Do-over

Remember my "make-shift mudroom" post a few months ago?  Hmmmm....I mentioned that I didn't l.o.v.e it and after using it for a while it never grew on me.  I thought it looked too thrown together or something.  

Here's the redo of the redo!

But first!...Let me show you the pics from the first makeover:

[before]

Remember, I was given the bench, the mirror is mine, and I bought the hooks/basket/spraypaint for a grand total of 12 bucks! *and...it looks like a make-over done for 12 bucks.  :( 

On to the REDO...are you excited!?!

Here's the scoop:

*repainted the stool

*got the rug on clearance 5 BUCKS! (Target)

*moved the shelf/towel rack from the girls' bathroom and added hooks to it

*sponge painted an "H" on the shelf

*added a little plant (I'm on a plant kick, remember?)

*painted and distressed and old frame

*DONE!

The "H" was an afterthought, and I really like it.  I just mixed some black and white acrylic paint and stenciled it right on there!

Look at that beautiful mini Jade Succulent! *I think I can, I think I can!

 

 

 

I don't know about you, but I like this makeover a lot better.  It fits my style and it's super functional!

Plant it.

I have a black. thumb.  I am a killer of all plants--a murderer!  

Every Spring, Graham gets a big ole grin on his face when I come home with the flowers I am determined to beat the odds with.  I usually say, "Shut-Up!  I've done my research and these guys are going to make it."  But, alas, every. single. year. they don't!  

A few days ago, I was inspired by Nester's posts on using plants in the home.  I liked her encouragement, her tips, her photos.  

Years ago, I rid my house of any and all artificial plants--why did it take me so long to kick out those dust collectors!?!  Now it's time to get REAL.  So I took Nester's advice and got succulents and low maintenance plants.  I'm fighting the urge to water them--apparently over-watering is the main killer of plants.

I took some pictures of my plants and hopefully they will look this good or better in the weeks and months to come.  I'm optimistic!

 

 

 

 

 

 

The house plants make me happy and I am fighting the urge to buy more! Gotta prove myself to the ones I have first!

Pix Trix

When Corey was here visiting, we went outside and he took some neat pictures of us playing around with glow sticks...

Can you spot the "G" and the lowercase "A" we were making?  AG was making a circle while Edy just scribbled.

Here's a "G" and lowercase "E"

"G" and "L" {foreva}

tracing the girls

tracing the girls

 

playing with shutter speed and flash

 

 

 

These were fun and I just wanted to share.

Family Egg Hunt

For this year's egg hunt, we went to Love's Lookout--one of our favorite spots around these parts...

Let the hunt begin...

 

 egg count

 ...having fun with Corey's wide-angle lens

Proper water fountain usage has never been taught to this kid!

Note for next year...we had the egg hunt after naps and dinner which equaled HAPPY KIDS!

Easter Pictures and Lunch

After church, we came home for lunch.  With Corey around, we got some much needed wanted family pics! And...they are okay.  AG's expression could be a little more...well...perky.  But,*sigh* they get the job done!

MENU:  spinach salad, sweet tea, roast, carrots, potatoes, poppy seed french bread, key lime pie, and coffee (the girls enjoyed a chocolate bunny for dessert)

Stay-tuned:  A few more Easter related posts to come...