Fruits of my Labor {Day Weekend}

When I was pondering how to spend my Labor Day weekend, I had so many projects & ideas in mind...

I have tons of things in the works that need to be finished up.  Each one seemed more boring than the next though.

I found this little cutie on my last trip to GW for only $14.99!

Wouldn't that be cute just about anywhere?!

I've already gotten a 2-pack of canvas drop cloths to recover it with.  Visualize a great pattern & some spiffy pillows on it!

Well, I didn't get to do that.  But boy did I want to - maybe one day soon!

What I had to do, because it was perfect weather for painting, was paint the front door.  I've been complaining about the color since we moved in 3 years ago but haven't been able to do anything about it because I have a hard time committing to a color.  {Black? Blue? Gray? Brown? Red?}

I know, I KNOW - it's just a color & it's just a can of paint.  Big whoop!

Couldn't do it.

Until now.  

Because Handy Hubby : )'s been on my case about picking out a color for a while.  And I kept putting him off.  Finally he threatened to pick the color himself.

*Um! last time I let that happen I ended up with seafoam green carpeting - 'nuf said!*

I said I'd buy paint when everything went on sale Labor Day weekend.

Well, the weekend came & it was time to pay the piper!

So, here's the old door color

I didn't dislike the color but along with the neutral trim, neutral brick & neutral brown roof the whole house was too much of the same thing and looked very bland.

After a little trial & error, I ultimately decided on a dark blue *It's called Corduroy Black actually - don't you love the name?* .
I must say, I like the Valspar Duramax paint.  It has primer in there already so I only needed 2 coats to cover the door!  

And because all of you crafty ladies have been tempting me with your fall decorations, I decided it was time to put up my fall wreath I made a few years ago!

I love the way the colors pop off the door now : )

And since I had more time, I snuck in a quick serving tray makeover on the 99 cent tray I got when I found the cute chair.  I got the idea from Amanda @ Imperfectly Beautiful *see here*

This is one of my last scraps of this wrapping paper, y'all.

I haven't been able to find any more at Target!

Well, I had to enjoy the beautiful day with my corn salsa & crossword puzzle before the rain gets here later this week!

*btw my thoughts & prayers go out to all those in Texas affected by the torrential storms!! I hear San Antonio got hit pretty hard*

I started a few other things this weekend but they are still in the works...

And, well, I couldn't stand not touching my chair & so I had to start on that, too.  Look what was under the old upholstry!

Doesn't it look like a grumpy potato?!  I guess I would too if I looked like that!  Yikes!!

I'm really hoping I can turn that frown upside down one day!!

You might find me partying at some of these places *HERE*

Blessings!

Black & White

It's May, so you know what that means in Indiana... Indy 500 Madness!

Handy Hubby : ) grew up in Indy so when we moved here 3 years ago, for him it was like the song goes, "Back Home Again in Indiana". I will say that being a Colts fan in Bears Country and Packers Territory was somewhat of a challenge for him over the years during our stints in other states!! That's ok, whatever doesn't kill you makes you stronger, right? : )

Well, I am flying my checkered flag this year



and we are hosting a party but the fact that it's on race day is a bit of a coinky-dink. Our daughter is graduating from 8th grade and will not be attending the same high school as most of her current classmates. So, this end of the school year is bittersweet for her. She's having some friends over to celebrate graduation/summer/friendship. Having the checkered flag theme is somehow appropriate, don't you think?

On the front door I'll hang my wreath that I originally made to use at my friend's black & white themed wedding.



I think it's whimsical and flirty yet still works for this application.

I originally learned how to make this wreath using fabric squares



and that's cute too but for the wedding I didn't want it to look too country or Indy 500-ish. The ribbons seemed to fit the bill.


To make this Easy.as.Pie craft, all you need is a straw wreath, fabric or ribbon (or whatever fun material you can conjure up to use - please, oh, please share your ideas), scissors and a phillips-head screw driver.

Cut the fabric into desired sized squares (depending on the size of your wreath and how much fabric/ribbon you want sticking out. If using fabric, place pattern side down facing the wreath, pinch the fabric in the center, place the point of the screw driver at the point of the fabric and push down into the wreath about 1/2" or so. THAT'S IT!! The closer together you make your insertions the fuller your wreath. In fact, looking at my picture now I think I could use more ribbon on my black & white one so I don't see so much straw wreath!! Sigh! Perfection is challenging *overrated*...

Anyway, school's almost out so it's almost party time, People! Summer means time for freedom and play, right? Or does it mean summer school, camps and marching band? I forget! :/ Well, continued blessings and summer prayers for Peace, Patience and Wisdom!!!!

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Blessings!
MLE