Consignment Shop Finds

Found this great Disney Gardening Book with how-to's just like at the parks! for 5 bucks and these ADORABLE yellow ruffle bowls (Williams-Sonoma, I might add ;)) four for 9 bucks! Saaweet!

Found this distressed dresser for my beachy guest room for just ..$60! This is just a photo of the beach room, see how good it looks in it's new home? ;)

Decorating Bug

It's this time of year that I get a bug for decorating. Maybe it's cabin fever, maybe it's new year-new look, or maybe just creativity kicks in... Whatever it is, I've GOT it! Here are some great ideas for kid's rooms (some of it ON SALE right now!) from one of my fav kid's stores: Land of Nod!

Kids' Bookcases: Kids Honey Walden Bookcase - Honey Bookcase
Kids' Bedding: Kids Blue Solar System Bedding - Twin Solar System Quilt

Kids' Growth Charts: Kids Space Growth Chart - Space Growth Chart

Here are some homemade ideas too!

• for wall decor, Michaels' has some 12x12 black frames. Just go to the scrapbook paper aisle, find your favorite paper (themed to go with room, ie: space, etc) and frame it! Way easy and very inexpensive!
• purchase chalk board paint and paint an old dresser for some fun furniture!
• affix glow in the dark stars to ceiling--
• use metallic silver fabric for throw pillows and big floor pillows
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Decorated Wooden Letters for Wall Art

Create an interesting and comfortable spot for reading. Here is a cute idea and directions for creating wall decor for a reading area...

You will need:

• wooden letters (R, E, A, & D) (I found these at Walmart for $2.26 each) or you can find them online here.
• craft paint
• craft adhesive
• small foam brush
• scrapbook paper
• stamp pad
• scissors
• pencil

1. Start with unfinished wood letters R E A & D.


2. Paint all edges using a small foam brush.


3. Once dried, lay letter side up on chosen scrapbook paper or wall paper.


4. Trace letter unto side up of paper.


5. Cut around inside of your pencil marks approx 1/10th inch (just inside)


6. Apply adhesive to wood letter (face up side)


7. Gently adhere paper to wood letter.


8. Once dry, use ink stamp pad to "distress" each edge.


9. Viola! Now hang your piece of art!

I used paper from the K & Co. Rough and Tumble collection. I just love it!

K and Company - Rough and Tumble Collection - 12x12 Patterned Cardstock Double Sided Paper Pad - Rough and Tumble

A Few of My Favorite Things from one of my fav stores- Plow and Hearth

I love to plant cascading flowers in these beautiful baskets.
Garden Whirligigs -love to watch them!
- have this and LOVE it!

Want this for my patio!

We LOVE to watch the birds, especially if we catch a glimpse of the humingbirds! So fun!

My Scrapbooking Room/Office/Sewing Room

I dreamed of one day having a room to keep my scrapbook supplies in instead of in bins in the storage area in the garage, and using a card table to crop. Finally! I have one. I still have some things I would like to do. But I am truly happy with what is going on in here so far.

Houses my computer & printer...

Autumn decor

I am excited to start posting fun decorating photos and HALLOWEEN stuff! Also- Christmas is coming up and I can't wait to get started~ But NEED TO FOCUS! I have the school Halloween party to get ready for, the traditional carving of the pumpkin, candy to buy, candy apples to create, and trick or treating to prepare for.....