Thursday, January 24, 2013

Chrome To Brushed Nickel!!!

I've been working feverishly at completing our daughters' bathroom.  I've refinished the cabinets, replaced lighting, painted walls, sewn curtains and changed out the shower curtain and rod but the cabinet hardware just wasn't working for me. I purchased this chrome hardware a couple of years ago and still really like the style and size but not the shiny finish.


So, I set out to find the best way to change the finish.  The only option I found online was to use Fine Steel Wool but I didn't have much success.

I figured I had nothing to lose and took out my Extra Fine sanding block and started sanding.  With a little bit of grit and grind, I'm thrilled with the outcome.  Voila!!!


Let me know what you think.....

Heather

Friday, January 11, 2013

larissa's look for less

The LOOK

Restoration Hardware's French Library Shelving is a reproduction of the mid-Eastern library bookcase. It is  a perfect combination of aged iron and distressed natural hardwood and is priced @ $1695 - $1995.

72" French Library Shelving
Restoration Hardware

For LESS


Home Decorators' Industrial Mansard Double Bookshelf provides useful and stylish storage @ $467 with Free Shipping.

Industrial Mansard Double Bookshelf
Home Decorators
Let me know what you think....

Heather



Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Power Of Paint!!!

A big thank you goes out to Maryann @ Power Of Paint for featuring my Thomas The Tank which is a part of my Painting For Charity series!!!

Larissa Hill Designs

Head on over to Power Of Paint to see all of the fabulous paint projects that Maryann features on a daily basis.  Better yet, submit yours and be featured!!!



Let me know what you think....

Heather

Monday, January 7, 2013

larissa's look for less

The LOOK

Restoration Hardware's Brickmaker's Table provides European cache @ $995...

Brickmaker's Table
Brickmaker's Table

For LESS

Home Decorators' Holbrook Table adds the same rustic charm @ $379


Let me know what you think....


Heather

Friday, January 4, 2013

Multitasking!!!!

Just wanted to let you all know that I'm back multitasking and not getting many projects completed and that includes writing about projects I've actually finished.....does any of this sound familiar????

I promise that over the next couple of weeks, I'll have some projects to share with you.  Until then, please enjoy Larissa's Looks For Less and a few Blog Crushes!!!


Heather

Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Larissa's Look for Less

When I first began blogging, I thought it would be 'worth'while to share affordable options for designer looks, furniture and decor in High Style Low Budget.

Well, I don't know about you but there is nothing I love more than a million dollar look on a dime store budget. So when I find a great deal on a designer look, I'll be sharing it with you.

And here is my first....

Restoration Hardware's 17th Century Monastery Rectangular Dining Table in Brown Acacia finish features balustrade and trestle design is priced at $1195.

The LOOK
17th C. Monastery Rectangular Dining Tables
Restoration Hardware

Similar in design and size and at less than half the cost, $495 with an additional 25% OFF and free shipping, you can't beat the look of Home Decorators Collection Lauren Dining Table.

For LESS
Home Decorators' Collection


Let me know what you think...

Heather