I need to update this blog. But I lack the motivation.
coming soon.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Friday, October 16, 2009
Why is a Raven like a Writing Desk?
That's what will be the final touch on my ultra-chic All Hallow's Eve wreath.
I haven't figured out placement yet, therefore, it's absent from the pictures below.
But the look so far? Love it. This was my second attempt.
My first one was felt-based and consisted of 50 or so hand-cut felt feathers. Are you picturing it yet? Yeah, it's hideous.
I broke down and purchased a feather boa from Hobby Lobby for $4 on sale from $8.
I found the squatty little bird from JoAnn's for 60% off, which made it just under $2 {if I'm remembering correctly}. Ribbons are both from JoAnn's as well. I used the widest black taffeta and the widest black satin they sold by the roll.
The nest is one I found when collecting hedge apples two weeks ago.
Pretty great for under $10, right?
I haven't figured out placement yet, therefore, it's absent from the pictures below.
But the look so far? Love it. This was my second attempt.
My first one was felt-based and consisted of 50 or so hand-cut felt feathers. Are you picturing it yet? Yeah, it's hideous.
I broke down and purchased a feather boa from Hobby Lobby for $4 on sale from $8.
I found the squatty little bird from JoAnn's for 60% off, which made it just under $2 {if I'm remembering correctly}. Ribbons are both from JoAnn's as well. I used the widest black taffeta and the widest black satin they sold by the roll.
The nest is one I found when collecting hedge apples two weeks ago.
Pretty great for under $10, right?
Thursday, October 08, 2009
Apple Core
Baltimore.
Who's your new best friend? ME!
Because you'll be happy to know my little trick: melon baller.
Fuzzy as this picture may be, it tells it all. I have one of those double enders. I think I picked it up at the dollar store last year. I use the big end to make sure I get everything.
It's the cutest little cavity. You could fill it with raisins and hand it off to your kiddos for a snack without any leftover core ending up on your couch or throw pillows.
You're welcome. Tell all your friends.
Who's your new best friend? ME!
Because you'll be happy to know my little trick: melon baller.
Fuzzy as this picture may be, it tells it all. I have one of those double enders. I think I picked it up at the dollar store last year. I use the big end to make sure I get everything.
It's the cutest little cavity. You could fill it with raisins and hand it off to your kiddos for a snack without any leftover core ending up on your couch or throw pillows.
You're welcome. Tell all your friends.
Cozy sort of, rainy sort of, fire sort of day
This morning started out gray and drizzly.
And much too early. I woke up extra early to babysit a cute little girl whose mama had an early morning shift.
But we survived, thrived even, and with the addition of the sweetest little boy I watch on Thursdays, the three of us had a non-stop morning.
This afternoon started out gray and drizzly.
After sending one babe home around 1, I was able to change out of my pajamas {Kudos to you moms with multiple kids - I don't know how you do it!} and get somewhat ready for the day. Because of the never-ending rain, I felt cooped up. I bundled up the little one to venture out. Don't get too excited. We stopped for a hot chocolate, and then a diet-dr. pepper-easy-ice from Sonic happy hour. Bliss.
By the time I pulled back into the driveway the little was asleep and so he has remained for the last hour and fifteen....and counting.
I have a feeling this evening is going to start out gray and drizzly....and I'm okay, no..happy, with that.
And much too early. I woke up extra early to babysit a cute little girl whose mama had an early morning shift.
But we survived, thrived even, and with the addition of the sweetest little boy I watch on Thursdays, the three of us had a non-stop morning.
This afternoon started out gray and drizzly.
After sending one babe home around 1, I was able to change out of my pajamas {Kudos to you moms with multiple kids - I don't know how you do it!} and get somewhat ready for the day. Because of the never-ending rain, I felt cooped up. I bundled up the little one to venture out. Don't get too excited. We stopped for a hot chocolate, and then a diet-dr. pepper-easy-ice from Sonic happy hour. Bliss.
By the time I pulled back into the driveway the little was asleep and so he has remained for the last hour and fifteen....and counting.
I have a feeling this evening is going to start out gray and drizzly....and I'm okay, no..happy, with that.
Monday, October 05, 2009
Door Jamb
I woke this morning with a full night's sleep under my belt, ready to start the day and tackle one of my projects.
As you might have guessed, it was the front door.
This is the before. Not terrible, but ready for a makeover.
This is the almost-after.
It needs another coat of paint and I'm probably going to lightly sand it before I slap on the final layer.
Unfortunately, it's still tacky and I can't really do much more tonight. I also did a little exra work and changed the doorknob and deadbolt. Previously we only had a deadbolt and a really ugly round ball knob. It seemed like it should be an inside doorknob, not an outer door one.
The mistake I made was only purchasing one set. I was made aware that we have a deadbolt for the kitchen/laundry room door{who knew!} and I didn't get a matching set. So tomorrow when I pull off the knobs to sand and paint, I might be returning these knobs to get a double set.
As you might have guessed, it was the front door.
This is the before. Not terrible, but ready for a makeover.
This is the almost-after.
