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Saturday, July 10, 2010
Friday, July 9, 2010
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Project #578
Anyone, besides me, ever have too many projects going on? You know if you'd stick with one and finish it before starting another one it would get done faster? Well, that's boring! :) I went ahead and started project #578!
Enter in boring lamp from GW and equally boring lampshade from OTP. (I'm trying hard to use things I already have, but can either disguise or give a good spray painting to!) The lamp has been sitting in Arilynn's room, but we don't ever use it. So, I got the cheapest shade I could find. I LUV Old Time Pottery!
Burned fingers and glue hair came next.
I had a ring of keys from Hobby Lobby, so I just removed one and tied it with twine.
You'll notice I didn't turn the light on! I did a patchwork dealy-bob on the shade and it shows through. Wurrrpss! Hey, no one said I was a professional!
Now, I'm off to see about some more spray painting.
I had a ring of keys from Hobby Lobby, so I just removed one and tied it with twine.
You'll notice I didn't turn the light on! I did a patchwork dealy-bob on the shade and it shows through. Wurrrpss! Hey, no one said I was a professional!
Now, I'm off to see about some more spray painting.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Office Reveal (My Side Anyways)
Warning: Picture overload
(Guess I didn't get very many before pictures of this room).
The office is not fully complete, but everyone wants to see pictures. (You're gonna have to wait on the dining room. I'm having issues).
I still have to fill in trim and touch up paint. I also forgot to paint the ceiling before Wes put down the carpet. I can't stand the idea of tackling it now, so I'm ignoring it! That should get it done.
You're also only getting to see my half of the office. The closet still has issues and so does Wesley's organizing. He hasn't been getting much studying done in his "study." So, it's up to me, I guess. Am I the only one who has to organize things about 50 times before I finally get it right?
I like the idea of hanging plates, but instead of going horizontal like I've seen most do, I went vertical. (Never mind the fact it's the only way I could go). All of the plates came from GW except the middle from TJMaxx. I also added a rub-on to the top plate to give it a little pizazz.
(Agh! That one is crooked!...Have I mentioned this house slants? :D)
I really like this idea, but it's right as you walk in the door. Poor Willow keeps getting knocked down.
I've showed you this in a previous post, but you get to see it again. The bird is from the Dollar Tree, books were in Wesley's stash, metal tray from GW, and the flower survived all winter on our hydrangea bush.
I wanted a shelf above my desk to help hold some of my scrapbook supplies. I also have a little collection of cameras. Thus, both of my hobbies are shown.
All jars came from GW except one. 
My daddy's old camera. It's pretty special to me!!!
Saw this idea in Pottery Barn, so I rigged up my own version. Where there's a will there's a way and it's not digging down deep into my wallet.
Again, the before:
I love the double windows in this room. (It's our favorite hang-out in here b/c it's so bright!)
Voila!!!
(Guess I didn't get very many before pictures of this room).
The office is not fully complete, but everyone wants to see pictures. (You're gonna have to wait on the dining room. I'm having issues).I still have to fill in trim and touch up paint. I also forgot to paint the ceiling before Wes put down the carpet. I can't stand the idea of tackling it now, so I'm ignoring it! That should get it done.
You're also only getting to see my half of the office. The closet still has issues and so does Wesley's organizing. He hasn't been getting much studying done in his "study." So, it's up to me, I guess. Am I the only one who has to organize things about 50 times before I finally get it right?
I like the idea of hanging plates, but instead of going horizontal like I've seen most do, I went vertical. (Never mind the fact it's the only way I could go). All of the plates came from GW except the middle from TJMaxx. I also added a rub-on to the top plate to give it a little pizazz.
(Agh! That one is crooked!...Have I mentioned this house slants? :D)I really like this idea, but it's right as you walk in the door. Poor Willow keeps getting knocked down.
I've showed you this in a previous post, but you get to see it again. The bird is from the Dollar Tree, books were in Wesley's stash, metal tray from GW, and the flower survived all winter on our hydrangea bush.
I wanted a shelf above my desk to help hold some of my scrapbook supplies. I also have a little collection of cameras. Thus, both of my hobbies are shown.
All jars came from GW except one. 
My daddy's old camera. It's pretty special to me!!!
Saw this idea in Pottery Barn, so I rigged up my own version. Where there's a will there's a way and it's not digging down deep into my wallet.
Again, the before:
I love the double windows in this room. (It's our favorite hang-out in here b/c it's so bright!)Voila!!!
Dining Room Sneak Peek
We're getting close to being done on the dining room. Well, I say close, but Wes has to tear out the floor by the window due to termites back in the days. Let's just say, we trod very carefully if we need to be over there. :) A couple pieces of trim and a couple of doors to paint and we'll have it.
I finally got some curtains made. They are so far from perfect, but it kinda goes along with the whole crooked theme! It was leftover scraps, so nothing fancy. (Who am I kidding? They wouldn't be fancy if I had yards and yards of material b/c I lack in the sewing department!) Yes, they need ironed...yes, I'm ignoring that fact and hoping the wrinkles hang out.
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
No Brainer Title {Pillows}
How do ya'll come up with clever titles? I'm lucky to actually name what the item is! 
I've been wanting some new pillows for the living room, but was not going to pay craziness for them. I knew sorta, kinda, a little bit about what I wanted. Now, how to do it...
She saved the day once again! I'll let her come up with the brains and I'll just copy! Brittany gave a clear tutorial. :)
There are some issues with the sewing, but I'll not point them out. Who am I kidding? There will always be issues with my sewing! LOL!
Graphics: The Graphics Fairy
I've been wanting some new pillows for the living room, but was not going to pay craziness for them. I knew sorta, kinda, a little bit about what I wanted. Now, how to do it...
She saved the day once again! I'll let her come up with the brains and I'll just copy! Brittany gave a clear tutorial. :)
There are some issues with the sewing, but I'll not point them out. Who am I kidding? There will always be issues with my sewing! LOL!
Graphics: The Graphics Fairy
Monday, June 28, 2010
Buffet
This is what I've been working on today! (The previous owner was a little slap happy with the crackle paint). I'm trying to decide if I like what I've done with it! It'll probably stay, because goodness knows I don't wanna paint it again! :)
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