Peg Board Necklace holder

I have been so busy doing "things" to post I realize that I haven't posted much because it is a slow layered process to decorate fully when you lack money.  (I did paint those lovely navy walls.) Here is a quickie for all those necklaces hanging around.

Happy Holidays!

I will update more this winter when hibernating inside! 

Peg Board Necklace holder

I have been so busy doing "things" to post I realize that I haven't posted much because it is a slow layered process to decorate fully when you lack money.  (I did paint those lovely navy walls.) Here is a quickie for all those necklaces hanging around.

Happy Holidays!

I will update more this winter when hibernating inside! 

(Another) Framing of a mirror!

(Another) Framing of a mirror!

I have to admit that I got super lucky on this one!  I was at my local Habitat for Humanity ReStore (a great place to find all kinds of things), when I found this oval piece.  I thought just maybe it might fit my mirror so I bought it.  It fit!  I re-painted it then put it up with nails this time because it allowed room for me to do so.

Here are some pics:

This is how I bought it.

BEFORE

AFTER

(Another) Framing of a mirror!

(Another) Framing of a mirror!

I have to admit that I got super lucky on this one!  I was at my local Habitat for Humanity ReStore (a great place to find all kinds of things), when I found this oval piece.  I thought just maybe it might fit my mirror so I bought it.  It fit!  I re-painted it then put it up with nails this time because it allowed room for me to do so.

Here are some pics:

This is how I bought it.

BEFORE

AFTER

Kids do the darnest things!

So I am currently sidelined in doing projects because I have a huge "boot" on my foot, awaiting MRI results for a possible posterior tibial tendon tear. I was watching TV where they showed the girl whom put diaper cream all over her brother's face.  I thought, "I have a great picture like that!"

So my intro into this picture.  I am a single mom and at the time I was working night shift.  Well, I fell asleep by accident.  When I woke up, this is what I walked into!  She looks like an Aborigine.  What is that you say? That is mommy's foundation with baby powder sprinkled throughout!  Notice the laptop that died! lol  Needless to say she did not get in trouble because it was Mommy's fault for falling asleep.  It was a mess to clean up and I had to get a new laptop!

Don't Fret kidless people, They are worth it!

Kids do the darnest things!

So I am currently sidelined in doing projects because I have a huge "boot" on my foot, awaiting MRI results for a possible posterior tibial tendon tear. I was watching TV where they showed the girl whom put diaper cream all over her brother's face.  I thought, "I have a great picture like that!"

So my intro into this picture.  I am a single mom and at the time I was working night shift.  Well, I fell asleep by accident.  When I woke up, this is what I walked into!  She looks like an Aborigine.  What is that you say? That is mommy's foundation with baby powder sprinkled throughout!  Notice the laptop that died! lol  Needless to say she did not get in trouble because it was Mommy's fault for falling asleep.  It was a mess to clean up and I had to get a new laptop!

Don't Fret kidless people, They are worth it!

Stencil an Accent Wall

STENCILING AN ACCENT WALL

I love the look of wallpaper but do not like wallpaper so much. My fix was that I painted an accent wall with a stencil and paint.

Here are my instructions (with pics):Damask wall stencil project!

Stencil an Accent Wall

STENCILING AN ACCENT WALL

I love the look of wallpaper but do not like wallpaper so much. My fix was that I painted an accent wall with a stencil and paint.

Here are my instructions (with pics):Damask wall stencil project!

Container Gardening Update!

Hi all.
Just wanted you guys to see how my container garden is going.  Now that it has time to grow, I am excited to say that for my first try I am happy!

Left: July;  Right: After  planting in May

Container Gardening Update!

Hi all.
Just wanted you guys to see how my container garden is going.  Now that it has time to grow, I am excited to say that for my first try I am happy!

Left: July;  Right: After  planting in May

Framing the boring bathroom mirror!

Hi all!
I finally got around to framing the bathroom mirror!  Total Cost $53.00!!!

How'd you do it?  SIMPLE!

1.) I took measurements of the mirror.
2.) I went to my local hardware store and found trim that I wanted.  I chose a pine smooth trim because I wanted a modern feel and I also wanted to stain the wood like I did the cabinets.
I bought the trim and "liquid nails" for a total of $53.00 and I have a whole bottle of the liquid nail left. 
3.) I cut the wood to the length I wanted then saw ed the 45 degree angles. (sweat equity for me b/c I used a hand saw).  I would suggest to lay it out and mark the angles before you actually cut them. (I almost goofed).
4.) I then stained the trim to what I previously stained my cabinets too. (see other post for which products I used.)  I also put on a urethane over the stain.
5.) I made sure everything lined up then I went upstairs and used "liquid nails" to put the frame onto my existing mirror!

IT WAS THAT EASY!    Now I have to change lights, floor, and paint...

Framing the boring bathroom mirror!

Hi all!
I finally got around to framing the bathroom mirror!  Total Cost $53.00!!!

How'd you do it?  SIMPLE!

1.) I took measurements of the mirror.
2.) I went to my local hardware store and found trim that I wanted.  I chose a pine smooth trim because I wanted a modern feel and I also wanted to stain the wood like I did the cabinets.
I bought the trim and "liquid nails" for a total of $53.00 and I have a whole bottle of the liquid nail left. 
3.) I cut the wood to the length I wanted then saw ed the 45 degree angles. (sweat equity for me b/c I used a hand saw).  I would suggest to lay it out and mark the angles before you actually cut them. (I almost goofed).
4.) I then stained the trim to what I previously stained my cabinets too. (see other post for which products I used.)  I also put on a urethane over the stain.
5.) I made sure everything lined up then I went upstairs and used "liquid nails" to put the frame onto my existing mirror!

IT WAS THAT EASY!    Now I have to change lights, floor, and paint...

Hello Spring! 

After hibernating all winter, I finally got the energy to start more projects!  Here is my latest (easy) one.  I have to totally admit that this is the blind leading the blind because when it comes to gardening I don't know much!  However, My aunt told me gardening is trial and error so I guess half the fun is to find out which it will be!

CONTAINER GARDEN 

I got these on sale at the local craft shop but I am a woman that loves COLOR.  So I painted them the color of my front door and tried my hand at this container gardening.

I did some research and was frustrated b/c I saw all these wonderful container gardens without the names of the flowers that were in the containers.  So I winged it naturally.  

Thriller:  Dracaena spikes
Filler: Breathless White Euphorbia
Spiller:  Goldi , Lysimacha (Golden Creeping Jenny/Moneywart)

This was just planted. Can not wait to see when things "fill in".

Hello Spring! 

After hibernating all winter, I finally got the energy to start more projects!  Here is my latest (easy) one.  I have to totally admit that this is the blind leading the blind because when it comes to gardening I don't know much!  However, My aunt told me gardening is trial and error so I guess half the fun is to find out which it will be!

CONTAINER GARDEN 

I got these on sale at the local craft shop but I am a woman that loves COLOR.  So I painted them the color of my front door and tried my hand at this container gardening.

I did some research and was frustrated b/c I saw all these wonderful container gardens without the names of the flowers that were in the containers.  So I winged it naturally.  

Thriller:  Dracaena spikes
Filler: Breathless White Euphorbia
Spiller:  Goldi , Lysimacha (Golden Creeping Jenny/Moneywart)

This was just planted. Can not wait to see when things "fill in".