Black and White Curtains

Since we have moved furniture around a bit in the living room, I am noticing the patterned curtains that are over our front window A TON more than I used to. Now with the couch in front of and framed by the curtains, they are a new focal point.

Guest Post: What a difference a knob can make.

I met Dacia on a Friday night girl's night just this past year but it feels like I've known her forever. Everytime I am with her, I just love her more and more! This girl knows how to work a pair of heels (she even does mountain climbers in them), has true wit and smarts, is such a loyal and caring friend, embodies classic beauty, and can get down and dirty in her DIY projects (she just shared that she was hand stiching a dog bed cover and plans to feature it here soon!). Dacia lives in California with her husband and the cutest little dog named Roo. 

Dacia and me at More than Waffles!

In her words:

"One day I was talking with my boss.  She told me she was going to redo her kitchen and that she was going to get rid of a tall upright four shelf case with a glass door. She asked me if I wanted to take a look at it before she tossed it. I couldn't believe my eyes...it was beautiful!  I saw the awesomeness of this piece and was so excited to get it FOR FREE!!!  In her house, she had it in her kitchen with various vases and platters placed inside. I, however, had no room in my kitchen at the time, so the shelf became a bookcase in our living room. Just recently, Tyler and I moved to a new apartment that is a little short on storage in the kitchen. Instantly, I knew this piece would go back to being a beautiful case that would hold our mugs, jars, and glasses. At first the case just sat  sat in our kitchen with a drab white knob. We have an open floor plan, making the case visible from our living room, so I decided to spice it up!  

I walked into Anthropologie and there it was, the most beautiful knob in the most perfect orange color. The knob was $10. A bit pricy for one knob, however, I justified it because it was only ONE knob and we were gifted the shelving unit for free. I thought the adorable weathered shelf deserved a gorgeous knob that would make it stand out and be a piece to remember. My husband had to use some heavy duty tools to remove the old, gross, boring knob. He then had to use a special saw made for metal to trim down the screw back that had the threading on it.  

Overall, I think the knob turned the piece from something interesting to unforgettable. I love sitting on the sofa, glancing over into my kitchen and seeing this perfect lady like shelf in all its glory."

How have you transformed a piece just by switching out old hardware? For more knob inspiration, you can read  "Knob Crazy" on Pearls Poppies Pinkies Up.