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Hi Sugarplum!

Shine, Baby, Shine

November 20, 2013

A couple of weeks ago, I told you of my light-bulb-moment (those are rare, hence why it needed to be blogged). After years of over-looking this kooky little nook that leads to the Master Bedroom, I finally realized it could be highlighted, even, dare I say, revered. After years of putting this baby in a corner, it was time for her to shine.

Hi Sugarplum | Hall Nook Makeover

The nook hadn’t been completely ignored before, but treated as part of the Living Room, with no real style or design intent.

Hi Sugarplum | Hall Nook Makeover

Now it adds so much more personality to the room, and is a fun little surprise peeking around the corner.

Hi Sugarplum | Hall Nook Makeover

Before….

Hi Sugarplum | Hall Nook Makeover
Behind that door lies my Gift Wrapping Station

And now….

Hi Sugarplum | Hall Nook Makeover

Once the paper was hung and the walls painted, it was time for the fun part…properly styling it!

Hi Sugarplum | Hall Nook Makeover

Hi Sugarplum | Hall Nook Makeover

I found the urchin and zebra tray here, and the vase was a super intensive DIY. I kid, it’s actually just gold duck tape. BAM!

Hi Sugarplum | Hall Nook Makeover

My formula for styling coffee tables works the same for small side tables, as well. This one was fun because I could use the back wall to lean art and pictures. The Paris art I originally made for Babygirl’s room using a calendar similar to this, but it got displaced after she decided to transition to a horse theme. I’m crazy for the black and white faux bone frame from here, too. (You can read about my wedding dress shown in that picture here.)

Hi Sugarplum | Hall Nook Makeover

Hi Sugarplum | Hall Nook Makeover

The chest is from a cheap old bedroom set, and is in bad shape….she’ll get a paint job soon.

Hi Sugarplum | Hall Nook Makeover

It’s been a few weeks, and we’ve had drastic temperature changes during that time, but so far my little system for hanging the paper is working like a champ!

Hi Sugarplum | Hall Nook Makeover

Hi Sugarplum | Hall Nook Makeover

It’s no surprise, but this is my favorite view in our house right now! The prints on our bedroom wall are from this book, and here is a similar mirror.

And because they’re fun, how about one more Before….

Hi Sugarplum | Hall Nook Makeover

And After…

Hi Sugarplum | Hall Nook Makeover

And just like that, another one bites the dust off the old To Do List! Are you crossing projects off lists, or focused solely on the holidays now? Do you have a little nook that needs extra attention? Oh, and don’t forget to enter the $400 Visa Gift Card Giveaway (nope, not a typo…400!)…winner will be announced this Friday!

LIVING ROOM TO-DO LIST
Paint room






Paint Armoire



Paint Brick



New Mirror & Mantel Styling



Paint/Fabric Bookcases
Re-Style Bookcases



Paint (Replace) Table Tiles




Paint Hall Chest




Paint/Wallpaper Nook Walls
Style Nook Area



Paint Backdoor (decided against it)




Add Nailhead to Wingchair



New Covers for Barrel Chair Cushions



Change Out Lamps



Customize Lamps
These are the Real and Final Lamps




Sand & Stain Secretary




Gold Leaf Back of Secretary



Sofa Pillows Round 1



Sofa Pillows Round 2



Add Some Coordinated Accessories



Determine Fate of Side Table



Close the Hole, Baby!

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Comments

  1. [email protected] says: November 20, 2013 at 1:25 pm

    that looks so great Cassie 🙂 It just pops now! xo Kristin

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  2. Traci Hutton says: November 20, 2013 at 1:28 pm

    It looks amazing…I LOVE the paper!!

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  3. René says: November 20, 2013 at 1:33 pm

    Love it Cassie! Amazing what a difference it made!

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  4. Carmel - Our Fifth House says: November 20, 2013 at 1:49 pm

    Looks so great Cassie – gotta love the gold duck tape!!

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  5. Cyndy Aldred says: November 20, 2013 at 2:27 pm

    Wow! Looks gorgeous girl! I agree, what a difference it makes and love how you styled the space. I bet you smile every time you walk through there!

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  6. pam {simple details} says: November 20, 2013 at 2:38 pm

    So fun!! Love that papered wall for some punch, and of course, the styling!

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  7. Laurie from Laurie Jones Home says: November 20, 2013 at 2:40 pm

    What a difference! I love that pattern! Its always been a favorite of mine!!

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  8. Michelle @ Ten June says: November 20, 2013 at 2:45 pm

    I love it! You styled it up perfectly, girl. That mirror is just fabulous!

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  9. Danielle Oakey Interiors says: November 20, 2013 at 2:46 pm

    Oh it looks sooooo good! I love the fun pop of pattern.

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  10. Vel Criste says: November 20, 2013 at 2:51 pm

    It looks wonderful Cassie! You must be very pleased!

