Sew what do you think?

So my uber talented BFF (Dawn) called me up and said "Hey, I got a pattern and some cute fabric, let's make outfits" and my inner monologue began some thing like this...Is she crazy? Did she call me by mistake on a caffeine high or something? She knows my love/hate relationship with my sewing machine!? But being a southern lady, out of my mouth came "Sure! sounds fun!". Cut to Dawn and myself at the sewing machine, she with the patience from above and me with my seam ripper in hand muttering to myself inaudibly. Lo and behold...here is the finished product! Not bad if I do say so myself, but lets give credit where credit is due...THANK YOU DAWN W!!! Without your guidance, my daughter would have some seriously cute headbands but would be sporting a Target ensemble to match! Kudos my friend:)

Uggggghhhh!!!

So...quick update....THE BREUGGER'S COUPON IS A FAKE!!! I went by this morning and they have posted a copy of this freebie coupon and said that they were accepting this at first, but then corporate called and said it was fake! Bummer! So sorry about that...I will keep my eyes open for real ones:)

Treat for your eyes and your tummy!

Chair Re-do.....

I actually found this chair at someone's curbside toss out a few years ago and I painted it white and put a cute pink fabric on it for Rylie's nursery. Since then it has been in our attic and I decided to give it a second chance:) So, I painted it with Sherwin William's Quietude (LOVE this color...it is in my living room) and then hand sanded it and dry brushed it with a taupe color I found for 50 cents at Lowe's. Then I very lightly glazed it with a mocha glaze, but only sporadically...not all over. Then came the seat. I LOVE burlap right now, so I printed out the dictionary definition for "fox" and ironed it on to the burlap. Then I picked at the edges until it looked nice and worn and then stapled the burlap to the seat. Easy Breezy and only cost a couple of dollars because I had most everything on hand. So treat your eyes and then scroll down for a link to a FREE bagel and cream cheese at Brueggers! Enjoy:)








See my previous post for your free bagel link! Thanks, Rocket City Savings!

I cannot even handle this! Overload!

Ok...I think this is my new favorite blog. I am inspired beyond belief by her creativity! Where do I even begin??? You MUST visit this blog. Seriously:)

http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/



Thanks, Funky Junk! Love your stuff!!

Killer sale on girl's sandals!!

Head on over to Target for these super cute sandals on clearance! Toddler sizes....I got them in 4 colors for my wee one! I have to share when I find a great deal...Enjoy!

Before and After Part 2

Before:



After:


Dresser: $0 (found at curb)
Paint: $2.50
Knobs: $4.00 (half price sale)

Total spent: $6.50.....yay! Great addition to Rylie's purple room:)

Before & After....

I realize that I never posted the finished burlap wreath, so here it is:



If you would like one, I am making these for spring:) See Craig's list for pricing under "arts and crafts". I will prob put on the Etsy store soon. $5.00 off each one if you mention "Carrotstew". Thanks!


Before:

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I got this gem from Craig's list for a mere $10....it had a bad spot from someone's child spilling nail polish remover on it. After scoping out the mis-tints at Lowe's, I scored some paint for .50 cents and already had a warm brown glaze to work with. After a light sand, painting and distressing by hand...voila! My new coffee table:)








Credit where credit is due....my little grasshopper helped me "make it look old". She was proud of her handiwork:) Love her!