And there was a butterfly in the same area, so I took a picture of it too. Much more delightful to look at!
Monday, July 26, 2010
Wildlife Pictures (from our backyard)
Just thought I'd throw these out there. Here's my cool picture of a not-so-cool colorful spider.
And there was a butterfly in the same area, so I took a picture of it too. Much more delightful to look at!
And there was a butterfly in the same area, so I took a picture of it too. Much more delightful to look at!
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Our New Kitchen Table (Finally!)
After holding out three or four weeks to find a new kitchen table on Craigslist and me not liking any of the cookie cutter tables and prices of Oklahoma City's furniture row, Josh and I found a table at a furniture store off the beating path for the right price.
We ordered our table and chairs and waited for them to come in a week later. We picked all of them up, brought them home and when we opened the table box, it was damaged. : ( Two of the screws had riased dimples in the table top so josh had to take it back to the store which is 45 minutes away, and then go pick up the new one that came in two weeks later after ours was returned for the new one. He opened the box this time to make sure this one was good before he got it home. : )
SO finally here it is!
Drum roll please...
We ordered our table and chairs and waited for them to come in a week later. We picked all of them up, brought them home and when we opened the table box, it was damaged. : ( Two of the screws had riased dimples in the table top so josh had to take it back to the store which is 45 minutes away, and then go pick up the new one that came in two weeks later after ours was returned for the new one. He opened the box this time to make sure this one was good before he got it home. : )
SO finally here it is!
Drum roll please...
Our dining room is back to normal! Now we just need to use it....
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Refinished China Cabinet
I have been dying to do this post, but have been running short on time this week working on various other projects so this will be short.
Here is my Craigslist French Provincial Beauty: Look at those curves!
Over all she was in pretty good condition, but she did have a few rough spots.
Nothing a little wood putty and a coat of primer and some paint couldn't fix.
First, I disassembled all of the doors, drawers, and hardware. Then, I sanded the whole piece with a 100 grit sanding block.
Next, I did two coats of oil based primer, but later realized only one was necessary.
Two coats of latex paint and a little distressing (with 100 grit sandpaper) later, and here she is!
I wanted to keep the hardware as is, but one of the door handles looked significantly less aged than the rest so I ended up priming and spraying them with some bronze Rustoleum.
I'm really happy with how my first furniture refinishing project turned out! I have five others lined up ready for their turns....and two more I spotted on craigslist that I would like to snag. : )
Here is my Craigslist French Provincial Beauty: Look at those curves!
Over all she was in pretty good condition, but she did have a few rough spots.
Nothing a little wood putty and a coat of primer and some paint couldn't fix.
First, I disassembled all of the doors, drawers, and hardware. Then, I sanded the whole piece with a 100 grit sanding block.
Next, I did two coats of oil based primer, but later realized only one was necessary.
Two coats of latex paint and a little distressing (with 100 grit sandpaper) later, and here she is!
I wanted to keep the hardware as is, but one of the door handles looked significantly less aged than the rest so I ended up priming and spraying them with some bronze Rustoleum.
I'm really happy with how my first furniture refinishing project turned out! I have five others lined up ready for their turns....and two more I spotted on craigslist that I would like to snag. : )
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Monday, June 21, 2010
Hummingbird Pictures
Tonight when I looked out my craftroom window I saw that one of our bushes was in full bloom so I went out to look at it and was surprised to see two hummingbirds. So, I ran back inside and grabbed my camera! Here's what I was able to capture:
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Two Years & Counting
Josh and I have been married two years today! It's hard to believe what all can happen in two short years.
I have had two different jobs.
Josh survived his racing wreck unscathed, but his car was totaled.
We bought a new house.
We have replaced two heat & air systems.
We have been very blessed and strive to be a blessing to each other. Josh does a wonderful job taking care of me and our house. I am very thankful for him and the relationship that we have. His aniversary gift is case and point. This is what he got me:
I have had two different jobs.
Josh survived his racing wreck unscathed, but his car was totaled.
We bought a new house.
We have replaced two heat & air systems.
