I have to first start by confessing to a problem I have. Last week, I realized I have PDD or Project Deficit Disorder. I find it extremely difficult to work on one project at a time. And now that I have so many unfinished projects waiting to be completed, my PDD is at an all [...]
Back in January, I asked for your secretarial advice for this piece I had refinished a few years ago. I recieved some great ideas and welcomed your input. Thanks so much!
To start, I made painting the insert divider part of my 10 in 10 challenge. It had been waiting patiently in the garage [...]
The time I usually devote to blogging has been consumed with my quest to finish the items on my 10 day challenge list. I am seeing more floor space in my garage as I continue to re-evaluate the fate of its contents.
Yesterday, I sought the services of a professional upholsterer to finish a setee [...]
Happy 4th of July! Hope you had a great day! I did the barbecue thing despite the hot weather.
Yesterday was the last day of the 10 in 10 challenge. Although I fell a little short, it was a productive 10 days. I completed 6 tasks:
Repoted plant
Painted inset compartment to secretary
Replanted flowers [...]
This weekend, I painted vertical stripes to create a focal point in the dining room, my fourth task of the 10 in 10 challenge hosted by The Shabby Chic Cottage. I used paint colors I already had, incorporating the surrounding wall and ceiling colors. I used the vertical lines of the faux paneling(certainly not my [...]
This challenge has definitely been a challenge. Day 2, halfway through my task of cleaning out my van, I got a last minute call to attend a meeting. So my day 2 task got carried over to day 3 (yesterday).
Here is the before:
And the after:
Can you believe I actually found disposable diaper changing pads [...]
I decided to repot my plant, one of the easier tasks on my list for the “Ten Task in Ten Day Challenge” over at The Shabby Chic Cottage. Here’s why. After taking No. 2 son to school (June 28 is the last day), I headed to the PTA office to finish up my Treasurer responsibilities [...]
Gina over at The Shabby Chic Cottage is hosting a party challenging participants to come up with 10 tasks to accomplish over the next ten days, June 23 – July 2. I even emailed her for reassurance before I made the decision to commit to make sure this was not about pressure and she [...]
I love decorative boxes because they’re pretty and they allow you to hide everyday clutter. Here are three that I have collected over time.
After gluing together the little file box and sanding it and the Lane cedar box, I liked the natural woods and decided not to take it any further with paint or [...]
I have to say this bedroom unit has come a long way. I purchased the center section of this wall unit from The Salvation Army thrift store for sixty dollars. The side sections, I found on Craigs List for twenty five dollars, if I remember correctly. It’s a discontinued Ikea design that had a blonde [...]
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June 23 - July 3
THIS LIST IS A WORK IN PROGRESS!
1. Paint display letters
2. Repot plant
3. Clean out sideboard drawer
4. Paint inset compartment to secretary
5. Wire No. 2 son’s lantern
6. Replant flowers and lay mulch in front of house
7. Paint vertical stripes on accent wall in dining room
8. Set up DIY Spot Twitter page
9. Paint recharger drawer
10. Mod Podge decorative balls
11. Clean inside of van
12. Declutter/organize garage
