washi tape fixes brass fireplace surround

I know brass is making a come back in design, and I really do love it, just not surrounding the fireplace.

 

The house we're renting has a case of the bad brass.

 

 

I needed an easy and temporary fix to hide it.

 

Enter solid black washi tape to the rescue!

 

 

The washi tape was SUCH an easy and quick fix.  Seriously took like 5 minutes.  And when we're ready to move it can be peeled right off quickly without any residue.

 



Now I will say this, I WOULD NOT use this if you plan on using your fireplace.  We will not be using it so this was a good option for us.

 

If you want a permanent solution that will not be effected by heat, I suggest a high heat tolerant spray paint.  I used it for this purpose in our last house and it worked and covered really well.

 

So that's it!

 

 

No more bad brass!

 

 

I've been working on the laundry room mess I mentioned last week, and I'm getting excited to show you guys.

My husband thinks I've completely lost my mind when it comes to part of what I've done.  I'm used to seeing that look on his face though ;)

 

my mess of a laundry room

I'm gonna air some dirty laundry.

 

This here is where I do my dirty laundry.

 

 

It's a mess.

 

There are still random items hanging out in here from when we unpacked.

 

Since our dog has his food and water bowls in there I can't close the door.  So, I get to stare at it all day long.  I'm staring at it from the couch right now.  Lucky me.

 

I'm going to spend some time in there this weekend and try to tidy things up.

 

Thinking a skirt option might help things along.

 

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And some pretty baskets.

 

 

We shall see!



new herringbone jute rug

My new rug has FINALLY arrived!!!

 

After dealing with these freaking, stinking tile floors (Izzy has busted her butt on it I can't even count how many times) I was literally bouncing around the driveway when I saw the delivery guy pull up.

I had that sucker pulled out of its wrapping and down on the floor faster than you can say "stubbed-my-toe-moving-a-couch-by-myself" ;)

I went with the Owen Herringbone Jute rug from Pottery Barn.  They were, and I think still are, having a sale on their rugs so I picked it up at a great price.

 

The nubby texture is gorgeous and feels oh so nice underfoot.  And, the neutral color should work well in our next place too.

I found Ruffino sprawled out on it just minutes of it being put down.  He won't lay on wood or tile floors, so he has been all depressed hanging out on his dog bed all alone in our room.

 

He's one happy camper being out where the action is.  Not that there's much action coming from this lazy guy...



There is also another new addition in the living room.

 

I know.  I know I said I wouldn't be buying anything while we were renting.  BUT, I hit up The Urban Market here in Houston and Holly Mathis had the most perfect booth set up, I couldn't help but pick myself up a little somethin somethin.

 

This pretty blue and white Delft piece came from her booth.

 

Me likey.



Anywho.  Pretty excited about getting some of this tile covered up over here.  Now if I could just get Izzy to stop doing somersaults all over it. 

 

It's soft, but it ain't that soft!