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Mommy is coocoo

Blogger | Oklahoma City, OK http://www.mommyiscoocoo.com
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About Me:

I blog about my coocoo (& not so coocoo) times in inspirational and reality based home decorating.. I am a wife and momma of three. I have a passion for design, DIY, and crafting. I love repurposing and upcycling.

Favorite area of home improvement:

design, DIY, budget decorating, craft projects.


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  • Painted the back of shelves with annie sloan chalk paint
  • Second I painted on a coat of oil based primer followed by two coats of 
Swiss coffee in latex semi gloss.
  • I then Buffed out drips and added a third coat in certain areas where needed.
  • Decorated with items I had around the house.
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Giving old bookshelves a new look with paint

Step by step tutorial on how to turn an old desk with bookshelves a fresh and clean update with paint.#BeforeandAfter
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  • Stenciled wall treatment with slipcovered chairs, hand-me-down coffee table and craigslist couch.
  • This post includes photos detailing where I got everything in this room from the roadside stool to the piano Pappy bought me when I was five.
  • A birds nest is the perfect juxtaposition to the hand-painted plate I brought home from Italy.  The glass top coffee table provides the perfect view to my colorful rug.
  • The view of the colorful room as you enter my front door.
  • I love a table full of pictures.  This antique table painted hot-pink is perfect for the corner.
  • Very expensive fabric!  But these Chiang Mai Dragon pillows in aquamarine were a deal because I purchased them secondhand.
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Creating Eclectic (which is kind of coocoo) Style - Tips and Ideas

If you are a lover of neutrals we will probably need to sedate you this may not be your ideal space but... I hope you can appreciate the collected feel of this room and learn something ...»
helpful about how to put together a gorgeous space on a limited budget with a mix of new and used (hand-me-downs, roadside finds, craigslist, thrift store, estate sale, and garage sale) pieces. See my 5 Tips for creating an eclectic space!

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Mommy is coocoo Oklahoma City, OK
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    Thanks so much Jen R! I really appreciate it. People often tell me it is cozy.
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  • Work on the shed - repaint and add plants to make it less of an eye soar.
  • Create a stone path to the pool.
  • Remove railroad ties and create a tiered garden to decrease erosion and grow vegetables and flowers.

Spring Projects 2013 (also know as Spring Projects 2012)

I tease Mr. coocoo all the time that it was SO much easier to get things done when I was single. I was on a good kind of barter system (I'd cook ya'll - before your minds begin to wonder) ...»
with a few different men around town. Now that I am married, my husband has his own ideas about what he'd like to get down around the house so my #mayprojects this year are pretty much exactly the same as last year.

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Mommy is coocoo Oklahoma City, OK on Apr 30, 2013
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    Douglas Hunt on May 01, 2013
    LOL! Perhaps you need to hint that you're going to go back to your bartering ways.
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  • Turning a pallet into a vertical garden is an inexpensive way to create something unique and beautiful for your yard. 2
  • This pallet (found on big trash day) was cut down four planks on the front and two on the back and then painted blue.
  • Landscape fabric (which can be purchased at most hardware stores) was attached to the back and bottom of the pallet with a staple gun.
  • Potting soil was added in between the pallet planks and at the top, filling the pallet completely.
  • A variety of plants were added to this vertical garden.  Succulents are a great choice and the petunias on top create a beautiful waterfall effect.
  • More is better for this vertical garden and plants were placed relatively close together.
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How to make a Vertical Garden from a Pallet

I have lots of #porchpride with this vertical garden! I am so excited to show you this beautiful vertical garden made from a pallet ...»
(a pallet that was someone's trash)! See my step-by-step tutorial. A pallet vertical garden is an inexpensive way to create a lovely and unique focal point for your outdoor space and you don't need a lot of stuff to make one.

2 Hours 50 Easy
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Mommy is coocoo Oklahoma City, OK
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    Thanks so much morgan! I really appreciate it.
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  • A vintage door plate and glass knob are perfect for this door.  Not to mention this knob will make a beautiful "hook" for Emmerson's things.
  • The door with mirror makes a perfect backdrop for photos... showing off all sides of this cute girl.
  • Subtle bird stencils and hooks from the Goodwill make this thrifty salvaged piece both pretty and functional.

