holiday decor

testing out some crafts i saw on pinterest i decked out my room for the holiday season.

and several gifts i made...

 before and after 

recent thrift store finds

                         

 
                       

revamping an antique mirror

over the summer i purchased a mirror from salvage chic for $35. it had originally belonged to a bureau but no longer so i was decided it would hang on my wall. it needed a little sprucing up so i sanded and painted it.

the color i chose to paint the trim of the mirror was antique beige

and i decided to add a hint of gold for a vintage inspired look

with a little help from my dad i was able to hang it up in the perfect spot. if you're looking to hang up a heavy mirror or picture just make sure you get the appropriate hardware. all you need to check is that the hardware holds the weight you're looking to hold up. i think we chose two 50 pound hangers... which was more than enough.

   another antique mirror purchased for $20

always trying to fall asleep to make my way out

you all know it's been a really nice day. and i've thoroughly enjoyed it. me and bj lounged around outside most of the day. i decided to finish a painting project that i've been avoiding working on for close to a year....here it is.

i used a stencil on the leaf part...was fun..a little blotchy but i don't care.

birthday banner

the card i made for sydney!

which was inspired by martha.

i don't have too many arts and crafty things going on right now. there is a slight lack of motivation lately. i was just on pinterest for the first time in a while and thought maybe i should blog. a bit ago i finished working on a pouf pillow i undertook sometime last year.

i've kind of acquired some extra space in my basement and made a little crafting station, to do painting and sewing and whatever else. i got to display some lamps and a dresser i repainted. i also found some liner for the dresser too.

for my birthday i got a fisheye lens for my phone camera. i've been very excited to use it! here's some images!

also sunday was my birthday. i got to see most of my family and a couple friends. hayley also made me the best cake with the help of creative director sydney...