Subtle Transformations

I promised pictures of my weekend work... and here it is!  I spent some time being "crafty" although not scrapbooking.

Here's my first "before" photo.

My Inspiration Board. I'd already changed out the push pins and rearranged the stuff left on it.  I took it all off, and when I re-hung, it looked like this:

Can you see the change? (Besides rearranging the contents?)

Here's my second "before" photo:

Take note of the Library of Memories category drawers on the left of the photo and the Photo Storage Albums on the right of the photo.

After a little transformation, the category drawers looked like this:

They went from industrial "tan" to a beautiful bronze metallic color that actually matches the other hardware (drapery rods, new lamps, etc.) in the room.  Spray painting courtesy of my dear husband - thanks Jay! I really like that the handles are no longer shiny silver and I think the ribbon adds the perfect finishing touch.

And the storage albums look like this:

Gone are the navy, hunter green, and burgundy albums that just didn't "go" with the room.  In their place these lovely paisleys that match the room oh-so-nicely. Remember making paper bag covers for your schoolbooks? Same concept - only made of fabric and sewn. The labels are temporary - I'll be making cute little tags to hang off the darling little binder clips that I bought at WalMart.  But can you believe I DON'T have hang tags in my "stash"??!!

One more transformation to come.  Finished product is still drying, so I won't be able to get photos until tomorrow.