It's right about now—the holidays are over and now it's just, well, cold—that I get the sudden, insatiable urge to redecorate. Mix things up. Hit the flea market. Buy a new lamp, a new chair. Maybe even that dresser. Love the lines, hate the finish. Lacquer's hot right now, so why not paint it a glossy black? Or blue? Or something even more juicy and delicious like pomegranate red?
Now swap out the hardware for newer, more modern pulls in shiny brass. It's a decorator look that's all DIY, courtesy of Lowe's—wth a little help from me!
New Year, New You, it's called—five inspiring ideas we dreamt up to enliven your decor that won't send the AMEX into overdrive. So now that your dresser looks a whole lot more decorator, let there be light!
Speaking of, with such a stylish new set up, you want to see it! You want to celebrate the genius that did it! Mirror, mirror on the wall, who's the smartest of them all?
Why you are, you think to yourself, pouring detergent, replacing the cap, admiring your work. Those bracketless shelves you scored at Lowe's turned that laundry room into laundry love! Finally, a place for everything and everything in its place. Oh, and that industrial chic, faux metal liner that even fooled your husband? That was you too!
Now if only you could organize these cabinets, you tell yourself, struggling to find the good skillet. Why can't it just be easier? More organized? That pot rack you've been eyeing is just soooo expensive. Outside, you hear the throaty rumble of the school bus idle and stop. The front gate swings open. And then it hits you.
Huge thanks to Colleen, Jaclyn, Abby and everyone over at Lowe's for the opportunity to put our spin on a New Year, New You! And finally, the part you've been waiting for...
For a chance to win $100 from Lowe's to kick-start some of your New Year's projects, give them a thumb's up on Facebook, then come back here and leave us a comment by Thursday. We'll announce the winner on Monday. Good luck, everyone!
I love going to lowes they always have everything I need!! i would love to win the gift card :)
Posted by: Shayla | January 28, 2011 at 12:17 AM
E&J! I'm lucky number
200, but alas, I am not
yet on Face Book....I
only tweet : ) Love all
of these great ideas by
Lowes.....Still hoping you'll
come to the Twin Cities when
the weather improves!!
xx Suzanne
Posted by: Privet and Holly | January 28, 2011 at 12:05 AM
I like Lowe's on FB.
marguerito at comcast dot net
Posted by: Marguerite | January 27, 2011 at 11:27 PM
Thumbs up! I would get some fencing to improve the yard for our new dog.
Posted by: Jeninlb | January 27, 2011 at 10:33 PM
I like Lowe's on FB! Thanks for the giveaway!!!
Posted by: Liz M. | January 27, 2011 at 09:56 PM
Great post!
Posted by: danni hirsch | January 27, 2011 at 08:22 PM
wow! what a generous giveaway! hope i am not too late! i just "thumbs up" lowes on facebook! i would love to win! oh, the things i could do! thanks for the chance!
Posted by: julie@jam-n-jilly | January 27, 2011 at 07:48 PM
I just liked Lowe's on FB! My goal for the first part of the year is to build and organize a craft closet. A $100 gift certificate would really, REALLY help!
Posted by: Verena Baragiola | January 27, 2011 at 06:35 PM
I "like" Lowes on Facebook!
I would use the $100 gift card as a jump start to buy a new clothes washer and dryer!
Posted by: Kevin E | January 27, 2011 at 05:47 PM
I was just eying our dresser wondering what color would look great with our blue walls. white? Cream? Brown? green? It needs help. $100 could do a lot for our bedroom.
Posted by: Amy B | January 27, 2011 at 04:35 PM
Lowes is our go to spot for most of our home improvement/renovation needs. I just love that store.
Posted by: lins | January 27, 2011 at 04:16 PM
Your ideas are always so cutting edge & fun!! How smart are they to engage you!!!!
Going to see that metal fence /pot rack. Brilliant idea. (again)
Posted by: Sandra Jonas | January 27, 2011 at 03:57 PM
Gave them the thumbs up!! Slowly updating the house - this would come in handy for sure. Love Lowes!!!
