Taking a Few Days Off...

Hey everyone.  I just wanted to write a quick post to tell you that I'll be taking a few days off - we're getting new carpet installed!!  This is probably the thing we most needed to get done before the baby comes - our animals have kind of destroyed the carpet we have.  It's kind of a shame actually. We have only lived in this brand new house for 6 years, and when we built it, we upgraded to the highest quality pad and carpet.  Well, 6 years of animals, baby, and wear and tear have done it in.  Not to mention the coffee spills (totally my fault).

So - in between work, and my many braxton hicks contractions, I am trying to get all of the crap off the carpet (no small feat, let me tell you).  I spent my morning in the guest room - 2 hours in one room alone....not good - especially when that's the one room no one ever goes in.  I still have to do my office, master, addie's room, playroom, nursery, great room, stairway and halls.  Oh yeah, I'm screwed. 

I will try my best to do some favorites tomorrow, but to be honest - it's probably not happening.  If I don't talk to you tomorrow - have a wonderful weekend!  I'll try to pop in when I can.  I'm sure our Saturday will consist of putting the house back together!

XOXO

Pinterest Inspiration for Class Valentines

I always wait until the last minute to start thinking about what to make for Addie's class valentines.  Why do I do this?  I have no clue.  I'm always rushed trying to pull something together, and will usually end up blog surfing for hours days trying to find some good ideas and inspiration.  This year, however, Pinterest has come to the rescue.  I have said it before, and I will say it again - I don't know what I ever did before Pinterest!! 

Here's some fun ideas I found - so cute! 

Pinterest via I Heart Naptime

Pinterest - Thirty Handmade Days via Tricia King

Pinterest - themotherhuddle.com via Jaimelyn Nye

Two Shades of Pink via Lolly Jane

The Teacher Wife via Anna Moon

The Crafting Chicks via Jamielyn Nye

Armelle Blog via Melissa Kohler

I have been inspired, and now at least have an idea on which direction I'm heading.  Guess I better get started - she has a pretty big class!

XOXO

Ombre Lampshade - My Take

Over the weekend - hubby and I got to work on some more projects for the nursery.  One is still a work in progress (hubby's), and one actually got completed (mine).  To his defense though - his was a MUCH larger project.  Mine involved a little shopping, some gluing, and well - that's about it.

So, a few weeks ago I came across this Ombre Lampshade over at Vintage Revivals and kind of FELL IN LOVE with it!  I instantly knew that I wanted to do a version of this for the nursery.

I used Mandi's very detailed tutorial, and had no issues at all when it came time to make my own.

I ended up buying the lamp base and shade from Target (after a a long, unsuccessful trip to Walmart, Hobby Lobby, Kmart and Big Lots).  I wish I would have went to Target first, but - who knew I would find this cute lamp base ($9) and the shade ($7).

Once I had all of my supplies, I started wrapping with yarn.  It actually didn't take as long as I thought it would to complete this project - and I LOVE the final outcome.  Here's my version of Mandi's Ombre Lampshade:

Super cute, right?  Now we just have to finish Hubby's Electrical Spool project.  All that's left is a little painting! 

XOXO

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Friday I'm In Love...With Bustin' A Move!

From the looks of it - you guys have been BUSY!!!  All over the blogosphere I have been seeing the outcome of HUGE projects, like entire room renovations.  It's pretty inspiring - you guys have been bustin' a move!  From kitchens, to craft rooms to bedrooms and more - it amazes me what you can get done when you just go for it.

There were a lot of transformed spaces that I saw this week, but here's a few that caught my eye.

Jen from A Place To Call Home shared her bedroom makeover - what a great space!  She has lots of cool elements in the room, including a fab chevron table, and shares the tutorials for each.  You have see the entire space - it just looks so calm and relaxing!!

I lost it when I saw this craft room (ahem, Studio) space.  Brook from Being Brook totally outdid herself!  I LOVE the homemade craft table - isn't the color awesome?  Such a cheery room!

After years in the making, Katie from Creatively Living shared her master bedroom reveal.  I must say it was worth the wait!  It looks so soothing - I would love my master bedroom to look like this.  I don't know if I would ever want to leave it!

What a transformation!  You need to check out this kitchen makeover by Jody at Homey Home Design.   She has so many fabulous ideas - right down to chalkboard cabinets!  LOVE!

And finally, one more bedroom makeover from Shes.No.Martha.  I fell in love with the breezy feeling of this bedroom.  Looks like something you would see out of a Ballard catalog, doesn't it?  Perfection!

Amazing, right?  Doesn't it make you want to jump up and tackle that room you have been pondering over for months or years?  So inspiring!

If you were featured, please feel free to grab a button from my sidebar.  Happy Friday everyone!

XOXO

Down and Dirty Valentine's Craft for Kids

Last weekend I needed a project to do with Addison.  She loves to make crafts with me, and she's getting to the age where she gets pretty creative with what she makes.  Before Christmas, my mom bought her a small tree for her room, and she got pretty attached to it.  She loves it because it was a gift from her mimi, and couldn't bear to take it down after the holidays.  I told her we could decorate it for Valentines Day - and every other holiday after that if she wanted.

We went through my stash of paper and chose anything we could find that was pink or red.  I just ran a few sheets through my cricut, cutting hearts in various sizes.  Then we punched holes in the top and tied some bakers twine into a loop to hang them.  She already had a bunch of pink ornaments on the tree, so we left those and just added the hearts.  Easy - and Addie loved hanging the hearts on the tree!

After that, I asked if she wanted to make some garland to hang on her window.  This was the fun part where we actually got to decorate stuff.  We sat on the floor in my office surrounded by paper, punches, scissors and gluesticks.  Addie wanted me to make some hearts, and she would decorate hers herself.  Whenever I made a suggestion, so informed me that this was HER project.  LOL.  OK - it all yours!

Once the hearts were complete, we strung them up and hung them.  Super easy and fun project.  She had a ball.

Can you tell which ones were made by mommy?

I think, along with the tree decorating, this may become a new tradition for every holiday. 

Have an awesome day!  It's Thursday - yay!!

XOXO