coffee table reveal

                                                      You should try this paint,
                                   because if you are anything like me it will make you
                                                               HAPPY!
         I thought the coffee table in my living room was looking a little dark and heavy,
                              and in my plan to update the living room that I started
                                                       here, here, and here,
                                    I wanted to include a more neutral palette.
                                   So, I did what every diyer does - painted it!

                                                              BEFORE

AFTER

                         

                                                                    

                                                  I love the new look!


                                               Tomorrow I'll give you the scoop:
         What I used, how much it costs, how long it took, and what I would do different!
                  

what do you do during soccer practice?

                 Within five minutes of dropping off  'detail boy' at soccer practice I'm
                             hiking in the beautiful, peaceful foothills of Colorado.
                                                  Fortunate, I know!

          Twice a week for an hour and a half this is my favorite spot to exercise.

(The consistent piece of advice from seasoned bloggers is to be authentic, so...)

          I would never in a million years relax on this bridge or stop and gaze
                      at the deer and elk that share the surroundings.
                       I'm just not a stop and smell the roses type.
                    
                Nope, I rock and roll up that mountain as fast as I can,
     sweating, pushing myself to beat last week's time, loving every minute
                      and being thankful  for the beauty I enjoy!

            As the path fades behind me I'm greeted by dusk, the city lights of Denver
                 and the realization my evenings hiking are about over for the year,
                                      as the days have grown too short.

                      Enjoy the weekend friends.... in whatever way brings you joy!

one man's trash...

                                                          ...is my treasure!

                                                  I don't care if they're trendy,
                                      I still love sunburst mirrors every time I see one,
                         and I have a plan for this garage sale find that I snagged for $10!

Another $10 score!

I have paraded around my house holding this up in every possible spot.

I was dying to put it in my bathroom, but 8' ceiling and 3' light,

 not happening, boo hoo!

I'm thinking it would be perfect in our family room, but we raised the ceiling

 in a remodel and need an electrician - we're not into that DIY. 

   I just mentioned it to mr. simple and he said, "Oh, I'm sure someone could figure out how
   to do it."  In my book that is a yes, so I'll be making an appointment asap! Woo hoo!

                                             thank you, mr. simple ~ you're the best

coffee table redo

         A couple of days ago you guys were so enthusiastic about my suggestion
                    of painting this coffee table that I couldn't help but start,
                       thank you so much for the pressure encouragement!
                     Don't get too excited, two stores were out of the paint.
                                            So this was it for today.

                          Here are a couple inspiration photos of vintage tables.
             Keep your fingers crossed that all goes well and I'll reveal it next week.

                  



                                                                       
       

halloween decor - fast & furious

                                 
                         Since I'm not big on Halloween decorations but still want to appear festive,
                                               here's my fast and furious formula,
                                                spending only about 20 minutes!

                                                 ~ family room bookshelf ~

                              ~   printed letters onto copy paper and put in frames
                              ~   spray painted some sticks from our yard and added to vase
                              ~   stacked orange and black books
                              ~   printed out the word Boo! and put in a mini frame
                              ~   added this fun eye chart saying to our kitchen chalkboard

            To see another fun and clever way to frame letters, go check out this cute blogger,
                                                     Courtney's easy ideas here.

                 

These frames make fun little hostess gifts,

 here I just tied it around the wine bottle.

The possibilities are endless, you can personalize them to suit the occasion, family, etc.

One of my favorite things to do is include a couple of other words or sayings for the next

month or two, just put them behind each other.

I'll tell my friend there is a new message for November, I wrote:

~  thankful for friends ~

               Remember the shelf on my gallery wall ~ it's a nice spot to add seasonal touches,
                                                    these mini-frames fit perfectly.

   

Do you have any fast & furious tips?