Painting for Spring

 I've had this coffee table for about 10 years now, 

it came as a set with end table and media center,

all in black. 

At the time it fit right in with my decor, 

but my tastes have changed quite a bit since.

I'm much more into color now, 

with white as foundation.

But painting furniture can be problematic, 

either you do a lot of prep work

or put up with paint that scratches of over time.

Then I found out about chalk paint, yay!

There is no sanding or priming, 

and it really worked well on this piece.

So much so that I plan on doing the end table next!

 I added some bright and cozy throws to my boring brown sofa,

and already it feels lighter and brighter!

 I also made a new wreath 

using the base from my Xmas wreath, 

and substituting daffodils I crocheted and 

a bit of fabric scrap ribbon to hang.

I also am in the process of crocheting little 

yellow flowers for the fairy lights.

 

Have you added anything springy 

to your decor?

Bye for now!

Crochet Stool Covers

 Finished up the round stool cover 

I was crocheting,

and I'm pretty happy with how it turned out.

 

 Here it is with the other stool.

They really brighten up my kitchen!.

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Visible Monday

I found another great way to wear this plaid skirt,

with brighter colors.

Plaid skirt, blouse, belt and purse: thrift

Cardi: JCPenney

Tights and boots: Target

Pin: vintage

Linking to Visible Monday!

Bye for now!

Vintage Crafting

 Here are a couple of vintage craft books 

from my collection that I thought I'd share.

The above pic comes from 

"Fun with Felt"

by Jutta Lammer, 1968

 Very simple designs as you can see. 

 Next is a craft book from BHG

from 1966. 

 I really like the idea of a placemat,

that you can roll up

with the silverware and napkin already in it!

 Love these two rugs!

Hope you enjoyed these, 

which is your favorite?

Bye for now!

What I'm Working On

 I just finished the granny square cover for one 

of my kitchen stools.

Now I'm working on a round one for the other stool.

I would like to paint these stools someday,

but have to wait on that for a bit.

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What I Wore

 This should be titles boho military I think.

Peasant skirts, boots, sweater cardi: thrift

Tights and tee: Target

Coat: Old Navy

Belt: Dots

Pin: made by me

Bye for now!

Valentine's Day

Have a sweet day!

Bye for now!

Vintage Suitcase Turned into Crochet Bag

 I wanted to have a tote to carry around my

current crochet projects, 

so I took this vintage vinyl bag 

and did a makeover!

 One side has a pocket and the other a zippered pocket, 

perfect for holding hooks and a scissors.

First I did the pocket side, punching holes along the top edge.

 I then did a blanket stitch,

 And then did a crochet edging,

which I ended up redoing in white and yellow

to make it more substantial.

 

 Then I glued some pretty fabric to the bottom half

on both sides.

 And on the zippered side I glued a strip of pom pom trim.

I love how it turned out,

it makes crocheting even more fun!

Bye for now!

What I Wore

 As it gets closer to spring, 

I need more and more color in my outfits.

I'm starting out slowly with this floral dress

I made last spring. 

Dress and crochet collar: made by me

Navy long sleeve tee and coat: Old Navy

Pin: vintage
Tights and gloves: Target
Shoes: Dansko
 

Linking to Visible Monday!

bye for now!

Valentine Display

 I used the heart doily I crocheted to make a wallhanging

using a sewing hoop, 

some pom pom trim and gingham fabric.

I love how the whole display turned out.

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Presents and a Supernatural Cake

 We got back so late from our outing on Saturday,

that it was dark and we were pretty worn out

by the time we got home. 

So...... I didn't get too fancy taking these pics!

Thank goodness I decorated the cake the day before!

Oh, and we are not devil worshipers or anything,

we just love the show "Supernatural", 

so I decorated her cake with the "devil's trap" symbol.

I should of removed the paper from underneath

before I took the pix, but oh well.

The candle is one my mom bought for all her grandkids,

it has a countdown on the side from 1 to 21. 

 

 Most of her gifts were "Supernatural" related too. 

She was a pretty happy camper!

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What We Wore for Birthday Outing

 We went out for lunch and shopping

for my girl's 14th birthday.

I got to try out my new combat boots!

Dress and coat: H&M

Boots, wrap blouse and necklace: thrift

Tights: Target

Ring and pins: vintage

 Sweatshirt: Aeropostale

Boots: Hot Topic

We had a great time, 

and I really love my boots! 

Bye for now!