Posted by: Aurora | January 27, 2011 at 02:48 PM
I have a notebook full of projects that could use some Love from Lowe's. *Fingers crossed* Pick me! Pick me! :-)
Posted by: Krista | January 27, 2011 at 02:10 PM
I like Lowe's on Facebook! I love Lowe's; one just opened in the nearby town and I am thrilled!
Posted by: Amy A. | January 27, 2011 at 12:34 PM
I need some of those floating shelves and I MUST check out that faux metal shelf liner-way cool!!
Posted by: Carla | January 27, 2011 at 11:55 AM
I must have the yellow pastel glider on sale now at Lowe's. Or I will just perish. Or something...oxoox,p
Posted by: Patti Davis | January 27, 2011 at 11:49 AM
love lowes!
Posted by: Trinity | January 27, 2011 at 11:37 AM
Loving this give a way. Any chance you will be sharing the fig, pear and goat cheese pizza you showed on twitter? I cannot get my mind off of it. Looked so delish!!!! ~~Sherry~~
Posted by: Sherry | January 27, 2011 at 10:53 AM
What a great treat -- I have always been impressed with Lowe's store and try to shop there when I can. Love the ideas shown!
Posted by: Anne S. | January 27, 2011 at 10:50 AM
It seems I'm at the hardware store every day this month so this would be great!
Posted by: Julie @ The Family CEO | January 27, 2011 at 10:31 AM
Wonderful inspiration, giving away a $100 lowe's card! Fingers crossed! Thanks.
Posted by: Jhesika Menes | January 27, 2011 at 10:26 AM
Got it, thumbs up Lowes! 100 clams would come in quite handy for the supplies for the much needed paint touch ups and annual home maintenance.
Posted by: Sarah's Fab Day | January 27, 2011 at 10:21 AM
would love to be able to use that Pomegranate Red somewhere!!<3
Posted by: lisa | January 27, 2011 at 10:18 AM
Love Lowes! Just bought a deep freezer there and also a Karosene heater for 50% off!!! and an insulated blanket for our hot water heater! We love Lowes and they have everything we need to make life comfortable! Now if I can just win that $100 gift card so me and my hubby can go back!:)
Posted by: Jennifer Walker | January 27, 2011 at 10:14 AM
My grandaughter met her fiance at Lowe's. He works there. Win-win for both of us since I could live at Lowe's if I had to...now if they only had a produce department.....
Posted by: Charan Rose | January 27, 2011 at 10:13 AM
Just Liked them on FB ! I have lots of projects going on, always running to Lowes.
Posted by: Tammy@InStitches | January 27, 2011 at 10:09 AM
Lowe's gets my thumbs up almost weekly when I find myself picking something up there. I would love to put this towards some VOC free paint. Thanks for the opportunity!
Posted by: Jeannine @ Small & Chic Home | January 27, 2011 at 10:06 AM
i love Lowe's! i've been using their painter's drop cloths to cover everything! thanks for the chance! susan
Posted by: susan | January 27, 2011 at 10:04 AM
Loving the pot rack idea... and it just so happens my kitchen is in the middle of a face lift! Fingers crossed!!
Posted by: carly | January 27, 2011 at 09:16 AM
Loving the pot rack idea... and it just so happens my kitchen is in the middle of a face lift! fingers crossed!!
Posted by: carly | January 27, 2011 at 09:15 AM
My husband loves to shop at Lowes. Great prices and products!
Posted by: Quanda | January 27, 2011 at 09:03 AM
Love, love Lowes! Clicked "like" and would love to win the gift card! BTW, I share your need to redecorate this time of year :)
Posted by: Susan Greenman | January 27, 2011 at 07:52 AM
Oh, I love, love,love Lowes! For me, I'm looking forward to digging in the dirt outside and look to Lowe's for all of those items needed. I clicked Like - and it's absolutely true! (Debra Rickert Anchors)
Posted by: Debra | January 26, 2011 at 11:41 PM
Would love to win this for hubby so he can work on the mezzanine he wants to build in our garage!
Posted by: Gina W. | January 26, 2011 at 11:11 PM
Done and done! LOVE Lowes!
