Beautiful 4 Poster Bed

 When my client brought me this bed to refinish I was so excited to get started! 

 Look at all the details and curves!

She told me what she wanted to end product to look like and she picked a color and I got to do the rest!

First I sanded her down really good, next I sprayed the Headboard and Footboard with primer, to make sure the paint would really stick good!

After it was primed I applied the color, well kind of color.  This bed is painted in White Dove by Benjamin Moore. 

After the paint dried I antiqued it a bit with my sand paper, I used 150 grit, no too rough but enough to help bring out the details.

After it was sanded I rubbed a glaze all over the bed, I love how the glaze fell into the cracks and really made the details come to life!

I just love how this bed turned out!  It is so rich!

The best part is I have a similar bed in my garage waiting for me to start!  I will be selling the other bed too!!  It is a queen send me an email if you are interested!!

TTFN

Brooke

Easiest Crockpot Tortilla Soup EVER!!

If you are good at opening cans and dumping the contents into your crockpot this recipe is for you!

I love this recipe, it is so delicious and easy.  It also makes a crockpot full, so it is great for feeding many!!  

I have to admit I was never a fan of Tortilla Soup.  When I had my last baby some of my friends brought me meals and one of them was this soup.  Hey, who passes up free dinner right?  So we tried it and it was delicious, too good not to share!

2 Large cans of Chicken
1 30 oz can of Diced Tomatoes
1 16 oz can of Diced Tomatoes and Chilis
1 can corn
1 can Black Beans
1 can Kidney Beans
1 Pkg of Dry Ranch
1 Pkg of Taco Seasoning

Only drain chicken and just dump everything else into your crop pot.
Cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours

Serve with Cheese, Sour Cream, and Tortilla Chips

ENJOY!!!

TTFN

Brooke

More GLITTER!!!

We decided we needed more Glittery things before we put the glitter away!  

Yes, the house is starting to sparkle, not from being cleaned though!  But who doesn't love a little glitter here and there!

We found these Snowflakes at the Dollar Store, 10 for $1.  They are a bit blah, but for that price anything is worth a try!

We added some twine to hang it by, painted it with Elmer's glue and covered it with glitter....

TADA!!!!!!

We have a beautiful snowflake that will look great next to our pinecones!

TTFN

Brooke

Glitter Pinecones

Ever since I was a little girl I have loved holidays.  I love all the excitement and seeing all the fun festive items in the store.  I love the decorating and yummy food.  I love the company they bring, really I just love holidays, everything about them.

Christmas is by far one of my favorites, I love to see the snow outside, the fun items to buy, watching sales, venturing out on black friday, hearing the fun music, and so on and so on.  

But my most favorite  is seeing how excited my 3 year old gets.  

So this year my daughter and I are making an ornament a day for our tree we will go pick out!  

First up is our Glitter Pinecones:

I think I have finally found the trick to getting glitter to really stick.  I have tried so many fancy adhesives and the best is Elmer's Glue, who would have thought?

  We brushed it on the edges of the pinecones and then my daughter dumped the glitter over the top.  

I used the finest glitter I could find as I wanted the snow effect.

Once they were glittered I put them in an egg carton to dry.

Oh they turned out so pretty, even I am getting excited for Christmas, and getting our tree!

TTFN

Brooke

Reclaimed Wood Frames & a Mirror....

You may have seen my reclaimed wood picture frames that go up my stairs

I have had many request for them!  I have good news, I found some reclaimed wood and I have been making some to sell!!

Here are the first 3!  I love all the charm and character of these frames!

These frames are 8x10's and yes they are for sale!

I won't bore you with all the details here if you are interested in purchasing them head over the my FURNITURE FOR SALE page

I do have a couple opening for custom orders if you want a specific size or color!  Send me an email, I am willing to ship these!

This mirror used to be in my daughters room, but she wanted a dresser with a mirror instead.  I figure 2 mirrors in one room is a bit of mirror over kill so I am selling this mirror as well!

My favorite part about this mirror is the pop of color it brings to any room!  

I have been changing a few other things out so I am sure I will have some more decor for sale here shortly!  

TTFN

Brooke

Need a Sign?

You know those little areas that just need something?  

Signs are perfect for that, and you can make them in any size!  

The sign above my pantry makes this wall of doors not quite as boring!!

Signs are always fun if they are functional too!  We ALWAYS lose our keys so here is my solution, I hope it works.  I even placed it right by the door.

This sign is made out of an old cupboard door with miss match knobs.  Super easy!

These frames looked sad on the wall all by themselves.  I really wanted to bring the brown from the couch up on the wall too.  What better way than on a sign right?

If you want to make your own signs ... Here is a tutorial on how I made my signs!

TTFN

Brooke

Tea Party!!

I must confess, I have an absolute love for photography!  

I had the opportunity to photography one of my good friends daughters in my backyard today,

I have always loved table setting outside with chandeliers hanging from trees so I seized the opportunity! 

  

Ahhhh, I am just in love with these pictures, the leaves, the colors, the cute little model EVERYTHING!!!  

I hope everyone had a Happy Halloween!  

TTFN

Brooke