We have been very blessed and strive to be a blessing to each other. Josh does a wonderful job taking care of me and our house. I am very thankful for him and the relationship that we have. His aniversary gift is case and point. This is what he got me:
A Garmin navigation system. I can't tell you how many times I've gotten lost and had to call him to figure out where in the world I was. Dallas is the worst. One wrong turn and you're completely off track in the wrong direction. Last time I tried to go from my sister's house in Ft. Worth to my grannie's house in Dallas I took two wrong turns that added about 30 mins to my 1 hour trip. I'm really looking forward to using my Garmin on my upcoming girl's trip. Thank you Josh!
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Sewing/Craft Retreat with the Family
I hosted a sewing/craft retreat at my house this weekend for my family. We're a very crafty family. There were a few hiccups (my aunt's car was in the shop and delayed departure time by 3 1/2 hrs), but I think all in all it was an enjoyable weekend. Here are some pictures:
Cousin Holly used her serger to make little girls' dresses out of t-shirts and t-shirt material. 
Lane , my 2 year old niece, enjoyed measuring squares with Aunt Meagan's ruler.
Jennie (sister) re-enforced a baby carrier canopy that she made for her friend, turned Lane's long-sleeved pajama shirts into short sleeves, and made a carring case for her new camera (without a pattern!).
Grandma may look like she's asleep but her hands were embrodring away on some cup towels for Cousin Holly pictured above.
Lane pushed buttons and supervised as MeMe (Mom) sewed an apron.
Aunt Jawana made two whispy summer skirts. Here she is cutting out the black and white zebra print skirt.
Cousin Kaylee had an art project that she had to work on this weekend. She sketched a picture of herself. She didn't finish it while she was here, but it was lookin good.
Aunt Telia was our Head Chef Saturday night, her daughter Cousin Holly helped too, but I think she was serging again by the time I thought to get my camera! We had Sour Cream Chicken Enchaladas and Soy and Black Bean Enchaladas with guac and chips. Ummm-ummm good! Oh and of course Bentley alwas supervises the cooking and is happy to help with floor clean up. : )
Cousin Holly used her serger to make little girls' dresses out of t-shirts and t-shirt material. Lane , my 2 year old niece, enjoyed measuring squares with Aunt Meagan's ruler.Jennie (sister) re-enforced a baby carrier canopy that she made for her friend, turned Lane's long-sleeved pajama shirts into short sleeves, and made a carring case for her new camera (without a pattern!).Grandma may look like she's asleep but her hands were embrodring away on some cup towels for Cousin Holly pictured above.Lane pushed buttons and supervised as MeMe (Mom) sewed an apron.Aunt Jawana made two whispy summer skirts. Here she is cutting out the black and white zebra print skirt.Cousin Kaylee had an art project that she had to work on this weekend. She sketched a picture of herself. She didn't finish it while she was here, but it was lookin good.Aunt Telia was our Head Chef Saturday night, her daughter Cousin Holly helped too, but I think she was serging again by the time I thought to get my camera! We had Sour Cream Chicken Enchaladas and Soy and Black Bean Enchaladas with guac and chips. Ummm-ummm good! Oh and of course Bentley alwas supervises the cooking and is happy to help with floor clean up. : )Here are some of the finished projects:
Mom's apron using Cindy Taylor's More Retro Aprons book. Super cute! Love the fabric that I picked out for her from Hobby Lobby. : ) I hope to use that fabric in my yellow kitchen in the future.
Mom's apron using Cindy Taylor's More Retro Aprons book. Super cute! Love the fabric that I picked out for her from Hobby Lobby. : ) I hope to use that fabric in my yellow kitchen in the future.
Aunt Telia made wall hangings out of t-shirts and canvases. This is the back of our girl's trip t-shirt from last year. This year's trip is fast approaching. Memorial Day weekend will be here before we know it! Can't wait.
This is Jennie's canopy that she made for her friend and re-enforced this weekend.
This is Jennie's canopy that she made for her friend and re-enforced this weekend. Those of you who I missed getting a finished project picture for send me a picture, and I'll add it to my post!
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