Upholstery- the story of a bench

Here is the story of a small bench with LOTS of potential. 

You remember that major story in April that swept through the southeast??

A lot of bad happened, but some good did come, like some awesome antiques on the curb;

enter exhibit A.

A sweet friend of mine snatched this and a few other items out of someone's "trash" pile. She knew if we  put our minds together we could make this little guy cute in no time flat!!

We had no top, so we used a scrap piece of plywood, drilled 5 holes to make a diamond shape and got to work.

1. covered in multiple layers of batting.

2. stapled the batting down

3. trimmed the excess

4. covered the batting with dr's flannel, aka curtain inner lining... same thing

5. cover buttons in accenting fabric

6. pin and sew the piping in place.

 7. attach main fabric to the cushion

 8. attached the buttons with an upholstery needle and heavy duty twine

 9. we added "L" brackets underneath to attach the cushion to

10. stapled the piping to the bench frame, and screwed on the top.

I will show a "tada" pic in my friend's uuber cute house. 

Disney Recap Part 1

We had an unbelievably incredible time while at Disney.

"belle" thought the princess breakfast was the best.

when she met the "real deal" she was literally in shock. It was the most precious thing in the whole world.

For time to time she shared her sass. Which I am learning to not laugh at and tell her to behave, but i mean... come.... on, she is funny.

She got to ride some big girl rides and Daddy and Aunt Krista were eager to join her!

Our full day at Magic Kingdom ended up being on thursday. We took the ferry over the pond to MK and while we waited Lil Bit got to color with sidewalk chalk.

She rode dumbo, its a small world, winnie the pooh, alladin's magic carpet ride, the carousel, peter pan's flight, and we saw mickey's philharmonic. (this is all once little toddler could take in one day)

My computer isn't acting right so I will be back sharing part 2 of our trip!!

Baby W.- bedding for a friend

A few months back a friend asked if I would make her baby bedding.

Here are a few images of what she came up with.

fun colors!!

Here is her whole nursery.

and the little fella himself. 

He seems to be enjoying himself quite nicely eh??

happy monday!

Happy thursday all!!

Thought I would share with you my mom's recent find. 

{I apologize for the iphone pic}

you see this pretty cedar chest was sitting in my neighbor's front yard.

My mom went to the door and left them a note to call her about the bench. Come to find out it was for sale and they said "make an offer."

How does $30.00 bucks sound??

In my book a STEAL!!!

HOLLA!!

Even if my daughter did paint it the day after we got it... ugh...

Look at all the detailing.... isn't she gorg??

I am sewing like a crazy so I can share some new projects with yall soon. 

Gallery Wall

I had every intention of sharing this with y'all while we were out of town...

Well, I had the weirdest thing happen to my memory card... on the back of the card little tiny pieces of plastic float the actual card, they broke off.... so I could take pics but not upload them until I got home to my cord. Weird... I know!

So, back to my procrastination.... we finished this wall... oh... January, then filled all the pics by ohhh March so here is to my MUCH over due showing of the gallery wall up the stairs.

As you can see, at the top of the landing is where our little built in book case is I shared with yall a few weeks back.

close up of the pictures

And, back down the stairs. 

We are headed back to school today!

Time to go pack lunches.

The Ballard Outlet

I apologize for my absence. I was unaware our hotel in Atlanta would not have Internet!! Boo!!

Anywho, after attending the American girl store lil bit and I hopped over to the Ballard Outlet.






Look at all the wonderful treasures inside!



Copper fountain



Beautiful bench!



And the lighting was all 60% off!!



I bought this $400.00 Chandy for $25.99!!!

And yes you did read that correctly!



I was drooling over these Atoll mirrors!

Unfortunately, my car is already full of goodies we have found for the nursery!!
(more on that coming soon!!)



And I just adore everything in this picture!! If only I had a trailer!!!

(I think I need one if these dog beds!)

Be home very late tonight and can't wait to share about our trip!

Our 4th of July Beach Trip

I spent way too much time enjoying myself while we were away so subsequently I didn't take many pictures.

But... my mother in law did! Here are a few of the pictures she captured of our weekend at the beach.

from left to right David, Mallory, me, Casey, Jackson, Lil bit, Mimi, and Papa Billy.

We had just finished our yummy meal at The Ocean Club!

and here is the baby bump! It is here to stay for the next few months. haha

Uncle Jackson loves spending time with his little niece!

lil bit and mimi

It was such a wonderful get away!

Travel Thursdays - the trip so far

Disney has been wonderful so far. 

Lil bit has warmed up to the characters wonderfully and we are so glad she has done so. 

here are a few pics. 

We have been to Animal Kingdom, Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood, and Sea World. 

Today we are headed back to Magic Kingdom

Off to where dreams come true!!!

Hey there, on the road and to pass the time I thought I would share some of my favorite things in the magazines I have been perusing.



Like for 1. An adorable chevron towel! And for $30 bucks!!



And then there is one of my most favoritest things!!

Do y'all know about Lush beauty products?

Well we have a local shop in my hometown and I love to swing by from time to time and splurge on a bath bomb. They are Made out of all natural ingredients, and soo yummy!



This reminds me I need to start using my exercise ball.



I am really trying to find a sunless tanner I love. I have tried Loreal sublime, air bronze from sally's beauty supply, another cheap one I can't recall the name and Lancome soleil. In 3 magazines they mentioned the St. Tropez products.

Any thoughts?



I found these earrings in the back of a people mag. Pretty sure I will find the pieces to make me a pair!

Have a wonderful Sunday!! We are on the last leg of our 16 hr drive!!

Can I get a hallelujah??