So What Wednesday

Happy 2012...What are you saying "so what"  to this week? 

So What? that

• It takes me til at least April to start writing 2012, instead of 2011

• I'm pretty sure the new tote bag I bought is really a diaper bag.  

• 8 days into the new year I reneged on my resolution of no after dinner chocolate. FAIL.

• For some unexplainable reason I really hate making school lunches.

• I kind of hid and didn't answer the door when a random Girl Scout came selling cookies because we have already bought like 40 boxes and didn't have the heart to turn her down face-to-face.

That's all i got...Hope you have a good Hump day.  (actually, I hate when people call it that....)

...from in your back pocket.

Chevron at Target

While shopping for really nothing in particular at Target I came across a chevron pillow. It was beat up, and the only one left, so I did some digging when I got home.
 Fancy Target...

$19.99

Coastal living

April Bauer

Now, I didn't buy one because I need another pillow like I need  hole in the head, but for 19.99?...not too shabby.

I did contemplate this beauty.  This lampshade is under $20 and will add some graphic detail to any space.

A little Target tip from in your back pocket.

Bathroom: Double Curtains

So, we're back after a little holiday hiatus.  On to the the bathroom...  We've been noticing a lot of double shower curtains.  It seems to make the shower more grand (if that's your intention) and we especially love the "unexpected" beyond them, i.e. art, mirror, etc.  Who would've thought to hang a piece of art in the shower.  I'm assuming these aren't showers that are used every day.

Phoebe Howard

Carrington Home

Rebecca June

Decorpad

Thom Felicia

In Plain View

Bryn Alexandra

Flickr

Frame your shower like a window...a tip to put in your back pocket.

Removing Cabinet Doors...

While we're on quick-changes for the kitchen, we love the idea of removing kitchen cabinet doors to create open shelving. 

C. Scott interiors

My Home Ideas

Martha Stewart

Southern Living

Real Simple

My Home Ideas

Below is a before and after from Shaunna at Perfectly Imperfect Blog to give you an idea...

Just remove doors and fill in holes from hinges with wood filler... 

BEFORE:

AFTER:

I love this idea, but you have to have some storage to spare.  I still have plastic Batman plates to hide, but would love to remove a door or two and paint the inside for an extra detail....

Another quick-change for 2012 from the girls of in your back pocket.   



A New Kitchen Runner

Another quick change with big impact is a new kitchen runner.  I'm always on the lookout and change mine all of the time.  They do get kind of beat up so you don't really want to spend a ton...

Mixed Home

Natasha Strong

Eric Roth

Amber Interiors

Johnstone Kitchens

House Beautiful

CPC

If your husband won't let you get your floors stained darker...then a little runner "camouflage" is a great alternative...

Have a happy and safe  New Year's...

Put some quick-change inspiration in your back pocket.

An Old Favorite: Kitchen Chalkboards

As I put away our holiday decor I always have a well intended, fresh perspective on my home.  I say to myself, "self, i need a few updates...but still have a big  Christmas Visa bill coming...hmmmm." In the next few posts we'll bring you some pick-me-ups to start the new year.... 

Atlanta Homes and Lifestyles

Cottage Mix

Homeworks

Heather Chadduck/Cottage Living

Design Indulgence

BHG

Fresh Home

The good thing about this trend is that it is inexpensive to paint yourself...I'm thinking  a planning desk/backsplash might be in order...

Find a spot in your kitchen....from the girls of in your back pocket.