A Nice way to say, "GO AWAY!"

In our neighborhood, Summertime means tons of solicitors. They try to sell us ALL types of things and they usually arrive during naptime or mealtime. Here's my solution... I couldn't have just any ordinary sign at the door ;).

New bows!

Tulip bows! I used large alligator clips so they can withstand the weight of the tulip tops without slipping. Let me know if you are interested!

Candle Chandelier for our Gazebo

We recently purchased a canvas gazebo for our back patio. I REALLY wanted a candle chandelier but did not want to pay the money the big box stores and Pottery Barn were charging for candle chandeliers.
Boomer and I went to a local thrift/antique/consignment store and found a brass light fixture. The owner helped rip out all the electrical parts and we flipped the light fixture. It worked perfectly. I sprayed it with Krylon black Primer and then Krylon oil rubbed bronze. I love it! I can't wait to light it for the first time!!!

Spring/Easter Teacher Gifts

In an effort to make useful teacher gifts this Spring, I worked on several clipboards for Goosie and Boomer's teachers this year. I used wrapping paper, plain clipboard, modge podge luster, and ribbon. Along with the clipboards, I made post-it note holders by using plastic 5x7 photo frames, scrapbook paper, and ribbon. Enjoy!

How to make little people happy on Sunday morning...

Make Mickey Mouse pancakes :). The Mr. made these pancakes for Goosie and Boomer. They were beyond thrilled! We had so much to celebrate... Goosie had straight A's for the 3rd quarter in a row AND she had received her ribbon for writing a book for the Young Author's program at her school. WAY TO GO GOOSIE!

Kid/Guest Bathroom... before and after

We decided to "upgrade" the bathroom by replacing the chrome construction grade hardware. We replaced all the hardware and faucets with brushed nickel and took down the plain mirror and replaced it. At first, I was not in love with the green we chose for the walls but I love it now that everything is in place! Enjoy!

Bathroom "makeover"

So... we decided to update the construction grade hardware and faucets in the kid/guest bathroom. The Mr. has been painting and prepping the past few days. We managed to score great deals on hardware and the faucet by not settling for big box stores and searching the internet. (pics soon)
President's Day weekend has turned out to be productive and the weather has been warm for this time of year. We started our "kitchen" garden with some chives and basil seeds finding a nice nest in pots in the house.
I long to go home to WV but that will happen soon enough, I suppose.
Time to paint some trim in the bathroom and make some potato pancakes...