Feeling Crafty...but have no time :(

So, I have a long list of items I really want to do...I think maybe if I start blogging about them, MAYBE I'll have some discipline to do them? I know we all feel like that during the week...we get home, make supper, clean up, get kids bathed, get kids to bed, then we realize, it's 9pm and we're still in our work clothes!


I have grand dreams of being a stay-at-home-mom. I know it would definately be more exhausting than coming home from work...but it would be so nice to feel like I have the ability to take on some these projects that I'm dying to do!!!!

So here they are (in no particular order). The projects I REALLY, REALLY, want to do!!!

1. Paint my kitchen

2. Think of and create a family rules canvas

3. Create 3 canvases to hold family pictures

4. Modge Podge tray with monogram

5. Paint the shutter (recently bought from Ebay), distress, hang

6. Create the cross collage on canvas

7. Apply posies along the neckline of a cardigan and tank top

8. Create a name frame for Ellie

9. Subway tile art

10. Sew thru all that fabric I bought for Ellie's summer dresses!!

11. Personalized step stool for Ellie

Ok - the top eleven...there it is...could I think of some countdown for this??? I think I should.

I'm going to tackle one of these a week (or maybe one project every 2 weeks??) I'll take it as it comes.

SOOO...project number 1 will begin this weekend!

I'll post on Friday what will be in the works for the weekend!

I'm in love...

I am LOVING this living room. I think my entire house is about to be painted this light turquoise. Although I do not (and probably never will) have a white sofa, I think this room really captures the coastal feel I've been trying to do in my home without being too beachy.


I'm not totally sold on the bamboo blinds. I LOVE the look of them, but I can't decide if they're practical?? I think they look their best when they're half up (as shown) but then I wonder about privacy in the evening and heat from the sun during the day...


Anywhoo - I just adore this living/dining combo.
You can find more from this designer at Cote de Texas.

Post for the weekend

Ellie cracks me up - she has such a personality. I love seeing it develop more and more. If you're my friend on Facebook, you've probably seen these pics...but I love them so much I thought I'd post them here too!

I. LOVE. TARGET. Here's why:

All of these items will arrive in Target's store in 10 days!! How cute are those storage boxes?! I would love to get a few for Ellie's bookshelf and they would look so cute in my sewing room!

I also love some of the simple ideas that anyone can use to spring up and personalize items at home. Covering a lampshade - super inexpensive and EASY to do! Or how about using some Modge Podge to cover ceramic or glass containers with fabric!

One of my favorite ideas from this collection is covering a plate/tray with fabric and making it super personalized - Jessica: WE SHOULD DO THIS (and put our monograms on it!).

Can't wait, Target!!!

Ellie is TWO!!!

A couple of weeks ago (during my un-intentional blog-fast), my sweet girl, Ellie turned TWO!!! We had a few friends over for a simple party - Jon made balloon animals for the kiddos. Ellie was SO cute and SO polite - she made me proud!

Her birthday was February 8th - This year, it was FREEZING. I knew I wanted to have a welcome up the sidewalk and wanted Ellie's help. We didn't get much done on the welcome because it was SO COLD!!

I found this SUPER cute wreath idea on one of my new favorite blogs, Tartertots and Jello.

I made this wreath the morning of - it only took me about 30 minutes!! Tutorial Here.

Total cost for the wreath = $4!

Our food and cupcake table (y'all, those are homemade red velvet cupcakes with homeade cream cheese icing and they were DELISH - thank you, Pioneer Woman!):

Jon thought of using the cookie cutter for the "2" cheese - wasn't that cute?!

I always like decorating chandeliers at parties and showers. It just seems to complete the space. I used one of Ellie's tutu's and some ribbon. (One of my girlfriends is making a bow for Ellie with this turquoise paisley ribbon - I love it)

And finally, here's my sweet two-year old with her friends! Nani and Grandpappy (Jon's parents) got her the wagon. She's riding with her best friend, Noa.

Happy birthday, Ellie! You have made these two years so joyful for everyone that knows you. I look forward to what this next year will bring you and I'm excited to see how God blesses you!

4 months later...a new post!

So - yes, it has been 4 months since my last blog post. What can I say? I'm a workin' mom, with not a lotta time!! But I DO want to get back on the bloggin' wagon - so here I go!

I found something today that totally inspired me to post - screenprinted pillows. I love them! They're just the right mix between vintage, antique, shabby chic, modern, and original.

I recently saw this room at Pottery Barn:

There are two things I love about this room:

1. How easy it would be to transition color in and out as your taste/seasons change

2. Those pillows!

(For my personal preference, I think this room is pretty bland - I would personally love some wall color, window treatments, different rug, and punchier pillows in the mix)

I couldn't find the "Nest" pillow on PB's website but I'm pretty confident that it would be way more than I'd want to spend on a couch pillow.

So, check out these alternatives! Not only are they a dead ringer for the Pottery Barn look above, they are also a handmade piece of art for your home AND much easier on the pocketbook!

1. QUEEN BEE SHABBY CHIC PILLOW CASE - $16.00 SaSeaBoutique

2. Merci Pillow - $12.99 Pillows by Tamilyn

3. Paris Document Pillow - $27.00 Word Garden

4. Set of 2 french inspired pillows..crowned birdy..pretty damask.. $34.95 PrettyinPink320

(I actually think I may purchase these - for only $35 bucks you get two whole pillows! Target can't even beat that!)

So that's my inspiration for the day - I love, love, love this look.

As I begin Ellie's "Big Girl Room Extreme Makeover," our living room and second bedroom will also be getting a facelift to accomodate the furniture rearrangement! I'll be sure to post pictures - you'll probably see some of these pillows on my couch soon!

I have some SUPER cute pics of Ellie to share from the weekend - I'll save those for tomorrow!

xoxo,

Melly

Lovin' this new blog!!!

"Pearl Street Interiors" (http://www.littlegreennotebook.blogspot.com/) is such a cool and creative little site! I found Jenny through another one of my favorite blogs, Holly Mathis Interiors. I LOVE how Jenny uses everyday and inexpensive items and makes them really personal, colorful, and fun. I found these on her blog and I'm totally inspired to make one of these for Ellie or for the kitchen.

Now I need to find a fun frame to paint :)