Posted by: Page | January 26, 2011 at 10:26 PM
Thanks for your usual brilliant inspiration! And a gift card is the bomb! Thanks! Suzie
Posted by: Susan Hahaj | January 26, 2011 at 10:07 PM
Thumbs up to Lowe's! So many projects, but the most needed is a small stage area - - yes, actually a raised area between 2 closets in my bedroom. I am considering a cozy reading nook. I am sure Lowe's could inspire me!
Posted by: Jodie | January 26, 2011 at 08:05 PM
I think I need a kitchen remodeling soon! Can't wait!
Posted by: EFT Therapy | January 26, 2011 at 07:30 PM
in the proces of updates ,upkeep, and making our basement a usuable room. alowes gift card would help as we always shop lowes.
Posted by: thelma roethlein | January 26, 2011 at 06:58 PM
I need to paint and paint and paint!
Posted by: Keisa | January 26, 2011 at 05:52 PM
Thumb's up! I've got quite a few projects on the back-burner that are calling out for this card!
Posted by: Laura | January 26, 2011 at 04:47 PM
Those are some great ideas from Lowe's! I would love to see a picture of the mirrored doors in a room.
Posted by: Jenny @ Art, Wine and Design | January 26, 2011 at 04:34 PM
I need a WHOLE NEW KITCHEN!
Posted by: Roxanne | January 26, 2011 at 04:34 PM
love Lowes - and I have the home repairs to prove it
Posted by: Sammi | January 26, 2011 at 03:41 PM
I reorganized my kitchen cabinets this weekend and I feel 100 pounds lighter! Now it's on to my back hall which is going to be graced with a great cubby/locker I found at a flea market this week - but it could use a jolt of color first (hint, hint!). And my bathroom will be getting an organization intervention as well... complete with new jewelry storage courtesy of my new brass hooks from a local thrift store and some creative storage solutions. LOVE making what I have even better with Lowe's help!!
Posted by: Laurie Marshall | January 26, 2011 at 03:28 PM
Gave Lowe's the thumbs up and now I'm hope, hope, hoping that I win the gift card! It'll be just the thing to help us finish off our front hall/entry way project.
Posted by: Cheryl (Copper's Wife) | January 26, 2011 at 01:43 PM
Oh boy!... I have the itch too. I'm ready for some projects. I love Lowe's!
Posted by: Audra | January 26, 2011 at 01:27 PM
I love Lowe's and gave them a big thumbs up. They're my go-to store for help with home repairs, special projects, garden plants, and organizational help!
Posted by: Patricia | January 26, 2011 at 12:53 PM
I like Lowes. Now I like it on facebook. Always have like it. It's within walking distance of our house. Once we walked home a 40 foot ladder on a 90 degree day. Bad idea. Don't like that ladder, but I still like Lowes!
Posted by: Heather | January 26, 2011 at 10:50 AM
Need new faucets so the place to go- LOWES
Posted by: anne | January 26, 2011 at 09:25 AM
I definitely have a few projects I could use this for!
Posted by: Britt | January 26, 2011 at 08:55 AM
Eddie and Lowes together, kinda like the icing on the cake, or the salt on the margarita glass, I perfect Combination! Oh the things I could do with the great selctions at Lowes and the inspiration from Eddie, as well as all the helpful knowledgable associates at our local Lowes!
Posted by: Arianna McLean | January 26, 2011 at 07:33 AM
Thumbs up to Lowes!
Posted by: Carrie Cabral | January 26, 2011 at 07:30 AM
Eddie,
I forgot to mention that I have given you an award on my site!!
Come and see!
xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena
Posted by: Karena | January 26, 2011 at 12:19 AM
Done- Lowes is on my list. Love all your ideas- and also have a need to redecorate...it's been a long winter!
Posted by: irene g | January 25, 2011 at 10:45 PM
Thumbs up to Lowe's! We're making progress on our "new year- new decor" list, just need a few more changes- like paint, updated plantings and dimmer switches and we're all set.
Posted by: Meghan A | January 25, 2011 at 09:19 PM
Hi Eddie,
we are renovating an old victorian and the people at Lowes have been helpful with our many questions and ideas!
Thumbs up to Lowes and Eddie!
Sincerely,
Dolly
Posted by: Dollys Cherry Heart | January 25, 2011 at 09:12 PM
YES! Sure hope I win...so many projects! Thanks Lowes!
