Tabletop re-do

I've had this table for a while. It's a very common style, kinda plain, butcher block-ish top. It was free though, so I'm not complaining. About a year ago, I had painted the legs white. I left the top as is because I was unsure about what I wanted to do with it.
Last week I was inspired to give staining a try (my very first time)...and probably last.

This was the table before:

isn't the artwork beautiful? It's also all over my walls...

...

Here is the after:

It's not super perfect, but I'm happy with it, and HEY LOOK - It matches my beautiful 

dining cabinet I got a few weeks ago at the habitat re-store.

The chairs are still a bit awful, which is why they aren't pictured.

One step at a time.

here and now

"every moment has the potential to be a beautiful memory"

let there be light

I know, it's another lamp makeover. What can I say...I need LAMPS! This one just happened to be 5.99 at Goodwill. The shade, I purchased at Walmart, it was a splurge (at walmart...HA). I really am cheap.

Ok here is the before :Yucky nasty lamp base
(my husband seems to think it wasn't so bad, but I couldn't deal with the rust and brassiness)

Here is the glorious after: pretty white 

It brings me great joy and great light.

Mobile blogging

I've been looking for a great app to update my blog from the phone. I came across blogpress in the iPhone app store. It seems wonderful so far.

On a side note:




You can find the cutest vintage buttons on some of the most hideous clothing found in thrift stores.


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old wooden child's desk

This sweet little child's desk was a $20 garage sale purchase. It is absolutely charming and so rustic. I will probably not be painting this one.

a few lovelies

I like when I am able to purchase things that make me utterly happy every time I look at them.
Here are a few of my favorite thrift finds.

Isn't this a beauty!

I found it at a habitat for humanity re-store for $99.

My dad in law did a little work to bring it back to life.

I absolutely love it.

These sweet little candlesticks used to be brass.

Not that there's anything wrong with that; but it's not really my thing.

They are now gorgeously light turquoise.

$6 for the set.

These might not strike everyone's fancy.

I, however fell in love with them.

I originally bought them ($3) to smother in a coat of white or turquoise paint.

...but after taking them home, I decided they are cute as they are.

Excuse the hideous purple wall behind them (I would like to change that asap)