Wednesday, January 2, 2013

A Year in Review: Before/After

Darin bought this gun cabinet for me for Christmas last year.  I had boards cut for shelves, removed the wooden squares from the front, and painted it.  I love how it turned out.  I needed a place to display pretties! 

This was a screen.  I removed the screen and added chicken wire and a chalkboard. 
Love how this free coffee table turned out!  It was being kicked to the curb at Lake Jack Nolan and my sweet friend, Melissa Jones, called me to the rescue. 

I found these 2 end tables and a matching dresser at a yard sale. 

This was the end of a free crib that I was given.  I made 2 of these chalkboards and used the spring as a painted message board. (see below)
Some of our neighbors where moving and selling this great patio set.  It included the table and 6 chairs.  Our existing set only had 4 chairs.  I purchased this set for $25, painted them, bought new cushions and sold our old table for $45! So, for the price of new cushions, I had a completely new set that accomodated our family better.  I love the bright colors, they just scream SUMMER!


I found this chest at Savers. I can't remember the exact cost but it was under $35. 

This dresser was bought for me by my mom as a fundraiser for my Nicaragua trip.  She paid $25 for it at an estate sale at Gorman Tower. I upcycled it and sold it for $125! Nice profit for my trip!


This was a sweet Craigslist find that ended up moving down the street to my neighbor's house. 



This end table was a yard sale find for $5.  I painted the table and chevron and Dane helped me with the Razorback.  It sold in our Thrifty Gypsy booth. 
This chest was a great Abilities Unlimited find. 
This was a custom paint job for a friend. Wish I could find the before pix?! 
I loved the heavy/chunky appearance of these tables.  Painted with Annie Sloan chalk paint and stained on top. 

This was a custom paint job.  This counter went into a children's consignment shop and the sewing cabinet is a display. 

Love this vintage door upcycle!  I had the door cut in two and painted chalkboard in the inset area.  I added the hooks.  Wouldn't it be great in a kitchen, laundry room, or kids room?!  The posibilities are endless.  I just wish I had a spot for it! 
This little table is one of my all time faves!  A friend found it for me and it was love at first sight.  I pictured her in an entry with lamps and accessories but she ended up being a display table in a shop. 
I have had so much fun this past year and can't wait to see what projects are waiting in 2013!

I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas

We were scheduled to eat supper with granny around 4:00 p.m. However, due to the snow forecast, we bumped it up to 11:00 am.  We are so glad that we decided to do that. As we left her house around 2:00 pm, it had just started snowing. Nine inches later and we had ourselves a White Christmas! 

Somebody is a party pooper! 



Avery Cole 

Snowboard anyone? 

This is right where I enjoyed the snow...by the fire! What a wonderful Christmas surprise!

Christmas Eve 2012

We love the tradition of attending Candlelight Communion on Christmas Eve.




After chuch, we went to Mimi and Papa's to open presents.  This is the courthouse in Charleston.

My guys 
Dacen's special request from Mimi was for Cinnamon Toast.

Dace and Deacon both asked for Terrain Twisters


Dane got a target for the bow that he hopes he gets for Christmas. 
Daks got the Black Ops 2 game for the PS3 that he wanted. 
Papa was happy about his gift card to Harbor Freight. 
Mimi loved her Kitchen Aid Food Processor.

Deacon's special request was for the soft sugar cookies with icing from Walmart. 


All of the boys also got $100 in their cards! Wow! 
Mimi loves her boys! 

One day, Deacon is going to wonder why all of his pictures have silly faces...

No Christmas season would be complete without a visit from Bob! 


As Darin and I went to bed, the big boys were playing the PS3 together...no fighting! So nice!