Trip to the Pumpkin Farm

On Sunday, Addison and I took a trip to Burt's Pumpkin Farm.  The weather was perfect for it - cool and crisp!  I had been wanting to take her there since she was a baby, and finally - we found a good weekend to go.  Daddy was hunting, so this was the perfect girls trip!

From the minute we got there - Addie had a field day - somehow, her theme of the day was "Thumbs Up"!  I guess that means I did a good job picking out the activity!

She was running up and down the aisles of these huge pumpkins, trying to pick out the very best one!

Since it was just the two of us, this was my attempt at a a shot of us together - whoa - closeup!

They had a bunch of great photo ops there - here is Addie in the hay barn!  Thumbs Up!

They even had some of mommy's favorite - white pumpkins!  We had to bring home one of these!

All in all, I would say the trip was a success.  She had a blast picking out her favorite tiny pumpkin - this one happened to be an acorn squash - it went everywhere with us - on the hayride and even on the trip home!

All day, she kept looking at me with a huge smile on her face saying "Thank you so much for bringing me here!  You're the greatest mommy in the whole wide world!"  Aww, thanks sweetie - you deserved a fun day - I love you!

I guess this means that we should take a trip to the Christmas tree farm this year.  Much more fun than a fake tree for sure!

Yard Sale Finds!!

Twice a year, my neighborhood hosts a community yard sale from Friday - Sunday.  Usually, I can't go "shopping" on Friday morning, but now that I work from home - I was out the door as soon as Addie got on the school bus!  I didn't have a ton of time, but had a strategy that definitely worked out in my favor.  There is a section of newer houses (my neighborhood is huge) - so my plan was to start there.  In the past, I have started on the side of the older houses, which, after all of the years of living here, those people have already sold everything.  My plan was, if I started with the newer houses, I had a better shot of finding those hidden gems - jackpot!

First, I found this bread box, which is rather country looking at the moment, but I have ideas for this one!!  In between this house and the next lovely find, I picked Addie up some puzzles, a few barbie dolls, a really cute fall jacket, and some crocs!  I also found a king-sized sheet set for $12.

Then, I found a house with some really great, really low priced vintage items.  I had my eye on an awesome bird cage (for $5) but as I was staring at it trying to think of where I could put it, a lady came up and snatched it right out from under me!  You snooze you lose, I guess!  

But I did get this really beautiful silver bowl (made in Denmark in 1928), which I scored for $4!  Then, the piece de resistance.....

I have been looking for a cool frame that I can turn into a memo board.  SCORE!  I love the carved details on this old wooden frame, and for only $2!  This is perfect for my project!!

So, all in all, in an hour's time - I think I did pretty good!!  LOVE other people's trash! 

Friday I'm In Love - Week 20!!

Wow - if this feature series were a pregnancy - I would be half way there!  Weird that I am 15 weeks now, and it feels like a lot more than 5 weeks in between when I started this series, and...well - you know.  :o)  Sorry - TMI.

I love browsing the blogosphere for ideas and inspiration.  This week, I saw a lot of fun home projects that  I wanted to feature.  From room makeovers, to furniture makeovers, I just love each and every one of these.

I thought that this Pottery Barn sign knock off was very well done.  Dana from The Crafted Niche tackled this project with her sister, and I think it came out better than the original! 

This collection of painted treasures from Petticoat Junction just makes me happy.  I look at each and every item that Kathy painted and imagine exactly where it could go in my house!

Carrie's bathroom makeover is just too amazing!  I love the gray walls, rustic mirror and white cabinets all together.  This looks like something out of a magazine!!  Check out the before and after at her blog The Corson Cottage!

What a fabulous idea by Esther at Fleur Cottage to use a mantle as a headboard!! Her bedroom transformation is incredible!  I love the clean lines here - and the ability to have an extra mantle to accessorize!!

Sommer at Designer Garden did a fabulous job on this cute little side table that she found at a yard sale for $30!!  Love the shape, colors, and of course the birds!!

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Numbered Chairs

The name of the game around here lately has been PROCRASTINATION!!  I have a ton of projects that I keep adding to my list, and with the baby coming, that list will continue to grow.  I completed my kitchen table and chairs in the beginning of the summer, but have been wanting to number the backs of the chairs forever.  I was afraid after all of the sanding and painting, that somehow I would screw up all of that hard work.  Finally, I decided - just do it!  

It literally took me all of 30 minutes, and was the easiest project I have done in a long time!  I should have known.  Either way - I am thrilled with the way they came out!  

All I did was create a stencil by cutting out the numbers and letters with my cricut.  I used quilting spray (that I had on hand) and lightly sprayed the back of the cardstock and stuck it down where I wanted it.  Then I taped down the edges with painters tape to make sure it didn't slide.  Then, after debating on whether or not to paint it, I decided that the easiest and cleanest way was just to fill it in with black Sharpie!

Easy peasy - and it came out exactly like I wanted it to!

All done - now I need to start tackling the rest of the to-do list!!!

Friday I'm In Love - The Countdown in ON

There is only ONE MONTH 'till Halloween!!  Since I was a kid, this has been one of my favorite holidays.  I think because my birthday is November 1st, and it always ended up as a two day celebration!  What's better than candy AND cake??  I thought since today is the last day in September, that we can start the countdown with some great Halloween-themed projects!!

What better way to kick off a countdown than with a Countdown Board??  Laura from Corner House actually shared this tutorial on I Heart Naptime.  I fell in love with it when I saw it - what a great idea!!  The whole vignette came out really cute.  Make sure you check out the tutorial on I Heart Naptime, but don't forget to also visit Laura's blog - it's a good one!! 

How cute is this Chevron Subway Art (available for FREE download) from Eighteen25??  Jamie, Jodi and Jen have the most adorable projects.  There is a ton of inspiration on their blog - I plan to sit back with a few cups of coffee and take it all in this weekend.  I am their newest follower!!

 

I am sure you are all familiar with Jen at Tatertots and Jello.  I have been following her blog for like, ever!  These Halloween Pillows are so awesome.  She shares the tutorial AND more ideas - check it out!  I just love everything she does!!  

I think that this Spray Painted Burlap Table Runner is the greatest idea!  Melissa at Polkadot Chair gives a step by step on how to make this.  I love the basis of the idea - this could work for any season!  I love me some burlap!!

Finally - ANOTHER ingenious idea!  Landee from Landee See, Landee Do made bunting from leftover moulding scraps!!  Who would've thunk it?  What a great addition to her already adorable mantle??  I'm inspired - LOVE!!

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