Posted by: Debra from Bungalow | January 25, 2011 at 09:04 PM
Oh we desperately need this for our place. I hope we win!
Posted by: Ashlei | January 25, 2011 at 08:03 PM
The Lowe's cashiers know me by name! I could definitely put this to use around our house. Thanks so much for the chance to win ( I like Lowes on Facebook)!
Posted by: Amanda D. | January 25, 2011 at 06:58 PM
Thumbs up to Lowes. I also get the itch to redecorate when it is cold outside. I am eyeing my master bath -- haven't convinced my other half of the need as yet.
Posted by: Marilyn Bronson | January 25, 2011 at 06:31 PM
THUMBS UP, TO BOTH YOU AND LOWE'S... HAVE BEEN RECEIVING THEIR CREATIVE IDEAS MAGS FOR YEARS NOW, SAVE EVERY ISSUE! READ EVERY POST FROM YOU TOO... LOOK FORWARD TO THEM1
Posted by: JOY CAGLE | January 25, 2011 at 06:02 PM
They got my thumbs up!!! I have a few projects that gift card could jump start. :)
Posted by: Shauntelle @ A Beautiful Abode | January 25, 2011 at 03:32 PM
I like Lowes! I could SO use this gift card!
Posted by: Wendy | January 25, 2011 at 03:30 PM
Thumbs up for Lowes...I have so many ways I could spend that gift card. Thank you for the opportunity!
Posted by: Sami G. | January 25, 2011 at 03:28 PM
When we did a redo of our kitchen we bought all of the appliances from Lowe. They have lots of books that you can look through and special order appliances that you may not find on the show room floor. I love everything that we bought. I would buy paint with the gift card.
Posted by: Carole Ziegler | January 25, 2011 at 03:17 PM
Just thumbed up Lowe's!
Posted by: katie@Impatientlyprayingforpatience | January 25, 2011 at 03:17 PM
Eddie,
Thumbs up to you and Lowes! The Fairfield House is over 130 years old and our to do list will take longer than that!
Thank you for the inspiration.
Deborah
Posted by: Fairfield House | January 25, 2011 at 02:49 PM
What great ideas...as always. Lowes is my big box store of choice...I have several paint projects in the works and wouldn't mind the tab being on them!
Posted by: Andrea | January 25, 2011 at 02:47 PM
Wow Eddie this is a great Giveaway. I went over to Facebook and I Like Lowe's and can think of several things I can use!
xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena
Posted by: Karena | January 25, 2011 at 02:44 PM
I have been really good actually since 1/1/11 about getting projects marked off the list, but it seems there's always a new one to add onto the list! Living in a rental is somewhat limiting, but also forces me to be more creative, think even more outside the box! So now I have a few furniture, paint stripping, refurb projects on the list, as well as art framing and hanging that will require custom made frames and a laser level...I have already spent the prize in my head! :)
Posted by: Siiri Sampson | January 25, 2011 at 02:14 PM
Thumbs up for Lowe's and for this giveaway! Oh, where to begin? Something outside, perhaps, when the weather warms up.
Posted by: JenO | January 25, 2011 at 01:47 PM
Thumbs up to Lowe's and the lucky winner of $100!!!
Posted by: Sherry C | January 25, 2011 at 12:54 PM
I "liked" Lowes on FB. I plan on going after work to check out those lamps!
Posted by: Lesley K | January 25, 2011 at 12:26 PM
Wow--great idea for chasing the Winter BLUES-OR REDS--Lowes Rocks it in Lacquer! Miss you all--Kathleen
Posted by: Kathleen McMahan | January 25, 2011 at 11:26 AM
Thumbs up for Lowes and for this give away! Let's get some stuff done!!
Posted by: Amy Van Liew | January 25, 2011 at 11:20 AM
we love lowe's!!
Posted by: pandora's box | January 25, 2011 at 11:11 AM
Love Lowe's! Thanks!
Posted by: Jacqueline | January 25, 2011 at 11:01 AM
love this! have so many projects in the works and this could help get them done.
