Fixxer Upper

 I'm sure most of you are aware of the show the Fixxer Upper on HGTV.

It is the only show for me on HGTV that is a must see.

This little cottage was my favorite from season 1.

 Here is how the home appeared before being redone by this dynamic duo.

 Joanna and Chip Gaines

 

Again, here is the after. This little house just fascinates me. 

I wonder it's lineage. It appears to be a cross between a Victorian cottage and a 1920's or 30's Mediterranean villa.
I have seen the episode several times and always wish they'd say if those Mediterranean porches
were add ons later in this cottage's life.
I think they must have been.

It's such an odd cottage...but oh..so pretty inside and out. 

 This is the side porch.

 Inside the layout is very 1920's or 30's in the living room. 

Don't you love those niches on either side of the fireplace?

 The other side of the room has a large bank of windows.

 

French doors off the dining room lead to the side porch. Gosh I love the natural light in this house!

 This view of the dining room shows off another original fireplace. This one looks very Victorian.

Still questioning the original era of this house.

 

 I love all the accessories in this home. Many of these accessories can be bought on the 

Magnolia website which will have a link at the bottom of this post.

 A simple but pretty kitchen.

 Love the bathroom that includes the original tub which by the way looks to be 20's or 30's not Victorian.

 practical little office

 Learn more about the Fixxer Upper and Joann and Chip Gaines and their business, Magnolia

here.

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Property Brothers?

Bachelorette Pad

I guess I've been missing out.

I happened upon this image the other day

and it made me go Whoa......

Gorgeous bathroom....I clicked through and discovered it came from these guys...

The Property Brothers from HGTV. 

I've never watched because I think they look kind of creepy.

I really think they are the same guy just dressed differently.

So I've never watched then I click on that bathroom and discover this 

sweet bachelorette pad they renovated and decorated.

If you click on the link above it will take you to some other before and afters they've done.

Sweet! 

Love the little dining room. 

I usually don't go for antlers on the wall but in metallic and mixed with flowers? 

Oh...I'm digging those!

This sofa makes me want to paint mine.

Darling little kitchen.

I'd like it better with crown molding on the cabinets and subway tile instead of the 

small mosaic tile...but still..it's girlie enough.

But that bathroom! 

Oh...my!!! I want this bathroom!

Today was not so constructive...I spent it with this man..

John Gidding of "Curb Appeal the Block".

HGTV was having a marathon of "Curb Appeal the Block" and I could not resist.

It was all day and I hadn't seen any of the episodes!

Love that show!

I don't think they are producing it any more which makes me sad.

So today was a total lounge fest.

I should feel guilty...but I don't.

The weenies do this sort of thing every day and they sure don't feel guilty!

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HGTV HOME Fabric Review

Earlier this month I was sent two yards of the new HGTV Home fabric carried exclusively 

by Jo-Ann Fabrics.

They are on sale right now at Jo-Ann's plus you'll get an extra 10% if you print and use the coupon 

at the end of this post. 

I loved the pattern they sent me. This print also comes in a few other color stories too.

The fabric is 100% cotton and is of a very substantial weight.

It sewed up very nicely and was easy to work with.

There are several other prints I'm anxious to use also.

I walked around my house for quite awhile trying to decide exactly what I was going to do with it.

Finally, I decided upon my guest room.

I haven't shown it since I brought in this vintage rattan headboard.

I'd bought the comforter at Ross a couple of months ago.

The HGTV fabric complimented it well.

I love fabric covered shades and this seemed like a perfect opportunity to make one.

Just a little hot glue and some gimp on the inside to cover the raw edge and my shade was done!

I never liked the original shade that was on this lamp.

Next, I wanted a pillow for the bed. The obvious choice was to use the coordinating houndstooth 

fabric on the backside...but I wasn't feeling it.  

Instead I made a pleated ruffle using the fabric left with a rough edge. I unravelled the edge a little.

I really love how this turned out. 

This is just a fabulous new line of fabric.

I have to say I hadn't been in a Jo-Ann's in a couple of years. 

I'd given up on their upholstery fabric. They never had anything I liked.

But it's totally revamped now...there were many upholstery fabrics I loved.

And the HGTV fabrics were stand outs!

Just print the coupon to get 10% off!

There is also a HGTV Fabric @ Jo-Ann's Pinterest page that shows many of the projects fellow bloggers have made from their same samples of fabric.

http://pinterest.com/joannstores/hgtv-fabric-jo-ann/

I think you'll enjoy seeing all the creative projects other bloggers whipped up.

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