happy.  I have a great friend (Kathleen Mapson)  that’s an interior designer and artist so when I see her before and after room makeovers I am convinced that I can do the same.  Ummm yeah, not quite!  I usually have 2 -3 go to places for ideas and I usually work best if I’ve seen a photo of something that I like.

One day after work the urge hit me to redecorate my old kitchen table.  I’ve had this table since my first apartment after my college graduation, so it’s seen it’s share of moving trucks in the past 10 years!  I also have a newer glass top bistro table in my dining room, so that one doesn’t need the TLC that this table that’s seen as many addresses as I have.  A trip to Home Goods, Target, Michael’s and Pier One brought my little boring table back to life…for the time being!  Most of the colors in my home are neutrals, browns, burnt orange and deep reds, so this isn’t the typical bright pastels type of makeover that most people are used to when it comes to the Spring, but it works and maintains the warm inviting space that I desire for my home!