Tea Station for "Her"

So after I created the coffee station for my husband (in my last post), I decided it's ONLY FAIR that I create something special for myself too.

I checked out different kitchen hutches online with some of the cheapest coming in at around $300. Of course I was like, "Heck NO, I'm not paying that much for a hutch!
So I went on a mission trying to find my perfect hutch on Craigslist (which is my OTHER answer to everything, lol). This one was listed at $250 . I got the guy to lower it to $150, plus he even delivered to my house.

Realistically, this is a full day project, only because of the drying time. I bought a small quart can of  black chalk paint from Lowes & one paintbrush, and once again I went at it like an animal. There was no stopping my creativity on this one as this one was for me. I decided on black chalk paint because there is just a simple classiness to the color black, and decided to accent the frames on the window and doors with teal/blue/copper/gold. *when creating a rustic finish, always remember, the more imperfect, the better*

Above, is the before/after pic. Below, is the a few pics of the details.

 Mostly everything on it I already had so I didnt spend money on it. I added flameless candles (I already had), and a small lamp I found at Joann's Fabrics for $3.00

So there you have it, My own little Tea Station/Reading Nook.


Lowes for the chalk paint/brush
Joann's Fabrics for the lamp
Craigslist for the hutch

Coffee Station for "Him"

I have this bare wall between my kitchen, and family room that just sits there. It's like a blank canvas just waiting for some inspiration to happen. One day, I was checking out Pinterest ( as Pinterest is the answer to everything for me, lol ), and I found some ideas from other creative people, and I had an idea...

It was around Father's Day, and so I was thinking (dangerrrr), why not make something for my husband this year, instead of getting him gift cards.
And so I became an animal with this project!!! All these ideas, and visions kept coming to me, and I was determined to create a masterpiece for him. I went on a full day of shopping, and 1/2 day of creating with daughter (his step-daughter, her fiance, and our son).

Father's Day came, and my husband went golfing as he does every year. When he came home, he walked into his own personal Coffee Station. He said this meant more to him than any gift card because it was a family effort. He loves it, and is there every morning brewing up his favorite blends...not to mention all the compliments he gets when people come over.

Evening coffee has never been better!

• www.bedbathandbeyond.com for the Coffee Frames/flavored syrups
• www.hobbylobby.com for the metal wall shelfing/letter M/books/picture frame
• www.michaels.comfor the glass jars/plant pots
• www.oldtimepottery.com for the lamps/mugs
• www.worldofdecor.comfor the coffee table
• www.lowes.com for the coffee rug