Painting gone wild

My friends think I am crazy and I sometimes wonder myself. This week I am convinced they might be right.

A few months ago I kind of tackled the livingroom remodel project. Well in true Wendy fashion when a project is 90% done I move on to another room. So anyway I had been annoyed by my kitchen for a while. The colors were warm and kitcheny but I was just feeling sick of the heavy colors. So I hope to make it feel clean, current and a little modern country. Sorry I can't seem to find a picture of the kitchen side yet.

Stay tuned in the next couple weeks I will have the new kitchen reveal.

Ohhh...and on the cheap $200 or less!

Sorry all for my poor blogging skills. Most of the time I feel I don't have anything blog worthy. Or maybe I just needed the summer off...we'll go with that.

So any way summer was a nice relaxing vacation. We didn't do much but did hit a few things on Logan's bucket list. We did a playground tour and managed to hit a few great schools. We made it to Kopernick Observatory and Most science center too.


Derek and I also managed to tackle the deck from hell this summer. We stretched it into a 3 months venture, but in the end it it looks 100% better than before. I am lovin' it but still dream of a Trex deck:)

The final day's of school

Oh what a month it has been. School is nearing an end and it has been a little crazy. There has been track meets, Bowling, Field Trip's to the zoo, Farmer's Museum and Baseball Games. There has been scouting and YMCA dances. I am sad to see it all come to an end, but we are ready. A year over means my son will move into the 5th grade. Every year it makes me sad but every year brings new joy.

It's time to say goodbye to another wonderful teacher Mrs. Ryan. She was a wonderful fit for L and will be missed.

 A school year ending means running around trying to find something to say thank you. Every year I try to make something personal. K-1 it was a movies of the children, grade 2 it was a photo book, Grade three it was a framed photo. This year it has been hard to find the perfect gift.

Being a 4th grader means less time in the classroom.

So it is simply a gift. Something I'm not sure will remind her of the day's shared with my son, but something she can enjoy with her family. Candle tarts and a warmer, not very personal but something to say I am thankful.

Anyway my gifts are not always perfect but the packaging has to be cute.

So today I started with a dollar store teacher gift bag. How typical I thought...boring. Then out jumped this really cute, what they called a purse. Never would I use it as a purse, it would look a little cheesy for that. But the cutest gift bag it does make.

So add a cute Thank you tin sign, some Martha ribbon and matching tissue. Voila a cute gift bag.

 Now tomorrow I might have a picture of a miserable..."you got to be kidding me mom I have to carry this purse all the way to my classroom", boy.

Fingers crossed he will carry it:)

Happy Father's Day

Wishing all the Dad's out there a Happy Father's Day.

May your day be filled with deck sanding and 4-wheeling with your son:)

Do you love the beach?

Where is your favorite vacation spot?

Since I have become a Mom vacations consist of Disney World and Water Parks. 

Today I will share with you some fun in the sun via my Niece Amber.

Hi Amber and Danny.

 She had a wonderful 3 week vacation in Miami Beach.  Now I have to say I think she is crazy to go to Miami in June but then again it's Miami:)

I just love all the colors of Miami you can't help but feel happy:)

Oh and the real estate...Dream big.

Don't you just love all the detail on the gates.

I wonder who lives here?

More homes on Fisher Island

Ahhh....and a sunset is a perfect ending.

Chalkboard Paint Ideas

I bet you have all seen Chalkboard paint in the store and wondered hmmm...what could I do with that? I have bought this paint in the past but I have to say
Krylon paint

is by far the best. It is extra thick. I just finished painting my little mans make shift desk with a few coats. How fun to do homework and doodle on your desk at the same time.

If you are brave enough here are some other fun ideas.

via: Ohdeedoh

This door is going on my honey do list:)

via: gblog

Love this idea for those boring flat core closet doors.

via:BHG

Love this one and the little reminders we could add.

via: Krylon

via: PB Kids

Have fun and don't worry it's not that dusty.

Pillow talk...

I have been searching the planet for the perfect pillows for my window seat. My dear friend

Tami

  www.pixeltrashamania.blogspot.com

made me the perfect pillow out of a vintage tablecloth that my friend Patti traded me for a hot dog (still owe her).

Tami seemed to know exactly what I envisioned. I literally handed her some pom pom ribbon and a tablecloth & she performed her magic. She has a great eye at pairing up fabric and reading minds:) Stop by her blog to see more of her talent.

Oh & the best part is she even made it reversible.

Can't wait to see what she comes up with next. I heard she is making some cute pillows for her deck chairs out of shirts from Walmart.