So here’s a sign of enormous bravery: traveling out of town to stay overnight at the home of someone you’ve never met in person, but you know… through the internet.
Even sketchier when the person you’re going to stay with is ME. I mean, you guys are all getting the sketchiness vibes I’m putting out there right?
Just don’t tell my sweet friend Maury from Life on Mars Blog, who is actually coming to stay with me in a couple weeks for the Haven Conference for home bloggers. (And Skye from Neathering Our Fest! Who also appears to be immune to my possible shadiness… and my criminal background.)
Hahaha. Just kidding, Maury and Skye.
Maybe. Muahaha.
I’m just saying. Hide your slap bracelets.
I can’t wait to host them here in person in a couple weeks, but in the meantime, I’m SO excited to be “hosting” Maury virtually here today, and her showstopping sunroom, which she completely redid from start to finish on a dime. She’s a total pro at this stuff, y’all.
Maury?
Hi! I’m Maury from Life on Mars.
Yay! I’m so excited to be here. Not only is View Along the Way one of my favoritest blogs ever, but it also means that the Haven Conference is just around the corner and I get to meet Kelly and her sweet family in person! I can’t wait to meet Weston and little Mila.
My favorite season? I’m not sure. It changes about 4 times a year. Right now, it’s Spring 
One of my favorite rooms in the house right now is my Sunroom. It’s the perfect place for a nap on a Sunday afternoon:
It didn’t start that way, but it had good bones:
I complete furnished and decorated this room for under $450. Here’s how:
Curtains: (Tutorial here)
I knew we needed a lot of curtains for this room because otherwise the walls were going to look bare. So, I made them but made them completely non-functional. I don’t want to block the view. I just wanted to bring some colors to the walls.
Furniture:
Pick up cast offs from family, friends, random strangers, on the site of the street… after all, my Momma always said:
Beggars can’t be choosers.
Some of the pieces were free. What you can’t get for free, get from craigslist, the Habitat Restore or on sale.
Day Bed: $95 (including mattress), Wicker Chair: $20, Coffee Table: $40
When you’re picking them out, don’t worry about being matchy match. That’s the next step… you have to make it all cohesive.
I spray painted the daybed and the wicker chairs. I made a slipcover for the chaise. I made cushions for the chairs and used some furniture I already had. I revamped the coffee table. Made some wall art out of toilet paper rolls… yes really:
Then I added some plants and done!
TOTAL COST:
(Click on the name for a link to the tutorial)
Curtains: $80 for 6 panels
Daybed: about $150 -
- $95 for frame and mattress
- $40 for Mattress Cover
- $12 for plastic Mattress cover (hello… it’s a used mattress, gross)
Pillows: eclectic mix on the daybed, some bought and some handmade, about $40
Lamp/Side Table: free plus 1 can of spray paint, $4
Coffee Table: $40 (used paint on hand)
Decorations: about $40
- coffee table tray ($10)
- toilet paper wall art (free)
- everything else either on hand or bought
Wicker Chairs: about $60
- $20 plus 5 cans of spray paint
- $25 for handmade cushions
Chaise: $50
- chair: free
- $50 for fabric
Total: $425
I’d love to add a rug and I have some extra fabric. I will probably make a bed skirt for the day bed. Other than that, this room is finished!
Thanks so much to Kelly for letting me guest post here today! It’s been so fun to see all the guest posts over the past couple weeks and I’m so honored to be included!
Don’t you love how she’s all “I made a slipcover and cushions and spraypainted everything…” as if it’s no sweat? Just whipped it up? Maury, I’m making a list of projects for you to whip up during your visit here. Bring work clothes!
Thanks for sharing your sunroom, Maury! For more of her budget-friendly, beautiful projects, check out her blog at Life On Mars.
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Hi, I'm Kelly. Glad you're here! This little blog is where I chronicle our efforts to fix up our beaten-down home on a tiny budget. We're not there yet, but here's a peek at the view along the way...
what a great space! i love the colors, and i am a little (ok a lot) in love with that ceiling!
Bring it on! I’d love to get crafty while I’m there
That is in between holding Mila and sniffing out your house for slap bracelets and other 90s fun (discman?)
I’m so jealous that Maury gets to brave staying with you!! I’m sure it will be horrible!
Super cute sunroom!
I love sunrooms! And I think that you will put her to work on projects and baby-holding so the visit will be great:)
Jessica
stayathomeista.com
I am so excited to see you girls in less than two weeks!
What a beautiful room Maury, great job! Love the colors and the great price to redo the room!
Kelly,
I am glad you let Maury and Skye know they need to hide their slap bracelets before they come for a visit
. Seriously, wo derail job Maury! The sunroom looks amazing!
blessings,
karianne
Fantastic!! Her porch looks amazing, I know, she totally made it sound like making a slip cover for a chaise was super easy!! Haha!
Waayyy beyond MY skill set for sure!! I love that she was able to pull all of this together for such a small amount of $!
Great guest post!
xo-Lisa
P.S. Kelly, I’m still giggling about the bring your work clothes comment! Funny girl!
Maury, your sunroom is awesome!! Great colors, use of space, and pricetag to outfit the whole room! Fabulous job, girl!!
When Maury’s done at your house, can she come sew some slipcovers for me? The thought of tackling that makes me get all nervous like I just stole a slap bracelet or something.
And next time I’m in Atlanta, can I come visit you, too? Too bad I’m…never in Atlanta.
Maury rocked this room! $425!!!!! Sorry for all the exclamation points but seriously $425!!!!! (oops, there I go again)!
Love the daybed and the fabulous green wicker.
Kelly
Yay! Maury is one of my favorite bloggers, and she did a great job with this space!
I’m with Kelly! $425! That is so awesome … and to be able to just whip it up all easy like. Awesome! That day bed is calling my name.
I am very impressed with how the pieces were made over – the spray painting work and coordination. The curtains are pretty and I love that daybed – I could spend hours on that with a good book.
Not sure if I love the room or the price better … oh, what the heck … love them both! And what a steal on the wicker and the chaise!
Linda
A blogger sleepover, how fun!
Maury, I remember you posting about your sunroom as you were pulling it together. It looks like the BEST spot to spend an afternoon.
Okay, so once again I am on your blog instead of working… so I didn’t read the entire thing… but I am so totally in love with that chair!