Nothing like a deadline and out-of-town company coming to get your rear in gear on a big project, right? Yep, I'm in the midst of painting my dining room. Because y'all get an update on my Blogging Without Borders project on Monday, so I had to have SOME progress to show you. :) And my parents, niece, and nephews are arriving Saturday, so it was time to get it rocking so I could have things reasonably put back before they arrive (and … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2012
I Love Thrifting Day 2012!
July 9, 2012 by · 14 Comments
Were you in? Did you join the ranks of thrifters all over America for I <3 Thrifting Day 2012?? I was so thrilled to be able to jump in briefly on Saturday, even though we'd just rolled in from the beach the night before and there was not a grocery item to be found in my refrigerator. Moms of little ones, you couldn't pull this off -- teenagers sleep until noon, so I knew I had a window of time Saturday morning to thrift and then hit the … [Read more...]
My Summer Mantle {mantel}
July 6, 2012 by · 14 Comments
It's about time, right? I actually finished this up a couple of weeks ago, but am just now getting around to sharing my summer mantle. I wanted to keep this mantel simple but layered, and in keeping with a summertime and travel theme. Did I hit the mark? The painting of the little girl running in the waves is something I purchased a few years ago at a Special Olympics art auction. It reminds me of my daughter. Of course, my map … [Read more...]
Happy 4th of July!
July 4, 2012 by · 3 Comments
Dear Friends, Hoping you're sharing the day with family and friends, celebrating the wonderful land of freedom in which we live! Even Junky my junkyard dog is in the spirit! Happy 4th of July and let freedom ring! … [Read more...]
Blogging Without Borders {Ugly Duckling Dining Room}
July 2, 2012 by · 28 Comments
It's here! Time to reveal my project for our Blogging Without Borders project! The idea behind this project was to encourage us decor DIYers to break out of our comfort zones when transforming a space in our homes. We can all paint a room, right? But what about those project ideas you pin but in the back of your mind you're thinking it's probably too complicated or over my head? I know you have those thoughts. Or maybe I'm the … [Read more...]
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