Still Searching...

I never realized how hard finding the perfect media center is!  So difficult....I have been searching everyday for the perfect piece of furniture...while Micah continues to put his fingerprints all over our TV!  I just came across this before and after picture of a stereo cabinet that has been redone.  This would be PERFECT for us!  It has glass doors and lots of storage...so cute. The search continues...

http://alittleloveliness.blogspot.com/2011/02/buffet-style-before-and-after.html

Tillandsia Plant Chandelier

We have a corner in our bedroom that needs some greenery so I decided to make a Tillandsia Plant Chandelier.  We don't get a ton of light in our place so i decided to go with air plants. :)  I came across this idea on another blog when I was looking online for where to by the plants.   Just hang these candle holders from some twine, place the plants in the holders and hang them all from a cute hook.  So fun!

$3.95 each from cb2.com

Airplants4u.com  

Aged Bird Hook from Elizabeth's Embellishments $7.95. Here is a link: http://www.elizabethsembellishments.com/Aged-Green-Bird-Hook.html 

 Here is a link to the blog that I got this idea from: http://www.modishblog.com/modish/2010/02/diy-airplant-chandelier.html

I'll post pics when its up!

The Hunt for a New Entertainment Center

A few weeks ago the Lord blessed Kevin and me with a great deal on a new bed.  We are SO thankful, especially when Micah needs to share our bed with us because he takes up a LOT of room.  While we were at IKEA picking up our new bed frame, we were looking at entertainment units.  I'm trying to not buy IKEA furniture because, since we've been married, only a few pieces of furniture have NOT been from IKEA.  So anyway, we were just checking them out and the only one I actually liked was this

IKEA TROLLSTA sideboard

It is so cute, but I've decided that I really would rather find something vintage and fix it up myself.  So we are on the hunt for something super cool for our living room...before Micah destroys our flat screen (yikes!). Here are some inspiring pics...adorable pieces!

Blue Windows Bunnies

I made my boss a bunny as a part of her birthday gift and she asked if I wanted to sell some in the store.  She thought they would sell so I made 7 in 3 days!  The first four sold within 6 days of being in the store.  It was so much fun to make a little extra money and be able to contribute to her business. :)

Easter Bunnies

This is my latest project...Easter Bunnies.  I originally just made one for Micah's Easter basket.  But then I decided to make one for my friend's baby shower, one for my boss/friend, and one for Micah's cousin for Easter.  I embroidered the recipient's first initial on the back of them...just above their right leg (not shown).  Welcome Spring! So happy you are here...

The Chair of Hope

I was feeling a little discouraged a couple of weeks ago because there is so much I would LOVE to do around our place, but we just don't have the finances to do it.  BUT maybe we can after all!!!!  A few Sunday mornings ago Micah was sick so we didn't go to church.  I had to work that day, but before I went in we decided to take Micah on a walk outside.  As we were leaving we walked by a few dumpsters and sitting outside was this sweet little old chair.  I was SO excited I ran and grabbed it right then and put it inside of our door until we got back from our walk...after all, I didn't want someone else to take it!! It seriously made my whole week.  It was better then buying a chair because I got to creative and make it my own.  Thank You Lord!!!!!  I know it was from Him. :)  Here my the process of renewing the chair:

This is how it looked when I picked it up

Took off the upholstery and bought the materials I needed for the project: Sandpaper, Spray Paint, Material, Quilt Batting

Sanded the chair down

Primer (Had to relocate to my parents backyard)

Taadaaaa! All finished (with some help from my amazing parents!)

It now sits in our bedroom. Loved. <3

Baseball Sign

After spending some serious time on this project, the burlap baseball sign for Micah's room is finished! I had just enough embroidery floss...so glad because I really don't enjoy bringing Micah to the fabric store unless I REALLY want to go. :)