Salvaged Antique Door {from fire to fairytale}

Doors are wonderful for #recycle. I found this antique door with mirror and purchased it for $20. The door included a beveled mirror ...»
which is a rare find. This door was in bad shape (MANY layers of peeling paint, paint splattered all over the mirror, and lots of grime on the back of the door - like it had been in a fire).

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Mommy is coocoo Oklahoma City, OK on Apr 16, 2013
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  • Make sure everything is off the deck & protect everything you don't want sealer on. We simply used painters tape around the post - for the vinyl we used a paper masker (not shown) 2
  • As a rule of thumb for our area - as the decking has to be butted together when installing it generally, when the gaps are like this we know it is dry enough & can be sealed - still best to check moisture content with a meter 2
  • Got to love builders that leave those grade stamps facing up... we got a few tricks to help eliminate them linked above - in this case the homeowner decided to simply leave them
  • All finished & steps blocked off so pets & people wouldn't hop up there 3
  • Just another finished shot 2
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Sealing your wood deck for years of enjoyment

As a professional deck builder it is amazing looking back at how much things have changed & yet how many things are still the same. One of those items unfortunately revolves around ...»
longevity... Unlike traditional wood decks made 20+ years ago where one could allow them to weather naturally, you would be lucky to get a few year's worth out of a regular wood deck if you tried that now.

In order to enjoy a typical wood deck now it is important that you seal it. No matter if you are a pro or a DIYer, there are two simple rules that I have & hope you will keep in mind no matter what the project is; prepare it properly and follow the manufacturer's directions.

Choosing a sealer:

There are 4 main choices of sealers on the market, each with their own pros & cons. If you are tossing around two or more options, choose the lower tiered item as one can always move up the list but you can't move down it. For example if you are debating between paint & a stain – while you can paint over stain, you can't stain over a painted deck.

· Paint – while many people like the look of paint, this is one of the hardest items to maintain and can easily hide water damaged areas

· Solid Color Stain – while this can look like a paint,it is a stain that gets absorbed into the wood and is easier to maintain, depending on your application some wood grain maybe still visible and it is known to wear unevenly

· Semi-Transparent Stain – For a more natural look with some color, this is the most popular choice, it generally wears more even than solid color, but doesn't protect as well

· Waterproofing or transparent coatings – this will give you the most natural look, but do not hide stains or protect as well

For more on Oil vs. Water Based & other additives: http://bit.ly/DeckSealer

Prepare it properly:

If you ask any professional painter, they will say that on average 80% of their time is spent on properly preparing the surfaces, while only 20% is actually spent applying the product. While this number maybe inflated for decks, just remember that the amount of time spent getting it ready up front, is time well spent.

Getting Ready:

· Gather all the tools, safety equipment and materials that you will need. Take time to read the directions.

· Check the weather forecasts as most products are very specific on minimum temperatures & when it can be exposed to water

· Make sure the wood is dry enough to accept the stain, sealer, or paint of your choice

· Remove everything located not only on the deck, but around it like furniture, potted plants, wind chimes, etc...

· Cover any plants near the deck to protect them from the overspray & any chemicals you may use.

· Removing any large debris by hand and sweep the deck off, paying particular attention to the area's between the deck boards.

Applying your choice of Sealants:

Do you remember the second rule above? That's right; it's as simple as reading and following the manufacturer's directions. I will give you a few tips though that may or may not be located on the can.

· Apply plastic to any area's that you do not want stain or paint to get on, because once you get started, you do not want to stop to try to clean up an oopsie

· For all stains and sealers, do one complete board at a time – if the you only do half a board or work in sections, you will end up with obvious streaks where the two area's overlap

· Do not over apply the product – in most cases it will result in a flaky or splotchy finish

· Make sure the moisture level of the wood is low enough for work to commence – you do not want to trap all the moisture inside the wood

· Stain or seal all six sides if it is at all possible unless you live by the ocean. This will help prevent moisture from getting into the wood and accelerating the degradation of the finish.

· Let it rest – most paints, stains and sealers take at least a day or more to cure

For more Preparation Tips & other Decking Options; http://bit.ly/HTRC-Decks

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    I needed this post a few years ago! Our deck is in bad shape but we need to make it last a ...»
    few more years. Some of the boards have water damage and need to be replaced. We plan on replacing those boards and then I was thinking of just painting it. What would you suggest?

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Mommy is coocoo Oklahoma City, OK
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    My pleasure! I'd love to see what yours looks like.
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