Living life one pin at a time
My friend Tracy is amazing. No really, she is! You should see the things this girl does! Last year, I wrote about the incredible Lego themed birthday party she threw for her son. It was fabulous! I wasn't sure she could top it, but this year, the theme of his party was an Astronaut/Rocket/Space birthday party and she didn't disappoint! This is Andy, the birthday boy. Handsome little guy, isn't he? When the kids got to the party, they were given this "rocket booster" … [Read more...]
Be forewarned that this post includes some gross subject matter. If you have a weak stomach, you might want to stop reading. I woke up this morning to dog barf. In three places. Dog barf is disgusting, and normally my husband will handle it for me, but this morning, he was already out the door. Wonderful. Let me explain that we have 3000 feet of tile or wood floors in this house - and two area rugs. Guess where Charlie threw up? Yep, on both carpets. Not only did he throw up … [Read more...]
Pinterest - how do I love thee? Like my dog loves bacon. Seriously. There are so many really cool ideas on there for saving time, money or natural resources. I just wish I had the time or energy to try them all out. I've been a little busy around here to post about the pins I've tried individually, so I'm going to do a few all together. As always, you can click on the pictures to be taken to the original website from which it was pinned (unless that pin goes nowhere, in which case I don't … [Read more...]
Let's face it, I don't have any more space in my house for any new furniture. So, when I headed out today to the Big Sale at Faith Farm, I knew I'd be buying some pieces to re-do so I could sell them. But, I think I might have gone a little overboard today. I just know that my husband probably will be accompanying me to the next sale, and holding on to the credit card. Yikes. Here are a few of the things I bought today. Can you picture this bamboo cabinet in a bold and fun … [Read more...]
Okay, so I've been bitten by the Downton Abbey bug, like many of you. I know that Netflix has Season one, but I found this website, Simply June, that has all three seasons (free)! So, if you haven't fallen in love with Downton Abbey yet, this is the site go to to check it out. And, if you haven't yet heard about Downton Abbey yet, check out my friend Kirby's post about it. She just recently got bitten by the bug too. She had me in stitches reading her review. Have you been watching? Do … [Read more...]
There isn't much that we still need for the house, in terms of furniture. However, I keep trying to find interesting pieces to make the house feel more like a home. In the last few trips to my favorite thrift store, I've found a few things I think are fun. Want to see? This bull I found for $2 - I know it wasn't hideous before, but we don't have a lot of gold/brassy accessories in the house. So, I used some Rustoleum Hammered Primer and paint in one to take it from gold to black, with a … [Read more...]
Unlike some of the pins I've tried on Pinterest that don't work out, this one was definitely worth trying. I saw this pin for alcohol ink coasters, as well as a few more like it, on Pinterest a few weeks back. I was immediately drawn to the vibrant colors and the fun designs. (to go to the original post, click on the picture above) Before seeing this on Pinterest, I had never heard of alcohol ink. It's crazy to think about all the things I'm missing out on! So, when I first saw … [Read more...]
I know I'm a bit late on this, but Happy New Year!! According to the Mayan Calendar, we aren't supposed to be here right now. Or at least there should have had some kind of event that would have altered life as we know it. Actually, there were many interpretations of what was supposed to happen at the Winter Solstice, and based on your beliefs (spiritual/religious etc) you might, or might not, have bought into them. Now that December 21, 2012 has past, and we are all still alive and … [Read more...]
UGH! You know when you start a DIY project and you are so excited about it, and completely confident that you will be able to accomplish it? When I bought this couch last year for $19 at Faith Farm, I was sure I could handle the re-upholstery job it needed. It's something I've done a few times, and this one won't be that hard... But then, it just didn't turn out to be as easy as I thought... and I was in way over my head... and I wanted to cry because I REALLY wanted … [Read more...]
One of my best friends in the whole wide world, Tracy, came over to visit a few weeks ago. She brought her three little people, who are perhaps some of my favorite kids ever. They have such sweet personalities and are bundles of non-stop energy. They make me miss having small people running around our house. Before they came up, Tracy and I decided that it would be a good idea to do a fun project with the kids when they were here. So, Tracy found this pin, which was the perfect … [Read more...]
I know I've been MIA lately. Sorry. I've been having a bit of a internal struggle about whether I should keep blogging. Let me take a minute to explain. Don't worry, I'm not going anywhere. Last month, I had 30 people here for Thanksgiving dinner. It was fabulous. I loved every second of seeing my family. I loved the kids running around the house screaming with glee as they chased each other. I loved having my brothers and sisters in the same room, catching up on all the things going on in … [Read more...]
Although I'm not posting as much as I used to, it's not because I haven't been trying new pins. In fact, I've been putting a lot of pins to the test lately while I'm trying to get ready for the 20 or so people that are coming for Thanksgiving. I love having my family together for the holidays, but I always want my home to look great. Therefore, I spend a few weeks beforehand trying to finish all the little projects I've been putting off. Do you do that too? Please tell me you do, then I'll feel … [Read more...]
and I am a Pinterest Addict...
I started this blog to follow all the pins I've tried on Pinterest, but it includes all my DIY projects too. Follow me as I transform my house, one pin, and one project, at a time.
