The DIY Weekend

This weekend was super productive for me - apartment wise.

On Friday, my mom, Kayla and I headed out to Ikea to pick up the things I was looking for to complete the projects I talked about last week.

First (and un-DIY-related) I FINALLY picked out a duvet cover.  I don't know why this was so difficult for me, but I finally caved and bought one.  Next is some throw pillows.

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Then I started tackling the DIY vanity.  In total, the shelves, mirror, baskets and lights costs me around $100.  Which was about what I would've paid for a piece of furniture to fit in the space.  I still need to find the right stool, but this one that I already had was a good holder for now.

I also bought a few things to start to hang some of my jewelry.  These are actually paper towel holders.  It is certainly not a completed project, but a great start.  I had forgot I had some of these necklaces because they were at the bottom of the tub I was storing them in.  Next is something for the dresser to hold rings and earrings and something to hang on the wall for longer earrings.

Last, I put together the expedit shelf to use for my banquet table in my dining room.  I added the besta legs for more height.  I bought it in the natural color because I plan to paint it.  I didn't think that room could take any more dark furniture.