Kawaii DIY

This is a very easy project that started with a cute little metal table I got at iKea for $20, a can of spray paint and a super kawaii place matt I found at TJ Maxx. I knew I wanted to paint the table when I bought it, but it was after watching a segment on The Nate Show that gave me the stencil ideal. 

I bought the place matt just cause it was cute, sadly they only had one left in stock and I was not thinking stencil at all. However when I got ready to paint the table it popped into my head and I knew it would be perfect. I taped it down to spray the design and only removed the tape at the end to complete the circle border.

I just love the result, I also did the little bottom piece while leaving the rest white. I just love the result, so sweet!

Oh and my new site is LIVE!

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Porch Progress

For over a year the exterior of my home has been going through a slow and painstaking makeover. I must credit my landlords who see no point in undertaking such a task, if you're not going to do it right. Above is one of the last remaining patches of unpainted exterior. I am almost sad to see it go... almost. 

This wonderful old wall that was once on the side of my house has been completely replaced by brick. I am just so glad I had the foresight to use it as a backdrop while I could.

The new color is a kind of kaki brown. If it were up to me, I might have gone with a tropical green but I like this as well.

The porch itself is covered with tarps and tools but the light at the end of the tunnel is very near. We are promised the job will be completed the end of this month.

There is still so much to be done so it seems hard to believe... but I am hopeful. 

This might be considered more of a restoration than a reno. My house is close to 100 years old and you don't slap on a coat of paint and call it a day.

I look forward to spending what might be my last Southern summer on my beautiful made-over porch. I will post plenty of pictures once it is all done.

all photos & content © Lara Rossignol