Monday, July 18, 2011

Look Ma! I'm A Home Decor Blogger!

Several weeks ago, my SIL Jen shot me a text early one Saturday morning.

"Would this work for your buffet?

Attached was a grainy picture of a very dated, very dark, very not-so-cute bedroom set complete with a queen sized headboard and foot board, two side tables, a mattress and box spring, and a perfectly proportioned solid wood horizontal dresser.

"YES!"

After literally two years of searching for just the right thing, Jen nagged me a beauty. The seller wouldn't separate the sale so when my husband pulled up after his morning ride, he found a garage full of furniture we didn't actually need. But that dresser, it was perfect.

I quickly called Camie who came running over to give me the rundown on what to do. Camie is the queen of refinishing and re-purposing and after a few directions, I was good to go.

I needed new hardware and after a quick run to Hobby Lobby (ok, it wasn't a quick run because there are literally a million different pulls there and it took me ages to decide) I was ready for sanding and painting. The sanding was quick, the painting a breeze and I was giddy over the end results.

Here's my beauty before:



And here she is now:


I know real DIY boggers take up close and personal pictures, but since I'm not a DIY blogger, I'm using these that my awesome cousin-in-law Mario took.

And because my camera has gone missing so this is all I've got.

But trust me! She's a beauty and I'm tickled with the results. I use it all the time and it has freed up my bar space which was my ultimate goal. Even Brad, and my harder to please BIL Matt have commented that it's pretty farging cool, which is the ultimate praise from those two.

Thanks Jen. I heart it so.

Thursday, July 14, 2011

Another Birthday Girl

Dear Sienna,

Last Friday you turned six-years-old. I hate being behind on special posts like this but you are always quick to forgive and I love that about you. We have been busy summering it up over here and you are showing your spunk yet again.

Like at swim lessons, when one day you'll hop in the pool ready to conquer the world and then the next day when no amount of coaxing will get you in the water.

Or when chicken enchiladas will be your favorite meal one night but you won't touch it the next time I make it.




Or how you spent most of your birthday morning running around the house with all the excitement your little body could hold until you realized that turning six means being in school full time and you fell apart into a pool of tears, not wanting to be away from Mama for that long.



It can be frustrating at times but it reminds me that you are still my little peanut, walking the fine line of little girl and big girl. You can take your time little Squish; I will happily hold onto my little girl for as long as you'll let me.

I love the way are the first to curl up with Dad or me at anytime or anywhere. I love that you talk with your hands (wherever did you learn that?) and jut your hip out to one side when making your point. I love that you have really started to "play" with Austin and see him as more than just the baby around here. I love that you are sweet and sassy and full of life.

I will miss you like crazy next year but can't wait to see what the world of six brings to you.

Happy Birthday Sienna.

Love,
Mama

Wednesday, July 06, 2011

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday to my Mom.





You truly get better with age and we love you.