Thursday, July 21, 2011

I need a Pintervention

I had to see what all the fuss was about, so I got myself a Pinterest account.  Just as I suspected, I am a total pinning junkie!  In all honesty, I can admit that it is a gigantic time waste, but I recently read something (perhaps on Pinterest) that said something like, "Time spent doing something you enjoy is not wasted."  Not buying it?  Yeah, me neither.  I've got to get it together and stop pinning everything in my path.  But for now, I'll just leave you with some little lovelies I find pinteresting.  See what I did there?

For Izzy:
She will be transitioning to a big girl room soon.  Isn't this precious? 



Adorable handprint projects!

Love this!

What a good idea!




Crafty Things:
Love this!  I've seen this frame at Ikea, but in black.  Thinking this on is a must!

Love, love, love!  I read the tutorial, and the little embelishments are interchangeable for different seasons. 

Cute!!  I actually was all set to make this one, but the Hob Lob was out of the wire wreath.  You let me down, Hob Lob.  You let me down.

Ahhh....loves it!  Apparently I am now obsessed with wreaths. 

Cuter than any teacher gift I ever got. 

Can you tell that I long to be a room mother someday?  In charge of crafts, parties, and snacks?  Yes, please!

People have the cutest ideas.
Source: etsy.com via Jennifer on Pinterest

Stuff for the House:
So cute for Izzy's artwork!

Wish we had room in the playroom for this.

Loved the framed paper/fabric.  Definitely doing this in Izzy's room!

Perfect for our living room.

Food:
Mummy dogs!
Source: None via Jennifer on Pinterest

Too bad I found this after the 4th.

Can't wait to try this!  Maybe even with a little nutella...

Cute party favor.

Things that make me laugh:
This perfectly describes my reaction when my doorbell rings and hubs is not home...

My new motto
Source: None via Jennifer on Pinterest

Ha!

Right on!

Hilarious.

I feel like I need one of these in my house.
Source: None via Jennifer on Pinterest

Things I Want.  Like Now.
Can I please have her hair?  Pretty please?
Source: None via Jennifer on Pinterest

Love this ring.
Source: etsy.com via Jennifer on Pinterest

Must. Have. This.  Hubs, are you listening??

Of course I want everything pictured.


I think you can probably all agree that a little intervention isn't such a bad idea. :-/
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Sunday, July 17, 2011

My Helper Girl

Recently, whenever I'm making something in the kitchen, Izzy likes to "help."  I let her "help" by prentending to mix up her own make-believe concoction in an empty bowl.  She pulls the step stool over to the counter, and she is just as happy as a clam.  We'll see how long it takes until she starts demanding real ingredients.


The cutest little helper girl in the whole wide world!


She looks so grown up here. 


Pretty sure the health department would shut her down.


And of course, one must wear a sassy apron while in the kitchen.

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Saturday, July 9, 2011

Project Playroom

The seemingly neverending project of converting our back porch into a playroom has finally come to an end...well, for now at least.  My dad and his crew did the actual conversion; Griff caulked and painted the inside and outside.  You should know that I attempted to help with the caulking, and it did not go well.  Griff had to run out to get something, and Izzy was asleep, so I thought I would be a good wife and pick up where he left off.  I ended up texting him the picture below with the message, "Umm...is this supposed to happen?" 


Operation Good Wife was quickly shut down thereafter.  However, I was allowed to help with the interior painting.  Lucky me.  Aside from painting, an A/C vent, carpet, and a celing fan had to be installed (all of which we relied heavily on Dad's help), furniture had to be purchased and put together, blinds and curtains had to be hung, etc.  It ended up being a slightly bigger project than we anticipated, but I think it turned out cute, and I have my living room back, so I'm a happy mama.  Check out Izzy's new digs.

Probably the last time it will look this nice. 

Curtains from Target.com

Bookcase, numbered bins, and glass jars (that I will fill with crayons and blocks) from Ikea, cubes from Target.  Framed poster was in my old classroom, and I was storing it in the attic.  Yay for hoarding!

Original door to our living room.  We left the door on - it's just open.  The new back door heads out to the deck. 


Table, chairs, and toy, all from Ikea

Toybox and bins from Ikea - did I mention we like Ikea??

Not sure what I'm going to put in these, but they sure are cute!


From Target.  Me likey.

Even the dollhouse is nice and tidy.  I would like to point out that "Daddy" has gone missing. Guess he couldn't deal with the renovations.  Just like a man to bail when things get tough.  Kidding!  I do like how "Mommy" seems pretty happy that the ball and chain is gone.  She's probably catching up on DVR'd Real Housewives episodes.  I mean, I'm just guessing...

All the babies, snug as bugs.



Some pictures of the transformation:
 


There is still a list of things that need to be finished and touched up, but for now we are calling it done.  I think the real daddy in our house might go missing if he doesn't get a break from this room for awhile.  Oh, and by the way...the room that we stayed up until 1:00 am cleaning and organizing last night looked like this about 2.5 seconds after Izzy woke up this morning.  Such is life with a toddler.

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Thursday, July 7, 2011

Happy Belated 4th!

For your entertainment: some pictures of the cutest little patriot I know.




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