Friday and I've got a new project alert for you! But first, if I could selfishly request your prayers today? The drunk driver that killed our Kaely is to be sentenced this morning and several family members will be speaking in court. Such a difficult day, but one that has been long awaited -- please join us in praying that not only will he be handed the maximum sentence, but that he also would feel and show some iota of remorse for his … [Read more...]
In Case You Missed It x2 (April and May)
June 2, 2014 by · 1 Comment
Y'all I'm so far behind, I never recapped April! And since my feed was doing wonky things in late April/early May, I figured it warranted a quick recap of both months! I finally was able to regroup a bit after the crowd of young adults left on Saturday... things will be a tad quieter here now, so I've been working on some new DIY ideas and gathering supplies for a couple of home projects (yay summertime!). But before we embark on June, let's … [Read more...]
Back Deck Refresh!
May 30, 2014 by · 3 Comments
Oh my gosh, did our winter take a toll on my back deck!! Every plant was dead -- even the ones that will normally winter over -- and my furniture had taken a beating. Since it's prime deck-sitting time now, this was first on my list of summer projects. :) Here's the sad sad before... Ugh. And here's the after... Ahhhh! Much better! Here's the un-fun stuff I did: hubs had pressure-washed a few weeks ago for … [Read more...]
This ‘n That Tuesday
April 29, 2014 by · 1 Comment
My school year is rapidly drawing to a close (how did THAT happen??!) and soon I'll be welcoming both the college one and our oldest back into the fold -- busy times afoot around here! And I lost a little ground battling that nasty head cold last week and through much of my weekend. Hence, this post. :) During my latest thrifting adventure, I stumbled on these old alphabet flash cards. A couple of the cards were missing, but I thought … [Read more...]
Easy Thrift Store Makeover: Jewelry Tree
April 24, 2014 by · 7 Comments
Ah, the weekend is inching ever closer! I have so many projects in the works, but I wanted to share a quick and easy one with you today! Last week I was cruising through my local Goodwill in search of chairs, but instead I came home with this sad little wooden mug tree... I've been itching to better organize my jewelry and I had a vision for that little $1.21 fella... A vision that looked something like this... I like having … [Read more...]
Before & After: Vintage Bed Makeover
April 14, 2014 by · 3 Comments
Monday, monday -- and AGAIN with the rain on the way! Ugh... at least it will knock the pollen down a bit #thinkingpositive. The hubs and I traveled to Mississippi over the weekend to lay a cousin to rest. Though it was a sad occasion, I always love seeing my extended family and was treated to time with my dad, too. So it was a quick weekend, with not a lot getting done on the home front, but so it goes, right? I have not-so-great photos … [Read more...]
DIY Chalk Paint Easter Eggs
April 7, 2014 by · 1 Comment
Happy Monday, friends... getting back in the swing of things today -- and of course, it's a rainy one. Boo. We enjoyed a pretty awesome weekend, including celebrating this lovely gal's 21st birthday!! She's becoming such an incredible young woman... we're so very proud of her! Excellent grades, strong work ethic, an even stronger sense of self and fairness, and a love of family and the Lord. I give Him (and her!) all the glory … [Read more...]
DIY Watercolor Shamrock (EASY!)
March 17, 2014 by · 2 Comments
Happy St. Patrick's Day! Hopefully you've got something fun planned for the day and are wearing green so you won't get pinched. :) If you've never spent St. Patty's Day with Littles and a leprechaun, well you're missing out! We're enjoying Leprechaun Pies, looking for four-leaf clover, and building a trap for our little mischief maker. I had a few questions about the watercolor shamrock on my spring mantel, so I thought I'd share this super … [Read more...]
DIY Peace Watercolor
March 7, 2014 by · 7 Comments
Apparently I'm really taking my personal goal to paint more this year to heart. :) I haven't been able to put away my watercolors lately and I have so many ideas for various projects involving watercolors I have started a list in my journal. Quite honestly? It's therapeutic. And I don't need good weather (because Lord knows THAT's in short supply!). And it doesn't require sanding or heavy lifting. Just a seat at my kitchen table and a cup … [Read more...]
In Case You Missed It {February}…
March 3, 2014 by · Leave a Comment
After all the stress and angst of last week, God granted me a wonderful weekend of peace! I was so blessed to spend Saturday with a dear friend, watching her daughter (my god daughter) play in a volleyball tournament and catching up. Don't you love it when it's as if no time has passed since you last saw one another? Sunday was warm and lovely and after church I spent a few hours in my yard, clipping, raking, and bagging debris from the … [Read more...]
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