A MATTRESS GIVE-A-WAY

Could you use a new mattress? I found a give-a-way you might be interested in if so!

One of the sweetest people I've met on Instagram, Jane at Home, recently did a blog post on the Agility Mattress. Her post is super informative, and she explains the entire process of ordering and setting up an Agility mattress.

Image: Jane at Home

We have two memory foam mattresses in our house already--one in my son's room and one in the guest room. They aren't the Agility brand, but my son and visitors say they sleep great. I'm thinking I'm ready for one too. Agility is giving away a mattress valued up to $1299. I've registered, and my fingers are crossed!

Here's Jane's beautiful bedroom with her new mattress in place.

Image: Jane at Home

To register for the give-a-way, click here. Or you can go to the Agility home page here and click on the yellow give-a-way bar at the top of the page. You have until September 30th to register. The winner will be announced via social media on October 2. And the winner will be contacted by email.

If I don't win, maybe you will! Good luck.

Are any of you guys sleeping on a memory foam mattress yet? I'd love to hear how you like it.

Kathryn

A ROUND MIRROR BEFORE AND AFTER

I recently painted my first round mirror. For those of you who have been reading along for a while, you know I've painted many mirrors over the years without too much trouble. If you're new to Woodbank Lane, you can see those projects here, here, and here. The round one was a bit more tricky to paint than the others and required a little more prep work. 

The mirror has primarily been in our foyer, but I've used it some in the dining room over the years as well. Here it is in the foyer with a spring look.

I always liked the silver color and details, and the hints of red were pretty, too.

So, about that prep work...

Very few areas of the mirror would allow me to simply slide the paper under.

I had to use the painter's tape on the spots with no space between the glass and the edge of the wood. And I couldn't use a big piece; only small pieces would work because of the angle. Once the tape was on, I used my thumb nail to make a firm crease.

Next, I used a razor blade to carefully trim off the tape.

The mirror is 36 inches.

The color of the paint I used is Indigo by Valspar. I picked mine up from Lowe's. It covers well, but takes its time drying. 

 

One more before look in the foyer...

And here's the after in the dining room. Blue!

It's a little hard to photograph; the lighting is only good for about an hour a day in the room. It looks darker to me in the picture. It turned out just like I hoped it would, and I love the navy with the brass lamps (more about those here) and green apples. It also looks good with a pile of blue and white in front of it. :-)

My husband thinks I'll grow weary of the blue. He may be right. But for now, it fits right in. You can see more of the room here. 

Hope you have a great weekend!

And Happy Birthday to my daddy who is 70 years young today!

Kathryn

DECORATING WITH BASKETS

Have you ever been thrifting and found something or several things that you just couldn't pass up because the price was so right even though you had no idea what you might do with said things?

I have a confession to make: I have.

Upon my last pass through the Salvation Army Thrift Store, one of the specials for the day was on baskets, all baskets. They were only fifty cents. I bought a few...

I've seen baskets used here and there on Instagram as wall decor, and I know they are a great way to add texture, a natural element, and character to a space. So I brought them all home for around $4. I'm working on my plan for them. :-)

In the mean time, I thought I would share a few ideas.

One of the biggest baskets I've ever seen used on a wall was at the Southern Living Idea House in Birmingham last year. You can take the tour here if you missed it. This entrance was designed by Ahsley Gilbreath.

via Ballard Designs

They are the perfect and interesting alternative to pictures for a wall.

A Burst of Beautiful

Lonny

Chango and Co

They would also be a good choice for an odd spot in a room that needs filling.  

I Don't Know How She Does It via Home Goods Design Happy

And don't count out that space over the mantle.

@house.becomes.home via Home Bunch

Craft Berry Bush

Baskets can also contribute beautifully to completing the space around the television that is often a mystery to decorate.

Our Vintage Nest via Pinterest

Really, they are the perfect addition to any vignette, and throw in a little blue and white... So good!!

How do you feel about baskets on the wall?

Almost the weekend!

Kathryn