Transforming a Room (or Two)

I had the opportunity to do some work for a very sweet friend of mine today.

This has been a long time coming seeing as though I started this at least a couple months ago.

Life gets in the way sometimes and things come up so it took me a little longer that expected but I can say with a big sigh..IT'S DONE!!

I had so much fun transforming her spaces into something warm and inviting for her whole family.

Thanks for the opportunity my sweet friend and I wish you nothing but sweet memories in your new spaces!

Let's take a look at where we began...

And let's check it out after..

I had much better lighting later in the day

Next room..I called this the reading room

Before...

After.. (yes, this is the same room)

A mantel

Before...

After..

Kitchen Before.. These cabinets were a standard brown builder cabinet we had them painted a creamy white instead, it really brightened up this kitchen!

After..

Living Room

Before.. (This is the only pic I have)

After..

I know that was a ton of pictures and if your still with me..thanks! This was truly a labor of love but definately worth every minute! 

Going to grab me a shower..I'm pooped!!

Happy Decorating my Friends!

I Can Do All Things

I was inspired by Love of Family and Home to make this cute sign for my home.

It is a very simple project and takes a short amount of time.

I didn't want to spend any money so this project was perfect for a lazy Saturday afternoon at home.

I found this piece of wood left over in the garage from the child's armoire chalkboard I finished. If you didn't see the before and after go check it out.

Anywho...I started by cutting out my verse using my handy Cricut Machine and laying out the letters to make sure it was going to fit on my board

Next I painted the board with two coats of black Satin paint and let completely dry

Then it was time to add the verse

I layed out the letters again to make sure I had the spacing right and glued each one using a small paint brush and Elmers glue

I used some sand paper to lightly distress the edges and gave it a coat of Mod Podge and let it dry

Here she is perched on the shelf in my living room

I love this verse and need to be reminded of this daily!

Thank you to Tonja over at Love of Family and Home for inspiring me to make this darling sign. If you haven't checked out her blog please go by and say hello!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Getting Away and Getting Married

Isn't it nice to escape the madness of your everyday routine for some different madness!

My cousins daughter got married this last weekend and we took off to help her celebrate her big day.

My mom, daughter, her fiance and my youngest packed up and headed out for a fun and HOT weekend!

The wedding was beautiful, and did I mention HOT! It was outside in a beautiful courtyard area and surrounded by her friends and family they started their lives together! 

He has joined the military so his basics will begin in a few short weeks and then they will be relocated..I know this will be hard because they are so young and have never been away from home but sometimes that's the best way to start your married life!

Congrats to you Lindsey and Manny!

The guys played golf on Saturday and the girls hung out at the pool..this would normally be a great thing but I got so sunburned (yes I wore sunscreen) but did not reapply...we won't go there...

It hurts people..and in some areas that NEVER see the sun! 

I googled remedies for sunburn and would you believe that vinegar helps to relieve sunburn pain?? Who would have known??

I put it on the other night before going to bed and when hubby came to bed he said it smelled like pickles!!

Ha...we had a good laugh..but it works!!

We had a great weekend and it just brought it home how fast my daughters wedding is coming upon us!

We are well on our way to getting the plans finalized and got a few more things done in the last couple of days..I know it will be here before we know it!

I will leave you with a couple of pictures I snapped, I'm never good at taking pictures when I am away because I am enjoying the moment but in hindsight wish I had taken more..ugh!

Hope your day is beautiful and blessed!!