I saw this wreath at Williams Sonoma, and thought it was lovely. But for $100? Not so lovely. You know what’s coming next, don’t you??
I am excited to introduce you to our next project: the front entryway!
2. Move my $5 light fixture into the hallway~I’m thinking something a bit more grand… check~yay! (see here)
3. Move this little dresser out. We may have a need for it in our bathroom.
4. New rug?
5. The dresser. I’m still debating whether to paint it or leave it.
6. Goodwill chairs! New paint, new fabric
7. Uhhh…sweep the floor?
8. Gallery wall: I’ve been gathering and can’t wait to put it together.
The three winners of the Uglysofa.com slipcover giveaways:
#4 Gena: I blogged about it!
#15 Jen: Cranberry! In the separate seat square cushion for a large sofa. I've always a reddish sofa : )
#76 Sarah Stoeckel: I would love to win a loosefit slipcover for my little sister- she just graduated and can't afford even a slipcover for her old sofa- and if anyone deserves it, it's her!!
Please email me at melissa.320sycamore@gmail.com and we’ll get you set up!
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I’ve updated the left sidebar for the top referring blogs for August~thank you!!
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I wish I could add everyone that refers people to 320 Sycamore, here are the next 20 referring blogs~you may find some new favorites among these wonderful blogs:
21. Decorchick!
22. Sew Many Ways
23. Thrifty and Chic
24. Handmade Home
25. C Jane Enjoy It
26. Marcus & Dina
27. Poppies at Play
30. Imparting Grace
31. It’s a Wannabe Decorator’s Life
33. The V Spot
34. Life In Grace
35. Tidy Mom
37. Pumpkin Patch
38. Nesting Place
39. Home Sweet Home
40. Room To Inspire
Happy Labor Day!
I think I’ve mentioned before that we only do birthday parties with friends on odd birthdays to help keep mommy sane. This was LAST year, but here are the pics I never posted. I do not go all out, but we try to make it fun~Logan wanted a space party:
This is what greeted us when we came in our back entryway:
Look at that crazy mess of cords and wires! We had our computer big main box (what in the heck is it called?) to the left of the desk, but it was near a vent, so we needed to move it. We had the idea of drilling a hole in the countertop (it’s laminate~if you have a drill, you can buy the attachment to make the hole at any hardware or home improvement store for around $7-$8)
I had a little itch to switch some things around this weekend…
We (well, my husband) moved my $5 light fixture to the hallway. I still love it, but wanted something a little more substantial for the entryway.
the Valspar metallic clearance spray paint I used here (do you ever start spray painting and remember that you forgot to take a picture??)
Well, you may not think they are awesome, but I sure did. Just a few random things that I didn’t know (you probably already know) but just in case, I’ve gotta share:
1. I discovered last winter that most of our Wii games were horribly scratched and wouldn’t play. We laid down the law and told the kids that if they wanted to play, they would have to pay for new games with their own money. (do your kids put the discs back when they are finished?!? arghhhh…such a pet peeve of mine) My daughter asked if anybody fixed wii games..and I didn’t know. We googled around a bit and found Azura Disc and figured it was worth a try? So, we sent in 7 discs, they were able to make 6 as good as new for around $27 total shipped. It was like Christmas when they got the games back. I have no affiliation whatsoever with them…but they are my kids’ new best friends!
The kids and I took one more little day trip before school started: to Floyd, VA! I had heard lots of about Schoolhouse Fabrics and wanted to check it out. It’s an old schoolhouse they have made into a huge fabric shop.
I found these shoes when I was visiting in Utah: ($5)
And wished I could bring this table home with me…I think it would be a perfect desk/work table!
A tackle box for the boys’ room: $1
This big print was in a pile marked free in front of a house. It has a chip on the left side, but if I paint the frame I don’t think it would be noticeable. I am thinking maybe a chalkboard for the master bedroom? Hmmm…
Another big print (upside down!)~I’m thinking it could be a candidate for some cool subway art in the family room?? $5
Kristin and I coming back from yard sales in Montana. With a white board, a globe, and no makeup :)
I found a bug tub of Legos for 50 cents! This is what happened when my Dad opened the trunk: I love him. He just shakes his head…
I’m joining Rhoda’s Thrifty Treasures party!
What about you..any amazing finds lately?
Didn’t get to one caught my eye post the whole summer! It’s good to be back:
I love all these diy growth charts I’ve been seeing around! Here is one from 517 Creations:
We made these on the first day of school, and if you are the chewy chocolate chip cookie type, you’ll love these!
Love this tutorial from John’s Journal: how to cover bamboo roman shades with fabric. They are fully functional!
And now, if you’ll excuse me, I may just go paint something yellow…
Happy Weekend!!
I needed some major motivation to get back into projects/the kitchen when the kids started school yesterday. I saw this little project at Shanty 2 Chic, then, of course I pinned it, and thought it would be the perfect Under $10 Under 1 Hour to try to get my mojo back on.
Here we go~half hour tops: promise (if you have all the supplies on hand)
1. plug in your glue gun
2. go out and spray paint a frame. I used a dark gray Valspar metallic color I found at Michael’s on clearance for 1.99.
We almost got them all…school starts tomorrow!
Of all the memorable views, the best have been framed by Montana windows" ~ William Hjortsberg
If you’ve been reading this blog long, you know I have quite a love affair with Montana. Sometimes I pretend that I work for the Montana Dept of Tourism…
Here are some pics from the trip out there~
Riding horses at Great-Grandmas w/ Aunt Nancy leading…
We have a favorite print in our entryway that I wanted to update a bit. When we first had it framed, our sofa was an olive green, so we chose a soft, suede-ish type mat.
I was ready to switch it up a bit as I’m preparing to tackle the entryway next…
Girl, why are you thinking about the entryway when your kitchen isn’t finished??
“I see women who are doing their absolute best in every way – but they keep track only of their mistakes. They make lists of things they haven’t done instead of the phenomenal amount of things they’ve accomplished. No matter what mountain of achievement they’ve just climbed, they stumble over molehills, saying things like, “But it’s not enough,” or, “I didn’t do it well enough.” The good news of the gospel is that who we are is okay. Our best is good enough. The Savior came for us –just as we are.
…perfect people don't need a Savior. He came to save his people in their imperfections. He is the Lord of the living, and the living make mistakes. He's not embarrassed by us, angry at us, or shocked. He wants us in our brokenness, in our unhappiness, in our guilt and our grief.”
~Chieko Okazaki
Chieko Okazaki passed away this week. She is one of my favorite authors and speakers, so I wanted to share some words from her today..
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