I always underestimate the amount of time it takes to paint a room! I tend to conveniently forget how much time it takes to spackle holes, sand rough places, touch up and/or tape off trim... you know -- the prep work. Ugh. And let's just say that prepping what was a formerly teenage space for painting is no picnic. I won't get into details, but let's just say evidence of pocket knife abuse was discovered, along with an overloaded wall shelf … [Read more...]
A New Before & After: Armoire Makeover
April 10, 2013 by · 12 Comments
Happy hump day! I'm in the midst of the painting of my guest room today (woo hoo!) but I have a fun makeover to share with you. I scored this armoire from a friend and though I loved the lines and details, the finish was in seriously sad shape. I used wood putty to fill out some deep gauges and then tackled her with some Annie Sloan Versailles. Two coats later, with a little wet rag distressing and a coat of clear wax... here she … [Read more...]
March’s Favorite Things
April 1, 2013 by · 4 Comments
Happy Monday, friends, and Happy April! I hope you all had a blessed Easter weekend filled with family and friends. I love the spiritual renewal that Easter brings each year -- and it always seems to be not a moment too soon. If you missed my Saturday post, I invite you to read it and hope that it blesses you... Now on to my favorite things from March... 1. Our St. Thomas getaway... I'll let this pic speak for itself. And this … [Read more...]
Spring/Easter Mantel (the Full Monty)
March 29, 2013 by · 3 Comments
TGIF, friends! After a week that culminated with my son's 18th birthday (!) and an Easter Egg hunt with 14 crazy little people, I'm very happy to see Friday! And just in time for Easter, I'm finally sharing my spring/Easter mantel with you patient people... A few things remain... my mirror, my sconces, my antique open frame and my sheet music candles... The hydrangeas in my DIY mercury glass vase are actually ones I cut last … [Read more...]
Thrifty Find Stencil Makeover
March 27, 2013 by · 6 Comments
Howdy! We're still socked in with gray skies and SNOW FLURRIES here in Atlanta, but I've got a thrifty find makeover that has me ready for spring -- and I think it took about 10 minutes tops! This was one of my February DIYs that had been waiting since about November, when I scored this wooden handled bin at the thrift store for a couple of dollars. I used it in my booth through the holidays to hold books and holiday … [Read more...]
DIY Burlap Corkboard (and Happy Bday to “Us”)!
March 22, 2013 by · 8 Comments
Howdy hoo! Still working on my re-entry from our trip... :-P. Man, this has been a looooong week, but a happy good one. Yesterday, I celebrated my birthday with 14 Little People, my fabulous fellow teachers, and my family. If you ever want to feel like a total ROCK STAR, celebrate your birthday with preschoolers. :) March is also my blog's 3rd birthday! I can't believe it's been so long, but it's been an amazing fulfilling … [Read more...]
February’s Favorite Things
March 8, 2013 by · Leave a Comment
Well, you know what they say... better late than never! But we're only a week into March, so I figure this isn't too bad, right? February was pretty busy, but in a really great way. And now we're rocking and rolling into the spring schedule, but not before the hubs and I take in a week of R & R. Yay for R & R! But without further ado, here are a few of my favorites from February... 1. My No Spend Month. Seriously, y'all? … [Read more...]
DIY Moss Balls
March 6, 2013 by · 9 Comments
I'm still recovering a bit from such an awesome weekend of family, friends, and celebration! I have to share this amazing photo from my youngest son's confirmation on Sunday... What a wonderful day and just look at those smiling faces (Jack is back row, 3rd from the left)! During the liturgy, the sun broke through the clouds (after WEEKS of gray and rainy) and came pouring through the clerestory windows of the sanctuary. I get teary … [Read more...]
Easy DIY Typography Planter (“Howdy!)
March 1, 2013 by · 10 Comments
TGIF, friends! And Happy March to you! Today I'm sharing a super easy project. My favorite project from my Silent Auction home decor array is this planter. It just makes me happy. It's friendly. Now there's an adjective you don't hear much any more! But this little 'ole planter... she's friendly. So I thought I'd be a good neighbor and share this project. No rocket science involved. :) Since I was using what I … [Read more...]
Spring Decor Silent Auction Item (Meeting My No Spend Challenge)
February 27, 2013 by · 8 Comments
My youngest son is fundraising for an upcoming pilgrimage to Spain and Portugal with his church youth group. This is my third pilgrimage in the last five years, so I'm experiencing a little fundraising burnout. Nonetheless, when they decided to do a silent auction and wine tasting this spring to help top off their funds, I agreed to contribute something for the auction, of course. The hubs and I will be on our Caribbean junket at the time of … [Read more...]
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