Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Thrifting

Ella has been attending the preschool summer program at our church for the past five Wednesdays and today was her last day.  So my mom and I decided to do a little "thrifting" to pass the time.  It seems that satchels have been the trend this summer and I found the cutest leather one for only $3.95...

 and these vintage glass wine carafes for only .99 cent a pop...


 they fit in lovely with my Mason jars.

Happy thrifting!

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

DIY jewelry organizer

I met my mom for lunch yesterday and once again we decided that we needed a "craft" to do.  It had to be something quick and easy because we now have two little ones to entertain.  I had seen a cork board jewelry organizer on pinterest and thought that would be fun to make, so off to Home Depot to pick out our spray paint and then WalMart to buy the cork board and push pins.  My mom used an old frame and I used an old gold mirror.



I chose Ivory in a gloss finish and wooden push pins for a vintage look.  I also glued twine down the edges and adorned the corners with some twine swirls.  It now hangs in my closet displaying all my earrings and a couple of necklaces.  The hubby even thought it was quite impressive, calling it, "a piece of art". HaHa!



I also had an old frame lying around and decided to spray paint it the same ivory and the matting lime green.  I then popped in a piece of the cork board and added some push pins and now I have a cute note board for the office :)

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Mirror update...

 Here is my sunburst mirror hung on the wall coming from the foyer and into the kitchen.  At first I wanted to spray paint it a bright/bold color but then chose my favorite Heirloom White and I love it!




And for your viewing pleasure...  :)
Aren't they so sweet?