Posted by: paula | January 25, 2011 at 10:51 AM
My stackable gas washer and dryer are no longer working (over 15 years old as far as I know) so I'm going to check Lowes out to see what their selection is and of course, their prices.
Posted by: Linda Jacobs | January 25, 2011 at 10:50 AM
I'm dying to get painting!!! I'd love to win that gift card!
Posted by: Gina | January 25, 2011 at 10:42 AM
Great ideas as always! Lowe's is my go to place for projects. I'm planning on making a trip there this week! Hope I win!
Posted by: Brandi | January 25, 2011 at 10:37 AM
Great ideas, love those brass knobs!
Posted by: Sarah (Matters of Style) | January 25, 2011 at 10:37 AM
I'm a firm believer in recycling old pieces in our home. My husband and I have been known to raid my mother-in-laws storage unit for some great pieces to use in our home. A fresh coat of paint and some great hardware and voila the piece is just like new!
Posted by: Joanna | January 25, 2011 at 10:26 AM
Congrats Eddie! Love these ideas!
Posted by: Laura Casey Interiors | January 25, 2011 at 10:12 AM
I love the fence idea for a pot rack! Im a fan of Lowe's on FB as well as yours Eddie!
Great giveaway....I have a lot of painting projects the next few months.
Melanie
Lucky7Design
http://mylucky7design.blogspot.com
Posted by: Melanie J | January 25, 2011 at 09:53 AM
Many ideas swirling in my head already. Lowes is a go to for me.
Posted by: Elizabeth Harris | January 25, 2011 at 09:50 AM
Great ideas, all. Obviously we like Lowe's -- my husband has worked there for a long time!
Posted by: Scribbler | January 25, 2011 at 09:48 AM
I love hearing about your flea market finds. I like Lowe's too. I re-purpose old picture frames with a little paint and a lot of creative license.
Posted by: Jake Marshall | January 25, 2011 at 09:42 AM
Look at all these comments...wow!! Anyway, love the look of lacquered furniture without paying the Oomph prices..am going to try some of that paint on an old dresser and see what happens. Thanks
Posted by: diane | January 25, 2011 at 09:34 AM
Oh the things you can do...Hannah's room is my first endeavor of the new year. Custom design a canopy bead in a little nook area :) Wish me luck.
Janet
Posted by: Janet Doherty | January 25, 2011 at 09:32 AM
I'm doing my mom's bathroom over for her b-day (on a budget ;)) and could really use a gift card! I love Lowe's creative ideas!
Posted by: Carli | January 25, 2011 at 07:46 AM
Lowe's is my favorite place to go browse and come up with new ideas on a Sunday morning! I would be delighted to win a $100 gift card!!!
Posted by: Aimee | January 25, 2011 at 07:28 AM
Just this morning I looked down at the stool with its chipping color and your posting tells the Happy End. Can you give advice how to prep the surface? The prep seems to be the real challenge.
Posted by: Paula | January 25, 2011 at 05:15 AM
Like Lowes on FB? Check! This blog has given me such great inspiration! Love the garden decor turned pot rack idea!
Posted by: Lisa in T-town | January 25, 2011 at 03:07 AM
Love, love, Lowe's, you, more love! Love, love! (:
Plus I am shopping for new window treatments for Prince William's bedroom!
Warm hugs to you all.
Mon
Posted by: Splendid Willow | January 25, 2011 at 02:59 AM
Hi Eddie!
Loving your blog! I just started my own blog with my fantastic crystal and shell bottle art. I'd love it if you could stop by, and if you like them, follow! :) Off to read more! xoxo, The Crystal Crate.
Ooo, and anytime you'd like to use my product in a photoshoot, I'd love to send them to you. :)
Posted by: The Crystal Crate | January 25, 2011 at 01:36 AM
We are planning to redo our bathrooms and would love a Lowes GC. We have already picked out our new vanities. Thanks. Love your blog. Come back to Atlanta so I can go to the flea market with you. Lisa
Posted by: Lisa Shrum | January 25, 2011 at 12:52 AM
Totally redoing my kitchen and Lowe's has the Carrera Marble I crave!!!!!! Help a girl out! LOL! Love the blog! Thanks for an awesome giveaway!
Posted by: Mindy | January 25, 2011 at 12:05 AM