The Big 7

This is my handsome, rugged stud and today (as of 15 minutes ago) we have been married for 7 years. Sorry ladies, you 15 followers don't even think about it, he's all mine.

Seven years ago we eloped and drove off into the sunset to St. George and started our lives together, adding a few along the way.

Mexicano

This is our new addition to the family. Name: Mexicano. We as in I looked everywhere for a cheap but awesome piece of furniture for under our t.v. and fit good in the awkward space. I didn't find it for cheap but I found one and begged for mercy to get it. The hubs and I had our eyes on this beauty about 6 months ago in a consignment shop called Tookiloo on Washington across from the Junction. I slowly waited for them to come down on the price. It went from $600 to $250. When I went in to tell them I was finally serious and wanted it, it was $388. I told them my budget was $200, so they took it down to $250 and then it was all mine after that, Mu ah ha ha. I know expensive right, but we love it and hopefully it will look good anywhere we live.

The other little stereo cabinet is what I had posted previously but I thought I'd post better pictures just because the other ones don't give it justice. On the sides there are picture frames with old news paper in them for character.

This stereo cabinet was pritty hanous with orange stinky fabric on the sides and on the front. The front I just painted over it after I realized I couldn't take it off. I took off the sides fine but then had two big holes, so I just covered them up with the frames and there ya have it.

New Wall

Ha, just teazing. It is almost done all I have left is the new molding. Can't wait, huh? Well, as soon as I get a stink'n compressor I will have it done and post the pictures. Hint, hint to anyone who or knows anyone who has a compressor for the nail gun.
On a side note: if anyone has anything they want me to paint or antique or anything. Call me Erin the freak who is out of things to do. hehe. No really I need something else to keep me sane while chill'n with my kiddos. My house is all done. I guess I can buy things fix them up and sell them. Hmmm....... to be continued.

Antique Me

Oh my goodness, I am so tired. I have been painting ALL FA-REAKING day. Ugh. It's still not done too. I guess what do you expect when you stop every few minutes to help kids, cut someones hair, eat, talk, blah, blah, blah. Anyways, I told my friend I would post these pictures tonight so here they are. The picture of the cabinet doesn't give it justice, it has really cute detail to it. Maybe one day I will learn how to take pictures, dang it.

I bought this stereo at D.I. (where else, duh) and these frames at yard sales years back for a dollar each. The books and vase do da, are also from D.I. All I did was paint and antiqued with my Ralph Lauren Faux glaze which I got for FREE (that's right). Home Depot doesn't sell Ralph Lauren anymore but lucky for me they had a can that they used for their painting classes. Since it had been used (maybe once) they gave it to me. Ya, this would be where my friends/family would be embarrassed because I asked them how much I could pay to buy this can of glaze and they told me I could have it for free. So I took it with no hesitation. Although I did have to listen to this lady about how if I wanted to learn more about painting I could come to her house and get some of her books, she even wanted to give me her phone number. I think she had the hots for me (who could blame her though, right?) Right?

Any who, I think this whole project cost me $30. In my opinion it was all worth it. Oh ya, I painted the little round mirror with chalk board paint and then drew on it with chalk to make the details stand out. Clever huh? So there you have it, I am out. Word to your motha.

Insane in the Membrane

Holy!!!! Capital INSANE IN THE MEMBRANE. I think I've gone crazy. If you know me you know that I am not such a patient person. For instance, I really want to do a "seizure wall" like on Vintage Revivals blog but because I am so impatient and cheap I made my own stencil (shipping would take too long and it's $40) so this is my stencil that pritty much does one decal at a time. Did I mention that it has to somewhat dry before doing the next one. Ya, which again because I am so impatient I just did three, one right after the other. Scary but because I am also OCD I was very careful and it turned out fine. Just a word to the wise though, stencils are not perfect (especially homemade ones, hehe). They look good from far but far from good. I think I am going to like it alot though. The more I look at it the more me likey which I've been looking at it alot since I am waiting for it to dry. Pray I stay somewhat patient and finish it. Considering it's 9 p.m. and I'm only this far.

P.S. I almost forgot, instead of $40 plus shipping it cost me $1.25 exactly. I got a plastic folder (.97+ tax), printed the stencil off of cutting edge stencils website and then took that copy to the copy shop and they blew it up for me (.25). I then cut it out and made it into a stencil and voala. I know, your jealous right? Well don't be, it's a giant headache and taking way, way, way, way, way too long.

April Boutique

Hey Ladies, there is going to be a really cute and unique boutique April 16th full of vintage treasures including my vintage jeweled headbands (lot's of new ones too, eek). So, get your cute little butts down there. It's April 16th 10-4 at the Old School Body Shop 1571 S 1900 W West Haven. Don't miss it or you'll be hating yourself. There will also be one in the Fall so you don't have to hate yourself forever.

P.S. check out their blog at http://www.scrapsofsimplicity.blogspot.com/ LUV it, these ladies are so cute.

Just another window

I know, I know. ANOTHER window. Well, get over it. I now have 5 up in my house (besides all the old ones that are actual real windows on this little house). This is my newest. This baby only had one window pane in it on the bottom so I painted it with chalkboard paint that I already had. The middle has sheet metal in it which I got from Home Depot for $5 and the top I went to Staples and special ordered my logo which they put on foam board for $4, window frame was a dollar from a yard sale. Total:$10, I love it, don't you?

If you can notice all I did to the window was clean it. I know alot of people repaint and then antique them but I love when you can see all the wear and tear and where hinges were. I made that mistake with my first one which is hanging in my girls room, one day it will be replaced and one day I will post all my windows.

P.S. I have 3 more. what to do, what to do? Any cute, creative ideas?

P.S.S. I know my shelves look dark, they are much better in person and if it weren't dark outside I would open my blinds to brighten it up, but I'm impatient and want to post this tonight. Don't judge me for my impatience.

Painting, painting, painting

Can I just say I have a love/hate relationship with paint. Love it because you can always change it if you get tired of it. Hate it because I do it so much. hehe Hence why the house is dark blue now instead of green. Also, I begged Jared to agree to a blue wall in our house and we finally did it and I hate it. Hopefully changing it next week. Just got to order the stencil, I am going to do a "Seizer Wall" like off of Vintage Revival. And this is what I mean when I say the hubby has to put up with alot when it comes to me. Good thing he loves me, I hope.

Finished pillows

So, I hated these pillows ever since they started falling apart. I had two brown and two blue and two green, the brown kept getting snagged and then finally got a hole so I made these and yes the letters are hand painted without a stencil. I know I am the shiz, you can say it. I know.

There is only one white pillow because I haven't finished the other one yet. Working on it tonight. I sortof have this thing called OCD and maybe a little ADD because I feel like I have to get my house how I want it all done at once. My poor hubby has alot he has to deal with when it comes to me. If you know us, you probably feel bad for him too. (hehe ) Anyways, heres what I used and heres what I made. Total cost was - $7. The fabric was $6 and orange paint .97 the pillows I already had and the how too was from vintage revivals.