Nov 11, 2011

Toddler Bed Curtain Headboard (to hide the elf door)

posted on: November 11, 2011 | by Ann Marie | 6 Comments

There is a door behind this curtain that leads to the back of our tub. We lovingly call it our elf door. I’ve thought of painting it with chalkboard paint, magnetic paint, making it a cute little spot for her art, which all would have been lovely. Minus the chalkboard paint. I think more than [...]

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Aug 25, 2011

Books on a Shelf, Books on a Shelf

posted on: August 25, 2011 | by Ann Marie | 3 Comments

(sung to the tune of “Pants on the Ground”) I was waiting to post until the project was completed, but if you like our facebook page I did give you a preview a week ago… But wouldn’t you know it, it’s still not finished so I might as well share with you too… okay! I’m [...]

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Aug 12, 2011

Kids’ Room Preview and Fail

posted on: August 12, 2011 | by Ann Marie | 4 Comments

The kids are still sleeping in our room, but the painting on the bookshelf is done! Here’s a preview of how things are shaping up: I successfully used wood filler for the first time EVER on this side. Since we are using the bottom two shelves as a bookshelf, I have no plans to move [...]

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Aug 3, 2011

Lazy Summer Bleh’s

posted on: August 3, 2011 | by Ann Marie | 14 Comments

I don’t know if it’s the heat, an increase in my work schedule, or what but I have felt so unmotivated and bleh (for lack of a better word) these last few weeks. I just want to stay home and hang out, not worry about running here or there, just enjoy time here It’s hit [...]

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May 3, 2011

This Dresser Reminds Me of Dot Candy

posted on: May 3, 2011 | by Ann Marie | 10 Comments

…and the record for fastest piece of furniture to get painted goes to 3 hrs from out of the van to second coat and cleaning brushes. 4 hrs from when I brought it home. It reminds me of a sheet of dot candy. That wasn’t on purpose. What do ya think? Dot candy? Source: bedifferentactnormal.com [...]

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