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Saturday, February 26, 2011

Thrifting Fun

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Is that not the most adorable table ever!?!?!
Soooo....I have been on the search and found one.

An old Sunday School table with 2 cubbies on each side.
And the after......
Stores coloring books and paper on one side and my laptop and ipad on the other side. Found the stool at the same store and got a package deal (table was $75) but got stool and table for $90. More than I would have liked to have paid but....it's so cute. Also found the glass jars at the same store for $6 a piece.
Painted the store with free sample paint and recovered with clearance fabric from Wally-world!

Zak loves his new craft area. Considering I paid under a $100 for all the supplies....I am happy too!!!!

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My last post asked how you store your kitchen utensils. I had this coke container in my classroom and brought it home just to see. I like it......

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Next is my son's room. He has a huge empty wall that was begging for a huge statement. Found my inspiration but cannot remember from what blog. Let me know if I "borrowed" the idea from you!
Anywho....an ABC wall! I had/made most of the letters and bought a few from Hobby Lobby and flea markets.

Found this space bedding set at a flea market. Came with 2 duvet covers, curtain, 2 HUGE pillows, 2 regular pillows, and 2 decorative pillows. She was asking $55 but I talked her down to $45. (Must have had twins bc there were 2 of everything.)



As you can see, I have been busy! Really...I have had soooooo much fun!!









Saturday, February 5, 2011

Utensil storage

How do you store your knives and utensils? My system isn't working for me and I can't find what I want. Of course, I have NO idea what I am looking for...any suggestions?

Here's an old example but I haven't changed much from this! :-(

Friday, January 21, 2011

Mudroom

Guess what I did on my snow day.....
Nah....not this sign...I'm just proud of it!

MUDROOM before......
I folded my laundry here and stored videos and extra appliances.

MUDROOM AFTER......










I was so excited about the mudroom I tackled my pantry!
BEFORE............
AFTER.........


Wahoo! How exciting!!! I love to organize!

Sunday, January 2, 2011

Flea Market Metamorphisis

From this...
to this....
From this...
to this....

and this....Linking up to this....

thanks for stopping by!!!!!!!

Saturday, January 1, 2011

Flea Market $ Bargain Finds 1/1/11



We were able to spend the day with some amazing friends flea marketing. What an fantastic day. LOOK at the bargains I found!!!!!

Snowman cup, saucer, and plate from Cracker Barrell.
70% off= $3.00
Teeny-tiny polka dot cup from Cracker Barrell. What you don't see is that it says "Baby's First Christmas" bc it's an ornament! Turn it around and no one will know.
$2.99 @ 70% off= .90

Ornaments from Target.
I plan on making an ornament wreath next year.
$25.00 @ 75% off
FLEA MARKET FINDS........
Ugly pictures (LoVe the frames) $3 for 2.

Letter "b" for my B wall. Wish I could find the Bs I hid.
Plates and cups....ALL for $5!!!!!!!
~~These are NOT plastic~~

Red crate $3. Notice my cups and saucers....
Polka dot lamp shade.
Which matches my...........
$1.99 @ 20% off!!!!!!
.......kitchen towel pillow!!!!!!

Lime green paper trays...$.49 each!
They will match my classroom perfectly!


The red lunch pail was 50% off at Walmart but I cannot remember how much it ended up being. $4 maybe??
The other 2 silver lunch boxes were $1 a couple years ago from Walmart as well.
This little "beauty" is a foil, plastic wrap, and paper towel holder. It's ugly right now but not after it meets up with my little friend Mr. Spray Paint.

Christmas 2010



Merry CHRISTmas! (Only a few days late!)
First, a family picture Christmas morning!


Alan's brother and sisters came for a quick visit! Love...love having them here!!!
Cookies and milk for Santa!
Window........
TV area....
Cards from friends and family.....
ME Santa. It is actually a picture from a magazine.
Foyer area.......
(I misplaced the rest of my Bs...NOT happy!!!!!!!!!)

Our tree....
Hutch.......

One of my favorite crafts!! A sonic cup holder turned into.......

Wrapping station...
our tree....
Red and polka dots are the primary colors. Notice no ornaments! I put all the ornaments in a glass container instead of hanging.
iTree Topper (from WM, Hobby Lobby and $tree).
There ya go! Pics are BAD but until my girls get out of college my phone will have to do! Hope you had an amazing CHRISTmas! Remember the reason for the season!