Thursday, August 29, 2013

News........

Well, it is time to finally write this post.  I have been holding off for a while, making sure it was the right thing to do.

As many of you know my hubby is disabled.  You can read more about our story here.  Over the last month or so he has begun to have a lot more "bad days".  Actually, almost 4 weeks in a row of them, rather than the typical 4-5 days.  During his "bad days" David requires a lot more care.  Which I am honored and more than happy to give him.   But, because of that my blogging has taken a real hit.  Posting has become very scarce.  I have still been creating, because that is just a huge part of whom I am and have always been.  I just haven't had a chance to share anything with you, my readers.

Unfortunately, we really haven't seen these "bad days" begin to get any better.  We have a doctor's appointment coming up, but we don't know if there will be much change after that either.

All this to say, you may not be seeing anything new for quite a while.  My blog will still be here though, and I will do my best to answer questions and comments.  I would love to be able to get back to blogging, but as you all know, husbands are a lot more important than blogs.  :)  God is in control and His plan is perfect!  I guess we'll have to wait and see what His plan for this blog is.

For those of you who have been participating in my weekly Simply Create Link party with Ashley at Simply Designing, please head on over to her blog.  You'll find that she will be continuing to host the party every Thursday, beginning at 10:00 PM Est.

Thank you for being such supportive and encouraging readers!  I am always thrilled to hear how something I have created has inspired or helped you in some way.  I'm looking forward to sharing with you again sometime, if the Lord wills.


Hugs,

Monday, August 19, 2013

Guest Room REVEAL!





Well, ladies and gentlemen, we are finally done! Can you believe it?! Thank you so much for all your suggestions and input about a color choice from our inspiration photos. I think we could have decorated several rooms with all the great ideas that were shared!

Are you ready??  {Drum roll, please!}

Here is how the room looked BEFORE...



and .... AFTER! 


I absolutely LOVE it! 


We feel we were able to catch the calm beachy vibe without it appearing nautical. What do you think?


I am thrilled with the furniture and headboard we were able to build and stain specifically for the room. They really were not difficult to build.  Each piece has simple clean lines for a modern contemporary feel.


This was the photo inspiration that we settled upon. There is huge sentimental value in this Brazilian painting of fishing boats.  So, we wanted to select a color from the painting to be the color to paint the walls. 


We entered this photo into My Colortopia 's My Image Inspiration tool and began looking at their color suggestions. Our favorite was Antique Silver. My Colortopia did a great job selecting the colors from the painting. I also found it interesting that many of you noticed and recommended many of the same colors My Colortopia came up with!

I love the fact that in different lighting the color takes on different hues.  Sometimes it looks very grey, other times it has a rich blue tone.  Ah, the beauty of paint!


Glidden does an excellent job at providing a much more manageable color pallet.  There are not hundreds of colors to overwhelm you in your decision.  I could have lived with any of the colors they recommended.  We also found that the Glidden paint was GREAT to use.  We would definitely recommend their high-end selection which is paint and primer in one.


There she is... the inspiration photo in her new environment!  Now, onto more reveal photos...




Nothing says, "fun at the beach" quite like this photo.  Too bad we can't just jump in there ourselves.  Now that would make for a perfect guest retreat!



When we were accessorizing our room, I found another painting.  It sat in my parent's home and turned out to be a perfect fit for the guest room.  The new painting also brought in the wonderful burnt yellow color which was in the original painting.


Adding the burnt yellow to our color scheme was the perfect way to give our somewhat neutral palette a little burst of color.


We added some blinds, a ceiling fan and some curtains.  We did not want to do anything to inhibit the ample amount of natural window light in the room.  So, we settled on these very light and airy curtains.  They dramatically soften the mood and feel of our guest retreat.


So, there you have it!  Thank you everyone for your wonderful help.  You made my color decision easy.  Thank you also to Glidden for making this remodel possible.

Coming through North Texas anytime soon?  Come be our guests!
Wanting to see some more Glidden Paint inspirations?  Check out their Pinterest page.



Tuesday, August 13, 2013

13 DIY Ideas for Back to School





It is hard to believe that the summer has gone by so fast!  Here are some fun last minute projects to help you be prepared to face the school year.




Pack a laugh in your child's lunch!  Print out these fun Lunch Bag Jokes here.




Homemade Chocolate Dipped Granola Bars are one of our favorites!  They are quick and easy to make and are ideal to pack into your kid's lunch box or make for an after school treat.




Do your kids take lunch money to school with them?  Follow this step-by-step tutorial to make these original and adorable Monster Money Pouches.




Being organized is essential to having a stress free school year.  Create your own Homework station with these Free Homework Station Printables!




Maybe your child is like mine, and they don't need a large backpack.   Make this fun  Backpack from a Pair of Pants for just the perfect child-size tote.




Everyone loves Dr. Seuss!!  Here is a fun printable and party theme "Going Places" Back to School Party.




Encourage your child to stay on the reading path by creating these Fun Photo Bookmarks.  They won't be able to resist these!




Go Everywhere Mini Messenger Bag is excellent for carrying all those little essentials without having to tote around something larger.  With it's long strap and small size, you'll even forget you're carrying it.




Want to end summer with a party and a bang?  Check out these Back to School Party printables.




Kids love treats.  These Irresistibly Healthy Oatmeal Cookies have lots of protein and fiber.  Plus the amount of sugar is about the same as a flavored yogurt.  They'll love finding these in their lunches.





Kids love to use the computer.  Why not take advantage of that and help them learn at the same time?  Here are 10 Great Educational Websites for Kids.





Stretch your creative potential and make one of these personalized Felt Bookmarks made from a stretchy headband.




Does your child use an iPad for school?  Here is an easy tutorial for The 50 Cent DIY iPad Stand.  It is very sturdy and it can be used with a case. Great for hands-free reading!

So there you have it!  I trust that your children have an awesome and blessed school year.