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I, Salvage Sister, and a compulsive singer.
I pretty much sing everything.
My family knows that….and they ALL love it ….maybe!
They also know that, right now, if you even mention the word FIRE, I will be breaking out my version of Alicia Keys, Girl on Fire song
Oh, did you say your food is (hot) on fire?
“Your food is on fiiiiiiiiiiiire. Your food is on fiiiiiirrrrre.”
So when we were working on our FIREplace area, in our family room, you know what was being sung along the way.
This room had an interesting gas insert that well…..looked like this………..
Don’t be jealous.
- A little sandpaper was used to buff off the gold a little. (FREE)
- Some black spray paint to cover up the gold. (FREE)
(No we are not gold haters, just didn’t fancy this!)
- Added a couple of pieces of SALVAGED wood that were just placed on the top and sides to bring it all together. (FREE)
<<MORE SALVAGED WOOD PROJECTS>>
- Removed the mantel (FREE)
- Painted the paneling (ALREADY HAD)
- And took out the carpet (New Flooring).
More of this room to come.
And viola……….
You can see more of the fireplace whitewashing here.
Oh, and we can’t forget about the garage sale/thrift store finds, already had items, and family keepsakes!
<<SEARCH VINTAGE TRUNKS HERE>>.
So what do you think?
Is this room on Fiiiiiiiire?
See more home updates, like this bathroom makeover here.
That’s one heck of a makeover! Nice!
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You are totally my sister from another mister. I’m a singer too, constantly driving my daughter nuts! I adore what you’ve done with the fireplace and the fact that it cost nothing is pretty amazing, but amazing is what I’ve come to expect from you. Love the way the wood frame around the insert makes it look rustic and cozy, like a fireplace should. Your staging is super cute too!
Jen, Well you know I just get by with a little help from my friends 🙂 We would have so much fun singing some songs and crafting together huh?
Thanks for your kind comment.
Okay, so FIRST.,,,I think we are sisters….I will sing, anytime anywhere…have been known to ask in a public place when a song, especially an 80’s song or older comes on “can I sing this out loud”, to which I usually receive a “NO!” lol…I break out in whatever song is being sung on The Voice and receive a “shhhh”….we need to sing together…lol
SECOND>…that is an awesome re-do!!!!!!!
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Oh Girl, I already knew we are sisters. You know I grew up with 4 brothers so I am needing the sister love! Thanks for your continual support! It means more than you know!
That room IS on fire! Lol…I totally sang the blog title before I even began reading! Great job!
Pat, You are incredibly sweet! I am so glad we are singing buddies! Thanks for your kind comments!