Projects

I recently realized that since I NEVER have papers to grade, lessons to plan or ANY work to bring home that I should take advantage of the extra time that I now have for my "projects."  I really love having a project to work on.  It's incredibly fulfilling.

This was definitely my biggest project!  It almost took an entire year from start to finish--I'd like to say that is due to something other than procrastination, but that would be a lie. :)

I think the table and chairs turned out amazing.  The set fits perfectly in my kitchen.  It's neat to think about the history behind furniture...especially in today's throw-away-world.

The table runner was an awesome Target find--a gift from my dear friend Lindsay.  Unfortunately it's March and 80 degrees.  I needed something new to adorn the table top.

Cue the Pinterest Projects!

Tabletop décor using various bottles (we have plenty to choose from), hot glue and a roll of twine.  Unfortunately, I ran out of twine!  Needless to say,
this little project is on hold!

 

 

$10 picture from from Wal-Mart
+ 30 min looking at paper in Hobby Lobby
+ Dry erase marker
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Weekly calendar

Then I notice that I have this unsightly blank wall…

Percy doesn’t like it either. As I love all things old and rustic, I commissioned my momma to photograph barns in the area.

I sorted through tons of pictures, selecting my 7 favorites—it was tough work!  I ordered the prints in an 11 x 14 and can’t wait to get them framed and hung!  THIS will be a project for Jesse!  I’m incredibly excited to see the finished work!

I guess I should add that I rearranged the furniture to create this blank wall so that I could guilt my mom into helping me out with the artwork.

Bully thinks the bookshelf looks better over there anyway!

Toby and Dottie couldn’t be less concerned.