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!
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!!
