Sometimes it's the little things in life that makes us happy!
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Monday, May 17, 2010
Summer To Do List
Summer is quickly approaching and I'm already thinking of my "to-do" list! Even though I have a chunk of time in the afternoon (when I'm finished teaching and before my girls get home), I still think of summer as the time to get a number of things checked off my list!
I decided to visually show you what I hope to get accomplished!
I want to paint the front door! For the past seven years it has been white. Our sididng color is a light green, even though some might think it is a soft gray. I'm thinking about painting it a dark green. However, some have suggested a chocolate brown. Any suggestions?
This is my sewing and craft room! I need to organize this room and maybe make some curtains! Hopefully I will be able to spend some time using this room!
Here is the quilt I started last fall! It is still sitting in the same position, hasn't moved much! I need to get this together. I've also learned that I need to spend the money and have someone else "quilt" it for me!
Here is my vulnerable shot! This is the room that we close the door and hope nobody opens it! Do you have a room like this? It is suppose to be our "office", but it has been used as the catch all room! I've already straightened it up a little, but I wanted to be real and show you what it looks like most days! Can anyone relate?
This is the dresser that we purchased before our girls were born. We used it as a changing area and now it is used for clothing. It needs a new paint job and I'm heading to Hobby Lobby today to purchase new handles. Hobby Lobby has 50% off their handles this week.
What do you hope to get accomplished this summer?
I decided to visually show you what I hope to get accomplished!
I want to paint the front door! For the past seven years it has been white. Our sididng color is a light green, even though some might think it is a soft gray. I'm thinking about painting it a dark green. However, some have suggested a chocolate brown. Any suggestions?
This is my sewing and craft room! I need to organize this room and maybe make some curtains! Hopefully I will be able to spend some time using this room!
Here is the quilt I started last fall! It is still sitting in the same position, hasn't moved much! I need to get this together. I've also learned that I need to spend the money and have someone else "quilt" it for me!
Here is my vulnerable shot! This is the room that we close the door and hope nobody opens it! Do you have a room like this? It is suppose to be our "office", but it has been used as the catch all room! I've already straightened it up a little, but I wanted to be real and show you what it looks like most days! Can anyone relate?
This is the dresser that we purchased before our girls were born. We used it as a changing area and now it is used for clothing. It needs a new paint job and I'm heading to Hobby Lobby today to purchase new handles. Hobby Lobby has 50% off their handles this week.
What do you hope to get accomplished this summer?
Friday, May 14, 2010
A Party Like No Other
Last week I hosted a WAR Party! WAR stands for Women At Risk. The women are taught a trade, mostly jewelry making or sewing. Their work is absolutely beautiful!! All the money goes back to support these women.
Here are some pics of my basement turned into a jewelry shop!
Monday, May 10, 2010
Lovin' It!
You know how I was struggling with my fireplace mantel?
Well, I didn't love the picture that I was trying out, and it was more money than what I wanted to spend. So......
Guess what I found at a garage sale? These old shutters that were $1 each!!! I bought three of them.
Then, I got some spray paint. I did use an oil base primer, that I sprayed on as well. Followed by the blue spray paint. By the way, if you haven't tried spray paint, you don't know what you are missing! I think I am hooked!
Here is my mantel and I must say that I'm Lovin' it!!
Well, I didn't love the picture that I was trying out, and it was more money than what I wanted to spend. So......
Guess what I found at a garage sale? These old shutters that were $1 each!!! I bought three of them.
Then, I got some spray paint. I did use an oil base primer, that I sprayed on as well. Followed by the blue spray paint. By the way, if you haven't tried spray paint, you don't know what you are missing! I think I am hooked!
Here is my mantel and I must say that I'm Lovin' it!!
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Paint
I like paint! I like how it transforms a room or an object! I have done my share of painting over the years. I painted my dorm room within one week of being at college. Don't worry, I did ask for permission! Since then I have rolled dozens of gallons of paint! I've also been known to change my paint color after living with it for a "short time"!
This past Saturday I painted our guest room. Since, I had just purchased the new quilt and shams on Thursday, I used Friday to pick my paint! I must say, this was my fastest paint decision. My new color is Benjamin Moore's Grasshopper AF-415.
These are just a couple of "wall shots" of the new color. I'll be sure to post new pics as the room comes together!
This past Saturday I painted our guest room. Since, I had just purchased the new quilt and shams on Thursday, I used Friday to pick my paint! I must say, this was my fastest paint decision. My new color is Benjamin Moore's Grasshopper AF-415.
These are just a couple of "wall shots" of the new color. I'll be sure to post new pics as the room comes together!
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Score!
Well it didn't take me long! I checked out some garage sales Thursday morning before I headed into school. (Yes, I have a "cushy" schedule that allows me to get a few things done before heading into work). I've learned my lesson that I need to get there early! This time it paid off!!!
Mostly I've been looking for some decorations and bedding for the guest room. I mentioned in my last post that I wanted to be thrifty with my decorating. This is why I'm trying to take in the local garage sales!
I found this king size Pottery Barn quilt and shams for $50!! It is still in the current catalog. I ended up getting it for $45!!! This is my latest inspiration for the room and it has been the spring board for the new color!
Stay tuned for a revealing of the latest paint job!!!
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