I kind of feel like I have been out of my realm the past few weeks. I haven't done a single project!! What?! That's crazy. So yesterday, I went to the thrift store in desperate search of prospects! And I found some! This one isn't much but I saw it & loved it! I have fallen into an apple theme for my kitchen. How, I have no idea. It kind of just, happened. Decorating with food items aren't exactly my thing, buuuut for my kitchen, I made an exception. :) I never EVER remember groceries that I need. If I write them on paper, I lose the paper. If I try to just remember, I forget. So yes I have been wanting to get a chalkboard for some time now, & when I saw this apple-themed one, I was in heaven! haha it sounds kind of cheesy but I really liked it! I wasn't totally pleased with the chalkboard itself, but the thought of what it could be, I loved. All it needed was a little red paint and it is now my favorite item in the kitchen.
the original
I love the picture on it. It's way cute.
And the finished product! So cute!
PREVIEW: I also got these yesterday. They are candlestick holders. My hubby found them! He's so smart! I have started them, but I'm not quite done. I have tried a few things but am not completely satisfied. Finished product coming soon :)
So I decided to start this blog because my family blog was being swarmed with projects! This blog is purely devoted to projects and photoshop! I LOVE feedback and ideas! Also, I would love to see what you guys have to share!!!
These are some projects Mike & I have finished in the past few weeks, but I haven't had the chance to blog about them. I guess I haven't not had the time, as much as I just forgot... :) So here they are now!I REALLY needed a place to hang my necklaces. So, Mike got this idea off of a blog...I can't remember which one, it has been too long. We bought this wooden board at the D.I. for a dollar like forever ago! Originally I was going to use it for something else but I just couldn't resist when he mentioned it! I have such a smart hubby! Woo then we painted it black and got some cute knobs at wal-mart and VOILA! It's much better than the door-knob! hahaha This chair was really sad before I spruced it up! I was just going to paint it black but then ideas started rollin' and it ended up turning out great! I really like it! Don't worry I re-painted it like 5 times before I was actually pleased! I love the stripes, mostly because it's not usually something I would like, but I love this!! nd this isn't something I really did to be crafty, as much as I just really like this shelf at IKEA and needed something to fill it with! We got our family pictures done after Ethan was born so we used those, and the boyadjian plaque was given to us last last Christmas from my sister Dorothy, the real crafty Lance lady! I really like it so I just wanted to share with you all!
It's weird, now after being married for almost 3 years and having a kid, there is really nothing else I like to do with my time. Except for hangin' out with my boys of course! haha seriously tho, this is how I spend my Saturday afternoons??? I happen to like it, A LOT. My friend Ashley gave me this idea. I really really loved it so that's what I decided to fill up my empty wall with! The hubby and I went to IKEA this afternoon and bought these great mirrors!!! They are pretty cute and REALLY cheap (only $2.99)! A lot of people have used them to decorate, and I plan on using them in other places in my house!! Then we went to Michael's and bought some craft paper, that's what we used to cover them with! They turned out great! And I like how simple they look on the wall! Now that I have those on one wall, my other wall is starting to look really bare...I guess that means ANOTHER project!!!! yay! They are really versatile, and you could pretty much do anything with them!!
While I was at my mom's house the other day, I did some sewing!!! I bought this fabric to make some throw pillows for the new couch we got about a month ago! I borrowed my sister-in-laws sewing machine, and it broke so I had to find a different way of doing it, so I went to my mom's to use her sewing machine. I have to admit, I haven't sewn in a while so I was a bit curious as to how they would turn out, and I was pleasantly surprised & I now want to buy a sewing machine.
My mom gave me this too, the other day. It was really ugly, but I think I did a good job at sprucing it up! I put it above the window in my kitchen, and it looks really empty...I think I may have to find something to go with it, but what!? lol It was really easy and I had a lot of fun doing it!
These are my new magnet boards! My mom gave them to me a while ago, and I got them from her house yesterday because I totally forgot about them until I saw them while I was at her house. So I spent my day sanding and painting!
Yes, I have learned how to use a drill...SCARY!!!
Finished product!
I hung the above my sink but I'm not sure if they will be staying there. If I find something else to go there, then I will move them. But I guess we will see!
So New Orleans is probably my favorite place to take pictures! The city is so historic and beautiful! When I get my SLR, I am definitely going to be paying the deep south a visit!!! Which is a double benefit because my in-laws live in Baton Rouge!
I am a wife & mother and love it! I love spending my time hangin' with my boys, doing projects and editing random pictures, and of course being a mommy to my lovely Ethan! Hope you enjoy my stuff! I am always open to suggestions and ideas, so if you have any let me know! Also, if you have any projects, feel free to share them with me, I would love to see all your projects!! Thanks!
I love the picture on it. It's way cute.
And the finished product! So cute!
I REALLY needed a place to hang my necklaces. So, Mike got this idea off of a blog...I can't remember which one, it has been too long. We bought this wooden board at the D.I. for a dollar like forever ago! Originally I was going to use it for something else but I just couldn't resist when he mentioned it! I have such a smart hubby! Woo then we painted it black and got some cute knobs at wal-mart and VOILA! It's much better than the door-knob! hahaha
This chair was really sad before I spruced it up! I was just going to paint it black but then ideas started rollin' and it ended up turning out great! I really like it! Don't worry I re-painted it like 5 times before I was actually pleased! I love the stripes, mostly because it's not usually something I would like, but I love this!!
nd this isn't something I really did to be crafty, as much as I just really like this shelf at IKEA and needed something to fill it with! We got our family pictures done after Ethan was born so we used those, and the boyadjian plaque was given to us last last Christmas from my sister Dorothy, the real crafty Lance lady! I really like it so I just wanted to share with you all!
Yes, I have learned how to use a drill...SCARY!!!
Finished product!
I hung the above my sink but I'm not sure if they will be staying there. If I find something else to go there, then I will move them. But I guess we will see!