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  11. Jordin- I Love That! says: November 20, 2013 at 3:00 pm

    Love it! I have little hallways like this…great idea!! I can't believe you used those sticky tab things to hang it!!

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  12. Rebecca Havener says: November 20, 2013 at 3:08 pm

    It makes me want my own little nook.

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  13. Heather Metzler says: November 20, 2013 at 3:18 pm

    OK, this is just perfect! Love those light bulb moments! Great transformation!

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  14. Beth // Design Your Dwelling says: November 20, 2013 at 3:35 pm

    I LOVE the wallpaper – it looks so great!!

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  15. [email protected] says: November 20, 2013 at 3:38 pm

    Wow! That wallpaper makes such a difference. I have a few friends with a similar hallway and it always seems to be a hard spot to decorate. Looks great!

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  16. Courtney {a thoughtful place} says: November 20, 2013 at 3:55 pm

    I love it girl. And the vase with the duct tape is genius.

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  17. Joy Maier says: November 20, 2013 at 4:07 pm

    Love it! Fabu as always! ~Joy

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  18. Sarah Tucker says: November 20, 2013 at 4:12 pm

    This looks SO stinkin' good!! Love it!

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  19. natasha {schue love} says: November 20, 2013 at 4:24 pm

    Love it!! Such a great pop in that nook!

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  20. Tiffany {A Touch of Grace} says: November 20, 2013 at 4:59 pm

    I love little surprising areas like that. It looks fantastic. And I love the story of your grandmother's dress. How special that you were able to wear it. Beautiful. 🙂

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  21. Elise @ Cheers Yall says: November 20, 2013 at 6:47 pm

    Oh my goodness. I adore everything about this. LOVE LOVE LOVE. obsessed.

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  22. Rea T says: November 20, 2013 at 6:49 pm

    wowzah!! love it more now that it is styled♥ i thought at first you painted your vase with gold not until you mentioned gold duct tape, what?…

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  23. Jillian Manesh says: November 20, 2013 at 7:07 pm

    this looks so good, that wallpaper really makes a BIG difference! xo jillian – cornflake dreams

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  24. House Envy says: November 20, 2013 at 7:10 pm

    It really does shine! Love the wallpaper. Really makes that space pop!

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  25. Kori M. says: November 20, 2013 at 9:19 pm

    Can't wait to see what you do with the nightstand! I have the same one and I've wanted to get rid of the reddish orange color of the wood for forever.

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  26. Simply LKJ says: November 20, 2013 at 10:09 pm

    You knocked this one out of the park girlfriend. I have a similar cylinder vase I painted with gold leaf paint. If I remember though, I think you used duck tape…genius!!

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  27. Cammee says: November 20, 2013 at 10:53 pm

    Love this! I want a kookie little nook!

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  28. Abby Lawson says: November 21, 2013 at 3:19 am

    Um, STUNNING!! It's amazing how much that fabulous paper really makes it pop! Love your styling, too! Wonderful, wonderful job, Cassie!

    ~Abby =)

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  29. [email protected] Chronicles of Home says: November 21, 2013 at 3:27 am

    So great – seriously amazing impact for a little nook and some killer wrapping paper!

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  30. Jennifer Jones says: November 21, 2013 at 4:16 am

    I can not get over how great that wrapping paper worked out! Such a fabulous little nook! You styled it beautifully! Missing you!

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  31. Miss Charming says: November 21, 2013 at 6:56 am

    Oh, I love that wallpaper! It really kicks up the design factor. (And I have that same mirror!)

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  32. Heidi @ Decor & More says: November 21, 2013 at 12:02 pm

    Awesome transformation, Cassie! Perfect spot to add whimsy and wow. 🙂
    xo Heidi

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  33. Jill B says: November 21, 2013 at 3:26 pm

    I love our open floor plan, but sometimes I wish I had little nooks in the house just for this reason! Adorable.

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  34. Plum Pretty Sugar says: November 21, 2013 at 6:32 pm

    Oh how lovely! We love this beauty!

    xo

    http://www.PlumPrettySugar.blogspot.com

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  35. Lisa @ Trapped In North Jersey says: November 21, 2013 at 6:48 pm

    I love how the paper turned out! Its a lovely little nook.

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  36. made2style.com says: November 22, 2013 at 4:39 am

    Everything in that space looks great! The wallpaper turned out amazing!

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  37. [email protected] says: November 22, 2013 at 3:22 pm

    I love it! It looks so fun and chic! Definitely never would have thought to use a fun paper like that!

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  38. Kristin Jackson says: November 23, 2013 at 12:09 am

    Lovey! And your styling is spot on my dear. Thanks for sharing the sneak peek with me 🙂 xo

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  39. Lisa says: November 25, 2013 at 7:45 pm

    Just beautiful. What a transformation!

    Reply

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