It needs another coat of paint and I'm probably going to lightly sand it before I slap on the final layer.Unfortunately, it's still tacky and I can't really do much more tonight. I also did a little exra work and changed the doorknob and deadbolt. Previously we only had a deadbolt and a really ugly round ball knob. It seemed like it should be an inside doorknob, not an outer door one.
The mistake I made was only purchasing one set. I was made aware that we have a deadbolt for the kitchen/laundry room door{who knew!} and I didn't get a matching set. So tomorrow when I pull off the knobs to sand and paint, I might be returning these knobs to get a double set.
Sunday, October 04, 2009
Found!
I mentioned here that I'd been unsuccessful in finding what my mind conjured up for the right side of the mantle. I sketched it out {like a toddler} here:
And my weekendtures {that's weekend adventures, for you squares} yielded the containers I couldn't find anywhere else!
A few coats of black spray paint for the bottoms {Ryan's starting to wonder if I have an addiction} and I set to work on making the tops.
The tops are constructed from a Dollar store cheap-looking topiary for the structure, Styrofoam bases to hold them in the black bottoms, and a bag of reindeer moss and floral pins from Hobby Lobby. That's it!
Lovely results, if I do say so myself.
And my weekendtures {that's weekend adventures, for you squares} yielded the containers I couldn't find anywhere else!A few coats of black spray paint for the bottoms {Ryan's starting to wonder if I have an addiction} and I set to work on making the tops.
The tops are constructed from a Dollar store cheap-looking topiary for the structure, Styrofoam bases to hold them in the black bottoms, and a bag of reindeer moss and floral pins from Hobby Lobby. That's it!
Lovely results, if I do say so myself.
Welcome
Remember how I wrote yesterday about knowing JUST the place to find a bucket for my mums? Well, if you don't, go back and read it and then catch up!
This place used to do business as University Floral. They closed their doors several months ago, sold their name and customer list to Owen's Floral {on 9th}, and have been slowly liquidating their inventory since.
Most of the items are discounted 60%, but a few--just a few--are discounted further to just 25% of their original cost. The owner assured me they'll be having a few more open days before it's gone for good on January 1.
The bucket o'mums found their way here. They never quite made it past the threshold. Can you imagine why? Isn't their lushness to die for?
And now you can see the rest of the entrance.
I think the entrance to your home is the most telling. It sets the tone for what your guests could imagine inside. Bleak and bare might suggest a minimalist approach to decorating or a love for clean lines and lightness. Running over with plants would denote the occupant has a penchant for botany and clean, oxygen-enriching life. But I strive to be in between. A little messy, willy-nilly, and mostly clean and put together. I like to mix antiquated and neoteric sensibly. Perfect, but not painstakingly so. Does this make sense?
It's a work in progress, as it typically is for any homemaker, but I am reveling in the process. Ryan...well, maybe not as much, but he appreciates the finished product and wants to be proud of his home. So, this would bring me to my welcome sign wreath holder. It hangs over the top of the door and reminds me of a collar. My new door collar.
I picked it up for a fraction of its marked cost and the more I look at it, the more I realize it was worth every penny. The wreath is just a place marker for the time being.
This week I have a few improvements planned for the entrance: new porch light {purchased for $10 at a yard sale--score!}, new door color {black}, and possibly a new doormat. And the tippy top of the swirly-spiraly evergreen will, sadly, be chopped. I lost the fight against the mites in saving it or killing them. Actually, lose-lose {losing the top for me, lost life for them}.
Coming soon: I made a few stops yesterday to pick up supplies so I could start on a number of seasonal wreaths.
This place used to do business as University Floral. They closed their doors several months ago, sold their name and customer list to Owen's Floral {on 9th}, and have been slowly liquidating their inventory since.
Most of the items are discounted 60%, but a few--just a few--are discounted further to just 25% of their original cost. The owner assured me they'll be having a few more open days before it's gone for good on January 1.
The bucket o'mums found their way here. They never quite made it past the threshold. Can you imagine why? Isn't their lushness to die for?
And now you can see the rest of the entrance.
I think the entrance to your home is the most telling. It sets the tone for what your guests could imagine inside. Bleak and bare might suggest a minimalist approach to decorating or a love for clean lines and lightness. Running over with plants would denote the occupant has a penchant for botany and clean, oxygen-enriching life. But I strive to be in between. A little messy, willy-nilly, and mostly clean and put together. I like to mix antiquated and neoteric sensibly. Perfect, but not painstakingly so. Does this make sense?
It's a work in progress, as it typically is for any homemaker, but I am reveling in the process. Ryan...well, maybe not as much, but he appreciates the finished product and wants to be proud of his home. So, this would bring me to my welcome sign wreath holder. It hangs over the top of the door and reminds me of a collar. My new door collar.
I picked it up for a fraction of its marked cost and the more I look at it, the more I realize it was worth every penny. The wreath is just a place marker for the time being.This week I have a few improvements planned for the entrance: new porch light {purchased for $10 at a yard sale--score!}, new door color {black}, and possibly a new doormat. And the tippy top of the swirly-spiraly evergreen will, sadly, be chopped. I lost the fight against the mites in saving it or killing them. Actually, lose-lose {losing the top for me, lost life for them}.
Coming soon: I made a few stops yesterday to pick up supplies so I could start on a number of seasonal wreaths.
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