I am so sorry that I have been MIA for a week, but I’ve been in my own world with this kitchen update! I’m so excited that the project is almost complete and I can share it with you. I told you all that I was preparing to paint the tile to save some money and I in fact followed through! The results are better than I ever imagined, so I thought I would share the wealth and provide a short tutorial. Here’s what you’ll need: Supplies include: Zinsser Cover Stain Oil Based Primer

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To kick off the New Year and the first post of 2015, I’m introducing a new series! For those of you that have been following Bailey&James, you probably have picked up on my slight obsession with thrifting. Thrifting is more than a hobby it’s a way of life. I LOVE TO THRFIT! In this new series Thrifted Transformations, I’ll be sharing my fab finds and their makeovers! Some rehabs will be small some big. Some will have detailed tutorials and others will just have images with br

Happy New Years Eve! I can’t believe 2014 is almost over. It was a great year filled with lots of adventures including the start to this blog. Blogging has introduced me to new people, allowed me to be creative, provides an outlet for my passions, and has kept me exploring new possibilities. I really encourage you to try something new this year something that you always wanted to do! Don’t be scared to fail because at least you tried. Speaking of fails I totally lied…today i

Happy Friday! Hope everyone enjoyed a lovely week! Today we are keeping things simple and I'm sharing some ideas for simple Christmas centerpieces. I love using cake plates to put together an impressive centerpiece. Mercury glass Christmas tree-TjMaxx Give Thanks Napkins- TjMaxx Gold glass owl- Dollar Tree Candle- Dollar Tree White foliage- Michaels Everything else was thrifted at Goodwill Here is our dining room table centerpiece. I used a milk glass pedestal dish for the ba

Holidays tend to bring out the crazy in me. I can be very neurotic and want every detail to be perfect. My family finds my crazy funny and irritating. They usually start Thanksgiving Day by making fun of me and mocking me behind my back (They do it loudly but it's still behind my back.), then they get annoyed and ignore my crazy tendencies, usually my sister tells me to shut up (She's the only one I will listen to), and finally they apologize and tell me everything was perfec

This week has been absolutely crazy! Blogging always puts my mind at ease. The only thing better than blogging my stresses away is crafting them away. Today I’m sharing a quick tutorial on making gold paper flowers. These metallic beauties add glam to everything and are the perfect holiday craft that will add cheer to your tree, gifts, and centerpieces. Let’s get started… What you need is pictured below I used an oval gift tag as a stencil for my flowers. It was perfect and t

Fall is here and I’ve been dragging my feet…I’m not one of those typical females who adores fall and can’t wait for the first opportunity to break out the boots, fur vest, and grab a pumpkin spice latte from Starbucks ( Don't get me wrong I love pumpkin spice lattes, but you shouldn't have to wait until fall). I feel like I’m a California girl stuck in the Midwest. Now that I’m done mourning summer, I guess it’s time to decorate for fall. Today I’m sharing with you one of my

When my niece Sophia was born in August, my sister-in-law Stacy asked me to makeover the girl’s playroom! I was thrilled to oblige. Stacy and her husband Justin have two beautiful daughters, Adalyn and Sophia. They wanted a playroom that would provide educational value, storage, allow creativity, and a safe place for the girls to play. In addition to those requirements, they needed a space that was feminine, but not so girly that it didn’t mix with the rest of the living area

After saying goodbye to Tuggie on Monday, I needed a little pick me up in the form of a Goodwill trip. Some people deal with grief by eating, drinking, or chain smoking. I on the other hand thrift for projects. Tuesday my little Tuggie Dog angel was looking down on me because I scored the most festive, fun crepe paper flowers and an angel wreath. (Ironic..right?) I know what you're thinking, "What the hell are you going to do with that hideous angel wreath?" Don't worry I o