DIY: Ikea Hacker

If you haven't been over to the Ikea Hacker blog yet then I suggest you do! There are just so many creative & talented people out in this world..... One of my most favourite Ikea hacks would have to be this one. Kari bought four Ikea base kitchen cabinets, assembled and bolted them together, added feet, an MDF top (covered with fabric), and slab of glass to go on top. That is just amazing! I decided to paint Yasmin's table and chairs white and paint the top of the table and top of the chairs with black chalkboard paint. (Dang I just love chalkboard paint!).

Images via: Ikea Hacker

Yasmin's Dresser - DIY Style

I thought I would show you my daughters "boudoir" as I like to call it....You see we went to a friends house, who's daughter had a barbie makeup dresser and chair - needless to say my daughter promptly sat her butt on the stool, started applying makeup and didn't leave it all day. So I decided to make her a nice one....

My husband actually made this dresser himself whilst in high school (and we were actually going to throw it out!) so I simply sanded it, painted it distressed white, got some lovely flower door knobs off eBay and stealed my sisters venetian mirror she wasn't using. Now Yasmin has a nice place to sit and apply her lipstick all day long!