B & A Monday

Happy Monday!

If you know me, then you know I have been known to pick up items here and there from sometimes questionable sources.  My poor husband cringes when I say something like "Oh honey, turn around,  those people had a great looking chair with their trash, I think we should get it.  Don't judge me, k.  Because I am also a clean freak I go to great lengths to bring said "item" up to "code".

Someone right down the street from me had this window at the curb.  I couldn't pass it up.  So I brought it home, tested the paint for lead, sanded and repainted it. (pay no mind to the dying plant in the photo)

   

Then I added a vinyl branch and a couple birds & Voilá.  The only thing that would make this ending happier would be if I had gotten this cute little window for free...oh wait,  It was!

Have a lovely day.

Danyelle   

B & A...what day is it?

I had originally intended on doing a before and after post on the first Monday of every month, ya know?  Obviously that didn't happen.

Life has been a little..., hmm, what's the word??? ... Oh yeah, Crazy! the past couple weeks.  We went out of town twice, the vacuum disappeared in a cloud of smoke, my disposal shorted out, and our very first sweet little apple (computer) died (it really was so sad, especially because she took some of our photos and documents with her :(.)

Feuwe! (I'm pretty sure that word didn't exist until right now)  Anyway, I'm back!, and only a few days, . . . okay, weeks late.

We moved into our house around 18 month ago and really wanted to do some updating.  We didn't have much to spend (still don't) on it, so we've had to be creative.  Here is one of our first projects: 

The Master Bathroom

We replaced and framed the mirror, painted the walls, trim, and vanity and updated the light, for a grand total of $75.  Not too shabby.

   

Danyelle

Snap. Crackle + Pop

I had the opportunity to help with a photo booth at our church activty last week. Honestly it was a blast to put together. I couldn't wait to share it. 

 

 I picked up these absolutely adorable photo booth props at Target. My original plan was to make them myself but when I spotted this set for $5 I couldn't let that pass. 

 The back drop was a simple white cotton fabric backing and I added some self cut dots to make it a little festive (being that it was a Valentines party) I used gold and red paper bought at hobby lobby. Then, the book page paper was from an old book I had on hand. 

These beauties are old windows painted with chalkboard paint. It added so much character to the scene. I love em', don't you? 

   {My little helper}

Everyone had such a great time posing and snapping some super cute Valentine pics. I Would do it again in a heart beat. It's the perfect addition to any party, dance or celebration. 

[Lacey]