Progress and Painted Floors

 Closing is done and I have had my project pants on for a WEEK.  Progress IS being made!  I am sure you remember the before (how could you not?  You are probably still having nightmares!)

 In progress:

*Wall has been painted.  You can't really tell from the first picture, but it was a lovely shade of orangey terra cotta, eek!  Now, Sherwin Williams Agreeable Gray....much better!


And a sneak peek of the complete room:

 Now, doesn't that look SO much better?  The lovely floor is now painted one color...painted?  Yep, painted.  We got lucky on that one.  When I originally started researching how to cover the lovely 5 color stained concrete (I thought) floors, I found a handy tutorial over on Young House Love, one of my favorite blogs.  Once we closed, and I dug around in the garage, I found the products that had actually been used on the floor.  Lucky me, they were all water based (not concrete stain) and did not have to be stripped.  We were able to wash a couple of times and paint right over em.  The paint is supposed to be durable, so we will see. 


 I love the look, what do you think?

Pinwheels and a Tutorial

 So, we have these pinwheels out side the store.  Liz put them there because they look cute and, unlike a plant, it's something we don't have to worry about keeping alive.  Not a day goes by without a customer trying to buy them!


It got me thinking, what is it about a pinwheel that just makes us smile?  Something about their color and whimsy, or maybe even the nostalgia of the simplicity of toys from our childhood?  Whatever it is, I wanted some pinwheels to use for simple decorating during the approaching Patriotic Season.


Here are the supplies I used...


Scrapbook paper (I cut mine to 6" x 6" and 8" x 8" squares)
Glue Dots
Single Hole Punch
Scissors
Brads
Wooden dowel

First, use the glue dots to secure the coordinating patterned paper together.

Then, fold the paper in half diagonally

And then again diagonally

Open up your paper and you have your lines for cutting.  Cut along each line, being careful not to cut too close to the center.  Leave about a 1/2" in each direction.

Punch a hole in each of the corners and the center so that it looks like this....

Insert a brad in to one of the holes and begin folding in each corner, inserting the brad in to the hole every time.

Glue to your dowel rod and there you have it!  Now, keep in mind, mine are just for decoration and they are NOT functional. 

What do you think?  

They made a great centerpiece at Sam's party and I will use the red and blue ones for anything and everything through July!

 

Linking up to these parties:

Keeping it Simple

DIY Showoff

Making the world cuter

Sew Chatty

Nifty Thrifty Things

The Southern Institute

Lines across my face

Tasty Tuesday #3

 Holy Potato Chips Batman! These things look amazing!  


At Nan's Table had us drooling with this salty sweet snack that is so easy to make!

If we gave out #1 Grandma awards, you would win ours with this recipe!  But, all we have is a Featured Button, so grab it and show it off over at your place!

Ok, it's your turn!  Let's see what tasty treats you have for us this week! 

Happy Memorial Day

 

Did you know Memorial Day dates back to the 1800's?  Memorial was first observed on May 30th, 1868 in honor of all of those who lost their lives during the Confederate War.  Throughout the years it has been observed by placing wreaths and flags on the graves of soldiers who lost their lives in battles over the years.  Even briefly being observed in the early 1900's by wearing a red poppy.

In 2000 the resolution "National Moment of Remembrance" was passed, asking that all Americans take a moment on Memorial Day, at 3pm to honor and remember all of the soldiers who died fighting for our freedom and for those who cannot fight for themselves.

We hope everyone has a blessed Memorial Day and we salute and honor all of those who have fought before us, and continue to fight today.  And to the families that have lost a soldier, we honor you and your sacrifices as well.

Customer Cuteness

This week we're loving these monogrammed fishing shirts!  These ladies are going to look so stylish on their fishing trip!  

Birthday Party Favors

If you read my post last week, then you know the big day is coming up! The birthday party is upon us and we've been making preparations all week long for the big day.  On last night's agenda?  Construct the party favors.


I try to always send home party favors with the guests, but my kids and their friends are just getting too old to appreciate cheap little trinkets, which keeps me on the lookout for original and creative ideas that won't break the bank.  I was so happy to find this idea on Pinterest for making a pack of chewing gum in to a cute little party favor!  And a special thanks to Extra for making dessert flavored gum!  Sam had fun choosing from all of the enticing flavors.

After a little bit of clicking here and there, I was able to track down the tutorial and free printable at Somewhat Simple, a blog that we follow!  Small bloggy world, isn't it?  


I'm glad I can check favors off of my list of things to do!  

We're Smitten

 Have you noticed our new look?  We've overhauled our blog and we're completely in love with the new design, thanks to Christine over at Smitten Blog Designs.  Check out a few of their other designs that we're digging...

I love the color scheme and the menu buttons in this one

I just don't think the title design could be any more fabulous!

Again I'm loving the color scheme on this one.

If you're looking for an update or total blog overhaul, you should stop by and check them out.